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Looks Guys: Us Brits need to stick together when fishing.. First get the wellies out, No worries about wet toes... the stiff upper lit is due too the cold not social feelings If extream cold the navy issues RUM shots so it works for me too. God Save the Queen, now pass the pint of bitter!!! looking forward too the reports

Hey Guys: LOL, not sure anyone has mention this yet before working on the pipes make sure you turn the water off at the main or at least know where it is.. If the pipes do burst you got too be quick too the shut off valve

Cheer up if you miss it, it will be played at least every other week for the next 3 years

Do -NOT- buy the cheap plastic ladel for clearing ice. Save yourself a couple bucks and get a good one to start the plastic ones break far to easy

Get out of a nice warm bed, early in the morning to go sit on a slab of ice... Humm Stay at home with a crying baby, very board wife, full of energy 3 1/2 year old with nothing too do.. yep when do we leave

Real; good read here guys.. http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/pdf/0392.pdf

When you find this if you could just give me GPS directions The perch don't know that its late Ice, too them its a different calander, same tatics

Right on Lew. Everyone wants their cut. and are not happy without a profit. Its like anything people try to get as much out of it as you can. Milk it baby Just wait till attendance is down and they ask the city for funding or the province.. Can we say AD SCAM. I as a rule never give to charity when they acost me for it.. If they can afford too put up a booth and ask people for money you know that most of the money you give them is going to marketing. Research your charity first there are too many people scamming for this. I think the only reason I go too the Sportman Show or the Spring Fishing Show is too meet OFC'er and see some new stuff. + get a way from the wife

Thanks everyone for the warm words.

LOL, Don't worry Basskicker.. Goverment has you covered. Even if you pay $20.00 for the machine there is a book value and you get charged the full amount of the book value. Just really depends if how far off you are from the true cost if they look or not. With the border dudes go ligit or pay for it later those hand prints on the floor are not decorations.

Hey Basskicker. I looked into this a few weeks ago. Cause I thought we were getting hosed in the costs. (WE ARE) There are a few forms to complete, a standard processing fee, +GST PST. You need to complete the forms in advance and send them in, you need to give the border 48 hours notice when your coming. Then you do the customes things, you then have 30 days to get it "cert" as canada allowed at a few locations. You are good as gold. I believe you have to do this unless its over 10-20 years old... Look under buying a car from the US a and there are reference to ATV in the same document. Thanks

Hi All: Just wanted to introduce the latest member to the fishing community. Maxwell Born on Jan 8th at 10pm, Everybody is doing fine, Mom had no complications or issues. Poor dog is getting worried about all this competition for boat spots :-) Thanks LeXX

Basspro sells little Buddy and there on sale now and again for normally $99

Perfect Guys, Thanks.. I was not sure how the setup went, now I see just a simple X marks the spot.. I was over engineering it Fang I think the level is a great idea just too make sure you straight Now all I need is lots of ice to test out my contraption I am going to build.. If others have other idea please post them as you can always build a better mouse trap Great thanks to b2kptbo for the pics

Hang tight buddy. We are all here if you need us.. Happy Holidays

Mr Heater Portable Buddy is sufficient for heating an ice hut.. Absolutly... At low its warm, but when you crank it too high you will be in a t-shirt and shorts.. Besides, although its nice to be warm in an ice hut you don't want it too warm or when you walk out the door - buuuuurrrrrr

Hi All: I have a basic idea what too do but I was trying to find if there are any either good pictures or instrutions on how to make a Transducer (boat mount) moved over to a portable ice fishing mount. any tips or tricks to make it easy to use. This is just the transducer the rest of the unit is all set. Thanks Guys for the info

To give a fair and valid responce here is the e-mail I received back from Yamaha. granted they have vaild points but I do not think there is that much of a difference thanks to Yamaha for responding. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Good afternoon: It is impossible to simply answer this type of inquiry regarding pricing between US and Canadian products. There are many variables and fluctuations and the exchange rate today is not necessarily the rate fixed when the prices were initially negotiated. Different import expenditures, volume purchasing (300 million vs. 32 million), and different associated costs of operating in Canada vs. the USA. Such dilemmas are shared by Yamaha and other importers and manufacturers. I regret you feel compelled to shop in the USA, however, please take into consideration importation regulations/costs and understand that foreign units imported into Canada do not have warranty outside of the country of origin (i.e. all warranty work will need to be performed at US dealerships in this case). Many European consumers consider the prices of units sold in Canada to be very reasonable. I personally believe our prices fair are very compatible with Canadian competitors. I assure you we try and make our products and accessories as competitive as possible! Regards, Scott To [email protected] 12/08/2006 11:40 cc AM Subject Website Customer Contact DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (EXT): PRODUCT MODEL: ATV big Bear VIN NUMBER: ----------------------------------------------------- QUESTION: Dear Yamaha Canada. Like many people I try to buy local when purchasing stuff, yes it may be made else where but there is a cost to drive around or the duty to get stuff shipped here. I have been looking for a small ATV out of shear curiosity I took look for the cost of the same unit in the USA.. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/produc...up=A#contentTop http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/produc...33/0/specs.aspx Can you please tell me what difference there are in these machines if any. With the current $US and the customs fee's provided by http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca the cost saving's over the msrp is still about $1000.00CDN. Knowing what the manufacture difference in the machine could help me determine if I should buy the unit in Canada or the US. Thanks in advance. Paul

Hi All: Checked with Yamaha USA, LOL there are 2 types of serial numbers. if it starts with a "J" its made in JAPAN if it starts with a "S" made in the USA - no duty. just 6% GST http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/bis/bis37-e.html There is a 206.00CDN charge and you need to notify customs 72 hours in advance. have Bill of Sale and a title paper. It also needs an off road sticker?? have to find out what this is??? Other than that home free. 1 hour drive, $1000.00 savings.. Well you know where I am heading.. BOOOOOOOO on Yamaha..

Hi All: Like many people I try to buy local when purchasing stuff, yes it may be made else where but hey what does it cost to drive around or the duty to get stuff here. So I was looking for a small ATV.. checked out the clones but still not too sure on the quality then I check out the major brands... Then out of shear curiosity I look for the cost of the same unit in the USA.. Not including taxes this is the same machine, http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/produc...up=A#contentTop http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/produc...33/0/specs.aspx Give an above average exchange rate of 30%...feel like we're getting hosed I have sent a letter to Yamaha asking what the difference is this should be intresting if they reply at all. Other manufactors are no differet but keep this in mind if you thinking about a new one..

Lots of stuff here guys thanks,. A 2 wheel drive might be all I need as really its just trails and stuff in the summer, As I use to have a dirt bike the rear wheel drive only should not really be an issue. Ice on simcoe is why I was looking for a ATV unit.. Yeap too lazey to walk miles pulling a sled.. If 90 would do it, I was thinking about one of these but then I see a 250 for the same price got me too thinking. I would love to get a much bigger one but Storage is a big issue as it needs to fit in the garage and on a small pickup. The used ones are still super expensive and you never know how they were driven... Lets face it there are not too many Granny Drive ATV's out there

Hi All: I know lots of members on the board have the standard ATV's (yamaha, Honda, Polaris, etc) Just wondering if anyone has tried the alternate brand, I see there are lots of them out there powermax, CDN Tire, and others. The cost of these China wantabies is vastly cheaper, I know yes someone will say you get what you pay but the warrenty is the same, but the cost is almost half. Thoughts all?

Sniff, Sniff like a lot of things these days, being PC trumpts tradition... I vote for a save "Charlotte" Campaing, If I remember my good old days when you came out this with we put it too a female vote and there was no issue.. Bring Back Charlotte. Bring Back Charlotte, Bring Back Charlotte, Bring Back Charlotte. Bring Back Charlotte, Bring Back Charlotte.

Great topic Guys, I hae been wondering the same thing for a bit now ;-)

Sadly yes.. Put my baby for the short sleep last weekend. December is just too busy and by the time I am free the ice is about 5 inches thick