Fishing in the Rideau River (or anywhere else you know of)

[RSCAPresident]

My father passed away in 2006, and when I was going through his stuff I found a note addressed to me in his Tackle box. The note said, "John, no matter how busy life gets and how demanding your work becomes, make time to go fishing and relax. It's good for the soul and mind." Since then I have been trying to fish whenever I can and have discovered that I am really bad. I catch more plants and rubbish then fish. If there are any people that know the waters around here and would like to share some fishing knowledge with a rookie or exchange tips and techniques of the pro's then contact me at john.bruce@rogers.com  and if others are interested , I will put something together that is fun.

JB

[Iamtheblues]

John, make sure you get yourself a fishing license before going out, because the Natural Resources guys are out there and will ticket you. Licenses are available at Fishing shop at the Crossroads in Manotick. Assuming you're fishing from shore i.e., not out of a boat in the middle of the lake, you can fish from the shoreline at the Long Island locks between here and Manotick. Get yourself a plug (lure) that doesn't sink, that goes under water only when you reel in your line... Who knows you may end up catching bass, perch, muski, etc. If you're not going to eat the fish, just catch and release it. When removing the hook from the fish don't hold it by the eyes or you'll damage it's eyesight.

[RSCAPresident]

I have a license, I always do!
Thanks!

JB