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get into deeper water, lots of units don't work well in minimal depths

too bad about the fishing. There are all kinds of small lakes up that way. If canoe is your means of transportation you might want to explore a few smaller bodies of water. Those little out of the way lakes the fish are almost always cooperating

good job. One word of advice...unhook the fish before posing for photo. Its safer for you so you don't get stung, and better for the fish because if it takes a long time to remove hooks, you could always skip the photo so that the fish will live

show me a sheephead that isn't butt ugly! Nice job guys, looks like a great day

you beat me to it pigeontroller. Vertical hold on the 52 inch musky over 30 pounds....not good. As far as the OOS pic, I think I would also take a photo if I caught a 52 incher, just being honest.

I have fished sparrow a couple of times with moderate to poor results. Although I'm sure many would disagree, its not high on my list of places to go back to. I've had enough positive experiences in nearby lakes (ie Kahshe, Muskoka) that I'm in no rush to go back to Sparrow

mmmmm.....tub of muuusskkyyyyyyyyy. St. Clair, why do you have to be so far away from me!

go get 'em credit01 and say hello to msbruno while you're there!

very nice...don't think my wife would allow it in the house... but nice nonetheless!

some nice looking pike Larry, but that fish in your avatar would have 'em for breakfast, that thing is a monster. Congrats on the new boat

great story! I have never tried that with a pike but good to hear it works. To be honest, most times (other than Saturday afternoon at Lakair :D ) I try to pull the lure away from the little buggers if I can! I have had them jump clear out of the water and grab my lure from mid air though, kind of like a flying figure 8 you might say.

I had a pretty bouncy ride launching there with my celica but got out in one piece. The only other launch I'm aware of is "myland" up in the northwest corner. Been years since I fished there so not sure about the $$$$

I'm with hometownhandyman. Worst case scenario is they say forget it. Maybe call other dealerships and they will match (or better) your original agreement.

you or I wouldn't have to pay anything more, just the guy who can afford a boat. If a $3000 boat is "valued" at $2000, you would still get double the amount of tax than the $1000 bogus claim submitted. If the boater can't afford the extra $50 in tax he/she shouldn't be buying in the first place. The increase in revenue from people paying a legitimate amount of tax would more than pay for the book and keep lots of people employed. How costly could it actually be anyways? I know they have such a thing for cars already (pretty sure my taxes didn't go up when they made that book) and I've never heard anyone cry about the cost of keeping that book updated. now you're talking!

I'm not concerned about things being traced, I guess I'm more concerned that we brag about how we cheat the system and think its alright because "nobody got hurt". If this is the way things work, they need to change the system. Have a "book" value for something, and charge taxes based on that amount rather than the bogus receipts everyone is submitting.

you do realize that is illegal...kind of like cheating on your taxes. Although I'm sure most people do it, you might not want to broadcast it. When I bought my boat the guy selling it to me offered to do the same (undervalue the receipt). When I told him to write it out for the full amount he thought I was absolutely insane...all kinds of excuses about how much the government takes from us already etc etc.

I don't think 17 is that bad (although I'd rather pay less!). Somebody has to put build the ramp, pave it, maintain it, provide real estate for you to park on etc...all on property they are paying tax on. Gotta make a living somehow. If there is no other option on a lake I've seen rates much worse

for a first pike that fish has some decent length, nicely done!

Good for you Lew. Hope to see you (and the new boat!) in June. I've got your number so hopefully we'll be able to get together at some point. May all your fish be slimy (unless its an incidental 8 lb bass...they are ok too)

...careful, I think fish in your freezer count towards your possession limit, so don't put too many in there

its been a few years since I've booked at a provincial park, but the last couple of years I did go it was hard enough getting one site! Then again, I was always looking to go long week-ends with the rest of the huddled masses. Although I've never been there, I drive past Oastler Lake Pr. Park occasionally and it appears as if they have a sand beach. This park is about 10 minutes south of Parry Sound on the old 69.

good luck to you. Can't help you on the tactics, but there's lots of pike in there to keep you busy if the wally's aren't biting.

shouldn't be a problem for my little tinny...but I can see that you might want to consider that Wayne! Just installed the batteries in the boat tonight and had a look at the set-up, I'm thinking side of the console might be the best spot. If I put them on the front I'll probably feel a little claustrophobic up there

Thanks for the link DanielM. I'm surprised to see how inexpensive the rod holders are from BPS, that's exactly the kind of set-up I was going to make myself...I guess that's why its inexpensive, you can do it yourself!

geez tough crowd. Good thing it was a couple of "mere" pike on the ground rather than a bass, or heaven forbid...a musky! Either way, the advice (other than the bickering) is solid and will hopefully lead to some "fish in water" photos.