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Q: What are the qualifications of the captain?
A: Mel has his Maritime Operator’s Certificate, Toronto Harbour license, marine VHF radio license. He has training in Marine First-Aid and Marine Safety. Mel has been fishing on Lake Ontario and its many tributaries for over 30 years. The goal of captain and crew is to provide a comfortable, safe and fun fishing/cruising experience.
Q: Tell me about the boat.
A: The REEL INN is a 43′ Bertram/Trojan International , hardtop express. This vessel is build for comfort and safety. It is registered with Transport Canada as a commercial passenger carrying vessel. The spacious cockpit is equipped with fish cleaning station, wash-down pump, fighting chairs. Accommodations include 3 piece washroom (head) fully equipped galley and dinette with a full sized refrigerator with freezer.
Q: Do you provide fishing equipment?
A: All the latest fishing equipment and technology is provided. This includes down-riggers, side-planers, rods and reels equipped with copper, lead core and steel flex line with all the latest lures. Navigational and fishing electronics includes Furuno Radar, Depthfinder and Chartplotter; Lowrance Fishfinder, Chartplotter and GPS, Garman GPS and Fish Hawk temperature gauges.
Q: What type of fish can we expect to catch?
A: Coho and Chinook Salmon and Rainbow trout are the most common catch.
Q: What should I bring for the trip?
A: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, refreshments, windbreaker, camera, fishing license and a cooler for transporting your catch home. Bottled water will be provided.