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Been a couple very busy weeks getting my new ice grubs done for the up coming ice season . Between all the river rat requests that keep coming in, I was able to finish the last lot of 7, and even did one batch of jigs . These are 7/32 tungsten beads ( tungsten is getting pretty expensive these days ) but I still manage to keep my prices fisher people friendly. Very pleased how they turned out . I have lots of misfit ones on the side lines, as I only produced the ones I was happy with . Nothing wrong with seconds, just not to my standards to please the end buyer . Anyhoo This is my end results .

I need 6 before I trust it with my fat arse.

I no longer have to worry about that as of this past September. What I want to know is how do I get my 3.5 months of over payment back.

https://photobucket.com/share/630707a9-d521-4da8-ba07-89e37fae00a1/album/129902b1-4a3d-4ec5-a598-873db0685ae6/slideshow?close=true

It's that time of year for those of us that don't want to get caught waiting too long. The online system is up and running, took about 2 minutes, printed off a paper copy if Canada Post fails to deliver.

Lol… I hear ya, my brain tells me 4” is safe…my sphincter wholeheartedly disagrees with my brain.

Angel, she, was very well behaved. Got along with cats dogs and people. Never a concern. As can been seen in this pic, she just stood there watching the black mink. The Malinois I have now, tan color with a black face, she would be going nuts wanting a piece of it. I have bird feeders in the back yard and April, the latest Mal, just goes nuts chasing the squirrels. She almost got one, once. But thankfully it got away.

Well if it holds you, it will definitely hold me 😂

I would have gone today, but it’s -20C with winds gusting to 35kmh…I’ll sit this one out…. Lol.

Four inches of good ice is LOTS to walk on! Ask the lunatics around Owen Sound who go out on an inch and a half...........or used to when I lived down that way..... Every year when you post your first ice post, I envy you! No doubt we will soon be seeing some shots of walleye and crappies coming up through the ice... Doug

Better to replace the battery if everything else is OK, I'm doing that today with this phone. Eighty dollars as opposed to six or seven hundred

Look at those... Wow.

Oh my, you definitely have a way with naming those amazing creations Brian. They all look like winners.

Hi All, Took a drive down the road trying to find some ice i feel comfortable on. I found 5" inches yesterday on Eagle Lake , but it was near current so today I opted for a lake that usually freezes up quick but is pretty poor fishing through the ice. There was 8" inches of solid black ice and even a few small walleye to reward my efforts. It was -16℃ with winds gusting to 40kmh....COLD!

The 15 mile creek is very slow and meandering. There is a lot of farm run off that goes into this creek. Additional rain contributes to the color as well. Is what it is.

Dang Chris, you are still a young 'un! Been 8 years for me. Hey, I never got my over payment back either.🙂

I buy the three year small game licence with the OC. Sure enough, expiry 31 Dec 25. Thanks for the heads-up, buddy! Doug

Only after I have been out. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

honestly limey im surprised its taken you this long lol Saw a photo yesterday, the by's while staying close to shore, are out on the scugog Bog! I think a few of the small ponds around here are accessible, but you want to be limber enough to certainly haul your wet butt back out when you go in. Its been a christmas tradition for me the past few years, falling into the lake 😆

Hey, I resemble that remark.....

The Mayfly is a work of art!

Hey B Looking good Whats the best way to put in an order?

Looking good Mr B

Great work Brian. Saw these on FB too.

Things of beauty Chris, as always.

Thanks Smitty "jewelers/needle files sets" is exactly what I was thinking would be the best option. I'll check out the options in the links you provided and may very well get them ordered today.

Look at the way the body has a two tone effect. It looks more natural than a solid colour. They all look great. I’d try the dead grub first.

Looking good. In regards to files there is a huge variety of jewelers/needle files sets out there that I think would fit the bill for what you do. Having used them for 35 years in the aircraft instrument repair business I can heartily attest to their usefulness. They come in 6 or 12 piece sets with a medium,. fine or xfine finishes and single or double cut faces. The best quality ones considering the fine work you do I would suggest you go with Swiss-pattern files, you'll pay lots more for them but you will never regret purchasing top quality. At the least buy a mid range set from a quality name. I don't know if you ever have to make slots in your craft but a slot file is something you may find handy at times. Again, you can go for the best with Swiss made like this for example https://eternaltools.com/products/screw-head-slotting-file I still have mine that I bought back in the 70s Here's the best files.. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/jewelers-files/needle-file-sets-9/ And then there's Amazon. https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=needle+files&adgrpid=1361198090232684&hvadid=85075300630605&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=125283&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-85076111170241%3Aloc-32&hydadcr=24906_13599843&mcid=e310450fd02337b79e75f87155717054&msclkid=6bc4632abfc61e9ac3fb0a011b7eef5b&tag=msncahydra-20&ref=pd_sl_4hs3yt4lc_e Cheers

They really are great looking

Was able to get out with my son and a buddy yesterday morning . Always good times . Started slow the 1st hour, but it got rocking . Went 5 for 5 for a few hours of fishing . Kept the only 2 for this season to smoke and vac pack for ice season . 1st 2 were on a tandem set up . Cleardrift 6mm soft bead salmon embryo egg . Next 3 were on a pinky worm . My buddy did this up for me . Very cool remix of the original photo.

Nice looking fish and tasty snacks to boot!

Quite the artist Brian.

Uggg....it didn't work out as I hoped. I winterized the boat a couple days ago when I saw this weather coming. At least I did get out 2 more times after my original message, and we caught fish each time. Good to close the season without getting skunked the last time out. Having said that....I do have friends who keep their boat in a heated shop so who knows, might get out with them (and maybe get skunked anyways)

Got a replacement battery Puts out 41.6 volts Works in auger and charger All is good Thanks for the help

I'm sure there are battery shops out there that can refurbish the old one with new batteries.

Found it.......

Winterize ? What's that ? I'll run a boat on the Niagara right through till spring..

Until we triple or quadruple fines and seize property other than fishing gear nothing will change. https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/three-greater-sudbury-men-fined-for-spear-fishing-walleye-8387185

Well that serves him right, good on the judge.