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Title: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: new_to_this on May 10, 2009, 08:15 AM
Hello. I'm new at this whole fishing thing and i'm looking for a place to come and ask random (and often stupid) questions. Seeing as the guys at Wholesale look at you as if you were from outer space when you ask a simple question i though this might be the place.

Question 1: How come guys are fishing already? I thought it was closed till May 15. Are there lakes that don't apply to this rule? If so, which ones?
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: Game Hog on May 10, 2009, 09:03 AM
Do not know where you are from but we fish year around here in NY
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: BBK on May 10, 2009, 09:23 AM
The first step would be to establish where you are from. Im assuming Alberta, correct?
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: Rumtan on May 10, 2009, 10:51 AM
Stocked rainbow trout lakes are open all year, limit 5 per day.  Check your regs for all other lakes and streams.  You should have got a copy with your fishing licence.  Hope this helps and dont be afraid to ask any questions here,,,,,we will try to help.
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: new_to_this on May 10, 2009, 11:07 AM
Yes, I am from Alberta. Edmonton more specifically.

Thanks for the info Rutman.

While I'm on a roll....

Question 2: Is it safe to launch a boat into the North Saskatchewan River (50th Street) at this time of year or is the current still too fast? I have access to a 16' aluminum with a 20hp motor.
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: Rumtan on May 10, 2009, 11:20 AM
Its safe to do so but.....the river is notourius for big rocks.......I always head upstream incase i hit one and take the prop out (again) then you can at least float back to the 50st ramps.  I would also caution the temp of water is cold and make sure all lifejackets are up to snuff.
 Rumtan
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: new_to_this on May 13, 2009, 07:54 AM
Thanks for all the info so far...

Question 3: When watching fishing shows on tv they often only use the lure to fish - no bait. I always thought you needed worms or minnows or something to fish with. What's the deal. Do i need bait on my lure?

Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: jolie on May 13, 2009, 08:24 AM
only 1 000 001 questions? you'll get more...and then you'll realize no one can answer them?

anyway, popped in here, cuz I finally found a question I can answer.

#3.  NO. you don't need bait on a lure.

fish bite something for many reasons.  and 'tricking' a fish to bite a peice of wood, metal, feathers, etc is fun!  beyond saving money buying lures (and you'll see that , this is DEBATEABLE), lures often allow you to fish More water quicker.  with a boat you can fish many yards in just a few minutes.

bait would never work, moving at that speed.

Keep asking questions! 
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: beergut on May 13, 2009, 01:06 PM
you dont need bait. some fish will bite a peice of garden hose with a hook on it. i got a few liking a .223 brass casing with a hook in it. you just have to make it wiggle like its alive and an easy meal.
Title: Re: 1 000 001 Questions
Post by: Rumtan on May 13, 2009, 06:08 PM
Just look in your grampas old tackle box....thats what he was catching them on years ago, same principal applies.  Good Luck out there.