This Forum Section is viewable only by registered members. Please log-in/register to read or comment in this section Thu, 14 May 2026 04:04:27 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:04:27 +0000 Canadian Fishing Forum http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/forums/fishing-tips-tricks-and-hacks.90/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:06:12 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/tip-ups-for-walleye.71126/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/tip-ups-for-walleye.71126/ invalid@example.com (Little Spoon) Little Spoon 3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:30:13 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/ego-slider-net-replacement-handle.71252/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/ego-slider-net-replacement-handle.71252/ invalid@example.com (Thane) Thane Fast forward to last week and I'm in Princess auto on Panet rd. and see Shur-line extension handles 29"-60" inch for $19 in surplus. Looks like these.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/shur-line-easy-reach-extension-pole/1000169109
These are identical to EGO slider handles and the same length handle is $115 before taxes at...

EGO slider net replacement handle]]> 5 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:05:28 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/lowrance-remote.71089/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/lowrance-remote.71089/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord https://www.radioworld.ca/product/low-lr10/lr-1-bt-remote-controller-for-hds-live-pro-carbon]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:21:17 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/fishing-reel-parts-supplier.69487/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/fishing-reel-parts-supplier.69487/ invalid@example.com (Thane) Thane 5 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:41:48 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/muskie-tackle-box.69154/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/muskie-tackle-box.69154/ invalid@example.com (fishdoctor) fishdoctor View attachment 31418]]> 3 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:23:55 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/auger-batteries-not-charging-hack-to-restart-them.68811/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/auger-batteries-not-charging-hack-to-restart-them.68811/ invalid@example.com (Thane) Thane
I have an Ion G2 auger and the week before heading on my first ice excursion I tried to top up my 3 batteries and two wouldn't take a charge. One battery (labeled #2) was replaced by Ion when I first got the auger as it's capacity was much less than the other. I label all my batteries so I know which is which. My batteries were at room temperature and batteries 1 and 2 (my...

Auger batteries not charging? Hack to restart them.]]> 5 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:40:44 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/rod-rack.65842/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/rod-rack.65842/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord


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one myself the split ring I had is a little chunky but I’ll give a go. Lol
I figure it cost about $2.00 tops lol.


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https://troutmagnet.com/eye-hole.html


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Transom mount trolling motor on the bow]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:52:39 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/bobber-f-k.57366/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/bobber-f-k.57366/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord Took out the bobber tackle and was frustrated to my limit trying to get 6 lb fluoro through the bobber. I ended up wrapping it around some thin wire and it finally made it through.
Got home and did some head scratching and came up with this.
Twist tie with wire bare at the end with a loop, works great....

Bobber f#*k]]> 11 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:43:06 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/can-my-reel-handle-more-weight.54377/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/can-my-reel-handle-more-weight.54377/ invalid@example.com (newangler) newangler
My apologies if this is a dumb question, should I opt for a rod that has a higher line weight? There is an option for a rod that has a line weight of 8-17 lbs. (medium heavy). I might snag a pike, and I hear those can get pretty big, not sure how big,...

Can my reel handle more weight?]]> 11 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:30:38 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/moon-phases.53838/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/moon-phases.53838/ invalid@example.com (Frank_NK28) Frank_NK28 7 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:52:56 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/shelter-plug.53149/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/shelter-plug.53149/ invalid@example.com (Neil) Neil View attachment 25401]]> 14 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:57:25 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/has-anyone-ever-used-velveeta-cheese-as-fish-bait.52964/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/has-anyone-ever-used-velveeta-cheese-as-fish-bait.52964/ invalid@example.com (newangler) newangler
Has anyone ever used 'Velveeta cheese' as fish bait?]]> 11 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 01:14:34 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/fish-finder-tackle-box.52480/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/fish-finder-tackle-box.52480/ invalid@example.com (Ben Fougere) Ben Fougere
]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:56:12 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/line-on-baitcaster-for-pickerel.52210/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/line-on-baitcaster-for-pickerel.52210/ invalid@example.com (Joe Jackson) Joe Jackson
My spinning set-ups are 2 x Med/Fast 6'6" rods and 2500 reels and 1 x Med/Heavy 7' rod with a 2500 reel and all three of these set-up's have 30lb braid c/w 12lb floro leaders

My baitcaster set-ups are 2 x Med/H 7" 1pc rods with 40lb braid c/w 12lb floro leader and 1 x Med/Fast 6'6" 2pc rod with 12lb mono (Tri XL).

I really like the feel and handling of braid (and the fact that it lasts for several...

Line on Baitcaster for Pickerel]]> 1 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:20:03 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/xi5-control-repair.40785/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/xi5-control-repair.40785/ invalid@example.com (Cubdriver) Cubdriver View attachment 18107 View attachment 18106
Second time in a year breaking the little plastic piece that holds the lanyard on. I have seen some guys put eyelets under the screws but here is my fix. Drill two holes in the bottom case and feed wire through. Enough room in there for two crimps under the circuit board. Seems pretty sturdy and if it ever comes apart I can replace the wire and crimps in minutes. Could put a dab of sealant if needed but the wire fit in snug.]]> 25 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:40:15 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/trolling-rod.47327/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/trolling-rod.47327/ invalid@example.com (manitoba450es) manitoba450es
Feel free to skip the whole story and go to the second paragraph if just wish to see my question.

Back in the day when I was a kid my old man would just troll. 25hp Merc running shorelines with original floating minnow Rapalas. Once the fish moved out of the 6-8' range it would be jig and minnow for the rest of summer. Nothing wrong with these techniques and over the years I kinda developed the same kind of style. Trolling the shallows in may then Jig and minnow, jig and...

Trolling Rod?]]> 29 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:56:40 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/3-bank-charger-for-2-batts.48894/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/3-bank-charger-for-2-batts.48894/ invalid@example.com (Stevie B) Stevie B
I will likely switch to a 24v motor in the very near future, so picking up the 3-bank charger made sense to me.

However, how are guys hooking up a 3-bank charger to only 2 batteries? Do you double up the leads on the bigger trolling motor battery and henceforth double the charging AMPs? I've read in a few places that guys are doing this,...

3 Bank Charger for 2 batts]]> 2 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:30:47 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/strikemaster-collar-bolt.46859/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/strikemaster-collar-bolt.46859/ invalid@example.com (Cubdriver) Cubdriver View attachment 21975 Hey guys I recently lost the collar bolt from my StrikeMaster flight. If anyone needs I Found them at peavey in there metric bins $1.49. See pic below shows the bolt #]]> 14 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:52:56 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/battery-quick-disconnect-cables.46616/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/battery-quick-disconnect-cables.46616/ invalid@example.com (lirwin4) lirwin4
Battery Quick Disconnect Cables!]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:35:21 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/burbot.46159/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/burbot.46159/ invalid@example.com (Frank_NK28) Frank_NK28
Burbot]]> 5 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:35:00 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/for-the-largie-guys.39399/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/for-the-largie-guys.39399/ invalid@example.com (Mike B.) Mike B.
Dave Mercer told one of the area Managers at Berkley this was the best craw he's ever fished.

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-bait-soft-bait-berkley-powerbait/powerbait-the-champ-craw/1509873.html#q=champ%2Bcraw&start=1]]> 44 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:32:26 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/cleaning-snot-rockets.36110/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/cleaning-snot-rockets.36110/ invalid@example.com (fishdoctor) fishdoctor
Always found the biggest pain cleaning them was them sliding around on the table so I tried something different this weekend. I just threw down a single sheet of...

Cleaning snot rockets...]]> 23 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:50:51 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/whats-the-best-reel-cover.42795/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/whats-the-best-reel-cover.42795/ invalid@example.com (theKraken) theKraken
anyone got any recommendations?]]> 18 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:30:42 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/this-is-a-great-idea.44160/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/this-is-a-great-idea.44160/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3828017190565009&set=a.507903859243042&type=3


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]]> 4 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:33:06 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/ned-rig-techniques.43262/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/ned-rig-techniques.43262/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord I searched YouTube and had mixed information on cadence which is something I was trying to mix up.
So was wondering what is the best way to use this rig


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]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:35:48 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/help-setting-up-my-helix-7-si-gps-pls.42016/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/help-setting-up-my-helix-7-si-gps-pls.42016/ invalid@example.com (FISHLIPS) FISHLIPS 4 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:26:17 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/spoon-feeding-walleye.41990/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/spoon-feeding-walleye.41990/ invalid@example.com (FISHLIPS) FISHLIPS
SPOON FEEDING WALLEYE]]> 4 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:14:40 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/abu-garcia-teams-with-lowrance.39465/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/abu-garcia-teams-with-lowrance.39465/ invalid@example.com (Mike B.) Mike B.
Abu has made the 1st rod with a built-in button, (on the butt-end) that can talk to your Lowrance plotter and mark a waypoint! Super cool idea!

I'd prefer a lanyard with one small, light remote with a waypoint button, but this idea is pretty wicked in itself.

Check it out--...

Abu Garcia Teams With Lowrance]]> 60 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:56:56 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/grhhhh-rusty-hooks.33872/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/grhhhh-rusty-hooks.33872/ invalid@example.com (chrism) chrism So open them up, full of water and rusty hooks...grhhhh
So before i threw them out, i thought i would put in an ultrasonic cleaner (i use for fuel injector cleaning as well as other stuff) mixed with CLR 1 part to 6 parts water...
Two 15 min...

Grhhhh rusty hooks!]]> 19 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:53:14 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/lifes-little-fishing-tackle-tweaks.38672/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/lifes-little-fishing-tackle-tweaks.38672/ invalid@example.com (Chris Preacher) Chris Preacher A tweak here and a tweak there and it's now a little different presentation.

How about showing your tweaks! LOL]]> 24 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 03:44:38 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/jig-storage.38617/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/jig-storage.38617/ invalid@example.com (Kilroy) Kilroy
Took a pool noodle and cut it the length of a 3600 tackle box(you can use whatever size you want I just don't have many jigs)

I thought about using glue or double sided tape to hold the pool noodles in the tackle box but they are pretty...

Jig Storage]]> 10 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:56:10 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-use-spoons-for-rainbow-fishing.37466/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-use-spoons-for-rainbow-fishing.37466/ invalid@example.com (Ben Fougere) Ben Fougere
]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:29:33 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/rod-glove.36000/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/rod-glove.36000/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord @Tinman on the weekend and he had gloves on all his rods. When he took them out they were rigged already. I always take my tackle off because of the way my rod storage is, but now I realize I wouldn't have to if I had the gloves on. It was an Ah Ha moment thanks to @Tinman. I never thought of them for that particular reason. So that being said what are the middle of the road ones worth and where can I get them?]]> 10 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:26:31 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/drop-shot-set-up.35909/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/drop-shot-set-up.35909/ invalid@example.com (hildy99) hildy99 8 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:38:25 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/owner-cover-shot-hook.35435/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/owner-cover-shot-hook.35435/ invalid@example.com (Gord) Gord https://www.tacklesupplydepot.com/Owner-Cover-Shot-Finesse-Hook-p/parent-owner-cover-shot.htm]]> 11 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:10:16 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-adjust-the-brake-on-a-manual-scotty-downrigger.35480/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-adjust-the-brake-on-a-manual-scotty-downrigger.35480/ invalid@example.com (Ben Fougere) Ben Fougere
]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:29:44 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/z-man-vs-kietech.34034/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/z-man-vs-kietech.34034/ invalid@example.com (Cory N. (Poppa)) Cory N. (Poppa)
I'd love for some of the die hard bass guys (@Mike B. I'm looking at you...) to school me on soft plastics a bit. I've heard that Kietech's are more popular, especially in Ned rigging, but that they're less durable than Z-Man...that they're basically good for one or two fish, and then they're shredded. Whereas Z-Man stuff...TRDs or...

Z-Man vs Kietech]]> 37 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:02:40 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/berkley-champ-minnow.35284/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/berkley-champ-minnow.35284/ invalid@example.com (Mike B.) Mike B.
Check out the Dace and Emerald Shiner HD colors. Woods Smallies, Walleye and Greenbacks likely won't resist those two.

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-bait-soft-bait-berkley-powerbait/powerbait-the-champ-minnow/1509874.html

Berkley also has (finally) a wicked underspin...

Berkley Champ Minnow]]> 20 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:48:26 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/permanently-deleting-data-from-your-fish-finder.34059/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/permanently-deleting-data-from-your-fish-finder.34059/ invalid@example.com (Ernie) Ernie
Some of us like to use our 'fish finders' like they were meant to be used. One of those uses is marking waypoints. Lots and lots of waypoints.
Waypoints for rocks. Waypoints for structure. Waypoints for fish marked on the sonar. Waypoints for fish caught. Waypoints for launches, meeting points, drop-offs, holes, shelves... The list goes on...
IMO if you're not saving at least 20-30 waypoints in an afternoon of fishing you're not utilizing that feature enough.

I clean...

Permanently Deleting Data From Your Fish Finder]]> 6 Fri, 17 May 2019 02:57:00 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/cleaning-the-cork-handles-on-your-rods.33604/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/cleaning-the-cork-handles-on-your-rods.33604/ invalid@example.com (Cam) Cam 2 Wed, 15 May 2019 01:34:31 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/new-forum-section.33590/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/new-forum-section.33590/ invalid@example.com (Ernie) Ernie 18 Mon, 13 May 2019 16:41:10 +0000 http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/falcon-lake-tournament-recap.33647/ http://canadianfishingforum.com/forum/threads/falcon-lake-tournament-recap.33647/ invalid@example.com (PeteK) PeteK 4