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Title: Local Lakes
Post by: w squared on October 01, 2009, 01:07:58 PM

So I live in Lake Bonavista (the neighbourhood). I was at "the lake" today trying to remember how to fly fish :-[

As I was about to leave, a truck pulls up. It's a fish truck. (live fish) Naturally, I ask the driver a few questions.

Long story short, they just stocked Lake Bonavista with a semi-trailer load of Rainbow Trout. The "small" fish out of that batch were in the 4 to 6 pound range.  :o

Title: Re: Local Lakes
Post by: FiEND on October 01, 2009, 03:15:59 PM

but they are smart fish and not so hungry.... so says my experience.

Title: Re: Local Lakes
Post by: tubby on October 01, 2009, 03:26:59 PM

Are you kidding me Al?
Those fish are freakin stupid from living in captivity their whole lives. They lack a LOT of "instinct" and will eat damn near anything you toss in. I was an  Aquaculture Technician in BC. We used to feed them gummi bears for fun, from time to time. The big ones(over 10 pounds) would let you pet them. I took my GF to the hatchery I used to work at. She fed them bread from her hand. These fish that were introduced into Lake Bonavista are from a fish farm, and should be equally stupid.

Title: Re: Local Lakes
Post by: WhiteOut on October 01, 2009, 03:46:39 PM

If I had a rod I'd come give it a shot with you Todd.  I'll PM you with when we can do the Tshirt stuff.

Title: Re: Local Lakes
Post by: tubby on October 01, 2009, 03:59:19 PM

Kid's rod and reel combo (spin-cast) is a whopping $30
Check regulations for that lake. I'm pretty sure it's private and for use of the community only.

Title: Re: Local Lakes
Post by: w squared on October 01, 2009, 04:15:28 PM

It is private, and LBV residents only...but I can bring a guest. No fishing license required AFAIK.

Tubby is right on prices for tackle, or you are welcome to use a "loaner". I'm sure I've got something kicking around.