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I bought my 1965 boat from an older fellow who could not find the title papers. I was able to register the boat to my name using the registration numbers on the boat. I was told by the police to keep the bill of sale and registration papers in the boat and everything would be acceptable. That is how it works here in Ontario, Canada.

I have never thought about hand protection. I wear a wide brim hat and sunscreen. I just never thought about hand protection I'll be looking at gloves also.

My son does not enjoy trolling for Lake Trout and is looking forward to Smallmouth fishing. Neither of us have fished for Smallmouth so it should be fun. I take a lot of pictures all the time whether I am at work or on vacation That is a cool map. I don't have that equipment that shows the lake contours. Thanks

Thanks everyone

Thanks Gundog

Charleston Lake does not have Walleye. It has Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and panfish. I have only fished for Lake Trout there. My son wants me to try this smallmouth fishing so I am. It will give us some father/son time. My son fishes the Thames river in Chatham. Thanks for your suggestions.

I took this picture around 6 in the morning August 20, 2016 on Charleston Lake, Ontario My son likes this picture so I made a picture frame from a Cherry tree log, leaving the bark on it for a birthday present for my him

On Charleston Lake Ontario I vacation August 19 - 26 on this lake. I primarily fish for Lake Trout and take my grandsons panfishing. This year I am going to try Smallmouth fishing on this lake and also Lake St. Clair. I have a buddy who fishes on Lake St. Clair who is going to share with me his fishing spots. On Charleston Lake I will be on my own. This lake is a clear water lake. You can easily see the rocky bottom at about 25 feet. When I am there the surface water temp is always in the high 70's. 78F seems to be the average year after year. The lake is 9 miles long and about 4 miles wide at the widest area. Most of the shoreline is like the pictures. What areas would you begin Smallmouth fishing? http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html#12.12/44.5362/-76.0718

I take two bologna sandwiches and bottled water in a cooler

Congrats I would like to have the Garmin Striker 7 side view myself

I think that the post reply instructions should have used a larger font

I have a rule that everyone who is in my boat must wear a vest. I have vests for everyone from small child to heavy size adult so that no one can use the excuse that they don't own one. I fish Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. It can get rough quickly

Congrats

I pick up trash but I never see the people that drop the trash It is not a huge problem where I fish but I could see it being a problem in more urban areas

My grandson Lachlan on his first fishing trip with me. It was a two thumbs up day for us. This was the smallest 'gill he caught that afternoon.

Today my son gave me two In-Fisherman paperbacks Largemouth Bass Secrets handbook of strategies Smallmouth Bass Secrets handbook of strategies He says he found them in a used book store a few blocks from where he lives

I used to keep a detailed log back in the late '70s. Then I got lazy and quit writing stuff in a book. Thinking it will do me good to start a log book this year so I will know of any improvements

I found a back bay that drops off to 40 feet. It produces that size 'gill every evening in late August when I am on vacation there. It's consistent year after year

1/4 ounce water depth 25 feet fish were down 15 to 18 feet He was catching fish and having a great time

I took my grandson fishing for the first time when he was 4 years old. He caught his first fish that day.

Where did you read this article?

I haven't fished for bass yet but the walleye bite is better for me in the evening. With me just getting into this bass fishing I hope to find it to be the same way

I totally agree with you. Does seem to be a bit backwards to me also

I have 7 years of In-fisherman magazines from the 80's. Those magazines have a lot more info filled articles than what they produce today

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone here