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Fishing Unfamiliar & Fly-in Lakes


There is a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment - the pride of craft - that comes with a successful day's fishing on a new Wholesale Seahawks Shirts , unfamiliar or fly-in lake, whether it is a limit of bass, a few walleyes for shore lunch, or a trophy pike. Not because putting fish in the boat is the measure of a successful outing, but because that success underlines the fact that the angler has effectively adapted to the existing fishing situations and conditions, making necessary changes in bait lure selection Wholesale Seahawks Jerseys , presentations and locations. That, in itself, is no small feat, even at fly-in lakes which supposedly teem with naive fish. Let me assure you that we always breathe a sigh of relief (even on fly-ins) after having caught a few fish for that first shore lunch. Once that initial success has been realized, the rest of a fishing trip takes care of itself.


Plan to succeed




Pre-trip Research & Planning


Upon Arrival


A Working Map


Productive Tactics


On new lakes, you need a systematic approach that will greatly improve the chances of near-immediate success and good catches Cheap Seahawks Hats , even when fishing an unfamiliar lake - given the fact that time is almost certainly a limiting factor. To maximize your time and enjoyment of a day's fishing or a remote trip, you need a system. Here's the Ontario Fisherman's oft-tested and proven approach.


Pre-trip Research & Planning


In spite of the fact that most fly-in and many road-accessible lakes offer great fishing opportunities, anglers should develop and execute a plan for fishing any unfamiliar lake. Without such a strategy, too much time on a short trip can be spent searching for fish or prime locations. Notice that I did not say "wasted". No systematic survey of a lake should be considered a waste of time - even when fish are not caught.


One key to finding fish consistently is to quickly eliminate "empty" water, and one way to do that is through trial and error. Better, though Cheap Seahawks Hoodies , to spend as much time as possible actually fishing a promising or proven location. This can be best accomplished with a two-pronged, strategic approach - one prior to the trip; the other on the water.


Before putting the boat in the water, "explore" the destination lake on paper through the examination of available maps and charts. Many times, gaining a thorough knowledge of the lake and the identification of potential hotspots can be accomplished without even getting in the boat.


Check available map & chart sources, including:




MNR-produced "fishing maps"


lodge camp fishing & navigation maps


MNR stocking lists & maps


resource management plans


topographic maps


hydrographic lake-bottom contour maps


resources maps & plans (e.g. logging)


maps prepared by previous groups


canoe hiking route maps


maps prepared by local clubs


sanctuary maps & notices


aerial photographs & satellite images


Speak to others with experience on the lake, including:




local anglers


MNR district fisheries personnel


guides charter operators


suggested references (by phone)


Immediately after booking a trip work through the above lists - a task easily managed if your group shares in the research. Besides Cheap Seahawks Shirts , it is actually fun trying to figure out the lake, sight unseen and even better when you discover that some of your assessments were correct. And, having done some of the "leg work" prior to the trip, you will have considerably more time for a thorough "on-the-water" survey once you reach your destination.


Upon Arrival


Arriving at your departure point or fly-in airbase, the work begins again. Now is the time to ask others about the destination to which you are headed, including:




outfitter air service personnel


bait & tackle shop proprietors


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fishing conservation club members


lodge operator guides


camp clientele (especially repeaters)


A Fly Over


If your group is flying into a remote outpost or lodge, ask the pilot to do a "fly over" of the lake(s) you will be fishing. With a rough, photocopied outline map in hand, look for and mark any:




congregations of boats


adjoining back lakes


inflowing outflowing streams


shoals, sunken islands Frank Clark Hat , points


large weedbeds weedlines


log jams shoreline cover


rapids, dams


lodge cabin location


Previous Party Info


Upon arriving and unpacking, with map in hand, talk to departing anglers about the lake, the fishing, and the camp Jarran Reed Hat , including:




fishing hotspots


proven baits & tactics


reasonable expectations (numbers, size)


boating hazards


boats & motors


camp gear & appliances


portages trails to back lakes


shore lunch site(s)


bait availability minnow traps


sanctuary areas


A Working Map


By now, that rough outline map could be pretty marked up, hopefully with useful bits of information and locations that will make those first outings on the lake safer and more productive. Take a few moments to re-draw the map more precisely , and give each "boat" in your party their own map to record useful findings. As the map develops, it won't be a pretty sight Germain Ifedi Hat , but its value will be inestimable later and on subsequent trips. As you fish and explore the lake or river over the course of your stay, mark on the map:




fishing hotspots


landmarks hazards


current flows & direction


good shoreline stretches


prime cover areas


mid-lake weedbeds


structural elements




Never be without a portable depthfinder when fishing an unfamiliar lake or river. Depending on its capabilities, the gra