Rizzo

you can take these things fishing? Mine is mainly a fort in the basement for the kids

..haha that is classic.

ooooooo behave!

running a marathon...man its been a LOONNGG time since we've talked. Good for you!

I just bought one through the OFC classified's last week! Also saw some on kijiji

...watch out for the dreaded "brown trout" you mean?

I would agree with the "crazy" assessment. There's only been ice there a few days, and in some areas not far from where he is it still looks wet!

not sure what Paul's doing in those photos, doesn't he usually hook one side up to his nipples?

tee hee

The last couple of days I've seen a guy ice fishing out near Centennial Beach a few hundred feet out from shore. I think there's a wreck down there?

Rick you have my condolences, I'm really sorry to hear the tough times your family is going through

wow that's some nasty stuff. All the best Dano, here's hoping for a speedy recovery

c'mon, that beast only weighs 6000lbs, live a little!

...you know what they say...spooning may lead to forking...but if its anything jumbo I don't want to hear about it

good for you, all the best in your new career choice. I guess every gov't job isn't as cushy as I always imagined them. Cudos for doing something about it, I think you've chosen wisely.

When I left your place that night Aaron we drove through some pretty heavy snow...until we hit Barrie, then it stopped (something does not seem right about that statement). Turn on the radio on the drive home to hear the announcer say "And now the Leafs have an 8 goal lead" (something REALLY doesn't seem right about that statement). Good on you guys for toughing it out, it clearly paid off.

I love the way OFC confirms the statement "nothing new under the sun"...in the 6 or 7(?) years I've been a member here we see the same things over and over...the giant Italian pike...the giant sturgeon...THE SIAMESE PIKE...and of course the "nobody replies to my posts" thread. Fortunately this one doesn't come up nearly as often as the others. Don't take any offense Mike, there's lots of reasons people might not respond, but there's all kinds of people who enjoy those well written, time consuming posts that you and many others make. Sometimes its just easier to comment on non-fishing posts because people are often looking for advice. When you read a great fishing report there often isn't much more to say than "great report"...so what's a guy to do? You can write "great report" 5 times a day, or you can offer practical advice on snow tires, motors or fishing lodges. Let people respond where they want and don't sweat if a report gets only a few responses (even though it may be frustrating after the effort it took to write). Regardless of the # of responses, we all love great fish porn!

got mine in the mail already a few weeks back, good for another 3 years

what's the thrill in buzzing around in front of the ice breaker??? Bunch of clowns on tv. I imagine it would be far more of a thrill to go BEHIND the ice breaker

Simcoe is a good bet, but you may have to walk a distance depending on where you go. Little Lake in Barrie usually coughs up a pike or two, and a little further up the road L St. John generally has something biting. Try one of these 3 spots and I'm sure you'll do fine...just keep it simple - minnow, hook, line (and leader if you're after the toothy ones). Its as simple as that.

that is my kind of ice fishing! When in my boat I go hardcore...no time to eat. But on the ice I'm just like you...crack out some food, share a few laughs etc. for me ice fishing is more of an "experience" than summer fishing.

Lew you romantic!! Well done and very thoughtful. All the best to your family in 2011. Note to self...buy wife jewellery next year, may earn brownie points to be converted into time fishing!

sounds like fun! good luck

good luck and let us know how you do

...less power