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Here ya go Wes! Guess I was a little late! Congrats to the new Musky God!

I was asked to add this on to my thread. Tonka-toy and our buddy Davey were inspired after seeing my fish as they said above. After only a few hours of fishing the next evening, Dave was rewarded with his new personal best, this 50" x 23.5" beauty. Looks like those fish really love the prestorm bite. This one was so big that Dave, at 6 foot 3 couldn't even look. Kinda reminds me of the old Six Gun Justice spots from SCTV. Congrats Boys!!

I'm looking to rent a cottage for myself and the family (2 small kids) this September. I'd like to be on Callander Bay. Do you ladies and gents have any recommendations on a nice cottage / resort? I fish muskie so any advice that way would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tim

I made a 57" cradle with tubing that floats and a weighted rubberized mesh. I've got one of the tubes tied to the boat with small ropes so when I'm landing a fish, I throw it over board and steer the fish over the openning. It's not simple but it works!

Just got back from a trip to the Pool and I think I made the right call. I had the option to fish tomorrow aft or today aft and with the stable conditions of late and impending rain tonight, it was a no brainer. Get to big musky water ASAP! I hit the water around 4pm and started casting one of my favorite weedbeds with a big spinnerbait, where I had seen some big fish in the past. Notta. I moved over to cast a nearby island to see if I could scare up a pike or two and was again disappointed. As the chop began to pick up a bit I decided to return to the weed flat that I had hit about an hour earlier. I started throwing a topraider and didn't get a sniff. I went to my old faithful, a 9" sledge that I had landed some huge ones with, in the past. On my 5th or 6th cast I hit a small pike about 2-3lbs. On closer examination, I realized he had some gashes on him, possibly from those big muskies. On my first cast back to the same spot - Wham! Big Fish! When it got closer I realized it was very big. Not my biggest, but very big! After about a 10 minute fight, I slid the cradle under her and got a few quick measurements and pics. I put her back in the cradle as I readied the camera for some holds. You never know how they're gonna turn out when you're on your own but they didn't turn out too bad. I took great care to ensure that she kicked away strong and I took one more underwater shot as she did. She came out at about 53.5" with no pinch in the tail and 23" in girth. Enjoy the pics. T

Last night my Lowrance XOG was stolen from the dash of my truck. Woke in the morning to find the door slightly open and the glove box rifled through. Not sure how they got in but I always lock it at night. Just a reminder to bring them indoors at night if at all possible. If anyone happens to come across a used one for sale, let me know, it might be mine. I'm located in North Whitby and several of my neighbours were hit last night as well. Thankfully all my fishing stuff was untouched. Little did they know, my rods and reels are more than triple the value of the GPS. Despite all the criticism of the XOG, I was growing quite fond of it. Especially now with all my POI's enterred. Thankfully I hadn't yet got the new Navionics card. Keep safe. Tim

I've got to take some offense to this comment. While a tendonitis type of injury is not your traditional chiropractic case, I personally treat several of these each day. Today's Chiropractor is not the same as they were 40 years ago where adjustments/cracking is the only treatment we do. We're trained to both diagnose and treat all soft tissue and skeletal issues that arise. As was mentioned above, two of the most appropriate treatments for this type of a condition are both anti-inflamatory measures (be they ice, creams-some of which are quite effective, or oral meds - talk to your family doc) and secondly, A.R.T. Active Release Therapy. This technique may be performed by an athletic therapist, a physio, a chiro or an MD, but it is the most appropriate - to break down scar tissue. I would also employ a physio modality like therapeutic ultrasound or, my go-to, my electro-acuscope to facilitate healing. Long and short - Stay away from some Chiro's - not all! T

If I remember correctly that is a 12 volt 7ahr sealed lead acid battery. The best price I've found for that one is at a place called TorBram. The ones I know about are in Pickering and Whitby and they're $22. Or you could go to the Source and pay $59 for the same thing. Good Luck. T

I picked one up last year for throwing bucktails. I paid 150$ with a full spool and I could not be happier with it's performance. At that price you may want to get a few! T

Bump! Any reports?

Just picked up the Lowrance XOG. Seems like a great unit but I would like to get my hands on the Navionics Gold Charts. Where's the best place to go for price?? T

Any information - good, bad, or indifferent - on the on-ice bungalows at "Fish of a Lifetime"? All I can see from the website is a few slob-huge muskie pics, nothing about the bungalows or the ice fishing. Early ice is predominantly good fishing on Nipissing but most of those reports come out of Callendar Bay and this place is, I believe, out of South Bay. Thanks in advance. T

I picked up this nice buck on a nearby trib last week. After measuring the length at 32 3/4 inches I was convinced it was a very big fish. After measuring the girth at 18 inches and doing so me quick math, I realized this fish would only go 13 lbs 3 oz. Still a beauty but my weight guessing seems a bit off of late. I could only imagine what a 43lb record bow would feel like! I get the feeling that mark will never be bested by a wild fish. T

Not a bad price for a combo. Are they really that bad for the car? Would I have to buy separate lake maps, and if so how much would they be? This shouldn't be a problem as I have two 12v outlets on the boat. Thanks for all the input! T

I know this has been addressed in the past but I'd appreciate it if anyone could give me some specific information on this particular unit, the Lowrance Crossover Road-Trail-Water GPS Navigation. What I'm looking for is a GPS for my car (with turn by turn nav, searchable waypoints, etc.) and a GPS for the boat (ideally compatible with hydrographic maps of most of the Ontario lakes). This looks like the one that fits the bill best and for a reasonable price. Any details - specs, where to buy, price to pay, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to give my wife some specific gift ideas for Christmas. http://radioworld.ca/product_info.php?cPat...roducts_id=4563 Thanks in advance. T

The technical term for what you have, may (cover my butt) either be lateral epicondylitis (or tennis elbow) or medial epicondylitis (or golfer's elbow). If the pain is on the back and outside of the arm it is lateral ep. and if it is on the front (palmar side) and inside, it is medial ep.. Both are caused by repetitive use of the wrist muscles, for tennis elbow it is wrist extensors and for golfers elbow it is the wrist flexors. Overhead or side casting may cause pain at either site while flipping usually causes medial ep. Regardless here is a clarification of what Tennis Elbow is. The cause and treatment of Golfer's Elbow is essentially the same, just at a different location: As a Chiro for the past five years this is something I see a lot. Not to mention, a condition that I have suffered from myself, due to a combination of flipping (bass and mostly steelheading) and work around the house, building a deck (drilling, hammering and other gripping activities). The tendonitis comment from above is accurate as it is a tendonitis of the common wrist extensor tendon. The wrist extensors merge into a common extensor tendon which inserts into the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, so if you want to be precise it is an elbow complaint. There is truth, however, that it is the wrist extensors that are the cause. Repetitive activities can eventually cause micro-tearing at the tendonous insertion, which causes inflammation and pain. When the complaint becomes chronic, the body, in its attempt to prevent actual macro-tearing at the insertion, causes calcification of the tendon at the lateral epicondyle (a radiographic finding that I've seen on some of my patient's x-rays). The key is to not let it get to this point. Immediate treatment should consist of rest and ice (how many of us are really gonna rest when there are steel in the rivers - but do your best!). Rest actually means eliminate the inciting activity, so switching hands may do the trick. The tennis elbow braces are effective, but what those above have said is true, they must be worn about two finger breadths down from the elbow crease. This is in order to offset the amount of pull directly on the tendonous insertion. When the complaint begins to become chronic, or is with you long enough that it is really bothering you, this is when you need to seek help. The most effective treatment at this time for chronic tendonitis of any sort is called Active Release Therapy (ART), or Myofascial Release Therapy. This is a treatment that can be performed by just about any Chiropractor, Massage Therapist or Physiotherapist that is trained to do so. The one downfall - it's not comfortable. What this treatment consists of, is firm pressure against the tendons by the treating doctor or therapist's fingers, while the tendon is allowed to pass underneath through its full range of motion. This acts to break up any scar tissue adhesions that are having it tend towards calcification and a real chronic problem. Ultrasound afterwards can help to reduce swelling and pain, as will ice. Anti-inflamatory medications will help the process along, but that is something to discuss with your Family Physicians. For years one of the treatments of choice was cortisone injections, but from what I have seen, any effect that is offered is transient and when repeated, they have the ability to weaken tendonous and ligamentous structures. All of this being said, a true diagnosis can not be made via the internet so please see a qualified Doctor or Therapist for a full examination (another time just covering my butt!) Hope some of this helps. T

I've had the Sirius Stiletto 2 (Portable unit) for about a year now and I don't know how I went without it. When I'm notu sing it docked at home or in the car I can listen on the boat or on the river (portable). It also picks up wifi and acts as a mp3 with 2 G of memory. If you like Stern, like I do, you can set it to record shows at night and listen while you're fishing. Fantastic device! Only downside is the cost of all the setup and accessories.

Good to see you guys out there today. I managed to land three nice ones down from where I met you, all on artificials.

Looking again at the spotting patterns, I have to agree with Silvio as Dobee's does look like a brown (can't see the tail but I'm guessing it's squared). Anyone getting any mature Atlantics?

Pretty sure that small one is a juvenile atlantic. Looks like a brown but the spots are redder and the tail is forked. Looks a lot like this one I caught this spring on the headwaters of a local trib: T

Yep! Bar's been set pretty high lately, but I know there's bigger out there. I've seen them! T

Way to go Bud! Cherish that day. It's one you'll never forget! Absolute Beauty. T

Hit one small muskie right off the bat Sunday morning and didn't see another until almost 12 hours later when I hit this nice one. She measured, 48" x 19" and made the mid-day lull worthwhile. Not a great day for numbers but fortunately we made up for it with size.

Awesome day for that lake. Everyone knows about the numbers but you guys may have set some records for size!

I have some idea of what you're talking about!! I've caught 2 with the shovel head and flat back. No room to get any taller at a certain point, so they just get thicker.