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In 1871, a few thousand young Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar, were planted in the water of Lake Simcoe with hope that they would become established there. These fish were of Lake Ontario stock which had been reared at the Newcastle Hatchery. There are no authentic records of the recapture of any of these fish
 
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Shotting Patterns

article thumbnailSplit shots are an essential tool when float fishing. By placing them in different positions on the line, the angler can greatly modify his bait...
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Casting a Centrepin Reel

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Buying a New Fishing Rod
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Float Fishing - Polls
Written by Kris   
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Test points:
1. Angler’s predisposition and technical skills. Rod physical capabilities. - (20 points)
2. Venue characteristics (like water depth, lake or river, fishing from a boat, etc) - (25 points)
3. Other points:

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Casting a Centrepin Reel
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Float Fishing - FF Techniques
Written by Paul Almanza   
Friday, 06 April 2007

Raven centrepinLoop cast is great for beginners and when fishing in tight quarters where there is not enough room for a back cast. A single loop cast can reach 25-30 feet, while a double loop cast has a range of 35-45 feet. With enough practice anglers can pull up to 5 loops of line (one on each finger) and increase their range to 75+ feet.

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Floating Soft Baits
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Float Fishing - FF Tackle
Written by Richard Shellenberg   
Friday, 06 April 2007

New designs keep plastics on the up and up Floating Soft Baits...
Soft plastic baits have been catching their good share of fish for many years: bass, walleye, pike, and muskie have all been deceived by their subtle actions. However following the tube craze of the mid 90's brought on by many consecutive BP 100 tour wins using these lures, the market went stale for a few years. Enter the new realm of floating plastics...

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Targeting Trophy Chrome
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Float Fishing - Tips from the Pro's
Written by Jim Butler   
Monday, 29 January 2007

SteelheadIf you've invested any amount of time pursuing lake Ontario Steelhead then by now you are likely aware of the environmental influences that are responsible for triggering the autumn migrations. While steelies begin to trickle into the tributaries come late September, stronger numbers become more prevalent as the weeks progress - especially when influenced by cool temperatures and autumn freshets.

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