crappieperchhunter

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.

Sorry to hear this news Lew. My condolences to yourself and all Kevins friends and family.

Thx for posting those pictures of Caygeon Fishindevil. We where there yesterday and I was stunned at what I saw. I have never seen it even close to that low. Not sure how it will effect the fish....but I see a lot of human problems with the levels being this low.

Those picture are ridiculous. I have never seen it that low this time of year. Might have to find a few new crappie/bluegill spots this spring....the usual spots might not have any water

It was a beauty day to be out that's for sure. Love the last ice days when you have a whole section of the lake to yourself. My buddy and I shared an area with 11 other people and none of our groups where within 2 football fields of each other. Raglan golf course on the way home had all kinds of people teeing it up. Unless something crazy happens this week I think we will get one more weekend on the ice where I was. Yesterday there was a huge Argo taking supplies out to an Island for some building project. Between 23-29 cranks with the hand auger to get through and our shore access is still a 3 foot hard as a rock snow drift.

LOL. My critter's at that time where a Sheppard Doberman cross that would shiver and pee herself if you scolded her and a 7LB pekinguesse/chihuahua cross named Killer. I really didn't have a lot to be fearful of.

Love FB. Keep in touch with my brother and sister in another town almost exclusively on FB. I have one friend...an old neighbour who used to watch our kids after school who lives on FB...but she is GREAT to have as a friend because she posts funny stuff she finds all the time.Love her sense of humour. Keep in touch with old high school friends too...even though I moved away from home 31 years ago. Play words with friends....basically scrabble....with friends and family on there daily. Sit at the puter with my breakfast or at midnite when I work 4-12 and catch up for 20-30 minutes a day tops. Don'y let it run my life and don't partake in the drama. I have a grand total of 31 friends. So that pretty much tells you I don't waste time with "strangers".

Doesn't sound like any fun Lew. Those knuckle gashes can take some time to heel if you don't take it easy. I was pounding away with a wood chisel once and wasn't paying enough attention. Slipped and hammered it straight almost through the whole palm of my hand. Went in at the fleshy part at the base of my thumb all the way sideways to the pad under my little finger. Poured blood all over my hardwood floors. Went and got it stitched up and when I got home my dogs had licked up all the blood. The hardwood floors where gleaming, probably the cleanest they ever where while we lived there

I never start before June in the Kawartha's. Too busy with Kawartha crappie's and bluegills and Simcoe perch before June. I can't say whether it would be worthwhile before June or not. June through September I fish them and June is always my best month.

I did the same thing to the same rod Rick...the very first day I used it I just cut it back to the next eye. The perch don't care. I actually like the rod better shorter. Less hook sets hitting the roof of my trap.

That has reality show written all over it

Just curious Bruce. What do you do with the pussy willows? And next week crappie fishing? Will you need an auger...lol

Looks good B. The breaking down is an awesome idea. I wish you luck with it. I'm sure lot's of apartment dwellers with limited storage space will appreciate that feature as well. Just make sure it's easy to break down in the cold....or people will use it once....get frustrated....and curse you forever...lol.

Happy Birthday beans. I know I'm officially late. Night shift will do that to you Hope your good to go for crappie and gills the next time we meet up.

Used to feel that way Raf. That's why we leased an Accent a few years back. 3 close friends had them and loved them but I was still unsure. The lease was bullet proof. In Nov 2005 we bought a brand new Accent. It still is my wifes daily driver. No issues whatsoever just regular maintenance. And so far I am loving the Santa Fe. A co worker has a 2009 Tuscan that has over 400KM on it without any problems. If you look after them they seem to have became a pretty dependable drive.

Nice looking wagon work. Thought about something similar for my tomato plants at the cottage. The yard doesn't get enough sun so I gotta move them around to chase the sun. Please let me know as the summer wears on if this works for you. I had a couple of times where I never made it to the cottage so my plants went unwatered for 2 weeks. They all dried up and died. Unless you go every weekend I suggest you recruit someone to give them a drink when your not there. Also your way to early for beans and they do much better direct seeded as opposed to starting seedlings. Direct seed Victoria weekend. Or have an option to cover them if you try earlier seeding.