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Sad moment to hear that Chris Rea has passed away, one of the most comforting songs for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3u2Ev1cI

I’ve tried all the ‘ice’ lines and braid, it’s a gimmick in my experience and froze on the real the same as ‘regular’ braid I’m just gonna go back to whatever brand braid as I’m not fishing outside my shack as much as I used to, getting old.

The trip is every bit as cool as the fishing. So envious here Simon. I also remember a time when you called them Jackfish, Mate.

Great video, thanks for posting. Unless it's for very specific presentations like topwater (straight braid) or spy baits (straight fluorocarbon) virtually all my reels (certainly spinning reels) are loaded with braid mainline and a fluorocarbon leader (usually 3 to 10 ft long). I attach the two lines using an FG Knot (slimmest knot for passing throught the guides), but an Alberto knot works well too. It gives you the best of both worlds...maximum sensitivity and hooksets, with the least visibility. For ice fishing, check out Sufix Ice Braid...it remains very flexible in low temps, and the coating sheds water so it doesn’t ice up.

That would be my choice, there's something magical about being there that I've never felt anywhere else.

Hi All, Got back to the spot I got a bunch of walleye the other day for an hour and a half. Lots of fish cruising around, had a couple of nice walleye on but lost them half way up. I lost a lot of fish the other day too, I think i'm going to switch back to braid with a flouro leader for better hooksets. Only landed one small walleye but got a couple of pike too. The first pike hit before I even managed to get my camera on my head, it snapped me off at the hole and then 3 minutes later hit again on my other rod....got my other jig back!

Ya I forgot about Kipawa I’ll look into it. thanks.

Lake Kipawa - only 4 hours to Barrie - easy drive paved roads to boat ramp. Wilderness fishing - Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass 1600kms of shorelines and only a handful of camps and cottages. Drive to camps and campgrounds, boat in camps, houseboat rentals, Reelpro Fishing Charters

Well I got my hydro bill from November 17 to December 16, $144.08 , that's with the new heat pump and electric furnace. I have to say I am pretty pleased, we've had some pretty cold weather. I have it set to 20 at night, 23 during the day, the fan runs 24/7. The furnace has only kicked in a couple of times In the morning for a few minutes when the outside temperature was-17ish just to bring the inside temperature up to the 23 then the heat pump takes over. The house is much more comfortable than with the old propane furnace, it's been a bit of a learning experience but so far I think I made a great investment.

Absolutely beautiful works of art!

In my thread bud , Added more .

Ooooh! Interested, got some pics?

I think it’s the weight spooks them and changes the action…especially when they’re being fussy already.

Got mine. Thanks for the reminder

I have the heavy hitters that are 1/4 " . These sink very fast .

I'm curious, why do you think that is? My first thought would be the action of the jig but maybe they're spooked by the weight or extra jig. Have you considered getting the exact same jig but next size heavier like from 1/16 to 1/8?

Cool man! I still have the ones you sent me in my arsenal, they are killer when the fish go dormant/neutral/finicky, I just wish they were heavier, as the crappie here are usually 18’ to 33’ feet deep and don’t respond the same if I add weights or double jigs.

Thanks Simon . Been crazy busy with orders .

got it, went in with Safari, no issues

G'day and welcome.

I just bought my 3y regular lic. In case I fish GB for Muskie.

Welcome and post a report of your next trip for those that can’t get out. We like pics.

You certainly shouldn't have to wait until the New Year. Are you running a VPN?

just tried to reapply for next year and it wouldn't let me purchase anything. Whats up with that? do I have to wait until January1st?

Welcome Noah.