bigbuck

I'd go with checking tension on the belts. You may as well get new drive belts for it and change the oil while you are at it. Pay attention to the controls, if they have much play in them, adjust them as well. I've got a 5hp Toro 2stage 4 stroke 21 incher that I inherited from my dad 4 years ago, it is 20 years old and still starts on the first pull. The only problems with it were about 15 years ago the carb gummed up, the slides needed to be replaced and 2 years ago one of the shear pins broke, other than that, I change the oil every couple of years, pump up the tires and I'm good to go.

Eat lots of garlic and chicken soup (laced with some cayenne pepper to keep the mucous flowing), gargle with warm salt water, hot tea with honey and like Bing Crosby used to say 'Have a hot toddie for your body' Oh yeah, try to get as much sleep as possible.

Oh the joy of having a PM from Alberta. You have to think who finances Mr Harper's campaign. So, that said, we won't be getting any sort of a break on fuel any time soon. BTW, I am Conservative in my political views, I'm just calling it like I see it in my little world.

We will see what is going to happen if Rogers buys the Leafs. The Teachers aren't able to milk any more profits out of the team so they are losing interest. So for 1.3 billion samoleeans we may have a winning team in the next couple of years. I think this year may be another foregone conclusion. I however, remain faithful and hopeful that one day we may relive the glory days of the early '90s with Dougie Gilmour and Wendy Clark et al. where we actually had a chance at the cup.

Well, that's the end of an era of the little guy taking on the government on tv. Cronzy was outspoken and he unllike most other people who complain from their couch had the testees to actually take on the government with dumb policy decisions. He'd go fishing and keep a few for the pan, what is wrong with that???? He didn't break any rules. Have all of you had a nice 'Sweet 16' from a northern lake fried on an open fire on a beach?? It's a great experience and he pandered not to our friends south of the border BUT TO US!! So, hop in your car next summer, go up north, stay at a lodge for a few days for your holiday and catch some tasty 'eyes (that's what I want to do)!!! Good luck and good health to you Big Guy, I will miss your show.

Looks like you guys had a great time even though you had high winds on Sat and Sun. Catching fish can sometimes be secondary to the great fellowship.

Looks like you gave the bilge pump a workout that day along with your sphincter muscles. Quite a bit of pucker factor there. Still, looks like fun battling the waves. I've been out in 4-6 footers in that water and it can be very interesting to say the least.

I think we have another convert here. Remember, when you fish for musky, everything else is just bait!!

Yeah, I was the one who helped out the guy who had two trebles in his hand. You need these because they can cut a 4/0 hook like nothing. It's a safety thing, safe for the fish and safe for you if you need to cut hooks in a hurry and if you spend any time at all musky fishing, you will need to cut hooks at some point. Regular fishing pliers or needlenose are not up to the task.

Take a look at the Eagle units as well, they are Lowrance's lower price units, they are decent for the price. I have an Eagle 420 Fishmark that works perfectly fine for me.

There's bass, pike and a few pickerel to be had. I have fished the area 15-20 years ago and it was decent. I can't remember how deep the lake is though.

That's some good news!!

That's about the gist of it.

Me thinks I spotted a few familiar faces. Awesome video Marc!!

Hey Chunky!! Beauty ski Dax.

Good trucks, only problem being they like to drink gas by the bucketfull. If you really need one to tow or to haul people around, go for it, if not, get something smaller, your pocketbook will thank you. I kicked the idea around 4 years ago and settled on a minivan, no regrets, 6 people no problem, 7 in a pinch, lots of space and it tows my boat (19ft fish'n'ski i/o).

Ouch, that will leave a mark!!

A lot of this going. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. Take care of yourselves.Good luck.

Wow!! Wayne, hang in there!! She is young and a fighter. Take care of yourself and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bruce

Have a good time there kids!! Lets see some pics of your little mini getogether and hopefully some pics of stinky, slimy, toothy muskies!!

Find yourself some old school thick wool socks.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his wife. I've never met him but feel I got to know hime from when he was a regular poster a little while back. Get well!!!

Opinions are like asses, everyone has one. It does not matter what outboard brand you look at, there will always be someone who had a lemon, it's the chance you take, that is what warranties are for. E-tec is technology that has been around for a couple of years now and they will have worked many of the bugs out. I'd think about it if I was in the market for an outboard, they are a lot lighter than a comparable 4stroke (although they too have shed quite a few pounds) and are very fuel efficient. Any engine run at full throttle is going to burn lots of fuel, the question is, how much does it burn at cruise??

I'd rather hear PanPan than Mayday mayday any day of the week. Good for you Lew!! I think that when I grow up and get a bigger boat, I will have a radio mounted in it. For the time being, with the places I boat and fish, there is always cell coverage and my handheld marine radio is sufficient.

Cracked Valves!! Ouch, that will leave a mark!!! I'd hate to imagine what would happen if it broke during flight, you'd have a real nose heavy glider.