Roy

Grade 10? You're much kinder than I.

There has never been a confirmed snakehead catch or sighting in Ontario waters. None in Quebec either.

He's holding it too far away from himself. He's purposely trying to dupe the viewers into thinking it's a large fish.

There's nothing at all wrong with the hold on that fish. It's a fish picture folks, meant to highlight a great looking fish.....not the angler nor the surroundings. Heck I don't even see a shiny expensive reel in there, not even a sponsor's logo or decal. It's perfect. But, in keeping with the general path of this thread I could say that I don't like his shirt much. Thanks for posting this great catch.

Just a wonderful melody, Spiel....and those background vocals!! WOW. I'll guess separate vehicles to Nipigon eh?

What are you protecting them against at home? When I see them in pictures they're always either submerged in a brown river or laying in the sand and rocks on shore. I'm missing something here.

Hope the lakes are clear of ice.

Great report, David! You and John are quite the team. Another month and a half and you won't have had any ice at all. I don't know whether that's good or bad but you both are certainly making the best of it. Thanks for sharing.

I think you're dreaming in Technicolor. No reel should be treated that way. And I like my Stradics but they're not made for that at all.

As most have said, it depends upon what the motor is used for. One of the problems is that they are called trolling motors when in fact not many people use them for trolling. They're ok for trolling with a canoe or small tinny. Larger boats troll using the main motor or, if it's too fast, they'll use a kicker motor. Bowmount electrics are almost all used for positioning. I've owned RF motors and pedal cable steers. I presently use the cable steer and it works well. If I was to buy another I'd probably go with a transom motor mounted on the bow. They are much more reliable, much cheaper and all that's needed is to turn the head 180 degrees for forward running. It is much easier to steer with a tap of the hand or knee to go in the direction you want than to steer using a gas pedal type arrangement. Steering is done instinctively with your hand and it is direct. It really depends on how you use an electric.

FYI the CCA on that battery is 725.

If you really want it camo, don't use a brush. If you were proficient with an airbrush you could use that but the easiest is with rattle cans. Using four colours. This kid's example will give you the idea. <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6q6D7Njvedo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Another great report Dave. You're going to have to start blurring the backgrounds eh?

I think Terry might be your man on this one. Good luck to you.

Looks like a perfect day for you, Matt. Great looking fish and that fire looks cozy too. Did you bring that wood in or is there a stash there?

What I'd like to know is what the dude is spraying on his sled track. Probably WD-40 eh? I hear it has apple cider in it.

Here's a vote for Walleye Central again. Most of the boats listed there are great fishing boats. You don't have to sift through a ton of "Gino" boats to find what you like. I was a member there many years ago. Scott Golden and crew are some of the most down to earth honest people on the net. Giv'em a shot.

It's lymphocystis/walleye dermal sarcoma. It won't kill the fish (probably doesn't help its chances of finding a mate though) and is not harmful to humans. Ugly as hell though and I would probably wear two pairs of waterproof gloves to release the fish.

The "addressee deceased" ones are probably from medical specialists advising the addressee of their new, rescheduled surgery, eh?

Our family is going through these same situations, Darren. You're going to need to scream louder. I don't consider your experience a rant at all..it's a cry for help and I really hope they hear you soon.

Pretty well all of them make decent rods now so it comes down to price, warranty and feel. Prostaff members never say that stuff out loud and if they find out you said it here, you won't only lose the free boat sticker but you'll put that cherished six month service shirt patch in serious jeopardy. Just sayin'......

I don't know whether it was on CHEX news at 6. I just scanned the 42 minute newscast and saw nothing.

This should be good.

Bingo! I have the culprit now. Mine is the 2611 as well.

Come to think of it Lew, I think you were the one who put me on to that brand of charger. If it was, thanks and if it wasn't, thanks all the same.