crappieperchhunter

Got a 10-12lb muskie out of a 6 inch hole on Scugog a few winters back. No problem fitting it through...but I had a hard time getting it turned to face up the hole and an even harder time figuring out just how to get ahold of it to hoist it out as all I could see coming up the hole was a mouth full of teeth. So far I have not caught a fish on the ice that would not come through a 6 inch hole....but I'm still hoping

Stuffing the bird RIGHT NOW. Well the boss is anyway. I'm TRAINING in preparation for the feast later. Son just woke up and my daughter just called to say they are on the way. Merry Christmas all. Enjoy the season and your friends and family. Steve

My one fishing buddy who has the real problem will be 89 in Feb. I think it is a dexterity/mobility issue. He just finds it easier to lean on the Lazer. I just prey that I can still go out and ice fish...forget about manually cutting holes...at that age. I also have a MUCH younger buddy who has trouble...and I have let people use my Fin Bor III on the ice that have had trouble too. I'm just saying some people DO seem to have a hard time with it. Myself I can go with either. If it helps me catch fish I WILL adapt.

The important thing is that the blades are curved. The Fin BoreIII and Strikemaster Lazer both have curved blades. I can not stress the importance of this enough. ALL straight blade augers are considerably more work for you then curved blade augers. If you want a good workout get a straight blade auger. If you want something that is less work get a curved blade...it is that simple. Also the smaller the hole, the easier it is. ALOT EASIER!!!!! A 6 inch hole is easy compared to a 8 inch hole. Now onto the offset handles. Fin Bore III's are offset...Lazers are not. I own both. And I can cut good with both although because you are using slightly different muscles on both I just happen to find the Lazer better for me. However I have friends who just CAN NOT master the offset handles. It's a rhythm thing and for some it is very hard to master. With that in mind I would never recommend the Fin Bore III to anyone who has not at least had a go at using someone else's first. I cut lotsa holes every winter. So far I can not see myself EVER owning a power auger. Someday maybe, but for now I'm sticking with my manual augers. Good luck with whatever you go with.

I hate to hear about this stuff!!! I live in the King/Townline area and a co worker at work told me he had heard of a rash of house break ins over the last little while in the same general area. I would not doubt if it is all tied into one group of idiots. "Hang em high" I say.

What Stoty said. In 1999 my daughter...12 at the time... and I wrote it together. No studying and we both passed. Pure common sense. If you fail bury your head in the sand.

Took my brother 3 tries to give it up, but he did it and has been a none smoker for over 10 years now. That's a very high bar for a New Year's Resolution. Good luck with it Gerritt.

My favs are SNAGS...hands down!!!! I enjoy the different ANGLE on things his reports provide. 2nd would be the BUNKS. Great photoz and write ups. Generally a "lifestyle"we all aspire to. This is a GREAT site...keep up the Good work all!!!!

Perch is #1 for me. Coldwater pike under 30 inches, Small stream specs,fresh caught smelts and crappies would all be a 2nd choice.

I know for a FACT Santa exists. I see him every morning in the local Timmies have a double double with Elvis.

Nothing would make me happier then having the Kawartha's open for the Hardwater season. And if it happens before I retire to live in Bobcaygeon....all the better. I have never been able to understand the logic of the closure at all. At the very least a short ice season like on Scugog should be given a trial period....AT THE VERY LEAST. I would think it would take alot of pressure off Lake Simcoe and ADD alot of $$$ to the Kawartha economy. My best guess would be that the MNR would never get any money to get out and do enforcement. Especially now with the way the economy is heading. Hard to justify spending more tax payers $$$$ on fishing when people are losing there jobs.

Enjoyed that very much. Thx for sharing. I will be in the general area of your ice crappie and walleye photos on Jan 1 when the season opens on Scugog. It least it looks like Scugog to me. My apologizes if I am wrong.

Cookies and meds. You will be 100% in no time!!!!! One day at a time on the road to recovery. Happy to hear the "C" word NOT in the pathology.

Camp Horizon in Field. Stopped going 5 years ago when we bought our own cottage or we would still be going. Not the ritz...but clean comfortable and very reasonable. Nice shallow sandy beach for the little ones with a floating dock out deeper for the swimmers. Fishing is very good for eyes, pike both sm & lm bass and muskies too. Even 10-12 inch perch 100 yards off the swimming area along the 12 foot weed line. Nice small sheltered lake. Absolutely loved it there. Denny and Ruth are good people. Always have a pot of coffee on at the lodge and Ruth makes the best maple walnut donuts I have ever had, along with other goodies. It is very popular and many people come every year so book ASAP if anything is still available. When we went we had to book for the next summer while we where there, so good luck with getting in, but the place is great. My family went 7 years in a row. My brothers family has been going for 12 years I think. Pm me if you have anymore questions. Regards, Steve

In...PM sent. BTW Cliff will you take CTC money for a deposit? I have a big wad of it in my kitchen cupboard. Just kidding BTW. Looking forward to getting out.

Never leave home without your blankie....never.

Gotta agree with you on that one. Nobody has a more back breaking job then a postal worker My card is good til dec 31 2010....so I'm set for awhile.

Thanx for posting that Ron. Something I have not got into, but it's nice to hear of a reputable business from a reliable source like yourself. Those coffin sinkers you made are excellent....although I don't think they are making me catch more fish Hope to see you over at your carp honeyhole in 2009.

I think I know that perch spot BTW shouldn't you be working His column will be missed. Always enjoy reading his stuff.

Good one beansie!!! A sign of the times I am afraid. You could insert the name of the printing company I have been with for the last 27 years in the place of any of the big 3 you mentioned. I'm just hoping I make it to retirement like you.... before my company tanks as well.

Pretty much what I expected from you Roy.

Checked out the videos and read all the info. They do sound good. I too would be interested to hear from anyone with 1st hand knowledge of this product.

Now that's funny right there. Very disturbing...but funny

Now that's just plain nasty. Never been in the dog house. But I could tell you all some real scary stuff about sleeping on the couch Sniff....your thoughtfulness brought a tear to my eye Cliff. Don't you dare return it. Sue would be overjoyed.

Good advise Rick. We will try to do our part here in Oshawa. No such thing as caring too much.