crappieperchhunter

Another vote for FinS minnows here. Can't go wrong with Arkansas shiner for a color choice. I however use the FinS shad bodies...1.5 inch size through the ice for perch & crappie. The larger sizes will probably work just as well for larger fish.

She'll come around soon enough Bruce. I know you have the gentle patience to take her fears away. However if I where YOU....instead of the stick fetching...I'd be teaching her to retrieve fishing rods thrown in the water

Merry Christmas to you ands yours Phil. BTW do you sell them perch Santa Hats in your photo? There are the bomb :thumbsup_anim:

So happy to see this my friend. Happy Holidays. Molly looks like a fine family Christmas gift to me :thumbsup_anim:

Happy Holidays Cliff. Take care of each other and give Sue a big holiday hug for me. I'm hoping Santa brings us some ice...I need a feed of fresh perch.

In a word...NO. I really love the ice...so this prolonged unseasonal weather is very frustrating Glad all you others are enjoying extended seasons on the fishing you enjoy...but man I just want to get on some solid ice.

Congrats on the new purchase Julian :thumbsup_anim: I don't own a power auger so I can't help with your maintenance concerns...but if we ever get any ice...I'd be more then happy to drill some fishing holes with it to see how it works

I have had the pleasure of meeting the world's greatest fishing dog many times and even had Peanut in my boat this fall. I have always said when I retire one of the first things I wanna get is a "fishing dog" to join me whenever I head out to fish. Peanut was the perfect fishing partner and full of happy excited energy that couldn't help but put a smile on your face. My thoughts are with you Bruce, you have lost a good pet and a great friend. Take care of yourself my friend and remember the many good times you 2 shared together.

I think your onto something there Rizzo

Not sure the bite force of my better half. But that's not even the scary part....the scary part is the bark Sorry peanuts ordeal has hit a speed bump Bruce. That little fella is full of piss & vinegar though so I'm sure things will be OK.

I posted up farther on this thread and I have a Garmin Etrex. It seems my findings last year when I finally started using my handheld are the same as what you have experienced. Being new to this technology I didn't know if my unit was working at 100%. I now am certain it was. Thx for taking the time on your detailed reply. It has helped me to understand this technology better.

I have a Garmin...lower end model. Just started really using it last year. I would say within 30-50 feet is pretty much average of how close it gets you. I got no problem with that.

I'm no help Lew...but I'm sure others will chime in. I can tell you Pay Pal is 100% legit. Guys at work use it all the time with no issues.

Glad Peanut is home safe and sound Bruce. That's a nasty looking picture right there...couldn't imagine the before photo. Did you save some of the brandy for Peanut.

meh....bet he couldn't do it on a windy day

My kids are 22 and 25 and still fumbling around with who they are and what they will become. Hell I could say the same for myself on a lot of days. But your son recognized his passion early and made it a reality. I have a ton of respect and admiration for such individuals. I can feel your pride come through in every word and picture. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us in your beautiful tribute.

Just got in from working afternoons and sat down to read this. Can't imagine what I would have done. Probably would have been too shocked to even react in time to help my pet out. Glad the perch muncher is Ok. Wounds heal. Hopefully the emotional scars are easily mended as well. Tomorrow will be a better day. Take care of your little buddy my friend.

Very nice of you to take the time and effort to share this with us. Being a Kawartha Carper I appreciate it. However once I saw the 5 dozen eggs and calculated the cost I decided that boiling and flavoring corn was the way I was going to continue targeting my summertime friends. Once again though, thx for sharing.

Vinny if you compare those in a similar price range. They are all pretty much the same. I have a lowly Vex FL8 and have no intentions of upgrading. It does what I need it to do. I am pretty much a perch fisherman through the ice. Does the unit catch me more fish? I really don't think so...but I have fished perch for years and have go to lures and go to locations. But I have to say I do love watching things unfold on the screen. Bringing fish up off the bottom or targeting specific suspended fish and watching them home in on your bait is very entertaining. I do these things randomly anyway as from years of perching I know to mix up my presentations to attract fish...so like I said I usually get those fish anyway. It's just so much more fun being able to watch it happen Electronics IMHO make it way more fun.

Not to mention sending PM's to try and find out spots as well All take and no give....wears on people after awhile....just sayin

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Smart kid I'd say. Realizes he is young with lots of years left ..so it's best to take care of himself. Especially during regular season when the games essentially don't matter. I truly wish my favourite player and the greatest player of all time...Bobby Orr... would have had the same sense. He was done at 28, and had leg problems before he even played in the NHL. As a hockey fan I would have loved to have seen him healthy and able to play for at least another 10 years. Take care of yourself Sid. Lotsa fans wanna see you play for a LONG rime.

Nice way to end the season. My guess is 60 x 29.5. But what do I know

Simon I try...I mean I REALLY try not to hate you this time of year...but it's so hard Congrats on your bounty and safe ice I sure wish it was me

http://www.highlandscinemas.com/second_page.php Check this guy out Meely. This is the best movie experience you could ever imagine and the stuff he has is amazing. It is the off season and because of this he might have time for you AND the stuff you are interested in. Couldn't hurt to fire Keith off an email. Congrats on your treasures from todays hunt and have fun