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!
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
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!
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