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!