crappieperchhunter

I agree it would be good to have everyone trained and competent at this. But truthfully if you don't use it you lose it. Meaning even with the training how many could actually perform CPR properly?Since 1980 I have been certified...my company sends me to get re-certified every 2-3 years. Having said that I would be terrified to actually have to do it to someone, cause I am just not 100% sure I would be doing it correctly. I would 100% for sure be right in there to help out if someone's life was on the line, but that person would be way better off if someone else stepped in to help instead of me. Ideally someone else would step in and I could go for a timmies run and get a coffee for the hero and the victim while all the stressful stuff is going down

I've received alot of PM's and suggestions here from many of you. A couple have suggested using stingers and I think that would be my option of choice once I check some out to see if they will work for me. Truthfully I have tons of these jigs so it could be years...or never...before it could really be a problem. It does however seem that Rapala has a problem here that should be addressed. Thanx to all for taking the time to offer your help.

Like I said I fish these alot. The hooks maybe small but the stock hooks have a nice fine point..perfect for tipping maggots with. Most small hooks if not thin or sharp enough can really butcher a maggot. My perfect solution would be getting the exact hooks from rapala.

Where did you find the small trebles Tony?

Myself I would be grateful for any help. BTW I fish perch big time in the fall in the uptergrove neck of the woods

I use #2 and #3 size jigging rapalas for perch in the winter. My go to weapon of choice as a matter of fact. This winter I have had the bottom treble come off on 3 separate occasions on me. The gap on the top where the hook is attached sometimes is a little wide and the fish can actually shake it off. I have gotten into the habit of pinching the gap with some pliers before I go out so I probably will not donate anymore trebles. However I am having a heck of a time finding small trebles to replace on my 3 "Bare" rapalas. It would be nice if Rapala solved this problem or made replacement hooks more readily available. Until then if anyone knows a source for small replacement trebles I would be grateful for any help.

Good job gentlemen. Jordan's smile says it all. Believe me Emil I know just how your back feels. Took me 3 days to fully recover from my adventure down there with Cliff and Bruce. But it sure is fun

Very envious of you or anyone getting the opportunity at a dream job like that.Thx for taking the time with such a great report to share with all of us.

Nothing wrong with that. A work buddy gave me some homemade red wine...Merlot I think...to sample. Good stuff, but only one bottle Got some maxwell house brewing right now to take it's place. BTW up our way it was on sale this week at Loblaws Superstore. Thanks for the coffee tip earlier this week my friend.

Was there any Alexander Keith's harmed in the making of that school?

Nice haul Emil. Looks like you got some cleaning to do now. Keep at it buddy, you'll get your laker. If not give me a call...I'll show you how to catch lakers

I just used scissors. Cleaning 492 smelt is a time consuming ordeal. My time also includes all the prep work and cleaning up the kitchen afterwards to Deb's satisfaction Next time down I think I'll spend more time chatting and less time fishing. Will save me alot of work in the long run.

Sorry folks no pics unless Bruce or Cliff add some. Big Cliff shows up at my place at 5 and then we head for Beamsville to hook up with Bigugli and terrorize smelt at his spot farther south. The smelts where tiny but very plentiful. We fished from 8-2 give or take and had smelt in our holes the entire time. I'm not sure what Bruce and Cliff ended up with but when I got home I dumped my bucket out and I had 492. 3.5 hours later I had 4 good meals of smelts tucked away in my freezer. I just wanted to post this as a thank you to our host Bruce for a great day and the care package of homemade relish, bread & butter pickles and dills he sent home for each of us. I hope a road trip down your way every winter for a day of smelting through the ice can be a tradition we carry on with. I know I sure look forward to it Thank you also Cliff. Always nice to share a day out chasing fish with you. And a partner on the long ride is always a bonus. Good weather, good friends and good fishin...pretty much a perfect day for me. Except for the 3.5 hours of cleaning smelt But I know that when I'm feasting on them tasty little buggers I'll forget all about that.

Good job Ted. I'm always amazed at your old man. Last time I was on the ice with him he got mad at me for cutting holes for him and then he grabbed the hand auger from me and cut a few more I know you have heard me say this a 1,000 times. But I'll be happy to still be on the green side of the lawn when I'm his age. But to be able to still do what he does, that's something. Glad you guys had a good day. I'm sure a day on the ice was just about the best birthday present anybody could have given him.

First of all did you see the nice little laker in Emils picture....er...sorry...that was his last post . Nice job Emil. Glad the weatherman co-operated. Nice weather really helps when you bring the kids out. Although I remember your young lad toughing out that cold windy day last winter down Niagara way for smelts. Thx for the report.

Thx Tony that registered a good chuckle here.

http://www.duenorth.net/camphorizon/ Stayed with these folks for a week every summer until we got a cottage of our own. Ruth and Denny are good people. Small lake with very good fishing for all the species they have listed. We always caught lots of eyes every year, and I also managed loads of good sized perch and smallies fishing the 12 ft weed line 100 yds off there beach. Nice little sandy beach for swimming. The place is not fancy, but it's clean and everyone is friendly. Always coffee on at the lodge and people to shoot the breeze with if your missus likes to sleep in. Ruth's homemade donuts and tarts are to die for. They take care of you so they have a huge repeat clientele so they might be full, but I highly recommend these folks. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

We saw David Copperfield at Ceasars as well. My sister-in-law talked all week about how much she wanted to see him Greased the guy seating us $30...this was 20 years ago...and we got seated right in the front. She even got to verify one of the locks he used for a trick. She was thrilled beyond belief. So if you are going to a once in a lifetime show, which for my sister in law it was.. I say open your wallet and grease away. Just to see the big silly smile on her face. Best $30 I ever spent.

Hoover Dam used to be a must stop for me. The tour used to take you right inside the dam. I just loved seeing all that stuff up close and experiencing the size and what it took way back then to accomplish such a feat. You can not fully appreciate it until you are way down at water level below the dam looking up. I have been told that since 911 this tour in not available. If it is however I highly recommend it if you are into that stuff. Used to always take a plane trip to view the Grand Canyon. Never got bored of that either. Irish might even be able to swing something there If your into the cards. See if you can get into a friendly casino sponsored blackjack tournament. $20 enter fee back then and they gave you $500 worth of fake chips to play with. Made it to a final table once and came it 3RD. Most fun I have ever had playing cards in a casino..and it only cost me $20. If you play the one armed bandits...chat it up with some of the ladies working the floor. They can tell you what machines pay more regularly then others. My buddy got a juicy tip on our first trip and we always but $20 each in this one machine when we went down for breakfast in the morning. Every day we did this and one of us always made enough to have a free day for the rest of that day. The thing I absolutely loved the most however was how nice the weather is with no humidity. 112 was my warmest day there...not a bead of sweat. Hot but not uncomfortable. When they talk here of the temp being 75 but the humid x makes it feel like 90 I just laugh. Give me 90 in the desert over 75 in Ontario anyday.

Used to be a barber shoppe there called "A little off the top". All the barbers where nice looking TOPLESS ladies Let your hair grow and go check it out. I have not been since 88 so the place might be long gone.

Comfort is the key....so your going at the height of bug season Your ladies idea of comfort must not mirror mine Beauty country up that way...there never is a bad time to go

I used to buy $$$ sunglasses, cause I was told how much better there where :blahblah1: .After losing 2 expensive pairs in 3 summers I bought a $7.99 pair at Zellers to get me through a season...hoping Santa might spring for a pair at Christmas. Still have them. Myself I see absolutely no difference in the polarizing aspect of them. So I just can't justify to myself spending more money. When they are not on my face they are in a case so they don't get banged up, so lens quality is a none issue for me as well,cause I don't abuse them. Personal preference is all it really comes down too. Get a pair that fits comfortably and they will be fine... whether you spend a lot or a little.

Keep em coming. Like to see such nice work. Very envious of people who can do things I would just butcher even to try. My nephew lives in Elora and has just taken up fly fishing for Browns and really loves it. I know if he was on this site he would be lovin your work as well.

Love the flickers

Never got past the squeezing on the ball part...had to excuse myself...and use the little boys room