crappieperchhunter

Two board members have let me know that one of my fav spring spots on Pidgeon for crappie and gills is low but fishable. That's all I wanted to hear. When I was up that way Good Friday I was pretty sure it wasn't going to happen. May 1st cottage move in date can't come soon enough now.

I look after them and they are only out for 3 weeks tops every year. I plug them into a timer and they are only on for 4 hours a night. Never really gave it any thought that they might be a problem. Thx for bringing it up though because it is something to think about. Perhaps it is time to retire them. Thx to everyone for the help. It is appreciated.

LOL. The strings of lights I have Cliff where given to us by my Great Aunt when we bought our first house. They are older then me....hell they might be older then you I have a big shopping bag of old bulbs and I usually have to replace 3 or 4 every year when I hang them up. Funny I really love a lot of the new LED light options now and every Christmas I think about getting something new and different but I just can't part with Aunt Tress's gift. But to your question...is there a difference?

All I meant by foolish Brian is I didn't want to buy the light duty if it wasn't up to the job. I'll do what I can to save a buck....but not if it's gonna burn my house down

I priced a male and female end first Brian. 11.99 and 4.99 ...and then I have to buy the cord. $14.99 for 50 ft NOMA cord just seemed like a better deal.

That's all I wanted to know. Called light duty and it said 50ft could handle 10 AMPS. Not being an electrician don't have a clue what that means.

Strictly cost Brian. 50ft light duty extension cord $14.99. I'll save a few bucks if I can but not at the risk of doing something foolish.

Need to get a 50ft electrical cord to plug in my 30ft string of christmas lights I hang on the front of the house. This is the only purpose for this cord. I have heavy duty 12 gauge ones for other purposes. My question is.... will a 16 gauge cord be good enough for this purpose? Checked them out today and the 16 gauge ones are on sale at Crappy Tire for 1/4 the price of 12 gauge. Just trying to save a few bucks....but I don't wanna be cheap if it is going to be any kind of a problem. Thank you to anyone who can help me with this. Thx Burtess just edited my post. I had my numbers mixed up. Basically I need to know if the light duty cords will handle the job of supplying power for my Christmas lights or should I go to a medium or heavy duty cord?

Talked to a CO there a few years back. He said the numbers had really fallen. I used to look forward to a drive over there to check out the eyes under the dam. I have stopped going because they just aren't there anymore like they used to be and I can see all the suckers I want down here in the Lake O tribs.

Love golf. Used to have a membership every year and get out tons when I worked the continental shifts with days off through the week. Got my game down to high 80's low 90's on a real course. Then I had kids and discovered panfish...so I golfed less. Then I started working Monday to Friday and got a cottage...so I golfed even less. Haven't had my clubs out of the basement for 4 summers now. Just don't make the time for it anymore....BUT...when I retire I fully intend to get some other geriatric buddies and get out at least once a week. One of the things I'm looking forward to in retirement when I have more free time. Right now it's a distant 2nd to fishing and I just don't have time for both. Miss that sweet sound and feeling when you hit a perfect shot. It's happened twice I think

There you go ruining my fun Cliff. That's supposed to be my job after we move into the cottage May 1st

Can't help you Gerritt...but I enjoy them as well. Hear them all the time at our place in Bobcaygeon. In the evening sitting around the campfire. I hope someone chimes in with some coyote knowledge.

Enjoy the new ride.

I remember the day that picture was taken Beansie. Fun times indeed.

Looks good Lew. Are those the vinyl tiles? If so I looked at some at Home Depot and was thinking of doing our upstairs bathroom in them. If you did the floor yourself and it is the vinyl ones could you let me know how they where to work with. I'm pretty handy and have tools....just never worked with the stuff before. Any feedback would be appreciated. And I agree... the finger shot with the pretty blue stitches should be hanging somewhere

You just killed me posting that. I was heading for Cooch today for one last shot on the ice but my American partner had to back out so I said no way on my own. Still looks pretty white. Probably would have been fine out of Airport road one last time. Tears in my eyes as I put my vex and ice rods away

Enjoyed that Simon. Talented mutt you have there

I've caught dozens of muskies in my life...and I've never targeted them. Just pick a lake that has muskies use 4LB line and a 1/16 or 1/32 oz jig and pretend your fishing for bluegills or crappie. I guarantee you will get your share.

My first dress shirt I bought myself was pink. Wore it to my sister in laws wedding. Grey pants and jacket, Grey and pink tie. And yes I looked HOT 1981. Haven't bought anything with pink in it since then. No problem with pink on a guy. If I had an office type job I'm sure I would probably have some other stuff with pink in it. Never understood how any colour can be ruled as a do not wear colour Never saw any bullying where I grew up. None...Zero. Lots of merciless teasing though....lots. I think there is a fine line between teasing and bullying and a lot of people that claim to be bullied just need to grow a thicker skin.

Never seen it this low either. Gonna have to find some new crappie spots this spring I think. Welcome back BTW. Hope the vacation was awesome.

Oh sure....get me all stirred up and then tell me you have a headache and are not in the mood

The most level headed thoughtful response in this whole thread. Not being a hunter I have no real idea how this could have happened. But this scenario seems as probable as any others and is far more refreshing to hear then the ones on here presented by those who have no more of a clue then I do about what really happened. Some peoples "hang him high" mentality especially when situations arise involving natives really makes me sick.

Love the big gills Bruce. If I'm catching them I don't keep any crappie. I find the flesh a little firmer and just like the taste better.

Jealous here Bruce. I was in Bobcaygeon and one of my spring crappie spots literally has no water That's how low they have let the water get.

Well said and I agree 100%...except for the 1 in 50 ratio. I think the ratio would be more like 1 in a million. Love the kawartha's. Have a cottage in Bobcaygeon. Before we bought it I was leaning towards what you are thinking of. If you are serious make sure your cottages are winterized. That way you can generate winter income from winter tenants. We have our cottage rented out to winter tenants from Oct 1st to April 30th every year. Lots of trailer park people need a winter home. Many of the hotels have these people as winter tenants. They come back every year and treat the place as there own because they DO want to return the next winter. This is the route we went. Originally we looked at a few spots that you might be interested in....but the risk/work/reward numbers just didn't work for us. I can also tell you that you better be handy....cause ALL the trades people we have dealt with up there work at a different pace then what we are used to here in the city. And if in the peak of there busy season you need a little project done in a timely matter....well...good luck with that. Not trying to scare you off...because it sure is a worthwhile and fulfilling goal if you can see it through....just be prepared to do your homework before you jump in and be prepared to be busy after you take down the sold sign.