Rizzo

haha fix the truck.... That thing cost me so much in repairs every year it had to go. Replacing a caravan tranny every other year would actually be cheaper.

I will tow it probably 10 times a year...but when I go its 250 kms there and 250 kms back

I though the tow package was like $1000? If it was 100.00 its a no brainer..

she's a beauty! Someday I'll splurge...just waiting for a fish that big!

So the truck broke down and I am left with a 2013 Dodge Caravan to tow with, just have to get the hitch put on. I will be towing a 16.5 foot Alumacraft - full windshield - 90 hp yamaha. My guess is the weight would be close to 2000 lbs maybe a bit more? Do i need to get the "tow package" installed (transmission cooler?) or will I be ok just to do the hitch? Anyone have experience or opinions? For the most part I will be towing a level drive...from Kitchener to Windsor area.

even when the truck is 10 feet away guy on the phone doesn't even see he is about to get t-boned...crazy

16?? That is nuuts! Congrats

I would say its about time. When I used to live in Barrie I couldn't believe the amount of free parking down by the waterfront. I often thought it was a huge waste of revenue sitting there doing nothing. People will not cancel their trip to the beach over a few bucks to park...they would spend at least $15 more in gas to get to the next decent spot!

shoot I nearly bought a house on townline right near blackbridge last year...we could have been neighbours

...that's why I bring about 5 extra reels with me....swap reels and clean that mess up at home.

ya my wife has been interested in doing this too...me? Not so much. But like previously said, would earn me some fishing time!

Elf...and Rudolph the RNRD (love that dang Bumble)

this is supposed to be fun? No thanks

...huh....here I thought that song was a Clash original. Unfortunately never heard of Junior Murvin, although it seems some of the best music can trace its roots back to reggae.

My kids have been skating for 3 days now on our homemade rink in Kitchener...crazy.

in the video looks a bit like a swimming possum

that sucks but I would imagine you can work something out. Maybe split the difference if you feel the work was legit but he just didn't call you?

how come Bill Clinton was celebrated for his lying and indiscretions?

dang shame. Really liked the no nonsense no gravy train Rob...its the train-wreck Rob that is disappointing me.

I've always supported him but he sure is making it difficult.

...haha I like that. Since I don't have time to buy them before Saturday, it will be keychain rings and rubberbands. why does anyone think the keychain rings aren't as good as shower rings....just had a thought...the shower ones can clip onto the line much easier. I would think the shower ones are kind of flimsy though. Having never used or even seen a system in use, trying to figure it all out ahead. Those rings are gonna be a pain to "clip" onto the line now that I think and type at the same time. Sounds like a trip to Home Depot or Cdn. Tire is in order for some shower rings. Wife wouldn't be too impressed if she's showering with no curtain...although the neighbours might be.

Nice Wayne! Although my set up is far more ghetto...the mast itself was homemade by some guy. And here's the real ghetto part...I'm not crazy about shelling out $10-$12 a piece for each clip so I'm gonna try and make some from keychain rings and rubber bands. I rigged one up last night and to me, it seems like it will work. I am a bit compulsive about checking my lines,and with the floating weeds on st clair I will be doing it regularly...that means the need for like 20 clips! Gonna try my "jerry-rigged" version first. Rather buy a few hundred rubber bands for a dollar than 20 clips for $200 plus.

After some success with in-line planer boards for musky fishing I decided to pick up a mast system (thanks kijiji!) because in rough conditions the smaller boards would dive....man what a headache that is! The mast has maybe a 6 by 6 plate that it sits on, and has a 6x6 backing plate to secure it underneath (if that makes any sense). I'm hearing the furthest front is the best place to mount (my boat is 16.5 feet). So I'm thinking to mount it right up by the trolling motor at the front of the boat. It looks like that is plywood up there under the carpet. Is that gonna be the best spot and able to hold on to 2 Riviera boards with a few musky baits in tow? Or one day will the front of my boat, trolling motor and mast come flying back and smash my windshield? It seems like an ideal spot because the base won't get in the way on the days that I'm not using the mast. If that area isn't secure enough I am open to suggestions.

ditto what raf said. Once the water is in the 40's troll something that dives 20 feet in 19 to 21 feet of water! Get a good long leader so you don't fray your line especially if there any zebra mussels up there. If you are marking fish in deeper water (say 30 feet) I use a big storm jig while my buddy uses a bondy

...well the musky 500 was a wasteland when we were there. didn't see one boat do a single thing....and to make it more interesting there were a couple guys in float tubes floating around the "infield"