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By Jan Murray well as the Townsend fish skinner.
Lauzon is particularly fond of the
eems we in Eastern Ontario have latter. “My dad is always so proud to
Sgone directly from winter to take a few home with him to South
summer. Although that might seem Carolina as they don’t have them
dandy for some, it is causing a few down there,” says Lauzon.

issues for local fishermen. With

Mother Nature’s tardiness this year, “The Townsend fish skinner works

the season is off to a late start and one particularly well on small narrow fish
like perch. It helps to remove skin

must expect the fish to be on a pattern
just a tad behind as well. without losing any of the meat,” he
explains.

Walleye are finishing up spawning a

little late and are still on the shoreline. As for challenges fishermen face
this year, there have been some
If the weather patterns don’t change
soon, bass will still be spawning as changes in zone 18 that anglers need
well on their opening weekend. to beware of. These changes were
made to control the spread of viral
That being the case, Adam Lauzon of hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) which
‘Fence Depot: Cornwall’s #1 Fishing was recently discovered in fish from

and Hunting Store’ recommends it the lower Great lakes. VHS is of no
will be “best to practice a catch and threat to human health, but it has been
release at that time. For the novice linked to the die-offs of at least four

fisherman, Lauzon advises a good different species of fish. In order to

way to tell is if the bass have big control this issue, anglers are asked
bloated stomachs, as this means they to observe necessary restrictions on
haven’t laid their eggs yet. the transport and use of live bait. For

Fence Depot now offers a fishing zone 18 that means live bait fish can
guide service, which operates all be harvested and used but they can’t

year, for all game subject, of course be transported north of the fisheries
to which season is currently open. management zones.
Depending on what each individual Guide Adam Lauzon holding a Walleye, one of the area’s most popular Fishing is definitely a fun and

angler is looking for, Fence Depot species. Supplied photo. exciting experience, especially for
will cater the service to accommodate The St. Lawrence is blessed with fully catered service, Fence Depot first timers. It would be wise to use

all levels of experience. From the a guide for your first few outings to

a great variety of species, the most will provide everything you could
novice to the seasoned professional popular in the Cornwall area being possibly need, even including a make sure you are following all the
they offer everything from the bare rules and getting the most of your
Walleye, Bass, Northern Pike and mustang suit, for those who use the
minimum to an all-out, full-service, Muskie. Lauzon says they will soon service in fall or for ice fi shing. experience.
everything you could possibly need, be able to do carp and salmon as
guided adventure. New toys on the market that Lauzon Looking for more information or to
well. Tours usually run four or six book your tour, visit Fence Depot at
is anxious to make his customers
This is a new service and Lauzon is hours depending, of course on what 3045 Pitt Street in Cornwall or visit
aware of include the Glass Minnow
very excited about the opportunity to each particular group or individual their website at www.fencedepotltd.ca.
Trap, which is incredibly popular, as
provide this service to the community. is looking for. If you are booking a

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