Hey italo, how are you doing, well i have a few questions for you, im going fishing next week for catfish along the st lawrance river 1000 thousand island, i was wondering if Frozen SMELT is allowed to be as bait in ontario? is the catfish season open? and im do i need a special rod or a medium 6\' or 7\' will do the job? well thanks alot keep up the good job David

Hey italo, how are you doing, well i have a few questions for you, im going fishing next week for catfish along the st lawrance river 1000 thousand island, i was wondering if Frozen SMELT is allowed to be as bait in ontario? is the catfish season open? and im do i need a special rod or a medium 6\’ or 7\’ will do the job? well thanks alot keep up the good job David

Posted on June 12th, 2008

Hi David…For your fishing regulations questions I would encourage you to check-out the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources website at, http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/Publication/STEL02_163615.html , and check the specific regulations on bait restrictions and fishing seasons for the region you are planning on fishing. A 6 or 7\’ medium-action rod will be fine for channel catfish. I would load it with at least 14 lb. test line….God bless you, Italo