News from the store.
The blog author had a computer meltdown and dropped the ball on the latest blogs. Drew has scolded him and he is back on the task of bringing you the latest news.
Deer season is still the main focus at Watson's
New TC Impact Black Powder Combos are a hot item in the gun rack. Also, CVA .50cal muzzle loaders starting at $219 are a popular item. Local Black Powder season is right around the corner and this is an excellent time to get your hands on one of these easy shooting firearms. Black powder hunting today is nothing like the arms used 2 or 3 decades ago. These easy to use and easy to shoot/clean products are the talk of the industry. Watson's also stocks all Black Powder hunting accessories needed to keep you shooting clean and straight!
2012 Hoyt compound bows are now in store! THE newest bow (Carbon element) is the lighest compound on the market. This bow has broken all design barriers and the folks at Hoyt are making it even better for 2012...come down to the shop and check it out, as well as the other bows in Hoyt's line up!
For the xbow hunter, Watson's is happy to stock the leader in Canadian Crossbow technology, EXCALIBUR CROSSBOWS. Come down and check out the full line up of bows and Excalibur accessories to keep your bow shooting in top form.
http://www.hoyt.com/
Riverswest Outdoor Clothing has been a hot item for deer hunters in the region. The water repelling technology of these garmets is incredible. Stay warm and dry on the stand, while remaing silent and mobile, is the focus of Rivers West Clothing. Check them out online or come down to the store and try some on!
http://www.riverswest.com/
If you are trying to stay warm on stand, or freezing while wading waist deep in a local river there is an answer to the cold weather and fridgid touch of Jack Frost....that is BARE WADING FLEECE. The folks at Bare Waders have come up with a base layer of fleece made specifically for the outdoorsman. Watson's is happy to have stocked these base layers for some time now, and once again they are in store.
Now that the weather has taken the turn towards winter, there is no better time to keep up with the seasons by choosing the right footware. Irish Setter boots and winter hikers are on display at the store. Stop in and check out these products that put your feet first! I am sure they will thank you!http://www.irishsetterboots.com/
For you fall and winter steelheaders....Drew Watson heard your cries....and ordered in a selection of Trout Beads. Plain and simple...these little gems catch fish. Come down and check out the great selection of Trout Beads and see for yourself how well these baits work. Also, Raven hooks and floats, Kamasan hooks, Drennan Floats and leader line, Redwing/Blackbird spawn tying accessories and Fenwick rods can all be found in the shop to accommidate your needs and wants for winter steelheading.
Local Outdoor News
Rifle season has come and gone.....local deer hunters are now back to bow hunting and preparing for the upcoming muzzle loader seasons. Bucks are still chasing and breeding does and soon will be focused on crop fields to beef up for winter.
Local steelhead anglers have been blessed with some great fishing on the Saugeen. The Ontario Steelheaders and LHFC have seen the success of their steelhead stocking program go crazy! Returns of steelhead to the Saugeen have been awesome this fall with no signs of letting up until the temps plummet. Beads, bags, flies and spoon/spinners are all taking fish for river anglers.
Owen Sound Bay has been providing boat trollers with some great fall fishing as well. Hotfish spoons fished off riggers or flat lined have been filling the boat for trollers in the know. Concentrate on wind blown shorelines and contours along the bay, find some bait, and the fish will be near by!
Looking for more info...?....stop into Watson's for the latest news!
Monday, 21 November 2011
Monday, 17 October 2011
Oct 15 to Oct 24
News From the Shop
If your looking to put a deer on the meat pole, now is the time to stock up on the latest and greatest products at Watson's!
CVA muzzle loaders are now in stock! Come down and check out these premium firearms in a wide range of prices. Watson's is also happy to announce another shipment of Thompson Center Fire muzzleloaders has arrived. These two makers of high quality firearms have put together some very attractive packages. Come down and check them out before the late season creeps up on you and you are without a muzzleloader! Savage Axis Combos are on the gun rack in the store. This package is available in all the popular deer rifle calibers and comes at a very attractive price. Time is ticking till rifle season, don't wait!
For the bow hunter, Watson's has an excellent selection of Excalibur Crossbows in stock. Choose from an assortment of models. You can also find all the accessories you will need for Excalibur bows in the shop! Broadheads, wax, string, quivers, you name it, we got it!
Dead Down Wind Scent elimination products are in great demand right now. For hunters looking to fool the nose of a whitetail there is no better scent prevention product on the market. Come down and check them out while supplies last, as these are a proven product!
Big Dog Treestands are still in stock. These have been a popular item early in the deer season this fall and they won't last long. Rifle season will be here soon and you don't want to be up a tree without a stand. Also, Rivers West Camo has been a hot seller at the store. This waterproof high quality line of garmets are on display in a variety of different sizes.
Remmington Core-Lokt ammo is now in stock, in large quantities and various calibers. This proven ammo has been putting meat in the freezers of outdoorsman for decades. Kent Shotgun loads are still available for waterfowl hunters, in various sizes and loads.
For you hunters that put your firearm to work in all conditions, Watson's is happy to provide you with G96 gun treatment. This all purpose cleaner, lubricant and protectant is a must have for firearms that get put to the test in our fall climates. Pick some up and save on repairs in the future!
For the anglers!
Raven Floatfishing products are in stock with more showing up daily. Choose from Raven Centerpin Reels and Float Rods. Drennan floats and a large assortment of spawn scarf and mesh are in stock! Also, premium line from Raven, Berkley and Maxima are in stock.
Boat anglers looking to put a hurting on October offshore steelhead can stock up on the great selection of Hotfish spoons. Captain Tony was in recently and added some hot fall steelhead colours to the line-up!
Local Outdoor news
For waterfowl hunters, the recent cold weather has brought in lots of new migrating birds. Hunters have reported corn fields attracting large groups of geese. Wood duck and Mallard numbers are beginging to peak with the colder weather as well.
Early season bow hunters have been harvesting a few whitetails locally. Early October was greeted with very warm temperatures that had the deer moving very little. The past week has been cold and wet, which will have more deer moving and feeding in daylight hours. Bucks will start to show some pre-rut activity soon by laying down scrapes and beating up the trees with rubs. Start using your scents!
Local tributaries have seen the last major pushes of chinooks. Now is the time to start looking for fall steelhead in good numbers. The Saugeen Fall steelhead lifts have begun by the volunteers at the Ontario Steelheaders with some positive results during the first weekend of lifts.
Rain over the past week (13th-16th) have pushed water levels to near flood stage on many local tribs. The Saugeen is unfishable as of yesterday and will likely come back into decent flow rate and clarity by mid week if further rain holds off. The Sauble, Bighead and Beaver also experienced large amounts of run-off and poor condtions. This will mean good numbers of trout have entered the system however, and fishing will be good once the water begins to clear.
Owen Sound Bay has been producing some steelhead for the late season trollers. Captain Tony Degasperis notes that Hotfish Spoons have been taking decent numbers of fish in the upper layers of the water column.
Fall is the time of plenty! Get out and harvest some animals!
If your looking to put a deer on the meat pole, now is the time to stock up on the latest and greatest products at Watson's!
CVA muzzle loaders are now in stock! Come down and check out these premium firearms in a wide range of prices. Watson's is also happy to announce another shipment of Thompson Center Fire muzzleloaders has arrived. These two makers of high quality firearms have put together some very attractive packages. Come down and check them out before the late season creeps up on you and you are without a muzzleloader! Savage Axis Combos are on the gun rack in the store. This package is available in all the popular deer rifle calibers and comes at a very attractive price. Time is ticking till rifle season, don't wait!
For the bow hunter, Watson's has an excellent selection of Excalibur Crossbows in stock. Choose from an assortment of models. You can also find all the accessories you will need for Excalibur bows in the shop! Broadheads, wax, string, quivers, you name it, we got it!
Dead Down Wind Scent elimination products are in great demand right now. For hunters looking to fool the nose of a whitetail there is no better scent prevention product on the market. Come down and check them out while supplies last, as these are a proven product!
Big Dog Treestands are still in stock. These have been a popular item early in the deer season this fall and they won't last long. Rifle season will be here soon and you don't want to be up a tree without a stand. Also, Rivers West Camo has been a hot seller at the store. This waterproof high quality line of garmets are on display in a variety of different sizes.
Remmington Core-Lokt ammo is now in stock, in large quantities and various calibers. This proven ammo has been putting meat in the freezers of outdoorsman for decades. Kent Shotgun loads are still available for waterfowl hunters, in various sizes and loads.
For you hunters that put your firearm to work in all conditions, Watson's is happy to provide you with G96 gun treatment. This all purpose cleaner, lubricant and protectant is a must have for firearms that get put to the test in our fall climates. Pick some up and save on repairs in the future!
For the anglers!
Raven Floatfishing products are in stock with more showing up daily. Choose from Raven Centerpin Reels and Float Rods. Drennan floats and a large assortment of spawn scarf and mesh are in stock! Also, premium line from Raven, Berkley and Maxima are in stock.
Boat anglers looking to put a hurting on October offshore steelhead can stock up on the great selection of Hotfish spoons. Captain Tony was in recently and added some hot fall steelhead colours to the line-up!
Local Outdoor news
For waterfowl hunters, the recent cold weather has brought in lots of new migrating birds. Hunters have reported corn fields attracting large groups of geese. Wood duck and Mallard numbers are beginging to peak with the colder weather as well.
Early season bow hunters have been harvesting a few whitetails locally. Early October was greeted with very warm temperatures that had the deer moving very little. The past week has been cold and wet, which will have more deer moving and feeding in daylight hours. Bucks will start to show some pre-rut activity soon by laying down scrapes and beating up the trees with rubs. Start using your scents!
Local tributaries have seen the last major pushes of chinooks. Now is the time to start looking for fall steelhead in good numbers. The Saugeen Fall steelhead lifts have begun by the volunteers at the Ontario Steelheaders with some positive results during the first weekend of lifts.
Rain over the past week (13th-16th) have pushed water levels to near flood stage on many local tribs. The Saugeen is unfishable as of yesterday and will likely come back into decent flow rate and clarity by mid week if further rain holds off. The Sauble, Bighead and Beaver also experienced large amounts of run-off and poor condtions. This will mean good numbers of trout have entered the system however, and fishing will be good once the water begins to clear.
Owen Sound Bay has been producing some steelhead for the late season trollers. Captain Tony Degasperis notes that Hotfish Spoons have been taking decent numbers of fish in the upper layers of the water column.
Fall is the time of plenty! Get out and harvest some animals!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
OCT 1 to OCT 12
NEWS FROM THE SHOP
Hello fall and hello Deer Season! Resident archery deer season kicked off the past week and you should be ready!
Watson's has stocked up on the latest bows from Excalibur. These are by far the leader in Crossbows across Canada. Come down and check out these packages, as they are sure to help you arrow a deer this fall. Don't forget, Drew Watson stocks all the important accessories to keep your Excalibur Crossbow shooting it's best, from wax to bolts, scopes and broadheads; you can find it here.
Deer scents from Wildlife Research are hot items the past 2 weeks. Season after season, top bow hunters prove that incorporating scents in your hunting set-ups will help lure in bucks. Watson's stocks a large selection of these products, come in and check them out.
Irish Setter Boots are a popular item this month with eager outdoorsman looking to make the most out of the fall. There are many different styles in the shop now, and I am sure you will find one to suit your needs. Check them out online at www.irishsetterboots.com/
If you haven't had time to prep treestands and place some new ones or replace one for seasons past, no worries. Watson's has a great selection of Big Bud 15's and Foxhound ladder stands. These are a very popular set of stands and they won't break your wallet to add them to your hunting arsenal. Come in and check them out.
Primos duck, goose and deer calls are now in stock for the fall season. Each year this company expands and breaks to norm when it comes to game calls. The boys at Primos take their killing serious and design some of the best on the market. Come down and check out the easy to use Goose Flutes and selection of grunt tubes for big bucks! Online at http://www.primos.com/
For deer and moose hunters, Watson's has been stocking up on premium Remington rifle shells. Choose from all the top calibers and loads. Also, for waterfowlers, Watson's has bulk and single boxes of Kent Faststeel shotgun shells. 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" shells are all in stock. The geese are flying, so stock up now!
Watson's is happy to provide the varmit fellas with a great deal on .22-250 shells. Righ now you can grab a 40pk of these for $36.00.
Now that the temps have cooled and the leaves are have changed, river anglers are back on the local tribs. Come down to Watson's to check out the selection of floatrods, drift rods, centerpin reels, floats, vests, and terminal tackle from Drennan, Maxima, Raven and Blackbird. Of special note, Columbia PGF vests are back in stock. These are a popular item with the river angler.
Outdoor News
Reports have it that Geese were migrating through heavy last week with the cold temps. Expect birds to slow down and stick around with the warm weather forecasted for Thanksgiving. Some corn fields have been cut in the area, and they are attracting loads of birds.
Early Archery seasons is open for whitetails. Warm weather has them moving to food sources just before dark. If you took the advice to build a food plot, evenings would be a good time to hunt it!
Chinooks have been in the Sydenham and local tribs for the past couple weeks. Decent numbers of salmon were seen at the Owen Sound Mill Dam, and the local club collected their quota for eggs at the hatchery.
Saugeen anglers will be happy to know that the GEEN is now fishing well for steelhead. The Ontario Steelheaders have begun their fall steelhead transfers. The volunteers trap adult fall steelhead at Denny's Dam and transport them above multiple dams 40km+ up river. The past couple days have seen over 100 steelhead moved, with a large number of clipped fish captured. This is a great sign that the intensive stocking efforts by the club and Lake Huron Fishing Club are paying off!
More? Come down to Drews to get the latest news!
Hello fall and hello Deer Season! Resident archery deer season kicked off the past week and you should be ready!
Watson's has stocked up on the latest bows from Excalibur. These are by far the leader in Crossbows across Canada. Come down and check out these packages, as they are sure to help you arrow a deer this fall. Don't forget, Drew Watson stocks all the important accessories to keep your Excalibur Crossbow shooting it's best, from wax to bolts, scopes and broadheads; you can find it here.
Deer scents from Wildlife Research are hot items the past 2 weeks. Season after season, top bow hunters prove that incorporating scents in your hunting set-ups will help lure in bucks. Watson's stocks a large selection of these products, come in and check them out.
Irish Setter Boots are a popular item this month with eager outdoorsman looking to make the most out of the fall. There are many different styles in the shop now, and I am sure you will find one to suit your needs. Check them out online at www.irishsetterboots.com/
If you haven't had time to prep treestands and place some new ones or replace one for seasons past, no worries. Watson's has a great selection of Big Bud 15's and Foxhound ladder stands. These are a very popular set of stands and they won't break your wallet to add them to your hunting arsenal. Come in and check them out.
Primos duck, goose and deer calls are now in stock for the fall season. Each year this company expands and breaks to norm when it comes to game calls. The boys at Primos take their killing serious and design some of the best on the market. Come down and check out the easy to use Goose Flutes and selection of grunt tubes for big bucks! Online at http://www.primos.com/
For deer and moose hunters, Watson's has been stocking up on premium Remington rifle shells. Choose from all the top calibers and loads. Also, for waterfowlers, Watson's has bulk and single boxes of Kent Faststeel shotgun shells. 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" shells are all in stock. The geese are flying, so stock up now!
Watson's is happy to provide the varmit fellas with a great deal on .22-250 shells. Righ now you can grab a 40pk of these for $36.00.
Now that the temps have cooled and the leaves are have changed, river anglers are back on the local tribs. Come down to Watson's to check out the selection of floatrods, drift rods, centerpin reels, floats, vests, and terminal tackle from Drennan, Maxima, Raven and Blackbird. Of special note, Columbia PGF vests are back in stock. These are a popular item with the river angler.
Outdoor News
Reports have it that Geese were migrating through heavy last week with the cold temps. Expect birds to slow down and stick around with the warm weather forecasted for Thanksgiving. Some corn fields have been cut in the area, and they are attracting loads of birds.
Early Archery seasons is open for whitetails. Warm weather has them moving to food sources just before dark. If you took the advice to build a food plot, evenings would be a good time to hunt it!
Chinooks have been in the Sydenham and local tribs for the past couple weeks. Decent numbers of salmon were seen at the Owen Sound Mill Dam, and the local club collected their quota for eggs at the hatchery.
Saugeen anglers will be happy to know that the GEEN is now fishing well for steelhead. The Ontario Steelheaders have begun their fall steelhead transfers. The volunteers trap adult fall steelhead at Denny's Dam and transport them above multiple dams 40km+ up river. The past couple days have seen over 100 steelhead moved, with a large number of clipped fish captured. This is a great sign that the intensive stocking efforts by the club and Lake Huron Fishing Club are paying off!
More? Come down to Drews to get the latest news!
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Sept 8 - Sept 15
News From the Shop!
Its time to stock up on all the gear you need to make this a successful fall season in the outdoors. Whether your a waterfowl hunter, deer hunter or steelhead fisherman, Watson's has the gear for you!
Goose Hunters.......Stop into the store to check out the great selection of goose shells. We stock KENT FAST STEEL and FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD LOADS. These shells are the most popular ammo choices for local early season goose hunters. Come down and check out the sizes and prices today (by the box or by the case - KENT)!
Watson's also stocks an impressive collection of goose calls. New goose flutes have arrived in the shop and sound deadly!
Deer Hunters........New Excalibur Crossbows are now in the shop. This line of x-bows is Canadian made, and proven in the field. Excalibur is the name to trust when it comes to cross bows and Watson's is proud to stock their line-up. Drew Watson has also taken the time to stock the shelves with premium Excalibur accessories such as mounts, bolts, sights, strings, wax...and everything else you may need to keep your x-bow happy! Check them out online at http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/
Dead Down Wind scent prevention products are now in stock at Watson's. These scientifically designed products are the #1 in human scent prevention. Choose from laundry powders, antiperspirant, hair wash, field spray and field powders. Dead Down Wind's line of Evolve Products are showstoppers, and they will help you bag deer when the wind blows. Check them out online and be sure to read the science of scent control at http://www.deaddownwind.com/
If you are looking to hit the field or bush in new camo this fall, look no further than Watson's and RIVERS WEST CAMO CLOTHING. H2P technology has allowed Rivers West to design the most incredible water proof hunting fleece on the market. This clothing is made with the elements of fall/winter hunting in mind. Watson's carries the new bib-pant and medium wieght jackets. Come down and check out the stock or online at http://www.riverswest.com/
Stands and blinds are in store! Come check out the selection of 1 and 2 man ladder stands, hang on stands and ground blinds. New to the shop is the Timberstrike 3 axis pinion blind. This model is easy to set-up and take down, light weight, and weather resistant for more comfort in the field.
Local outdoors news
Salmon fishing in Owen Sound Bay is still reported as good. Lack of rain and flow in the Sydenham River has held the majority of chinooks out in the bay. Anglers trolling Lymans, Anchovies and Hotfish spoons are catching fish. Concentrate closer to the channel and edge of the "hole" as these fish are ready to leave the bay as soon as the river levels rise. Harbor anglers are reporting success as well. Casting Cleo spoons, Williams Wablers and still fishing with spawn are all producing some salmon for the harbor brigade. Concentrate on early morning and evening hours as the salmon are more active in low light.
Early Goose Season is upon us now. Waterfowlers who can find fresh cut crop fields are reporting great hunts. Large flocks of migrating birds have yet to darken the skies from the north, but the huge population of resident birds are flocked up and hitting the traditional waterways and fields providing action for the goose hunters. Early season wraps up soon and goose/duck reopens in local areas the following week.
Shop owner Drew Watson would like to remind everyone that it is NFL football season. Stop into the store for Watty's weekly pro-line picks. For a large timmies coffee, sonny is willing to spill his beans on the winning teams.
Its time to stock up on all the gear you need to make this a successful fall season in the outdoors. Whether your a waterfowl hunter, deer hunter or steelhead fisherman, Watson's has the gear for you!
Goose Hunters.......Stop into the store to check out the great selection of goose shells. We stock KENT FAST STEEL and FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD LOADS. These shells are the most popular ammo choices for local early season goose hunters. Come down and check out the sizes and prices today (by the box or by the case - KENT)!
Watson's also stocks an impressive collection of goose calls. New goose flutes have arrived in the shop and sound deadly!
Deer Hunters........New Excalibur Crossbows are now in the shop. This line of x-bows is Canadian made, and proven in the field. Excalibur is the name to trust when it comes to cross bows and Watson's is proud to stock their line-up. Drew Watson has also taken the time to stock the shelves with premium Excalibur accessories such as mounts, bolts, sights, strings, wax...and everything else you may need to keep your x-bow happy! Check them out online at http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/
Dead Down Wind scent prevention products are now in stock at Watson's. These scientifically designed products are the #1 in human scent prevention. Choose from laundry powders, antiperspirant, hair wash, field spray and field powders. Dead Down Wind's line of Evolve Products are showstoppers, and they will help you bag deer when the wind blows. Check them out online and be sure to read the science of scent control at http://www.deaddownwind.com/
If you are looking to hit the field or bush in new camo this fall, look no further than Watson's and RIVERS WEST CAMO CLOTHING. H2P technology has allowed Rivers West to design the most incredible water proof hunting fleece on the market. This clothing is made with the elements of fall/winter hunting in mind. Watson's carries the new bib-pant and medium wieght jackets. Come down and check out the stock or online at http://www.riverswest.com/
Stands and blinds are in store! Come check out the selection of 1 and 2 man ladder stands, hang on stands and ground blinds. New to the shop is the Timberstrike 3 axis pinion blind. This model is easy to set-up and take down, light weight, and weather resistant for more comfort in the field.
Local outdoors news
Salmon fishing in Owen Sound Bay is still reported as good. Lack of rain and flow in the Sydenham River has held the majority of chinooks out in the bay. Anglers trolling Lymans, Anchovies and Hotfish spoons are catching fish. Concentrate closer to the channel and edge of the "hole" as these fish are ready to leave the bay as soon as the river levels rise. Harbor anglers are reporting success as well. Casting Cleo spoons, Williams Wablers and still fishing with spawn are all producing some salmon for the harbor brigade. Concentrate on early morning and evening hours as the salmon are more active in low light.
Early Goose Season is upon us now. Waterfowlers who can find fresh cut crop fields are reporting great hunts. Large flocks of migrating birds have yet to darken the skies from the north, but the huge population of resident birds are flocked up and hitting the traditional waterways and fields providing action for the goose hunters. Early season wraps up soon and goose/duck reopens in local areas the following week.
Shop owner Drew Watson would like to remind everyone that it is NFL football season. Stop into the store for Watty's weekly pro-line picks. For a large timmies coffee, sonny is willing to spill his beans on the winning teams.
Friday, 19 August 2011
Aug 16 - 25
News from the Store.
WOW!! If you are a deer hunter looking to stock up on ammo, camo, scents, brodheads, shafts, boots, bows or a gun...the place for you to shop is Watson's. This fall's deer hunting inventory is piling up at the store. Wildlife Research Products are the leader in the deer hunting scent industry. Their products have helped hunters bag trophy bucks for over a decade. Premium scents such as Trails End 307, Active Scrape and the ever popular Golden Estrus are now in stock. Put the odds in your favor and pick up some of these products to help kill a deer this fall.
Wildlife Research is also the producer of the proven Scent Killer spray and liquid, a popular product for a vast number of local bow hunters. Check them out at the link below.
http://www.wildlife.com/
Watson's stock of Irish Setter boots is growing by the week. Come down and check out the selection ranging from form fitting neoprene waterproof boots to hikers and winter models. Premium footwear is a must for the avid deerhunter and outdoorsman and Irish Setter is a name trusted by both.
If your looking for a new scope for a coyote or deer gun, Redfield Scopes are now in stock. These lovely optics carry a lifetime warrenty and are field tested and proven. For the price, it is hard to beat this line of scopes. They are rugged and feature premium components that will not break down in the field. For more info on models and specs, stop into the shop or check the link at http://www.redfield.com/
For the x-bow hunters, we now have the seasons full line-up of Excalibur Crossbows. This company is the leader in X-Bow technology and has been the #1 selling crossbow company in Canada for a long time. New models and upgrades made Excalibur the choice each season. Come down and check out the new bows and accessories in stock.
Lets not forget the waterfowlers!!! Kent Fast Steel shells are now in stock. Choose popular sizes in 2-3/4, 3in and 3-1/2" loads.
It is time to go Salmon Crazy at Watson's!!! The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is just over a week away and store owner Drew Watson has been busy adding to the salmon fishing inventory and selling derby tickets. Anchovies and Cut-bait strips are loaded in the freezer with new shipments coming daily. These are hot items for staging Kings in Owen Sound Bay. To go along with these natural baits, Watson has increased his stock of Anchovey trolling heads, as well as cutbait holders.
New to the store this week is the very popular DreamWeaver Spindoctor flashers. These rotating flashers are the #1 selling attractor on Lake Ontario. These gems are proven fish catchers for local anglers in the know as well. Run them with natural baits such as anchovies or cut bait, or opt to add them to your spoon spreads. Come down and check out these winners that are now in stock in a variety of colours and 2 sizes. Here is the link to the website as well. http://www.dreamweaverlures.com/
Captain Tony Degasperis has been into the store recently to update the selection of his proven HOTFISH SPOONS. These dynamite bent metal creations are the hottest spoon on Lake Huron this year. Captain Tony has released a new line of colours that he has proven to work on his busy Charter Boat "Action Fishing Adventures" http://www.fishingaction.com/ . Tony made a point of saying that the Mag spoons in Green Glow and Green Frog are hot tickets in Owen Sound the past 2 weeks. These spoons are designed to run perfectly between 2.4 and 2.8mph. Run them at that speed for ideal results.
For salmon anglers looking for that extra edge, Watson's has brought in a hard to find item. Mikes/Atlas Lunker Lotion is now in stock at limited quantities. Choose from 3 different scents in this lineup while supplies last. Word on the water is, these scents are top-notch when it comes to adding that extra enticing smell to lures and plugs.
For the steelhead anglers, don't forget to stop into Watson's to pick up an Ontario Steelheaders floatrod/reel package draw ticket. This custom NorthFork Float rod and Islander Float Reel will be the only one of its kind on the river, and you have the chance to win it while supporting the Ontario Steelheaders! If your a Saugeen fisherman, than you should be obligated to help out the cause! Check out more info at http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Local Outdoor News
Chinook fishing in Owen Sound has been getting better every day. Boats are reporting good catches of fish both in the morning and evening. The returning chinooks seem to be in a healthier condition than years past, with some fish showing up in the 20lb range. This is good news for salmon anglers. Hot lures have been Hotfish spoons, Flashers with Meat, and Lyman plugs. The majority of fish caught have been coming along the west shore of the bay in depths between 60 and 100 feet of water. Pay attention to your trolling speed as this is usually the deciding factor to success. Lymans run the best below 2.4mph. Hotfish spoons are lethal when trolled 2.3mph to 3mph. Flashers and cutbait run the best between 2.5 and 3.5mph based on the rate of spin the actual bait is creating. READ THE PACKAGE INFO that comes with each trolling head...the information is simple on how to tune an anchovey or cutbait to optimal action.
To boat more salmon, try to run a downrigger program that maintains a single type of presentation. If you are using 2 rods/downriggers, then run a spoon on each, or two lymans, or 2 flasher and meat rigs. Each bait has a preffered speed range that is different from the others. Trying to run a Lyman at 3mph with a spoon on the other rod will only cause problems and catch you less fish in the long run...
Looking for more info...stop into Watson's for the latest news!
WOW!! If you are a deer hunter looking to stock up on ammo, camo, scents, brodheads, shafts, boots, bows or a gun...the place for you to shop is Watson's. This fall's deer hunting inventory is piling up at the store. Wildlife Research Products are the leader in the deer hunting scent industry. Their products have helped hunters bag trophy bucks for over a decade. Premium scents such as Trails End 307, Active Scrape and the ever popular Golden Estrus are now in stock. Put the odds in your favor and pick up some of these products to help kill a deer this fall.
Wildlife Research is also the producer of the proven Scent Killer spray and liquid, a popular product for a vast number of local bow hunters. Check them out at the link below.
http://www.wildlife.com/
Watson's stock of Irish Setter boots is growing by the week. Come down and check out the selection ranging from form fitting neoprene waterproof boots to hikers and winter models. Premium footwear is a must for the avid deerhunter and outdoorsman and Irish Setter is a name trusted by both.
If your looking for a new scope for a coyote or deer gun, Redfield Scopes are now in stock. These lovely optics carry a lifetime warrenty and are field tested and proven. For the price, it is hard to beat this line of scopes. They are rugged and feature premium components that will not break down in the field. For more info on models and specs, stop into the shop or check the link at http://www.redfield.com/
For the x-bow hunters, we now have the seasons full line-up of Excalibur Crossbows. This company is the leader in X-Bow technology and has been the #1 selling crossbow company in Canada for a long time. New models and upgrades made Excalibur the choice each season. Come down and check out the new bows and accessories in stock.
Lets not forget the waterfowlers!!! Kent Fast Steel shells are now in stock. Choose popular sizes in 2-3/4, 3in and 3-1/2" loads.
It is time to go Salmon Crazy at Watson's!!! The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is just over a week away and store owner Drew Watson has been busy adding to the salmon fishing inventory and selling derby tickets. Anchovies and Cut-bait strips are loaded in the freezer with new shipments coming daily. These are hot items for staging Kings in Owen Sound Bay. To go along with these natural baits, Watson has increased his stock of Anchovey trolling heads, as well as cutbait holders.
New to the store this week is the very popular DreamWeaver Spindoctor flashers. These rotating flashers are the #1 selling attractor on Lake Ontario. These gems are proven fish catchers for local anglers in the know as well. Run them with natural baits such as anchovies or cut bait, or opt to add them to your spoon spreads. Come down and check out these winners that are now in stock in a variety of colours and 2 sizes. Here is the link to the website as well. http://www.dreamweaverlures.com/
Captain Tony Degasperis has been into the store recently to update the selection of his proven HOTFISH SPOONS. These dynamite bent metal creations are the hottest spoon on Lake Huron this year. Captain Tony has released a new line of colours that he has proven to work on his busy Charter Boat "Action Fishing Adventures" http://www.fishingaction.com/ . Tony made a point of saying that the Mag spoons in Green Glow and Green Frog are hot tickets in Owen Sound the past 2 weeks. These spoons are designed to run perfectly between 2.4 and 2.8mph. Run them at that speed for ideal results.
For salmon anglers looking for that extra edge, Watson's has brought in a hard to find item. Mikes/Atlas Lunker Lotion is now in stock at limited quantities. Choose from 3 different scents in this lineup while supplies last. Word on the water is, these scents are top-notch when it comes to adding that extra enticing smell to lures and plugs.
For the steelhead anglers, don't forget to stop into Watson's to pick up an Ontario Steelheaders floatrod/reel package draw ticket. This custom NorthFork Float rod and Islander Float Reel will be the only one of its kind on the river, and you have the chance to win it while supporting the Ontario Steelheaders! If your a Saugeen fisherman, than you should be obligated to help out the cause! Check out more info at http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Local Outdoor News
Chinook fishing in Owen Sound has been getting better every day. Boats are reporting good catches of fish both in the morning and evening. The returning chinooks seem to be in a healthier condition than years past, with some fish showing up in the 20lb range. This is good news for salmon anglers. Hot lures have been Hotfish spoons, Flashers with Meat, and Lyman plugs. The majority of fish caught have been coming along the west shore of the bay in depths between 60 and 100 feet of water. Pay attention to your trolling speed as this is usually the deciding factor to success. Lymans run the best below 2.4mph. Hotfish spoons are lethal when trolled 2.3mph to 3mph. Flashers and cutbait run the best between 2.5 and 3.5mph based on the rate of spin the actual bait is creating. READ THE PACKAGE INFO that comes with each trolling head...the information is simple on how to tune an anchovey or cutbait to optimal action.
To boat more salmon, try to run a downrigger program that maintains a single type of presentation. If you are using 2 rods/downriggers, then run a spoon on each, or two lymans, or 2 flasher and meat rigs. Each bait has a preffered speed range that is different from the others. Trying to run a Lyman at 3mph with a spoon on the other rod will only cause problems and catch you less fish in the long run...
Looking for more info...stop into Watson's for the latest news!
Friday, 5 August 2011
Aug 5th...
News From the Store
Bass, Salmon and preparing for the upcoming fall hunting season is the name of the game down at Watson's!
Mid summer heat spells have the bass fishing off the charts in local inland lakes and surrounding inshore waters of Lake Huron. If your in the market for new bass baits, come down and check out the selection on the rack. Koppers Live Target Lures, SnagProof Frogs, Yum soft plastics, Strike King Tubes, and Wave baits to name a few. When it comes to matching soft plastic lures with premium bass hooks Watson's stocks the best. Trokar, Northland, and Owner are the brands tourny anglers depend on to put big bass in the boat, and you can find them in the store now!
New to Watson's is a full line-up of Power Pro fishing line. This micro filament fused line is similar to braid but smoother and has a smaller diamter. This line is a favorite among local bass anglers and is a must for fishing heavy cover for largemouth. The sensitivity of this new line is second to none and it is as tough as nails! Watson's now carries lb test selections from 10-50.
For salmon anglers, shop owner Drew Watson is happy to announce his stock of fresh cut bait strips and anchovies has arrived. To fish these baits anglers need bait holder heads, which can also be found at the store. Hot-Spot Flashers are a great attractor to pair up with these natural baits and you can find a large selection at Watson's. If your into pulling spoons for offshore salmon and steelhead, you can find Hotfish, Stinger, Silver Fox and NK spoons in stock. Lymans your favorite summer salmon lure?? Well, just happens to be the largest local selection of Lymans at Watson's Tackle.
Ugly Stik downrigger rods are a hot item the past couple weeks for anglers preparing for the upcoming Salmon Spectacular, and you can pair up these rods with Shimano TR100 and 200 series downrigger reels. This is a great set-up for chinooks and a mainstay for Owen Sound downrigger fisherman.
For deer hunters, don't forget about the super package from Savage. The Savage Axis combo is a sweet deal for anyone looking for a great rifle package for an amazing price. Come down and check out the gun rack and look for this $399.00 deal.
Ladder stands in both 1man and 2man models are on the floor at the shop. Now is the time to be thinking about prepping and hanging stands in the local deer woods. While your at it, why not pick up some RackStacker foodplot seed and plant a buffet for the local deer. Fall planting of Field Edge and Sweet Success blends are a huge attractant food source come late fall, and make targeting a big buck alittle easier.
If you plan on scouting the deer woods, come down and check out Watson's selection of trail/scouting cameras. Don't forget your Thermacells if your out there. Bugs are still bad in the woods and these items are the hottest bug repellant system created.......oh ya, they are forsale at Watson's too!
Don't forget to pick up your derby tickets! The Chantry ends this weekend, and the early bird draw for Salmon Spectacular is coming up soon!
Local outdoor news
Salmon are showing up in Owen Sound Bay in greater numbers the past week. Hotfish spoons and cut-bait/anchovies behind flashers are the hot set-ups. The west shore of the Bay is producing the best results with anglers targeting water in the 70 to 150 foot range. Pay attention to detail when fishing natural baits. Cut bait and anchovies must be rotating properly in the bait holder heads. Tweaking the heads is a must to adjust the rate of rotation. Vary your leader lengths behind the flasher and let the fish tell you the correct length. Some days, 50 inches between the bait and flasher can be a hot length, while 20-25 inches may be the magic length the next day. If your bait isn't working properly, you won't catch fish. Many anglers never figure out how to run these natural baits properly and therefore, don't catch fish. They work very very well when run properly.!
Hotfish Mag spoons are another great option this time of the year. These premium spoons are designed by local salmon guru Captain Tony Degasperis. His colour selections are created with Lake Huron/G.Bay salmon in mind. These spoons are designed to be run at specific speed ranges. Keep your speed between 2.3 and 3mph and your fishing these metal gems just right.
The Grey-Bruce Bass Club has now completed 6 events. Big weights of fish have been entered in each tournament. 5 fish coming in at 17+lbs are winning these events, testimate to the incredible bass fishing in our local waters. 3 fish over 6lbs have been caught during these events as well....thats a huge bass anywhere in Canada! The winning weight at Issac Lake on July 23rd was a whopping 18.3lbs for 5 fish! Watson's has many of the proven winning baits in stock! If your looking to put your bass fishing skills to test, the club has 3 events remaining in the schedule and you can contact Rod at rod.freiburger@freiburgercommunications.com for more info, or stop in and see club sponsor Drew Watson for more info.
Looking for more info....stop into the shop!
Bass, Salmon and preparing for the upcoming fall hunting season is the name of the game down at Watson's!
Mid summer heat spells have the bass fishing off the charts in local inland lakes and surrounding inshore waters of Lake Huron. If your in the market for new bass baits, come down and check out the selection on the rack. Koppers Live Target Lures, SnagProof Frogs, Yum soft plastics, Strike King Tubes, and Wave baits to name a few. When it comes to matching soft plastic lures with premium bass hooks Watson's stocks the best. Trokar, Northland, and Owner are the brands tourny anglers depend on to put big bass in the boat, and you can find them in the store now!
New to Watson's is a full line-up of Power Pro fishing line. This micro filament fused line is similar to braid but smoother and has a smaller diamter. This line is a favorite among local bass anglers and is a must for fishing heavy cover for largemouth. The sensitivity of this new line is second to none and it is as tough as nails! Watson's now carries lb test selections from 10-50.
For salmon anglers, shop owner Drew Watson is happy to announce his stock of fresh cut bait strips and anchovies has arrived. To fish these baits anglers need bait holder heads, which can also be found at the store. Hot-Spot Flashers are a great attractor to pair up with these natural baits and you can find a large selection at Watson's. If your into pulling spoons for offshore salmon and steelhead, you can find Hotfish, Stinger, Silver Fox and NK spoons in stock. Lymans your favorite summer salmon lure?? Well, just happens to be the largest local selection of Lymans at Watson's Tackle.
Ugly Stik downrigger rods are a hot item the past couple weeks for anglers preparing for the upcoming Salmon Spectacular, and you can pair up these rods with Shimano TR100 and 200 series downrigger reels. This is a great set-up for chinooks and a mainstay for Owen Sound downrigger fisherman.
For deer hunters, don't forget about the super package from Savage. The Savage Axis combo is a sweet deal for anyone looking for a great rifle package for an amazing price. Come down and check out the gun rack and look for this $399.00 deal.
Ladder stands in both 1man and 2man models are on the floor at the shop. Now is the time to be thinking about prepping and hanging stands in the local deer woods. While your at it, why not pick up some RackStacker foodplot seed and plant a buffet for the local deer. Fall planting of Field Edge and Sweet Success blends are a huge attractant food source come late fall, and make targeting a big buck alittle easier.
If you plan on scouting the deer woods, come down and check out Watson's selection of trail/scouting cameras. Don't forget your Thermacells if your out there. Bugs are still bad in the woods and these items are the hottest bug repellant system created.......oh ya, they are forsale at Watson's too!
Don't forget to pick up your derby tickets! The Chantry ends this weekend, and the early bird draw for Salmon Spectacular is coming up soon!
Local outdoor news
Salmon are showing up in Owen Sound Bay in greater numbers the past week. Hotfish spoons and cut-bait/anchovies behind flashers are the hot set-ups. The west shore of the Bay is producing the best results with anglers targeting water in the 70 to 150 foot range. Pay attention to detail when fishing natural baits. Cut bait and anchovies must be rotating properly in the bait holder heads. Tweaking the heads is a must to adjust the rate of rotation. Vary your leader lengths behind the flasher and let the fish tell you the correct length. Some days, 50 inches between the bait and flasher can be a hot length, while 20-25 inches may be the magic length the next day. If your bait isn't working properly, you won't catch fish. Many anglers never figure out how to run these natural baits properly and therefore, don't catch fish. They work very very well when run properly.!
Hotfish Mag spoons are another great option this time of the year. These premium spoons are designed by local salmon guru Captain Tony Degasperis. His colour selections are created with Lake Huron/G.Bay salmon in mind. These spoons are designed to be run at specific speed ranges. Keep your speed between 2.3 and 3mph and your fishing these metal gems just right.
The Grey-Bruce Bass Club has now completed 6 events. Big weights of fish have been entered in each tournament. 5 fish coming in at 17+lbs are winning these events, testimate to the incredible bass fishing in our local waters. 3 fish over 6lbs have been caught during these events as well....thats a huge bass anywhere in Canada! The winning weight at Issac Lake on July 23rd was a whopping 18.3lbs for 5 fish! Watson's has many of the proven winning baits in stock! If your looking to put your bass fishing skills to test, the club has 3 events remaining in the schedule and you can contact Rod at rod.freiburger@freiburgercommunications.com for more info, or stop in and see club sponsor Drew Watson for more info.
Looking for more info....stop into the shop!
Friday, 22 July 2011
July 21 - July 27
News from the shop
Salmon time has arrived! Now is the time to stop in the shop to pick up your Chantry Chinook Classic tickets and Sydenham Sportsman Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular derby tickets. The Chantry starts July 23 and runs to August 7. The Salmon Spectacular starts up August 26 and runs until September 4. Early bird tickets can be purchased up until the 9th of August, for a chance to win early bird prizes!
If you need to stock up on salmon tackle Watson's Tackle. Drew stocks the best baits you can find; whether it be cut bait, anchovies, Hotfish spoons, Lymans, Silver Fox spoons or Northern Kings...you can pick them up at the shop. No Huron or Georgian Bay salmon aresenal is complete without a good selection of Hotspot flashers. These attractors are imperative when fishing cutbait or anchovies for staging chinooks.
The fall hunting season is getting close, and Watson's has a great selection of Irish Setter boots for the outdoorsman. Choose from a variety of options from hiking boots to knee high fitted rubbers. These boots are the top choice for the avid outdoorsman and available at the store. Check them out at http://www.irishsetterboots.com/
New guns to the shop for the deer hunter include: The Savage Axis in both .270cal and 30-06 calibers. These rifles are great buy for the hunter looking to fill their tags this coming fall. Don't wait to pick one of these guns up, as they won't last long! Also in the gun rack, is a large selection of Thompson Centerfire .50cal inlines. This gun is a great choice for the deer hunter looking to bag a buck during the muzzledloader/blackpowder season.
Local outdoor news
The Chantry Chinook Classic starts up July 23 and runs to Aug 7th. This derby is hosted by the Lake Huron Fishing Club. This popular event takes place on Lake Huron and info can be obtained at www.chantrychinook.com
Huron anglers are reporting decent catches of salmon and lake trout from Kincardine to Sauble Beach. Fish have been reported in depths of 80 to 150 feet of water, suspended 40 to 70 feet down. Spoons seem to be the key fishing Huron, with the local favorites being the HOTFISH in silver blue, green glow, and glow frog pattern.
Fishing in Owen Sound Bay has been spotty, but chinooks are showing up in the bay as the summer wears on. Catches of salmon have been reported along the west shore from Indian River out to Cape Commadore. This is the tradional area where Owen Sound anglers intercept the migrating chinooks before they set-up and stage in Thomson's Hole. Favorite baits for O.S. chinooks are: Hotfish spoons, Lymans, Silver Foxes and cutbait/anchovies behind Hotspot flashers.
Local bass fishing has been HOT. The scorching hot temps have turned the largemouth bite on big time. The Grey Bruce Bass Club held an event locally this week and had some spectacular fish come to the scale. Winning weight was 5 fish for 18.13lb, and two seperate fish over 6lbs were weighted in! Many bass anglers are reporting slow action for smallmouth but excellent largemouth fishing. Get out and experience it now!
Looking for more info stop into the store!
Salmon time has arrived! Now is the time to stop in the shop to pick up your Chantry Chinook Classic tickets and Sydenham Sportsman Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular derby tickets. The Chantry starts July 23 and runs to August 7. The Salmon Spectacular starts up August 26 and runs until September 4. Early bird tickets can be purchased up until the 9th of August, for a chance to win early bird prizes!
If you need to stock up on salmon tackle Watson's Tackle. Drew stocks the best baits you can find; whether it be cut bait, anchovies, Hotfish spoons, Lymans, Silver Fox spoons or Northern Kings...you can pick them up at the shop. No Huron or Georgian Bay salmon aresenal is complete without a good selection of Hotspot flashers. These attractors are imperative when fishing cutbait or anchovies for staging chinooks.
The fall hunting season is getting close, and Watson's has a great selection of Irish Setter boots for the outdoorsman. Choose from a variety of options from hiking boots to knee high fitted rubbers. These boots are the top choice for the avid outdoorsman and available at the store. Check them out at http://www.irishsetterboots.com/
New guns to the shop for the deer hunter include: The Savage Axis in both .270cal and 30-06 calibers. These rifles are great buy for the hunter looking to fill their tags this coming fall. Don't wait to pick one of these guns up, as they won't last long! Also in the gun rack, is a large selection of Thompson Centerfire .50cal inlines. This gun is a great choice for the deer hunter looking to bag a buck during the muzzledloader/blackpowder season.
Local outdoor news
The Chantry Chinook Classic starts up July 23 and runs to Aug 7th. This derby is hosted by the Lake Huron Fishing Club. This popular event takes place on Lake Huron and info can be obtained at www.chantrychinook.com
Huron anglers are reporting decent catches of salmon and lake trout from Kincardine to Sauble Beach. Fish have been reported in depths of 80 to 150 feet of water, suspended 40 to 70 feet down. Spoons seem to be the key fishing Huron, with the local favorites being the HOTFISH in silver blue, green glow, and glow frog pattern.
Fishing in Owen Sound Bay has been spotty, but chinooks are showing up in the bay as the summer wears on. Catches of salmon have been reported along the west shore from Indian River out to Cape Commadore. This is the tradional area where Owen Sound anglers intercept the migrating chinooks before they set-up and stage in Thomson's Hole. Favorite baits for O.S. chinooks are: Hotfish spoons, Lymans, Silver Foxes and cutbait/anchovies behind Hotspot flashers.
Local bass fishing has been HOT. The scorching hot temps have turned the largemouth bite on big time. The Grey Bruce Bass Club held an event locally this week and had some spectacular fish come to the scale. Winning weight was 5 fish for 18.13lb, and two seperate fish over 6lbs were weighted in! Many bass anglers are reporting slow action for smallmouth but excellent largemouth fishing. Get out and experience it now!
Looking for more info stop into the store!
Thursday, 14 July 2011
July 13 - July 20th
News From the Store
Listen up bass addicts. Watson's has more bass gear rolling through the door and on the shelves each day. New to the shop are some awesome Koppers Live Target Frogs. These baits were voted "best bait" at ICAST last year. These topwater weedless frog lures are so realistic you would swear they are about to hop outta the boat! Also new to the shop is a selection of TroKar, Owner and Northland hooks. Tungsten worm wieghts are now in stock! If you have not tried Tungsten, your missing the hottest innovation in sensitivity.
A great selection on HotSpot flashers are now in stock. These are a must have for salmon fisherman in late summer. Nothing provides the needed action to cut bait and anchovies like a Hot Spot Flasher. Stop into the store and check them out. While on the topic, Watson's freezer is loaded with premium cut and whole baits for the salmon fisherman who like to drag the meat! Don't forget the deals on Shark Cannonballs and Scotty rigger packages as well.
New to the gun racks is the Thomson Center .50 Cal. These arms are the choice for extended season deer hunters in the area. Take advantage of the extended muzzleloading/blackpowder seasons with one of these guns and put the odds of harvesting a big buck in your favor!
Now is the time to look into the purchase of a new bow for the upcoming season. Watson's has a great selection of new and used compounds from HOYT. Stop in and check out the options on hand and start shooting now!
Local Outdoors news
Local salmon anglers are reporting that Chinooks are being caught in Owen Sound Bay. This is usually the time of year that returing Kings enter the bay. Anglers should concentrate on traditional summer areas such as the West Shore, from the O.S. Golf Club out to Cape Commadore. Returing chinooks tend to migrate into the sound via the west shoreline. Wind direction will dicate water temperatures but the fish are usually down between 60 and 100 feet. As the month of July moves on to August, more chinooks willl enter the bay. Hotfish spoons, Lymans and meat rigs (cutbait/anchovies and flashers) are the top producers for summertime salmon. Keep your speeds adjusted to your presentations for optimum results. 2 - 2.7mph for Hotfish spoons, 1.5 - 2.5mph for Lymans, and 2 - 3mph for meat.
The Grey Bruce Bass Club recently held events on Gould Lake and Lake Eugenia. These tournaments provided some excellent 5 fish limits of bass the 2man teams involved. Big fish at both events eclipsed the 5lb mark. Grey Bruce area lakes have some of the best bass fishing in the province, often overlooked by many local anglers. The GBbass club will be running events on Arran Lake, Issacc Lake, Chesley Lake and Boat Lake in the remainder of July and August. Stop into Watson's to view the tournament schedule or go online at http://www.gbbass.ca/.
Mid July is the perfect time to start working on your fall food plots. Seed companies such as Rack Stacker provide hunters with seed blends that are to be planted in late summer. These plots are designed to be attractive to deer during the fall season, and often called "harvest plots". Don't wait till late in the season to work on your whitetail buffet field. Start planning now while you have time. Check out http://www.rackstacker.ca/ for more info on seed blends and planting information.
Looking for more info? Stop into Watsons for the latest news!
Listen up bass addicts. Watson's has more bass gear rolling through the door and on the shelves each day. New to the shop are some awesome Koppers Live Target Frogs. These baits were voted "best bait" at ICAST last year. These topwater weedless frog lures are so realistic you would swear they are about to hop outta the boat! Also new to the shop is a selection of TroKar, Owner and Northland hooks. Tungsten worm wieghts are now in stock! If you have not tried Tungsten, your missing the hottest innovation in sensitivity.
A great selection on HotSpot flashers are now in stock. These are a must have for salmon fisherman in late summer. Nothing provides the needed action to cut bait and anchovies like a Hot Spot Flasher. Stop into the store and check them out. While on the topic, Watson's freezer is loaded with premium cut and whole baits for the salmon fisherman who like to drag the meat! Don't forget the deals on Shark Cannonballs and Scotty rigger packages as well.
New to the gun racks is the Thomson Center .50 Cal. These arms are the choice for extended season deer hunters in the area. Take advantage of the extended muzzleloading/blackpowder seasons with one of these guns and put the odds of harvesting a big buck in your favor!
Now is the time to look into the purchase of a new bow for the upcoming season. Watson's has a great selection of new and used compounds from HOYT. Stop in and check out the options on hand and start shooting now!
Local Outdoors news
Local salmon anglers are reporting that Chinooks are being caught in Owen Sound Bay. This is usually the time of year that returing Kings enter the bay. Anglers should concentrate on traditional summer areas such as the West Shore, from the O.S. Golf Club out to Cape Commadore. Returing chinooks tend to migrate into the sound via the west shoreline. Wind direction will dicate water temperatures but the fish are usually down between 60 and 100 feet. As the month of July moves on to August, more chinooks willl enter the bay. Hotfish spoons, Lymans and meat rigs (cutbait/anchovies and flashers) are the top producers for summertime salmon. Keep your speeds adjusted to your presentations for optimum results. 2 - 2.7mph for Hotfish spoons, 1.5 - 2.5mph for Lymans, and 2 - 3mph for meat.
The Grey Bruce Bass Club recently held events on Gould Lake and Lake Eugenia. These tournaments provided some excellent 5 fish limits of bass the 2man teams involved. Big fish at both events eclipsed the 5lb mark. Grey Bruce area lakes have some of the best bass fishing in the province, often overlooked by many local anglers. The GBbass club will be running events on Arran Lake, Issacc Lake, Chesley Lake and Boat Lake in the remainder of July and August. Stop into Watson's to view the tournament schedule or go online at http://www.gbbass.ca/.
Mid July is the perfect time to start working on your fall food plots. Seed companies such as Rack Stacker provide hunters with seed blends that are to be planted in late summer. These plots are designed to be attractive to deer during the fall season, and often called "harvest plots". Don't wait till late in the season to work on your whitetail buffet field. Start planning now while you have time. Check out http://www.rackstacker.ca/ for more info on seed blends and planting information.
Looking for more info? Stop into Watsons for the latest news!
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
June 29 - July 6
News From the Store
With the opening of Bass Season in our local area, baits for both largemouth and smallmouth are flying off the shelves. As noted in the last Blog, Watson's stocks the best bass baits you can find. Hardbaits from LiveTarget and StrikeKing, as well as an array of plastics from Gambler, WaveWorm and YUM. Some of these products are hard to find anywhere in the province and you can pick them up at Watson's!
While checking out the latest in bass baits, make sure to look over the great selection of rods and reels from Abu, Fenwick, Shimano, and Quantum. Watson's has the gear to make your bass season one to remember.
New guns have arrived that will have the local deer hunters ready for the upcoming fall season. New to the shop is the Savage Axis combo. This rifle package comes with a 3x9 mounted scope and detachable clip. This hot item is the perfect match for performance and affordability at $399!
These units will not last long!
If your in the market for a new deer stand (who isn't?), we now have Big Dog 1man and 2man ladder stands, as well as a good selection of hang-on solo stands. Don't forget the selection of Hoyt compound bows and Excalibur Crossbows in stock!
Watson's is once again the destination of choice to pick up your salmon baits. The cooler at the shop is stocked with premium herring strips, anchovies, and herring. Be sure to check out the selection of flashers and bait holder rigs to go along with these top of the line natural baits.
Salmon anglers will be happy to know that Watson's has the new Scotty Pro Packs in stock with the 2116 series downriggers. These tools from Scotty are a popular choice among Great Lakes offshore anglers. Walker Downriggers special offshore rods are now onsale at the shop. These rods are designed for the Great Lakes salmon angler and can be picked up for $39, regular $59!
Check out these web links for more details on these products.....
http://www.scotty.com/
http://www.walkerdownriggers.com/
Local Hunting and Fishing News
You have 2 days left to secure your doe tag for this region! Don't forget, act now!
Bass season opened in the area, and anglers were greeted with some poor weather. Reports have been good however and the season has just started. Big smallmouth have been spotted cruising the shorelines of Owen Sound Bay, a good indication the spawn is over and the fish are on the feed.
The Grey Bruce Bass Club held their opening event in the Muskoka region on Muldrew Lake. The club reports excellent fishing and bad weather with the winning bag of fish totalling 18+lb (5bass). The next club event is being held on Gould Lake, Wednesday July 6, and another on July 9th at Lake Eugenia. For more info, stop into the store to view the schedule, or go online to http://www.gbbass.ca/
Some reports have trickled into the store about good catches of Lake Trout coming offshore of Meaford. Chinook fishing is still good off of Port Elgin and Kincardine for anglers fishing offshore over 100+ feet of water. Hot lures have been Hotfish spoons and Flashers/herring.
If your looking for more info, stop into Watson's for the latest news!
With the opening of Bass Season in our local area, baits for both largemouth and smallmouth are flying off the shelves. As noted in the last Blog, Watson's stocks the best bass baits you can find. Hardbaits from LiveTarget and StrikeKing, as well as an array of plastics from Gambler, WaveWorm and YUM. Some of these products are hard to find anywhere in the province and you can pick them up at Watson's!
While checking out the latest in bass baits, make sure to look over the great selection of rods and reels from Abu, Fenwick, Shimano, and Quantum. Watson's has the gear to make your bass season one to remember.
New guns have arrived that will have the local deer hunters ready for the upcoming fall season. New to the shop is the Savage Axis combo. This rifle package comes with a 3x9 mounted scope and detachable clip. This hot item is the perfect match for performance and affordability at $399!
These units will not last long!
If your in the market for a new deer stand (who isn't?), we now have Big Dog 1man and 2man ladder stands, as well as a good selection of hang-on solo stands. Don't forget the selection of Hoyt compound bows and Excalibur Crossbows in stock!
Watson's is once again the destination of choice to pick up your salmon baits. The cooler at the shop is stocked with premium herring strips, anchovies, and herring. Be sure to check out the selection of flashers and bait holder rigs to go along with these top of the line natural baits.
Salmon anglers will be happy to know that Watson's has the new Scotty Pro Packs in stock with the 2116 series downriggers. These tools from Scotty are a popular choice among Great Lakes offshore anglers. Walker Downriggers special offshore rods are now onsale at the shop. These rods are designed for the Great Lakes salmon angler and can be picked up for $39, regular $59!
Check out these web links for more details on these products.....
http://www.scotty.com/
http://www.walkerdownriggers.com/
Local Hunting and Fishing News
You have 2 days left to secure your doe tag for this region! Don't forget, act now!
Bass season opened in the area, and anglers were greeted with some poor weather. Reports have been good however and the season has just started. Big smallmouth have been spotted cruising the shorelines of Owen Sound Bay, a good indication the spawn is over and the fish are on the feed.
The Grey Bruce Bass Club held their opening event in the Muskoka region on Muldrew Lake. The club reports excellent fishing and bad weather with the winning bag of fish totalling 18+lb (5bass). The next club event is being held on Gould Lake, Wednesday July 6, and another on July 9th at Lake Eugenia. For more info, stop into the store to view the schedule, or go online to http://www.gbbass.ca/
Some reports have trickled into the store about good catches of Lake Trout coming offshore of Meaford. Chinook fishing is still good off of Port Elgin and Kincardine for anglers fishing offshore over 100+ feet of water. Hot lures have been Hotfish spoons and Flashers/herring.
If your looking for more info, stop into Watson's for the latest news!
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
June 14 - June 22
News from the Store
Busy time at Watson's Tackle House! Hence the delay of a couple days with the latest Blog.
Drew Watson is happy to announce that the summer's stock of bass tackle has arrived! New to the store this season is a line-up of bass baits that will have the local angler's thumbs sore from catching so many bass! Topwater baits, crankbaits and lipless cranks from Koppers Live Target Lures are in stock. Snagproof "Ish Manroe" Frogs, Yum Dingers, and Strike King Tubes are on the shelves. Also, to appease the growing crowd of bass fanatics, Watson's has added Strike King spinnerbaits and flipping jigs to the racks! Some of these products cannot be found anywhere, even BassPro Shops! If you haven't heard the rage on the Berkley Gulp line-up of soft plastic baits than you are missing the boat....and Drew Watson has them in stock.
Check out the links for these new products!
http://www.koppersfishing.com/index.php
http://www.strikeking.com/
http://www.snagproof.com/
http://www.yum3x.com/
Watson's has added more products from Wave Lures, including the ever popular "Tiki Sticks" and a new Wave Swim Bait. Watson's has been selling these soft plastics for more than 5 years, and they have a religeous following with the local bass tournament anglers. Tiki man catches fish! http://www.wavefishing.com/
If your looking for premium bass hooks to match with the selection of soft plastics, Watson's has 'em. Choose from a good selection of Eagle Claw, Owner and the new TroKar hooks in sizes 1/0 to 5/0.
To go along with all these new bass baits, Watson's has boosted his selection of rods and reels from Quantum, Berkley, Fenwick, and Abu-Garcia. The world's #1 low-profile baitcast reel; the Abu-Garcia Revo STX is now in store!
New ladder stands for the upcoming fall deer/bear season are now in. Choose from both single and double man ladder stands. Looking for a "hang on" style stand? Watson's has them as well. While on the topic, don't forget to pick up your deer tag and apply for your antlerless seal...time is up at the end of June for doe tags!
Gun of the week at Watson's:
-1yr old, Benelli Super Black Eagle 2, 3-1/2in chamber in 12ga. Stock #UG0029 for a great price of $1495.00 This gun would go nicely with the upcoming waterfowl season in Grey/Bruce this fall!
Local Hunting and Fishing News.
Hunting is nill at the moment. Marksmen are keeping sharp at the range and in farm fields with the local groundhog populations.
Salmon fishing has been decent the past week or so, with good catches coming from Wiarton and Lake Huron. Fish are fairly shallow, being caught in the top 50 feet of the water column in depths from 60 to 150 feet of water. Hot tickets have been Hotfish spoons off planer boards, Walker Deeper Divers and riggers set high. Pay attention to surface temps, as they dictate where the fish are located. Warm water patches offshore seem to be the deciding factor when it comes to finding the fish. Surface temps are creeping over 50F on Huron and 5 to 10 degrees F colder on the Georgian Bay side. Finding temps that change by a few degrees will attract bait and the salmon!
Local bass season opens up next weekend (June 25). Until then, both largemouth and smallmouth are out of season! It is illegal to target these fish, whether you release them or not! Local MNR enforcement will see that this rule is enforced this time of year, as the bass are spawning and become easy targets for poachers!
If your an avid bass angler, look into joining the Grey Bruce Bass Club. This stuctured members club hosts local bass tournament events across Grey and Bruce Counties throughout the season. There are both Saturday and Wednesday 2man team events, with the championship tournament in early September, plus a late fall smallmouth event on the Penninsula. This club has a strong membership with all levels of anglers and is always looking for new members. Come join, fish a few events, have some fun and learn alot! You can check them out at http://www.gbbass.ca/
Want more info? Stop into to Watson's for the lastest news and deals!
Busy time at Watson's Tackle House! Hence the delay of a couple days with the latest Blog.
Drew Watson is happy to announce that the summer's stock of bass tackle has arrived! New to the store this season is a line-up of bass baits that will have the local angler's thumbs sore from catching so many bass! Topwater baits, crankbaits and lipless cranks from Koppers Live Target Lures are in stock. Snagproof "Ish Manroe" Frogs, Yum Dingers, and Strike King Tubes are on the shelves. Also, to appease the growing crowd of bass fanatics, Watson's has added Strike King spinnerbaits and flipping jigs to the racks! Some of these products cannot be found anywhere, even BassPro Shops! If you haven't heard the rage on the Berkley Gulp line-up of soft plastic baits than you are missing the boat....and Drew Watson has them in stock.
Check out the links for these new products!
http://www.koppersfishing.com/index.php
http://www.strikeking.com/
http://www.snagproof.com/
http://www.yum3x.com/
Watson's has added more products from Wave Lures, including the ever popular "Tiki Sticks" and a new Wave Swim Bait. Watson's has been selling these soft plastics for more than 5 years, and they have a religeous following with the local bass tournament anglers. Tiki man catches fish! http://www.wavefishing.com/
If your looking for premium bass hooks to match with the selection of soft plastics, Watson's has 'em. Choose from a good selection of Eagle Claw, Owner and the new TroKar hooks in sizes 1/0 to 5/0.
To go along with all these new bass baits, Watson's has boosted his selection of rods and reels from Quantum, Berkley, Fenwick, and Abu-Garcia. The world's #1 low-profile baitcast reel; the Abu-Garcia Revo STX is now in store!
New ladder stands for the upcoming fall deer/bear season are now in. Choose from both single and double man ladder stands. Looking for a "hang on" style stand? Watson's has them as well. While on the topic, don't forget to pick up your deer tag and apply for your antlerless seal...time is up at the end of June for doe tags!
Gun of the week at Watson's:
-1yr old, Benelli Super Black Eagle 2, 3-1/2in chamber in 12ga. Stock #UG0029 for a great price of $1495.00 This gun would go nicely with the upcoming waterfowl season in Grey/Bruce this fall!
Local Hunting and Fishing News.
Hunting is nill at the moment. Marksmen are keeping sharp at the range and in farm fields with the local groundhog populations.
Salmon fishing has been decent the past week or so, with good catches coming from Wiarton and Lake Huron. Fish are fairly shallow, being caught in the top 50 feet of the water column in depths from 60 to 150 feet of water. Hot tickets have been Hotfish spoons off planer boards, Walker Deeper Divers and riggers set high. Pay attention to surface temps, as they dictate where the fish are located. Warm water patches offshore seem to be the deciding factor when it comes to finding the fish. Surface temps are creeping over 50F on Huron and 5 to 10 degrees F colder on the Georgian Bay side. Finding temps that change by a few degrees will attract bait and the salmon!
Local bass season opens up next weekend (June 25). Until then, both largemouth and smallmouth are out of season! It is illegal to target these fish, whether you release them or not! Local MNR enforcement will see that this rule is enforced this time of year, as the bass are spawning and become easy targets for poachers!
If your an avid bass angler, look into joining the Grey Bruce Bass Club. This stuctured members club hosts local bass tournament events across Grey and Bruce Counties throughout the season. There are both Saturday and Wednesday 2man team events, with the championship tournament in early September, plus a late fall smallmouth event on the Penninsula. This club has a strong membership with all levels of anglers and is always looking for new members. Come join, fish a few events, have some fun and learn alot! You can check them out at http://www.gbbass.ca/
Want more info? Stop into to Watson's for the lastest news and deals!
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
June 1 - June 8
News from the Store
Well folks, the Great Gobbler Contest has come to an end. This was a huge success! Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun would like to thank all those involved in making this contest possible.
Both businesses are happy to announce a total donation of $7,300.00 to the Grey Bruce Eat and Learn Breakfast Program. This money is going to a great cause, and is a direct result of the abilities of charitable hunters in Grey and Bruce!
Here is the final run down of the results from the Great Gobbler Contest.
Overall Typical - Terry Brown (72.625)
Overall Ladies - Julie Coon (72.3125)
Overall Non-Typical - Tamara Hogarth (83.375)
Overall heaviest bird - Gerald Buckton (28.2lbs)
Overall smallest bird - Quinn Jones (10.12lbs)
Draw Prizes will be chosen on June 2nd at 8:45am at the Arran Tara Public School. Winners will be notified by phone and those draw winners will also be posted online at this location next blog edition.
If your in the market for trap loads and/or clay targets, Watson's is the place to pick up your gear! Clay Target flats are in stock and priced at 17.99/box.
The featured used gun of the week is a LEFT HANDED Savage heavy barrel 17-HMR with Scope and drop out clip. This gun is a hard to find item, especially in a left hand version. Come down to the shop and check out this versatile gun at the awesome price of $375.00!
Shop owner Drew Watson is pleased to inform everyone that this years stock of bass tackle is arriving daily. New to the shore will be highend hardbaits from Koppers Live Target Lures, Strike King Spinnerbaits, Strike King Jigs and a large selection of softplastic baits. Local bass fishing has drawn alot of attention the past few years in Grey/Bruce. The region is a hotbed for bass anglers in the know, providing excellent opportunities for both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Watson's will be catering to this growing angling option with top of the line products not normally found in shops across the region.
Outdoor news from Grey/Bruce
Shelly Decunha of Hanover, On was the winner of the recent Fish Kincardine Derby. Her winning salmon tipped the scales at 18.32lbs. The overall winner in the trout division was a whopping 18.04lbs caught by Jim Schmidt. Anglers reported some very good fish during the extent of the derby that wrapped up on May 29th. There have been reports of very healthy chinooks coming from Huron so far this spring, indicating an outlook of positive things for the salmon fishery. Anglers are still connecting with good numbers of chinook offfshore in depths of 70 to 100 feet of water, throughout the water column while temperatures are staggered. Popular ports have been Port Elgin and Kincardine. Once mid June rolls around, thermoclines will begin to become more stable and concentrate fish in predictable areas and depths. Hot baits on Huron have been the local HOTFISH spoon in a number of glow patterns, Silver Fox and Northern King Spoons. These baits all run best at speeds above 2mph.
There have been good reports coming in from Owen Sound Bay as well. Anglers are targeting whitefish in the "hole" and having fair success. Also, there are still some salmon being caught over deeper water near the outskirts of the bay. Anglers are reporting success on Hotfish spoons and Michigan Stinger Spoons.
Local Pike and Walleye fishing has been decent for anglers who have been out to area lakes and rivers. Reports are coming in from the Saugeen where anglers are catching a few walleye and channel cats around highway 21 bridge. This is often an overlooked fishery that can provide tons of fun for the whole family. Channel cats are some of the hardest fighting fish found in the Great Lakes and are eager biters when they enter the lower stretches of rivers along the Lake Huron shoreline. Target these fish either with slip sinker rigs on bottom or slip floats drifted in the current. Bait selection ranges from nightcrawlers to chicken livers to cut sucker. They aren't picky!
Anglers should note that bass season does not open till the end of June, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass are actively spawning right now. Male bass guarding nests are particularly aggressive and easy to catch. Targeting these fish out of season is against the law and detrimental to the future of our bass fishery! Let the spawn in peace and be prepared for the fantastic bass fishing our region offers once the season opens!
If your a bass angler and interested in putting your skills to the test here is your chance...
The Grey/Bruce Bass Club holds 2-man partner events across Grey and Bruce throughout the summer months. This club has a scheduled series and information package that can be viewed online at http://www.gbbass.ca/ Tournaments are held on Saturdays and Wednesdays from July to September with a 2 day championship event in early September. Club meetings are held in Tara, and the club has been operating for 5 years. Early sign up for club events begins June 1, so dont wait or these fields may fill up as each lake has a designated boat cap.
Well folks, the Great Gobbler Contest has come to an end. This was a huge success! Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun would like to thank all those involved in making this contest possible.
Both businesses are happy to announce a total donation of $7,300.00 to the Grey Bruce Eat and Learn Breakfast Program. This money is going to a great cause, and is a direct result of the abilities of charitable hunters in Grey and Bruce!
Here is the final run down of the results from the Great Gobbler Contest.
Overall Typical - Terry Brown (72.625)
Overall Ladies - Julie Coon (72.3125)
Overall Non-Typical - Tamara Hogarth (83.375)
Overall heaviest bird - Gerald Buckton (28.2lbs)
Overall smallest bird - Quinn Jones (10.12lbs)
Draw Prizes will be chosen on June 2nd at 8:45am at the Arran Tara Public School. Winners will be notified by phone and those draw winners will also be posted online at this location next blog edition.
If your in the market for trap loads and/or clay targets, Watson's is the place to pick up your gear! Clay Target flats are in stock and priced at 17.99/box.
The featured used gun of the week is a LEFT HANDED Savage heavy barrel 17-HMR with Scope and drop out clip. This gun is a hard to find item, especially in a left hand version. Come down to the shop and check out this versatile gun at the awesome price of $375.00!
Shop owner Drew Watson is pleased to inform everyone that this years stock of bass tackle is arriving daily. New to the shore will be highend hardbaits from Koppers Live Target Lures, Strike King Spinnerbaits, Strike King Jigs and a large selection of softplastic baits. Local bass fishing has drawn alot of attention the past few years in Grey/Bruce. The region is a hotbed for bass anglers in the know, providing excellent opportunities for both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Watson's will be catering to this growing angling option with top of the line products not normally found in shops across the region.
Outdoor news from Grey/Bruce
Shelly Decunha of Hanover, On was the winner of the recent Fish Kincardine Derby. Her winning salmon tipped the scales at 18.32lbs. The overall winner in the trout division was a whopping 18.04lbs caught by Jim Schmidt. Anglers reported some very good fish during the extent of the derby that wrapped up on May 29th. There have been reports of very healthy chinooks coming from Huron so far this spring, indicating an outlook of positive things for the salmon fishery. Anglers are still connecting with good numbers of chinook offfshore in depths of 70 to 100 feet of water, throughout the water column while temperatures are staggered. Popular ports have been Port Elgin and Kincardine. Once mid June rolls around, thermoclines will begin to become more stable and concentrate fish in predictable areas and depths. Hot baits on Huron have been the local HOTFISH spoon in a number of glow patterns, Silver Fox and Northern King Spoons. These baits all run best at speeds above 2mph.
There have been good reports coming in from Owen Sound Bay as well. Anglers are targeting whitefish in the "hole" and having fair success. Also, there are still some salmon being caught over deeper water near the outskirts of the bay. Anglers are reporting success on Hotfish spoons and Michigan Stinger Spoons.
Local Pike and Walleye fishing has been decent for anglers who have been out to area lakes and rivers. Reports are coming in from the Saugeen where anglers are catching a few walleye and channel cats around highway 21 bridge. This is often an overlooked fishery that can provide tons of fun for the whole family. Channel cats are some of the hardest fighting fish found in the Great Lakes and are eager biters when they enter the lower stretches of rivers along the Lake Huron shoreline. Target these fish either with slip sinker rigs on bottom or slip floats drifted in the current. Bait selection ranges from nightcrawlers to chicken livers to cut sucker. They aren't picky!
Anglers should note that bass season does not open till the end of June, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass are actively spawning right now. Male bass guarding nests are particularly aggressive and easy to catch. Targeting these fish out of season is against the law and detrimental to the future of our bass fishery! Let the spawn in peace and be prepared for the fantastic bass fishing our region offers once the season opens!
If your a bass angler and interested in putting your skills to the test here is your chance...
The Grey/Bruce Bass Club holds 2-man partner events across Grey and Bruce throughout the summer months. This club has a scheduled series and information package that can be viewed online at http://www.gbbass.ca/ Tournaments are held on Saturdays and Wednesdays from July to September with a 2 day championship event in early September. Club meetings are held in Tara, and the club has been operating for 5 years. Early sign up for club events begins June 1, so dont wait or these fields may fill up as each lake has a designated boat cap.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
May 23 - May 30th
News from the shop!
Week 4 of the Great Gobbler Contest has come and gone with some new happenings.
This past week was won by female hunter Julie Coon. Julie's tom turkey scored a whopping 72.3125, nearly edging out Terry Brown who is still the overall leader with a bird that scores 72.625. Julie is also now the overall women's leader for the contest...
If you haven't bagged a tom yet, you still have until the end of the month!
Thermacell Bug repellant systems are still hot items at Watson's. These units are slick tricks for keeping yourself bug free in the turkey woods, and Watson's stocks a good selection of units and refill cartridges.
New to the shop are Cobra marine radio's. These are must for any boater without a radio on the water. These units are built strong and made for the abuse of offshore fishing. Stop in and check them out.
Shop master Drew Watson is happy to announce that the new line up of Fenwick fishing rods have arrived. The store now has a stock of graphite ranging from 5ft ultra-light rods to steelhead and salmon sticks. Fenwick is a big name in the fishing rod business and they stand behind their products.
For the salmon anglers, Watson's now has a new shipment of Shark Cannon Balls. These highend downrigger balls have a very strong following. Chrome models in 12lbs are a hard item to find come salmon time and you can now get them in the store!
New to the gun rack is the sporting/field model 512 Goldwing from Stevens. This goregeous over and under style 12 gauge is the perfect entry level shotgun for either a wing shooter or sport shooting at the range. This gun has a sharp looking silver receiver and interchangable chokes for a package price of UNDER $600.oo!!!! Come check one out or view online at...www.savagearms.com/
Also, Moose tags/draw tags are due by the end of May...stop in and pick one up before its too late. While your at it, grab you deer tag and apply for your antlerless seal before the end of June...
Local hunting and fishing news!
Turkeys are gobbling hard the past week. As we near the end of May, hens begin to spend more time on the nest, leaving gobblers looking for love during the day. Toms respond well to the call right now if you can find time to be in the woods. Bugs are bad with the recent trend in weather, so grab a thermacell and get hunting! Time is running out if you don't bag a bird this week! Keep your eyes to the forest floor while your out and about. Reports for the tasty MOREL MUSHROOM indicate that this year is a banner for these tasty treats.
Lake Huron salmon fishing is picking up. The Fish Kincardine derby is on right now, and the reports have been good. Fish have been coming from local ports on Huron. Anglers are targeting salmon and trout off planer boards, divers and rigger sets. Concentrate near the surface where the water is warm. Hotfish spoons have been steady producers for offshore anglers in the know. The derby wraps up this weekend, so you still have a chance to put a fish on top of the board...updates can be viewed here....http://www.fishkincardinederby.com/.
Salmon fishing has been decent in both Wiarton and Owen Sound Bay's the past week. Pay attention to temp changes on the surface and work your lures through these breaks accordingly. With warmer temps, fish tend to concentrate in the upper water column, usually not appearing on sonar. Don't let this fool you!
The Grey Bruce Bass Club will once again be hosting a series of bass tournaments throughout Grey and Bruce counties. Tournaments begin in late June and run into the fall. This local club is gaining a popular following among local anglers. For more info check out http://www.gbbass.ca/ or call the shop.
Looking for more info...stop into the store!
Week 4 of the Great Gobbler Contest has come and gone with some new happenings.
This past week was won by female hunter Julie Coon. Julie's tom turkey scored a whopping 72.3125, nearly edging out Terry Brown who is still the overall leader with a bird that scores 72.625. Julie is also now the overall women's leader for the contest...
If you haven't bagged a tom yet, you still have until the end of the month!
Thermacell Bug repellant systems are still hot items at Watson's. These units are slick tricks for keeping yourself bug free in the turkey woods, and Watson's stocks a good selection of units and refill cartridges.
New to the shop are Cobra marine radio's. These are must for any boater without a radio on the water. These units are built strong and made for the abuse of offshore fishing. Stop in and check them out.
Shop master Drew Watson is happy to announce that the new line up of Fenwick fishing rods have arrived. The store now has a stock of graphite ranging from 5ft ultra-light rods to steelhead and salmon sticks. Fenwick is a big name in the fishing rod business and they stand behind their products.
For the salmon anglers, Watson's now has a new shipment of Shark Cannon Balls. These highend downrigger balls have a very strong following. Chrome models in 12lbs are a hard item to find come salmon time and you can now get them in the store!
New to the gun rack is the sporting/field model 512 Goldwing from Stevens. This goregeous over and under style 12 gauge is the perfect entry level shotgun for either a wing shooter or sport shooting at the range. This gun has a sharp looking silver receiver and interchangable chokes for a package price of UNDER $600.oo!!!! Come check one out or view online at...www.savagearms.com/
Also, Moose tags/draw tags are due by the end of May...stop in and pick one up before its too late. While your at it, grab you deer tag and apply for your antlerless seal before the end of June...
Local hunting and fishing news!
Turkeys are gobbling hard the past week. As we near the end of May, hens begin to spend more time on the nest, leaving gobblers looking for love during the day. Toms respond well to the call right now if you can find time to be in the woods. Bugs are bad with the recent trend in weather, so grab a thermacell and get hunting! Time is running out if you don't bag a bird this week! Keep your eyes to the forest floor while your out and about. Reports for the tasty MOREL MUSHROOM indicate that this year is a banner for these tasty treats.
Lake Huron salmon fishing is picking up. The Fish Kincardine derby is on right now, and the reports have been good. Fish have been coming from local ports on Huron. Anglers are targeting salmon and trout off planer boards, divers and rigger sets. Concentrate near the surface where the water is warm. Hotfish spoons have been steady producers for offshore anglers in the know. The derby wraps up this weekend, so you still have a chance to put a fish on top of the board...updates can be viewed here....http://www.fishkincardinederby.com/.
Salmon fishing has been decent in both Wiarton and Owen Sound Bay's the past week. Pay attention to temp changes on the surface and work your lures through these breaks accordingly. With warmer temps, fish tend to concentrate in the upper water column, usually not appearing on sonar. Don't let this fool you!
The Grey Bruce Bass Club will once again be hosting a series of bass tournaments throughout Grey and Bruce counties. Tournaments begin in late June and run into the fall. This local club is gaining a popular following among local anglers. For more info check out http://www.gbbass.ca/ or call the shop.
Looking for more info...stop into the store!
Monday, 16 May 2011
May 16 - 23
News From the Store
First off, let us take a look at the updates in the Great Gobbler Contest.
Week #3 winner was John Brown. Mr. Brown's gobbler scored 70.625 points. This tom tipped the scales at 23.8lbs, had a 10-15/16th inch beard and sported spurs that measured 1-1/4 in and 1-13/16in. This monster tom was brought into the scales at Lake Huron Rod and Gun.
Quinn Jones now holds the overall smallest bird division with a bearded hen that dropped the needle on the scale at Watson's to 10.12lbs. This hen also sported a beard that measured 7-1/4 inches.
Big seller in the store this past week has been the ThermaCell bug repellent system. As noted in last weeks Blog, this little unit is the talk of the town when it comes to keeping biting insects at bay. Check out the link for more info, or stop into the store to pick one up. http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/
For all you trap shooters out there, Watson's is pleased to announce that shipments of bulk loads have arrived. Stop into the shop to pick up a flat of shells for the unbeatable price of $69.00/per flat. While your at it, check out the selection of sporting shotguns on the rack at the shop!
If your still trying to bag a gobbler (store owner Drew Watson included), take time to check out the selection of turkey calls in the shop. New additions such as GobbleStalker game calls have been a hot item this season, with both diaphragm and pot calls are on display at the store. It is now mid-season in the turkey woods and gobblers will be fired up now that hens will be spending more time on the nest.
MOOSE HUNTERS....do not forget to stop into the shop to get your tags. Deadline for moose tags is May 31st. There have been eager moose hunters stopping in on a daily basis to pick up their tags. Don't put it off, the deadline is near!
With the arrival of walleye and pike season, anglers need to look no further than Watson's to gear up with soft plastics and minnow baits such as; Yo-Zuri, Rapala, and Tiki-Stik.
Hunting and Fishing News
Spring has sprung into full bloom the past week. The turkey woods have really begun to "green" up. With this period in the Spring Turkey season, hens will begin to spend more time on the nest, leaving Toms gobbling for the majority of the day. Expect Toms to be in the company of hens early in the morning, and then traveling in the hopes of finding more receptive hens. This is THE TIME of bag a big strutter. Recent entries into the Gobbler Contest indicate that more mature birds are finding themselves on the recieving end of a load of turkey shot. Toms that have been "henned up" early in the season will now be looking to maintain large numbers of hens throughout the day, when fact is..most will be nesting. This will cause the Toms to be more vocal in their attempts to gobble up hens. Get out in the woods, pack a ThermaCell, and expect big things! Keep an eye out for Fiddleheads and tasty Morel Mushrooms....tis the season!
For sport shooters we have good news. The SSA ranges and the North Grey Club are now open. Spring temps have been wonderful the past week and it never hurts to shoot often!
Walleye and Pike season is now upon us in our local management areas. Nearly all of the inland lakes north of Owen Sound support healthy populations of pike, and some even have overlooked walleye fisheries. Pay attention to the slot-sizes and regs for these species. Early season walleyes are suckers for classic jig and twister combos, trolled minnow baits, and worm harnesses. Pike fishing can be spectacular this time of year when consecutive warm days bring water temps up above 60F. Top-water pike action can be hot on peninsula lakes north of Wiarton. This is the time of year that the majority of both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass will begin spawing. NOTE...these fish are protected by a closed season till late June and targeting these spawning fish is harmful to the fishery. Avoid areas where you are connecting with bass, move on and let them nest. It is against the law to target out of season species, even if you plan to release them!
Salmon fishing in Owen Sound Bay has begun to die off. As normal, the chinook seem to fill the bay after ice-out then begin to taper off as water temps warm. Many anglers believe the fish totally leave the bay. Many do head out of the bay, but wise anglers who pay attention to trends in water temperature can still connect with fish. As the bay warms, temps on the surface begin to stabilize and active salmon begin to stagger throughout the water column, often feeding in the warm surface water. Pull out the planner boards and dipsy divers...these come into their prime in the later part of May and June. Also, anglers pulling spoons (NK, Hotfish, Silver Fox) begin to take more fish as the water warms and trolling speed increases from the dead slow approach of early spring.
In local news...Watson's Tackle and the Community of Owen Sound would like to Congratulate the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League who captured the OHL title in overtime of game 7 in their series against the Mississauga St. Mike's Majors yesterday. This is the first for the OHL club, and they will be in action at the Memorial Cup this coming week as the OHL Champs! Nice work!
First off, let us take a look at the updates in the Great Gobbler Contest.
Week #3 winner was John Brown. Mr. Brown's gobbler scored 70.625 points. This tom tipped the scales at 23.8lbs, had a 10-15/16th inch beard and sported spurs that measured 1-1/4 in and 1-13/16in. This monster tom was brought into the scales at Lake Huron Rod and Gun.
Quinn Jones now holds the overall smallest bird division with a bearded hen that dropped the needle on the scale at Watson's to 10.12lbs. This hen also sported a beard that measured 7-1/4 inches.
Big seller in the store this past week has been the ThermaCell bug repellent system. As noted in last weeks Blog, this little unit is the talk of the town when it comes to keeping biting insects at bay. Check out the link for more info, or stop into the store to pick one up. http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/
For all you trap shooters out there, Watson's is pleased to announce that shipments of bulk loads have arrived. Stop into the shop to pick up a flat of shells for the unbeatable price of $69.00/per flat. While your at it, check out the selection of sporting shotguns on the rack at the shop!
If your still trying to bag a gobbler (store owner Drew Watson included), take time to check out the selection of turkey calls in the shop. New additions such as GobbleStalker game calls have been a hot item this season, with both diaphragm and pot calls are on display at the store. It is now mid-season in the turkey woods and gobblers will be fired up now that hens will be spending more time on the nest.
MOOSE HUNTERS....do not forget to stop into the shop to get your tags. Deadline for moose tags is May 31st. There have been eager moose hunters stopping in on a daily basis to pick up their tags. Don't put it off, the deadline is near!
With the arrival of walleye and pike season, anglers need to look no further than Watson's to gear up with soft plastics and minnow baits such as; Yo-Zuri, Rapala, and Tiki-Stik.
Hunting and Fishing News
Spring has sprung into full bloom the past week. The turkey woods have really begun to "green" up. With this period in the Spring Turkey season, hens will begin to spend more time on the nest, leaving Toms gobbling for the majority of the day. Expect Toms to be in the company of hens early in the morning, and then traveling in the hopes of finding more receptive hens. This is THE TIME of bag a big strutter. Recent entries into the Gobbler Contest indicate that more mature birds are finding themselves on the recieving end of a load of turkey shot. Toms that have been "henned up" early in the season will now be looking to maintain large numbers of hens throughout the day, when fact is..most will be nesting. This will cause the Toms to be more vocal in their attempts to gobble up hens. Get out in the woods, pack a ThermaCell, and expect big things! Keep an eye out for Fiddleheads and tasty Morel Mushrooms....tis the season!
For sport shooters we have good news. The SSA ranges and the North Grey Club are now open. Spring temps have been wonderful the past week and it never hurts to shoot often!
Walleye and Pike season is now upon us in our local management areas. Nearly all of the inland lakes north of Owen Sound support healthy populations of pike, and some even have overlooked walleye fisheries. Pay attention to the slot-sizes and regs for these species. Early season walleyes are suckers for classic jig and twister combos, trolled minnow baits, and worm harnesses. Pike fishing can be spectacular this time of year when consecutive warm days bring water temps up above 60F. Top-water pike action can be hot on peninsula lakes north of Wiarton. This is the time of year that the majority of both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass will begin spawing. NOTE...these fish are protected by a closed season till late June and targeting these spawning fish is harmful to the fishery. Avoid areas where you are connecting with bass, move on and let them nest. It is against the law to target out of season species, even if you plan to release them!
Salmon fishing in Owen Sound Bay has begun to die off. As normal, the chinook seem to fill the bay after ice-out then begin to taper off as water temps warm. Many anglers believe the fish totally leave the bay. Many do head out of the bay, but wise anglers who pay attention to trends in water temperature can still connect with fish. As the bay warms, temps on the surface begin to stabilize and active salmon begin to stagger throughout the water column, often feeding in the warm surface water. Pull out the planner boards and dipsy divers...these come into their prime in the later part of May and June. Also, anglers pulling spoons (NK, Hotfish, Silver Fox) begin to take more fish as the water warms and trolling speed increases from the dead slow approach of early spring.
In local news...Watson's Tackle and the Community of Owen Sound would like to Congratulate the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League who captured the OHL title in overtime of game 7 in their series against the Mississauga St. Mike's Majors yesterday. This is the first for the OHL club, and they will be in action at the Memorial Cup this coming week as the OHL Champs! Nice work!
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
May 9 - 16
News from the store
Well well...week two of the Ontario Spring Turkey Season has come and gone. The Gobbler Contest is turning out to be a huge success. Terry Brown stilll holds the overall big gobbler that he killed during week #1 which scored 72.625 points. Week #2 winner is Doug Elder with an impressive tom that scored 71.10.
As of yesterday there is new overall non-typical turkey leader! Female hunter Tamara Hogarth dropped a monster tom with 3 beards that scores 83.375. This big non-typical gobbler IS NOT THE OVERALL WOMEN'S LEADER, as the overall score for the ladies catagory must be a typical bird. Tickets are still available for this contest at Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun in Underwood.
If your still working on baggin' a turkey, Watson's has the gear you need to get the job done. New shipments of turkey loads have arrived. We carry shells from 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 to accomodate whatever gun your shooting. Lets not forget the excellent selection of shotguns in the gun rack down at the store. Watson's stocks the latest turkey cannons from Mossberg to Benelli, premium firearms that get the job done. Also, Watson's still has an excellent selection of turkey calls from Gobblestalker, Primos, HS Strut and Quaker Boy. Lots of good reports back on the Squealing Hen call from HS Strut, which can be found on the shelf down at the store!
Now that the weather has warmed up, the bugs are out! Hunters are reporting lots of blackflies this week and the emergence of mosquitoes! Nothing makes a hunt less enjoyable than having to sit still in the turkey woods while you become a buffet for biting bugs. Leave the bug dope at home and pick up a ThermaCELL repellant system. These devices are the greatest bug bite prevention we have found. If you have yet to hear about a ThermaCELL take a look at the website or stop into Wastson's to check them out. They are affordable and effective, and best of all, you can leave the DEET products at home. No smell, no sticky mess on your clothes, and it doesn't destroy your raingear like conventional bug dope. We have been selling these systems for a couple seasons now, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/
When it comes to premium footware for the hunter, Watson's is proud to say we stock the best. Come down to the shop to check out the excellent prices on Muck Boots and Irish Setter hikers/rubbers from Red Wing Shoe Company. Any good turkey hunter knows that good footware goes a long way in the woods, and these two manufactures produce products that are designed for the outdoorsman.
Now is the time to get your boat in tip-top shape for the downrigging season is you haven't already. No matter what you need, from downriggers to electronics, Watson's has the equipment to have your boat offshore ready.
Local Hunting and Fishing news
Turkeys turkeys turkeys! May is now in full swing with warmer temps here to stay (we hope)! There have been lots of turkeys on the recieving end of a shotgun blast as of late. The Gobbler Contest entry sheets can attest for the excellent turkey hunting the Grey/Bruce region produces. Warm weather has the breeding in full swing. It is now only a matter of time till the hens begin to sit longer on the nests and allow hunters a chance to bag a tom who is without his harem! Many hunters are reporting henned up toms, but this will change soon. Warm weather has brought the bugs out, so make sure your prepare for biting insects (see ThermaCELL above!). The leaves are starting to pop out on the trees now. This will allow hunters to close the distance to gobbling toms without being spotted so easily. Don't forget, the same leaf cover will muffle gobbles, giving the false impression that birds are far away...take note.
Local fishing has toned down abit in Owen Sound Bay. Salmon anglers are still reporting decent catches in the deeper portions of Owen Sound during optimum feeding windows of sun up and sun down. Colpoy's Bay in Wiarton is reporting good catches of salmon this past week. Anglers should target this bay the same they would Owen Sound, concentrating on deep water mornings and evenings.
The Saugeen is still fishing well for steelhead, with reports of some fresh fish in the stretches below Denny's Dam. The Ontario Steelheaders held their annual trout derby at the trailer park below Denny's this past weekend. The turnout was outstanding, with good fishing, and a great meet and greet/dinner at the Rod Jones Pavillion. If you missed out this year, be sure to put it on your bucket list for next season. While on the topic, tickets for the Rod and Reel raffle (Islander + NorthFork float rod) are available at the store.
http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Most other tribs in the area have now seen the end of the spring steelhead spawn. Most fish intercepted by anglers in these systems will be steelhead dropping back down to the lake. Fishing for these tired trout can be pretty productive, as they are aggresive and back on the feed. However, these fish are not prime for the table, and catch and release is the way to go!
As always, if your looking for more info....drop into Watson's for the lastest news.
Well well...week two of the Ontario Spring Turkey Season has come and gone. The Gobbler Contest is turning out to be a huge success. Terry Brown stilll holds the overall big gobbler that he killed during week #1 which scored 72.625 points. Week #2 winner is Doug Elder with an impressive tom that scored 71.10.
As of yesterday there is new overall non-typical turkey leader! Female hunter Tamara Hogarth dropped a monster tom with 3 beards that scores 83.375. This big non-typical gobbler IS NOT THE OVERALL WOMEN'S LEADER, as the overall score for the ladies catagory must be a typical bird. Tickets are still available for this contest at Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun in Underwood.
If your still working on baggin' a turkey, Watson's has the gear you need to get the job done. New shipments of turkey loads have arrived. We carry shells from 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 to accomodate whatever gun your shooting. Lets not forget the excellent selection of shotguns in the gun rack down at the store. Watson's stocks the latest turkey cannons from Mossberg to Benelli, premium firearms that get the job done. Also, Watson's still has an excellent selection of turkey calls from Gobblestalker, Primos, HS Strut and Quaker Boy. Lots of good reports back on the Squealing Hen call from HS Strut, which can be found on the shelf down at the store!
Now that the weather has warmed up, the bugs are out! Hunters are reporting lots of blackflies this week and the emergence of mosquitoes! Nothing makes a hunt less enjoyable than having to sit still in the turkey woods while you become a buffet for biting bugs. Leave the bug dope at home and pick up a ThermaCELL repellant system. These devices are the greatest bug bite prevention we have found. If you have yet to hear about a ThermaCELL take a look at the website or stop into Wastson's to check them out. They are affordable and effective, and best of all, you can leave the DEET products at home. No smell, no sticky mess on your clothes, and it doesn't destroy your raingear like conventional bug dope. We have been selling these systems for a couple seasons now, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/
When it comes to premium footware for the hunter, Watson's is proud to say we stock the best. Come down to the shop to check out the excellent prices on Muck Boots and Irish Setter hikers/rubbers from Red Wing Shoe Company. Any good turkey hunter knows that good footware goes a long way in the woods, and these two manufactures produce products that are designed for the outdoorsman.
Now is the time to get your boat in tip-top shape for the downrigging season is you haven't already. No matter what you need, from downriggers to electronics, Watson's has the equipment to have your boat offshore ready.
Local Hunting and Fishing news
Turkeys turkeys turkeys! May is now in full swing with warmer temps here to stay (we hope)! There have been lots of turkeys on the recieving end of a shotgun blast as of late. The Gobbler Contest entry sheets can attest for the excellent turkey hunting the Grey/Bruce region produces. Warm weather has the breeding in full swing. It is now only a matter of time till the hens begin to sit longer on the nests and allow hunters a chance to bag a tom who is without his harem! Many hunters are reporting henned up toms, but this will change soon. Warm weather has brought the bugs out, so make sure your prepare for biting insects (see ThermaCELL above!). The leaves are starting to pop out on the trees now. This will allow hunters to close the distance to gobbling toms without being spotted so easily. Don't forget, the same leaf cover will muffle gobbles, giving the false impression that birds are far away...take note.
Local fishing has toned down abit in Owen Sound Bay. Salmon anglers are still reporting decent catches in the deeper portions of Owen Sound during optimum feeding windows of sun up and sun down. Colpoy's Bay in Wiarton is reporting good catches of salmon this past week. Anglers should target this bay the same they would Owen Sound, concentrating on deep water mornings and evenings.
The Saugeen is still fishing well for steelhead, with reports of some fresh fish in the stretches below Denny's Dam. The Ontario Steelheaders held their annual trout derby at the trailer park below Denny's this past weekend. The turnout was outstanding, with good fishing, and a great meet and greet/dinner at the Rod Jones Pavillion. If you missed out this year, be sure to put it on your bucket list for next season. While on the topic, tickets for the Rod and Reel raffle (Islander + NorthFork float rod) are available at the store.
http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Most other tribs in the area have now seen the end of the spring steelhead spawn. Most fish intercepted by anglers in these systems will be steelhead dropping back down to the lake. Fishing for these tired trout can be pretty productive, as they are aggresive and back on the feed. However, these fish are not prime for the table, and catch and release is the way to go!
As always, if your looking for more info....drop into Watson's for the lastest news.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
May 2 - May 9
News From the Store
Its turkey time! Season kicked off on April 25th and the Gobbler Contest is now in full swing. Both Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun have had dead toms rolling through the door daily to be scored for the contest. Overall leader and week 1 winner for the Gobbler Contest is Terry Brown. Terry's bird scored an impressive 72.625. This big tom has won Mr. Brown a high-end Zeiss scope and is still in contention for the overall prize. Week #2 leader is Doug Elder who checked a bird into Watson's that scored 71.10 as of today. If you don't have a ticket for this charitable contest and are planning on killing a turkey, you will regret it! Stop in and pick one up for a chance to win big.
Turkey
May is also salmon time inOwen Sound Berkley
With the opening season of inland trout fishing upon us, don't forget to stop into the store and check out the great selection ofColumbia
Watson's is happy to announce that draw tickets for the Ontario Steelheaders "one of a kind" float rod and reel combo are now at the store. Pick one of these up for $20 when your in the shop, support a great organization that cares for the Saugeen and you could win this awesome package from Islander Reels and NorthFork rods. For more info check out http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Its turkey time! Season kicked off on April 25th and the Gobbler Contest is now in full swing. Both Watson's and Lake Huron Rod and Gun have had dead toms rolling through the door daily to be scored for the contest. Overall leader and week 1 winner for the Gobbler Contest is Terry Brown. Terry's bird scored an impressive 72.625. This big tom has won Mr. Brown a high-end Zeiss scope and is still in contention for the overall prize. Week #2 leader is Doug Elder who checked a bird into Watson's that scored 71.10 as of today. If you don't have a ticket for this charitable contest and are planning on killing a turkey, you will regret it! Stop in and pick one up for a chance to win big.
May is also salmon time in
With the opening season of inland trout fishing upon us, don't forget to stop into the store and check out the great selection of
Watson's is happy to announce that draw tickets for the Ontario Steelheaders "one of a kind" float rod and reel combo are now at the store. Pick one of these up for $20 when your in the shop, support a great organization that cares for the Saugeen and you could win this awesome package from Islander Reels and NorthFork rods. For more info check out http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
Hunting and Fishing News
As noted above, spring turkey season is now underway. Local hunters have been reporting excellent success rates despite the poor weather conditions during opening week. Heavy winds and rain can hamper gobbling of male birds and therefore making them hard to hunt. That hasn't stopped many local hunters from dropping the hammer on some really nice toms. Cold mornings and rain can leave toms on the roost for longer periods of time in the morning. They might not gobble as frequently off the roost, so take that into consideration when conditions are not perfect. Once the weather starts to warm up, breeding will be in full swing and the majority of hens will be nesting. Take this into account when your in the turkey woods and do not disturb nests if you happen to come across one.
The opening of spring trout season was reported to be a good one this spring. High water, and cool temps have prolonged the spring migration of steelhead into local tributaries. This is a bonus for river walkers since past springs have come early and resulted in the majority of fish having finished spawning and headed back to the lake before rivers opened. Local tribs are still reporting good flows, and decent numbers of steelhead can be found in the upper reaches of many watersheds. Brown and brook trout fishing has been fairly consistent this spring as well, with anglers reporting good catches the past week in local rivers. Anglers should pay attention to local regulations for many tributaries as there are extended spring closures on a few systems. These areas may not open till the end of May, and trout fisherman need to be aware of this. When in doubt, check the MNR reg book for clarification. Here is a direct online link for theOntario regs http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/Publication/STEL02_163615.html
As noted above, spring turkey season is now underway. Local hunters have been reporting excellent success rates despite the poor weather conditions during opening week. Heavy winds and rain can hamper gobbling of male birds and therefore making them hard to hunt. That hasn't stopped many local hunters from dropping the hammer on some really nice toms. Cold mornings and rain can leave toms on the roost for longer periods of time in the morning. They might not gobble as frequently off the roost, so take that into consideration when conditions are not perfect. Once the weather starts to warm up, breeding will be in full swing and the majority of hens will be nesting. Take this into account when your in the turkey woods and do not disturb nests if you happen to come across one.
The opening of spring trout season was reported to be a good one this spring. High water, and cool temps have prolonged the spring migration of steelhead into local tributaries. This is a bonus for river walkers since past springs have come early and resulted in the majority of fish having finished spawning and headed back to the lake before rivers opened. Local tribs are still reporting good flows, and decent numbers of steelhead can be found in the upper reaches of many watersheds. Brown and brook trout fishing has been fairly consistent this spring as well, with anglers reporting good catches the past week in local rivers. Anglers should pay attention to local regulations for many tributaries as there are extended spring closures on a few systems. These areas may not open till the end of May, and trout fisherman need to be aware of this. When in doubt, check the MNR reg book for clarification. Here is a direct online link for the
Salmon fishing in Owen Sound
Looking for more information? Stop in to Watson's for the latest!
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
April 19-26th
News from the Store
Wow, can you tell it is nearly spring turkey season yet? We can down at the store. Turkey tags and tickets for this years Spring Gobbler Contest are going out the door at a feverish pace. Stop into Watson's to check out our new supply of Gobblestalker game calls. These custom pot call and diaphragm turkey calls are a hot item this spring. If your looking to pattern your shotgun, or pick up a new one, be sure to stop in to check out the new selection of Mossberg and Benelli guns, choke tubes and turkey shells. We carry all sizes of turkey loads, from 2-3/4in shells to big 3-1/2in cannons, sure to drop a gobbler in his tracks. Count on Watson's to stock premium brands of ammo, including; Winchester, Remington, Kent and Federal. Need new camo or a vest for turkey hunting???? Stop in, we have it all!
Considering spring trout opener is just days away, we have loaded the shelves with new Columbia PFG trout vests for the river angler. This line of rugged outdoor wear has been a crowd pleaser for years, and the new upgrades to these vests are sure to help trout anglers in packing all their desired gear. The latest shipment has sizes to fit all anglers looking to purchase a new vest. Also, we are happy to announce that 2011 line up of Raven Float Rods have arrived. Raven is a popular producer of quality steelhead float rods, catering to Great Lakes floatfisherman. To complinent these rods, Watson's has added a few new centerpin float reels to the display case, also from Raven. Check out the new products here: http://www.raventackle.com/
Just this past week, Watson's has added Rack Stacker mineral products, food plot mixtures and attractants. Rack Stacker is a Canadian company, producing products for CANADIAN DEER and TURKEYS. This is a huge aspect for local hunters and wildlife managers looking to improve their land and the quality of the wildlife inhabiting their property. Rack Stacker seed mixtures are designed for the outdoor variables present here in Ontario, providing landowners with optimum growth rates of their food plots based on our weather and soil conditions. We have heard awesome things about Rack Stacker from some of our customers. The pictures of local plots speak volumes of the potential Rack Stacker mixtures provide. Check them out online at: http://rackstacker.ca/
Local Hunting and Fishing news
Well, if your a salmon angler, we have good news for you. Owen Sound Bay anglers are reporting good catches of spring chinooks. Harbor anglers are also experiencing the same results. Heavy winds have kept many of the smaller boats fishing the inner harbor the past week, but that hasn't stopped them from boating good numbers of salmon. With lighter winds, anglers can now downrig the main bay, concentrating their efforts around the "hole". Chinooks love slow trolled body baits this time of year, and the best action comes close to bottom. Anglers targeting the inner harbor and channel area are doing well on body baits and Hotfish spoons, concentrating on mudlines stirred up by the strong winds. All launches are ice free! Anglers should note, the MNR has been enforcing the Ontario Sportfishing regulations in Owen Sound. Salmon limits are 5 fish, and combination of 5 salmon and trout in total, no more than 2 being rainbows/steelhead. Simple regulations are easy to follow, don't break the rules!
Spring trout season opens this weekend for the majority of local Huron/G.bay tributaries. Upper stretches of local rivers should be in great shape for the opener with lots of fresh fish around considering it has been cold as of late. Anglers should pay attention to exceptions in the regulations when fishing the upper reaches of local tribs. Read the MNR regs carefully before venturing out. Also, be aware, local limits are 2 steelhead per day. Don't abuse the resource, as a large number of returning steelhead to most watersheds are wild fish.
Turkey seasons opens April 25th! Warm weather in the forecast should have the birds gobbling hard. Breeding shouldn't be far off if the warm weather is stable. Hunters should be aware of the regs surrounding the hunt, such as the harvest of male birds, legal hunting time, and trespassing on private land. Don't forget to pick up your tag and ticket for the Spring Gobbler Contest at Watson's or Lake Huron Rod and Gun in Underwood. This contest has a whack of attractive prizes, cheap entry and proceeds will be supporting a good cause.
Want more info?? Stop into Watson's for the latest news and gear!
Wow, can you tell it is nearly spring turkey season yet? We can down at the store. Turkey tags and tickets for this years Spring Gobbler Contest are going out the door at a feverish pace. Stop into Watson's to check out our new supply of Gobblestalker game calls. These custom pot call and diaphragm turkey calls are a hot item this spring. If your looking to pattern your shotgun, or pick up a new one, be sure to stop in to check out the new selection of Mossberg and Benelli guns, choke tubes and turkey shells. We carry all sizes of turkey loads, from 2-3/4in shells to big 3-1/2in cannons, sure to drop a gobbler in his tracks. Count on Watson's to stock premium brands of ammo, including; Winchester, Remington, Kent and Federal. Need new camo or a vest for turkey hunting???? Stop in, we have it all!
Considering spring trout opener is just days away, we have loaded the shelves with new Columbia PFG trout vests for the river angler. This line of rugged outdoor wear has been a crowd pleaser for years, and the new upgrades to these vests are sure to help trout anglers in packing all their desired gear. The latest shipment has sizes to fit all anglers looking to purchase a new vest. Also, we are happy to announce that 2011 line up of Raven Float Rods have arrived. Raven is a popular producer of quality steelhead float rods, catering to Great Lakes floatfisherman. To complinent these rods, Watson's has added a few new centerpin float reels to the display case, also from Raven. Check out the new products here: http://www.raventackle.com/
Just this past week, Watson's has added Rack Stacker mineral products, food plot mixtures and attractants. Rack Stacker is a Canadian company, producing products for CANADIAN DEER and TURKEYS. This is a huge aspect for local hunters and wildlife managers looking to improve their land and the quality of the wildlife inhabiting their property. Rack Stacker seed mixtures are designed for the outdoor variables present here in Ontario, providing landowners with optimum growth rates of their food plots based on our weather and soil conditions. We have heard awesome things about Rack Stacker from some of our customers. The pictures of local plots speak volumes of the potential Rack Stacker mixtures provide. Check them out online at: http://rackstacker.ca/
Local Hunting and Fishing news
Well, if your a salmon angler, we have good news for you. Owen Sound Bay anglers are reporting good catches of spring chinooks. Harbor anglers are also experiencing the same results. Heavy winds have kept many of the smaller boats fishing the inner harbor the past week, but that hasn't stopped them from boating good numbers of salmon. With lighter winds, anglers can now downrig the main bay, concentrating their efforts around the "hole". Chinooks love slow trolled body baits this time of year, and the best action comes close to bottom. Anglers targeting the inner harbor and channel area are doing well on body baits and Hotfish spoons, concentrating on mudlines stirred up by the strong winds. All launches are ice free! Anglers should note, the MNR has been enforcing the Ontario Sportfishing regulations in Owen Sound. Salmon limits are 5 fish, and combination of 5 salmon and trout in total, no more than 2 being rainbows/steelhead. Simple regulations are easy to follow, don't break the rules!
Spring trout season opens this weekend for the majority of local Huron/G.bay tributaries. Upper stretches of local rivers should be in great shape for the opener with lots of fresh fish around considering it has been cold as of late. Anglers should pay attention to exceptions in the regulations when fishing the upper reaches of local tribs. Read the MNR regs carefully before venturing out. Also, be aware, local limits are 2 steelhead per day. Don't abuse the resource, as a large number of returning steelhead to most watersheds are wild fish.
Turkey seasons opens April 25th! Warm weather in the forecast should have the birds gobbling hard. Breeding shouldn't be far off if the warm weather is stable. Hunters should be aware of the regs surrounding the hunt, such as the harvest of male birds, legal hunting time, and trespassing on private land. Don't forget to pick up your tag and ticket for the Spring Gobbler Contest at Watson's or Lake Huron Rod and Gun in Underwood. This contest has a whack of attractive prizes, cheap entry and proceeds will be supporting a good cause.
Want more info?? Stop into Watson's for the latest news and gear!
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
April 10-18
News From the Store
The new Mossberg shotgun packages are rolling off the shelves with the anticipation of another awesome spring turkey season. As noted in last weeks blog, Gobblestalker game calls are now in the shop and selling quickly. These custom calls are a hot iteam this year, producing some incredible, realistic turkey talk. Turkey hunters can find all they need to help them bag a tom at Watson's. With the warm temps over the weekend, many local anglers have been stocking up on salmon baits and electronics for the new open water season. Scotty downrigger packages and Humminbird fishfinders are now in stock and ready to find a home on your boat. Don't head out on the bay with last years line on your reels! Now is the time to stop in and get all your boat rods and reels filled with premium mono for the downrigging season.
Fishing and Huting News
For those interested in getting out on Owen Sound Bay to troll for Salmon, now is the time. The weekend's warm weather has opened up numerous launches including the West Side/Inner Harbour boat ramp. Anglers have been out on the bay since the middle of last week and the fishing has been good. Salmon are being caught by boats trolling the channel and in deep water out in the "hole". Troll slow this time of year with body baits close to bottom to connect with spring chinooks.
Pier anglers are also having good luck in Owen Sound. Slip floats and salmon eggs seem to be the ticket. Best catches are coming at sun up and in the evening. Small salmon, steelhead and brown trout have been the primary catches by harbour anglers the past couple weeks. All the ice in the inner harbour is now gone, allowing fisherman to access all portions of the wall.
Steelhead have been spotted in the headwaters of many local tribs. These fish have now begun their spring spawn and will be on the gravel for the next couple weeks. Remember, steelhead make multiple spawning runs during their lifetime, and will spawn again if released to do so. Limit your catch this trout opener and do your part to ensure there are fish for future generations.
The Ontario Steelheaders have been carrying out their annual spring fish lifts at Denny's Dam on the Saugeen. As of April 18th, the Steelheaders had lifted and transfered over 700 mature steelhead to the upper reaches of the Saugeen. This transfer ensures a good number of spawing fish find pristine tributaries to lay their eggs, a feat that can be difficult on their own; having to pass multiple dams on the main river. For more info on the Ontario Steelheaders check out http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
The weekend warm spell had the turkeys gobbling all over Grey County. Lots of reports of smaller flocks with strutting birds out in the fields around the city. Turkey season is just around the corner, 2 weeks away!
Looking for more info, stop in at Watson's!
The new Mossberg shotgun packages are rolling off the shelves with the anticipation of another awesome spring turkey season. As noted in last weeks blog, Gobblestalker game calls are now in the shop and selling quickly. These custom calls are a hot iteam this year, producing some incredible, realistic turkey talk. Turkey hunters can find all they need to help them bag a tom at Watson's. With the warm temps over the weekend, many local anglers have been stocking up on salmon baits and electronics for the new open water season. Scotty downrigger packages and Humminbird fishfinders are now in stock and ready to find a home on your boat. Don't head out on the bay with last years line on your reels! Now is the time to stop in and get all your boat rods and reels filled with premium mono for the downrigging season.
Fishing and Huting News
For those interested in getting out on Owen Sound Bay to troll for Salmon, now is the time. The weekend's warm weather has opened up numerous launches including the West Side/Inner Harbour boat ramp. Anglers have been out on the bay since the middle of last week and the fishing has been good. Salmon are being caught by boats trolling the channel and in deep water out in the "hole". Troll slow this time of year with body baits close to bottom to connect with spring chinooks.
Pier anglers are also having good luck in Owen Sound. Slip floats and salmon eggs seem to be the ticket. Best catches are coming at sun up and in the evening. Small salmon, steelhead and brown trout have been the primary catches by harbour anglers the past couple weeks. All the ice in the inner harbour is now gone, allowing fisherman to access all portions of the wall.
Steelhead have been spotted in the headwaters of many local tribs. These fish have now begun their spring spawn and will be on the gravel for the next couple weeks. Remember, steelhead make multiple spawning runs during their lifetime, and will spawn again if released to do so. Limit your catch this trout opener and do your part to ensure there are fish for future generations.
The Ontario Steelheaders have been carrying out their annual spring fish lifts at Denny's Dam on the Saugeen. As of April 18th, the Steelheaders had lifted and transfered over 700 mature steelhead to the upper reaches of the Saugeen. This transfer ensures a good number of spawing fish find pristine tributaries to lay their eggs, a feat that can be difficult on their own; having to pass multiple dams on the main river. For more info on the Ontario Steelheaders check out http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/
The weekend warm spell had the turkeys gobbling all over Grey County. Lots of reports of smaller flocks with strutting birds out in the fields around the city. Turkey season is just around the corner, 2 weeks away!
Looking for more info, stop in at Watson's!
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
April 5th - April 12
News in the shop
April has brought lots of new products into Watson's! Just this week, a hot new line of turkey calls have arrived. GobbleStalker Calls by Kevin Bartley are causing quite the stir among the areas top gobbler killers. This line of calls incorporates two beautiful handcrafted pot calls, one in Cherry wood and glass, the other is Walnut and slate. These pot calls produce ultra-realistic sounding clucks, yelps and purrs. Each call comes with a 2 piece all wood striker made from Hickory. To compliment these pot calls, GobbleStalker also produces a 3 pack of custom strikers made from Cocobolo, Padauk and Osage woods. If you like the sound and abilities of diaphragm mouth calls, GobbleStalker also has a vast line up of these as well. Watson's is proud to carry this new selection of mouth calls with more than 10 reed options to suit any hunter. You can find these on the shelf here at the shop! For more info on Gobblestalker Calls check out http://www.gobblestalkercalls.com/ If your in the market for a new shotgun or need to stock up on shells for the spring turkey season, come in and check out the every expanding linup of guns and ammo; and while your in the shop, don't forget to purchase your Watson's Tackle/Lake Huron Rod and Gun Gobbler Contest ticket.
With the start of the local spring salmon fishery, Watson's has brought in a new selection of Humminbird fishfinders and Scotty Downriggers for the offshore anglers. Popular spring salmon baits in the store tend to be Cordell Ripplin Redfins, Yo-Zuri minnow baits, AC Shiners, Rapalas, Silver Fox spoons and local producers such as the Hotfish.
Grey/Bruce hunting and fishing news
The time many local anglers have been waiting for is here! The ice on both Owen Sound and Colpoys Bays is breaking up. Strong winds and warm temps have pushed the massive sheets of ice out of the bays. The first small boats with downriggers have begun to ply the waters of Owen Sound, and catches of chinooks are starting appear. Inner harbor anglers are enjoying the merits of open water as of yesterday, with slip float and lure chucking anglers landing decent numbers of spring salmon, brown trout and steelhead. NOTE local boat launches are still iced up with shore ice, and the small boats fishing the bay have been launching their car toppers off local beaches, hopefully by the weekend the major launches will be free of ice to allow larger and more craft to fish the bay. Body baits, slow trolled near bottom (90-140ft) are the ticket to spring chinook success. Try to keep your speeds below 2.5mph for the best shot at landing these silver salmonids.
Local river conditions range from low and clear on some systems (bighead, pott, sydenham) to high and muddy (Saugeen). These conditions are changing on a daily basis with rainfall amounts and temperatures, as there is still snow in the headwaters of many rivers. All of the local systems are producing fish with anglers adjusting their techniques to specific conditions. The major spawn of steelhead in the upper stretches of local rivers has yet to begin, but the warm temps this week will have fish pushing up on the gravel with sex on their minds. Anglers should note that this year's spring trout opener takes place on the 4th Saturday of April which falls on the 23rd. Many small local tribs are closed for the extended spring season and open on May 31st. Check your regulations to be sure, ignorance is no exuse to be fishing in a sanctuary. Local rainbow limits are 2 fish for a sport license, 5 salmon, and a combination of 5 salmon and trout.
Turkeys are strutting and breaking up from their winter flocks across the entire region. Toms are begining to become vocal with many reports of gobbling in morning and evenings from birds in the area. This year, the spring turkey hunt opens on the 25th of April. Be sure to check your regulations to follow all rules and legalities that are a part of the hunt. Also, don't forget to grab your turkey contest ticket and check your bird in at Watson's for a chance to win a prize!
Looking for more info...stop in a Waston's for the latest news and products!
April has brought lots of new products into Watson's! Just this week, a hot new line of turkey calls have arrived. GobbleStalker Calls by Kevin Bartley are causing quite the stir among the areas top gobbler killers. This line of calls incorporates two beautiful handcrafted pot calls, one in Cherry wood and glass, the other is Walnut and slate. These pot calls produce ultra-realistic sounding clucks, yelps and purrs. Each call comes with a 2 piece all wood striker made from Hickory. To compliment these pot calls, GobbleStalker also produces a 3 pack of custom strikers made from Cocobolo, Padauk and Osage woods. If you like the sound and abilities of diaphragm mouth calls, GobbleStalker also has a vast line up of these as well. Watson's is proud to carry this new selection of mouth calls with more than 10 reed options to suit any hunter. You can find these on the shelf here at the shop! For more info on Gobblestalker Calls check out http://www.gobblestalkercalls.com/ If your in the market for a new shotgun or need to stock up on shells for the spring turkey season, come in and check out the every expanding linup of guns and ammo; and while your in the shop, don't forget to purchase your Watson's Tackle/Lake Huron Rod and Gun Gobbler Contest ticket.
With the start of the local spring salmon fishery, Watson's has brought in a new selection of Humminbird fishfinders and Scotty Downriggers for the offshore anglers. Popular spring salmon baits in the store tend to be Cordell Ripplin Redfins, Yo-Zuri minnow baits, AC Shiners, Rapalas, Silver Fox spoons and local producers such as the Hotfish.
Grey/Bruce hunting and fishing news
The time many local anglers have been waiting for is here! The ice on both Owen Sound and Colpoys Bays is breaking up. Strong winds and warm temps have pushed the massive sheets of ice out of the bays. The first small boats with downriggers have begun to ply the waters of Owen Sound, and catches of chinooks are starting appear. Inner harbor anglers are enjoying the merits of open water as of yesterday, with slip float and lure chucking anglers landing decent numbers of spring salmon, brown trout and steelhead. NOTE local boat launches are still iced up with shore ice, and the small boats fishing the bay have been launching their car toppers off local beaches, hopefully by the weekend the major launches will be free of ice to allow larger and more craft to fish the bay. Body baits, slow trolled near bottom (90-140ft) are the ticket to spring chinook success. Try to keep your speeds below 2.5mph for the best shot at landing these silver salmonids.
Local river conditions range from low and clear on some systems (bighead, pott, sydenham) to high and muddy (Saugeen). These conditions are changing on a daily basis with rainfall amounts and temperatures, as there is still snow in the headwaters of many rivers. All of the local systems are producing fish with anglers adjusting their techniques to specific conditions. The major spawn of steelhead in the upper stretches of local rivers has yet to begin, but the warm temps this week will have fish pushing up on the gravel with sex on their minds. Anglers should note that this year's spring trout opener takes place on the 4th Saturday of April which falls on the 23rd. Many small local tribs are closed for the extended spring season and open on May 31st. Check your regulations to be sure, ignorance is no exuse to be fishing in a sanctuary. Local rainbow limits are 2 fish for a sport license, 5 salmon, and a combination of 5 salmon and trout.
Turkeys are strutting and breaking up from their winter flocks across the entire region. Toms are begining to become vocal with many reports of gobbling in morning and evenings from birds in the area. This year, the spring turkey hunt opens on the 25th of April. Be sure to check your regulations to follow all rules and legalities that are a part of the hunt. Also, don't forget to grab your turkey contest ticket and check your bird in at Watson's for a chance to win a prize!
Looking for more info...stop in a Waston's for the latest news and products!
Friday, 25 March 2011
March25-April 1
What is new at Watson's this week?
Well, the turkey merchandise is rolling in the door and on the shelves. New HS Strut Squealing Hen calls are now in! Lots of buzz is being generated in the industry with this hot new tool from a leader in game call innovations. This new product comes with an instructional DVD to give hunters in-depth tips on using the new call.
Check out http://www.hunterspec.com/ for an online look at the Squealing Hen.
Also, Pretty Boy decoys are in, a sure fire way to have a gobbling Tom playing catch with a load of turkery shot. As mentioned last Blog, the store gun display is stocked with the lastest shotgun packages from Mossberg and other reliable manufactures, at competetive prices. Watson's also carries a selection of new choke tubes to fit nearly every shotgun on the market, turning your gun into a turkey killer. Spring camo is arriving and new turkey hunting vests are now on display.
Do not forget to stop by the store to grab your ticket for the Gobbler Contest! They are selling fast with the awesome prize packages up for grabs for big turkeys! Ladies, there are tickets for you as well, with a women's catagory in the contest!
Local conditions for anglers and hunters.
Local tributaries have dropped and cleared considerably with the lastest cold snap, with the exception of the Saugeen River, which is still flowing fairly high with large ice banks in the lower end. Anglers have been slow to test the waters, as the conditions on the river banks are dangerous. Expect the next warm spell to boost water flow again, resulting in high muddy conditions with more iceflows. The icejams that created a war-zone in the lower end have undoubtably changed many of the runs and pools. Wade carefully when you visit the river again. It seems to be a late melt for the Saugeen this year, but there are lots of fish to enter the system.
Ice anglers in Owen Sound have been blessed with a late icefishing season. Anglers are taking advantage of the steelhead that have yet to enter local tribs off of the rivermouths and some bonus salmon for guys fishing deep. Remember, sport license limits for steelhead are 2, and are part of the 5 fish combined limit with salmon. The open water downrigging fishery is not far off. A warming trend next week should help, and the ice should be gone within the next two weeks with some wind if all goes well.
Looking for more info? Stop in at Watson's!
Well, the turkey merchandise is rolling in the door and on the shelves. New HS Strut Squealing Hen calls are now in! Lots of buzz is being generated in the industry with this hot new tool from a leader in game call innovations. This new product comes with an instructional DVD to give hunters in-depth tips on using the new call.
Check out http://www.hunterspec.com/ for an online look at the Squealing Hen.
Also, Pretty Boy decoys are in, a sure fire way to have a gobbling Tom playing catch with a load of turkery shot. As mentioned last Blog, the store gun display is stocked with the lastest shotgun packages from Mossberg and other reliable manufactures, at competetive prices. Watson's also carries a selection of new choke tubes to fit nearly every shotgun on the market, turning your gun into a turkey killer. Spring camo is arriving and new turkey hunting vests are now on display.
Do not forget to stop by the store to grab your ticket for the Gobbler Contest! They are selling fast with the awesome prize packages up for grabs for big turkeys! Ladies, there are tickets for you as well, with a women's catagory in the contest!
Local conditions for anglers and hunters.
Local tributaries have dropped and cleared considerably with the lastest cold snap, with the exception of the Saugeen River, which is still flowing fairly high with large ice banks in the lower end. Anglers have been slow to test the waters, as the conditions on the river banks are dangerous. Expect the next warm spell to boost water flow again, resulting in high muddy conditions with more iceflows. The icejams that created a war-zone in the lower end have undoubtably changed many of the runs and pools. Wade carefully when you visit the river again. It seems to be a late melt for the Saugeen this year, but there are lots of fish to enter the system.
Ice anglers in Owen Sound have been blessed with a late icefishing season. Anglers are taking advantage of the steelhead that have yet to enter local tribs off of the rivermouths and some bonus salmon for guys fishing deep. Remember, sport license limits for steelhead are 2, and are part of the 5 fish combined limit with salmon. The open water downrigging fishery is not far off. A warming trend next week should help, and the ice should be gone within the next two weeks with some wind if all goes well.
Looking for more info? Stop in at Watson's!
Friday, 18 March 2011
March 15 - 22
Signs of spring are everywhere. Stone flies on the Sydenham, turkeys in full strut, and inventory is arriving daily to get your 2011 memories rolling. For the fisherman this spring a full line of hummingbird fish finders are now in stock. Come in and check them out on simulators before buying one. New Raven center pin reels are now in stock for the river enthusiast. A limited number of tickets are on sale and selling fast for the 4th annual Big Turkey Contest.Proceeds to be donated to the Grey Bruce Eat and Learn program. Over $7000 in cash and prizes.
To help the turkey hunters out we have just got in a shipment of Mossburg 500 3 barrel combo shotguns. This 3" pump action gun retails for 499.00 and covers waterfowl deer and turkey! Ammunition for turkey hunters is now in stock, along with calls, decoys, light weight camo and a good knowledge of how to bag a bird. Important dates are April 3 turkey seminar in Owen Sound (register with OFAH) April 25 turkey opens. The link to the OFAH seminar page: http://www.ofah.org/hunting/index.cfm?ID=12
Local tributary fishing has been hot during melting periods and tapers off as local rivers clear and drop. Snow pack in the Grey/Bruce region is begining to disappear quickly. The Saugeen River is still at near flood levels with large ice jams in the lower river river begining to break up. Expect big numbers of steelhead to push into the system once the ice clears out. Other local rivers are showing signs of fresh fish but the major migrations of soon to be spawining rainbows has yet to start. Local anglers in the Owen Sound area have been reaping the benefits of a late ice Chinook fishery on the Sound, lets hope these salmon stick around to amuse early season boat anglers in both Owen Sound and Colpoy's Bay. The store is stocked with all the items needed to make your spring downrigging trips a success; from Hotfish spoons, to downriggers, we have it all.
Want more info? Stop into Watson's for update news and tips....
To help the turkey hunters out we have just got in a shipment of Mossburg 500 3 barrel combo shotguns. This 3" pump action gun retails for 499.00 and covers waterfowl deer and turkey! Ammunition for turkey hunters is now in stock, along with calls, decoys, light weight camo and a good knowledge of how to bag a bird. Important dates are April 3 turkey seminar in Owen Sound (register with OFAH) April 25 turkey opens. The link to the OFAH seminar page: http://www.ofah.org/hunting/index.cfm?ID=12
Local tributary fishing has been hot during melting periods and tapers off as local rivers clear and drop. Snow pack in the Grey/Bruce region is begining to disappear quickly. The Saugeen River is still at near flood levels with large ice jams in the lower river river begining to break up. Expect big numbers of steelhead to push into the system once the ice clears out. Other local rivers are showing signs of fresh fish but the major migrations of soon to be spawining rainbows has yet to start. Local anglers in the Owen Sound area have been reaping the benefits of a late ice Chinook fishery on the Sound, lets hope these salmon stick around to amuse early season boat anglers in both Owen Sound and Colpoy's Bay. The store is stocked with all the items needed to make your spring downrigging trips a success; from Hotfish spoons, to downriggers, we have it all.
Want more info? Stop into Watson's for update news and tips....
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
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