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I have a feeling once Spiel is done with the new one you won't be as heartbroken. Nice gesture.

My grandaughter came for a visit and wanted a ride in the Argo, a quick tour and lesson and that young lady is a natural. She took over the controles and drove this thing like she had been doing it for years. So proud of her, 18 years old and she has already decided on a career (aircraft mechanic) 😚

Excellent thread and information gentlemen. I’m going to re wire the TM after the fishing season this winter and will definitely be reaching out. Akrisoner- I have never seen those connection before. Very clean slick work buddy. And congrats on the new boat !

Ron you have always been a gem to me! Recall when you taught me about jumbo Simcoe perch years ago. IMO you should closely examine all homes nearby to see who has security cameras. Perhaps this will result in some leads. Best of luck and IMHO you shouldn't be too worried since you could outfish most of us with an alder twig with cotton line using just a hook with some red fabric on it.

man I hate stuff like this. People are jerks.

Ron have you considered giving your insurance broker a call? I believe that your vehicles insurance might help you recoupe a bit of what you lost? Can obviously tell this is some very very high end gear, some of it technically irreplaceable. might be worth a shot?

It's huge wiring your troller correctly and even more so for electronics.o

Cobourg. Whoever stole these, wasn't targeted. With construction advertising on the side of my truck. They were hoping to get an easy score. I'm sure if I had my tools in there along with my rods, the Dewalt tools would have been gone instead. I'm not on the internet much anymore. I don't do Faceplant Twitter or any of the other sites. So if anyone sees this stuff on a buy and sell, please please let me know. Cheers...

The bottom is painted already? Just prep it well, and clean it really good before paint. Wipe it all really good with acetone and a clean rag. The Prep is really the key. Interlux makes a good quality paint that's readily available in Canada. I painted my whole boat with exterior latex and it is holding up really well. I needed ultra flat paint though, so it was a little harder to find an actual marine grade paint that was ultra flat and available in canada. Get a good self etching primer to hit the bare metal, or it will just peel off. S.

I recently went to Superior North on a fishing trip. It was a great trip until I got home late Monday night. Between the hours of 6am and 8am, some person stole 3 fishing rods out of the back of my truck in my own driveway. 1 outfit was my pride and joy, a vintage G LOOMIS 1562 IMX 13' made in Canada float rod custom rebuilt by our very own Spiel. Along with this rod was my 5" Rainmaker reel built by Canada Fishing Reels. The other 2 rod and reel combos were my 8'6" Fenwick Eagle Elite med heavy both paired with Shimano Stradic CI4+ C3000HG. A generous reward will be given upon the safe return.

By all means Bill, thanks! Yes, I have contacted my insurance company. The claim goes through your home policy. I have replacement value, however, you end up having a claim against you and your rates automatically go up a certain percentage so they recoup their loss over time, you end up paying for the loss regardless. I can buy a new reel, (2 yr waiting list). I have been fortunate to track down one blank, they haven't made them for 35 yrs and still considered the best on the market. Spiel has graciously agreed to build it for me. The downfall, it's just not the same rod I grew to enjoy for 30 plus years. The other 2 rods (Fenwick Elite 8'6" med heavy) are no longer available. Again, the 2 stolen Shimano Stradic CI4 HG 3000 are no longer available. So yes, it is a substantial loss.