Extra!
Packing up?
Here are a few basic essentials:
- Fishing gear
- Fishing licence(s)
- Flashlight
- Groceries (just in case …)
- Camera, binoculars
- Coolers ( for refreshments)
- Personnal effects
- Rain suit
You can download our complete «checklist», up-dated fresh from last years experiences of « I forgot... »!
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Checklist |
Captain Dan's recipes
We’re not all fish lovers even though we love to fish. Here are a few proven recipes that are sure... To rally even the fanciest palates.
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Chowder du Capitaine Dan |
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Pain de poisson du moussaillon |
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Papillote de doré |
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Tresse de doré |
Best leurres
Walleye fishing is excellent at the Gouin Reservoir. But then again, using proper technique is key !!
Early in the season:
4-10 feet deep: leeches
- Hook and small splitshot (cast & bring in slowly while staying at the bottom)
- Small jig (1/8 or ¼)
- Floating Jig
- Worm harness (Bob-it)
- Slip-Bobber
End of June & July
8-15 feet deep: leeches or worm
- Jigs (¼,1/8, 3/8)
- Worm Harness
- Slip-Bobber
- Rapala, Hot'n'tot, Thin Fin
August & September
15-40 feet deep: worms or leeches
- Jigs (¼, 3/8)
- Bottom Walker
- Worm Harness
- Rapala, Hot'n'tot, Thin Fin
Trolling
My favourite leurres and colors:
- #1 Rapala G-11
- #2 Thin Gin (orange-VLue)
- #3 Hot'n'tot (Gold with red lip)
- #4 Bottom Walker (½) with worm harness
And for Pike...
ah yes, let's not forget pike!
2-3 inches
THE one and only Dare Devil (red and white)
Beware of imitations...