Fishing in the Kawarthas

Its that time of the year again when we can all get out there - wherever there is for you - and catch some walleye, pickerel, glass eyes, or whatever you want to call them.

You know how tasty this fish is, and it can put up one heck of a fight before it will give you any kind of a chance to catch it.

Of course you know that the Kawartha Lakes region of Southern Ontario is rated as one of the best and most productive areas in which to fish for this splendid species.

You are going to read many a tale of getting out to one Kawartha lake or another to fish walleye in deep waters especially where rocks and boulders are present. This is the right train of thought for many of the Shield lakes, yet for the Kawarthas, an abundance of walleye can be found in much shallower waters as little as 10 feet or less, and in weed-orientated areas.

Jigs or spinner bait, and why not some juicy worms, all are going to help you manage a good catch now that the season has opened once again.

Its about 8:30pm here so I think I might just go and check out a spot under the bridge as angle a few visiting walleye as they pass by.

So happy fishing in the Kawarthas, and do drop by to let us know how you are managing your catch at the beginning of the season.

Fishing reels are not something to be taken lightly in the world of fishing. That is to say, a good fishing reel is as important as the rod, the bait, the line weight and the water the fishing are waiting to be hooked in. In other words, shopping around for fishing reels should not be taken lightly and should be taken very seriously.

This has a lot to do with the fact that the fishing reel holds the line and helps the fisherman cast straight, operate the rod more efficiently and of course last but not least, ‘reel’ in the fish. A fisherman is only as good as his equipment (to a degree) and having a good fishing reel is bound to be one of the most important pieces of equipment the fisherman will ever own.

Shopping for fishing reels is a lot like shopping for shoes, there seem to be hundreds of different types of reels and thirty different manufacturers all with different reel model numbers and fishing reel styles and so-on and so-on.

The first thing to figure out is what type of fishing reel you need for the job. For example, there are centrepin reels used mainly for fly fishing. These reels are normally manual, single-action designs with a handle on the side that rotates the spool which retrieves the line. Then there is the bait casting reel, in which line is stored on a bearing supported revolving spool. The bait casting reel is mounted above the rod, hence it is also referred to as teh overhead reel.

The spin cast reel is part of the bait casting familiy of reels and it is an attempt to solve the problem of backlash found in certain bait cast designs as it attempts to reduce snares, knots and line twists in the line. The spin cast rel operation includes pressing a button on the rear of the reel which disengages the line. The button is released by the fisherman at hte correct time to allow the line to fly of the spool and then the button is pressed again to allow the fishing reel to stop the line from moving. At this point (bait hopefully in the water) the fisherman can crank the handle of the fishing reel to re-engage the line so it can be spooled back onto the reel. These types of fishing reels are great for freshwater stream fishing where the fisherman is constantly casting and re-casting in different types of currents as well as fresh water lake fishing when a spinner is being used.

There are many different freshwater fishing reels and saltwater fishing reels available on the market today.

Some of the better known freshwater fishing reel companies include Abu Garcia, Quantum, US Reels, WaveSpin, Okuma and Shimano.

Some of the better known saltwater fishing reel companies include Avet, Duel, Fin-Nor, PEnn, US Reels, Bluefin, Quanum, Shimano, Van Staal, Daiwa and Everol.

The thing to remember about fishing reels is that they are an important part of the arsenal of tools a fisherman uses to catch fish and more importantly, have a good experience fishing. It is important not to buy an inexpensive fishing reel that does not do the job and leaves you wanting more. The expression ‘you need to find the right tool for the job’ certainly holds true when it comes to fishing reels. Remember to do your homework and finding out exactly what you like and don’t like with certain fishing reels and your fishing experience will be much more enjoyable.

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John is Webmaster for SaltWaterTackleSite.com. For more information about fishing reels and fishing reel equipment go to SaltWaterTackle.Com

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Among the many different places for fishing for walleye, Lake Shelby Ville is one of those that is popular. The beautiful lake has a marina on site, so as everything you could possibly need for a great time of fishing for walleye can be done.

Finding hotspots on Lake Shelby Ville can be somewhat difficult and in reality the hotspots do tend to change. This is due in part of the walleye schooling in different areas.

Walleye like deeper water as well and rocky places to hide in. Greens, algae, and rocks are usually pretty good hot spots on Lake Shelby Ville when fishing for walleye. There are some fish anglers who have done fishing for walleye on Lake Shelby Ville before that could also tell you where some of the hotspots are located. However, there are also those who would much rather keep that information to his or her self.

Walleye are attracted to bright colored lures and spoons as well as those lures that move a lot. In addition an individual can actually create a hotspot by the walleye being attracted to the bait you are using.

A true hot spot on Lake Shelbyville is along the shoreline or the banks of the lake. By using simple bait such as night crawlers an individual has a good chance of reeling in a pretty good-sized walleye.

This is also a lake that has fallen trees and limbs in the water. These are good places for the walleye to attempt to hide or feel safe, and if you have access to a canoe or a boat these would be considered to be hot spots as well. Many fish anglers know that hot spots can change and most often times will change.

Sometimes it depends on the weather while other times it depends on the temperature of the water. Hot spots are created when a mass of walleye are together and in the same area. This makes is very easy for fish anglers to fish for the walleye and usually catch them. There are some fees at Lake Shelby Ville such as boat rentals and buying bait or tackle, but it is well worth it when you reel in the “big one”. Some people prefer to fish in groups and at the Shelby Ville Lake these accommodations are available too. Larger boats known as float boats can accommodate more people who want to fish for walleye all together.

Lake Shelby Ville has been known to have very large walleye, and considering the concept that they like to hide and avoid being caught this allows them to grow even more. It should be pointed out as well that there is a limit to how many walleye can be caught and kept at Lake Shelby Ville too. Many individuals just love to find the hot spots and fish for walleye to just throw them back. In some situations the individual has actually caught the same walleye more than once!

Once a hot spot is found, you don’t want to move away from that area. Stay there as long as the walleye are biting before moving to another area of the lake. Fishing for walleye is exciting because they tend to fight with the fishing line trying to get loose. Lake Shelby Ville has a good reputation for maintaining and keeping a clean environment for fishing.

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Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/

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