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Granted, but my point was that there isn't enough input from the people who are on the water the most. S.

Yes, she is in heaven. I'm pretty jealous! I will be there the first week of July for 10 days. Come by then.

Yup. My better half is working there for the summer. She went up on monday. I'm solo for the summer.... S.

Yes, this ^ If I drain my batteries I charge them on the full 10A, then my charger will automatically switch over to 2A once they are almost fully charged. I keep a maintainer on them if Im not using them for a long period, but I don't think It does much. S.

I can relate on both of your points. I was raised in NFLD, and my family were commercial fisherman. The FISHERMEN Know more about the actual fishery than your "scientists". Fishermen were crying for better regulations LOOOOONG before the fishery was closed. I don't know one single fisherman who was cursing a closure. I was there. I lived it. I am in ontario now because of it. Do you really think a degree in fisheries is more valuable than people who have spent a whole lifetime on the water?? I don't. My family had 4 generations of fishermen on the water before it was closed. All the science in the world has no value over experience. ( and don't say we raped the fishery, because the inshore fishing families never hurt a thing. The real reasons are a whole different post.) We caught enough to survive. Same thing on the kawartha's. I've been fishing them for 30 years. I've seen the changes, and how they have progressed through the chain lake to lake. The fisheries people who make the decisions make them too late. The people on the water the most know more about whats actually happening out there than some guy in his office who pulls a net a few times a year. Even the guys in the field know more than the decision makers about the actual fishery. I could have told you 15 years ago, at least, that scugog needed tighter regs on the walleyes. Don't get me wrong, I see the value in science etc, and on paper and am one, but you can't put it up against the people who are out there 2-3-4 times a week over 30 years, or families of fishermen who have spent lifetimes on the water fishing. When do we get to have our say with the fisheries? There needs to be more in put from people who are on the water, and have years of experience. It would make a big difference IMO. Getting a decision made in this country is a big problem. Most times, its too little, too late, and the wrong decision is made. S.

You could spend a lifetime on LOTW alone. I'm headed up there in 30 days. Friend of mine just bought a lodge there. I can't wait!! S.

Basically, yes. The slot was put on balsam before the rest of the kawartha's. S.

I charge mine at 10A. I'd go for the best charger you can afford. I think the charger is more important than the batteries myself.... S.

Keeping the bigger ones allows the smaller year classes of fish to grow up. Once there is a good population of them, they will change the slot size. Different watershed, different ecosystem.....different slots. IT doesnt matter that they are the same species. S.

I'm way to anal about my trailers and tires to be oblivious. I probably know whats going on with my trailer before they oblivious driver behind me does. S.

Yes, this ^ More and more of them all the time. Drives me crazy!! S.

I find most of the kawartha lakes are on the rebound right now. Tons of walleye, and all different year classes. It will happen on scugog in time too. I think the slot is perfect myself. Its not fishermen, or slots that ruin a whole year class, its water levels. I really don't think the tourney does a lot of damage, but a lot of it depends on conditions. If its too hot, its bad, bad, bad. I've been catching lots of over slot fish for a few seasons now, loads and loads of unders, and more than enough keepers to have a meal any time I want. I've caught some of the biggest walleye ive ever caught from the kawartha's the last couple years. These lakes are constantly changing, and the fish are constantly adapting. Stocking them is not the way to go at all. If stocking ever did happen, the natural reproducing fish would be forgotten about. A healthy system has natural reproduction, and the kawarthas are healthy, productive lakes. S.

You can borrow it anytime man! You know where I live! S.

I was waiting for that! Get your mind outta the gutter! LOL Engine is not for sale...its way too handy to get rid of! S.

That camp has sure changed a lot. Looks great! How did you make out with maple syrup this year? My woman always out fishes me too, so don't feel bad. They have the best guides around!! S.

IF its for this time of year, my go to is a 3/4oz cleo flatlined, or a rapala taildancer TD7 or 9....depending on the depth the fish are at. I never use minnows, no need. S.

Glad to hear! I havent even touched the johnson. Its still hanging right where i put it when you brought it here....lol

Beauty! Hows that kicker working for ya?

Its usually pretty easy to find a good used portable tank. Have a look on kijiji.

What happened to innocent until proven guilty? LOL I know what you're saying, and I don't have any problem getting checked, I just don't agree with a search. Check all my licenses, I will show my catch, no questions asked, but when they ask me to search my vessel or vehicle, I'm sorry, but its not happening unless they can show me reasonable grounds. I have never been asked to be searched, because I am always in compliance and I respect what they are doing for our resources. A little respect goes a long ways. I have only had one encounter that wasn't pleasant. S.

Spent 6 days fishing, drinking, playing guitars and relaxing! Good times! Loads of fish!! S.

Yeah, lots of water. Oshawa and cobourg beaches are underwater. Bowmanville lakefront homes are totally flooded...its crazy. The kawartha's are high, but not flooding. S.

Spring has always been the best fishing for me. Fall is hunting season! Great variety, and very nice fish! S.

So having a fishing license is probable cause now?

I still havent found the time to get this going. Just back from 6 days of fishing up north......thanks for all the input. I will update when i get it going. S