bigbuck

Dumb, just plain dumb!! A few boneheads ruin it for everyone, just like always!!!! Rule of thumb, kids in my boat always wear their pfd's and they have to wear them when they are on the dock even when fishing for panfish. Adults are encouraged to do so. I always wear my inflatable that I picked up at the fishing/boating show. No it is not the most comfortable thing but it beats wearing a full sized pfd. Common sense doesn't prevail any more. We all have to have our hands held by big brother these days. I am starting to get tired of being told what to do all the time by the powers that be. People have to start taking responsibility for their own actions. If you screw up, it's your own fault and problem, why should I get punished???

You know, stupidity abounds on the water. I watched dozens of boats blast by the Delawana in a clearly marked 9km/hr no wake channel. I wish the OPP had both boats in the water in Honey Harbour, they could have gotten Ontario back in the black by handing tickets out to all the yahoos! I can't tell you how many dirty looks I got because I was putting along at 9km/hr or slower. Never mind out front of Picnic Island. I'd love to see a couple more OPP boats out there. Don't get me started on right of way either. Sailboats have the right of way, canoes should as well. It just makes sense.

Anybody have any experience with the boat covers from Canadian Tire?? I believe that they are on sale this week and I'm thinking about grabbing one for my boat. Let me know. Thanks, B

A fishing date????? If you want to try for 'eyes, you may want to give Rice Lake a try. They are supposedly on fire there. Lots of boat rental places to choose from.

Lew, looks great!! You guys are giving me ideas. I'm going to get Brian from JB's to have a look at the back deck of my boat to see if he can rig up some rails to put rod holders on for me for trolling the big 'skis and pike of GBay.

Off to Bracebridge for our 18th annual Pike extravaganza with the boys tomorrow morning and then to Honey Harbour to the trailer for the rest of the weekend and hopefully catch a couple of 'eyes to grace the pan.

Make sure you use a SPRO or other good quality ball bearing swivel. These things spin a lot and can really make a mess of your line. On the back of the package is the rigging instructions, follow them exactly and you will be good to go. THEY WORK GREAT when the bite is off.

The house is looking prettier and prettier. Good job Lew!! Enjoy!!

It's definitely a different world there. Wow, talk about hustle and bustle.

I think Lew was just out fishing for some bait for when Musky season opens.......

Ok Lew, I was kinda wondering about that. It is good to give it a good workout once in a while to clean out any carbon accumulation in the chambers.

Happy b-day to ya down thar in the US of A.

Lew, you averaged 50-52 for your cruise?? You speed demon you!! I guess the boat is running ticketdy boo. Did JP's speed run get you going?? I'm the slow one of the bunch, I can top out at 48-49mph, not that I've been able to. The boat has been on my driveway since the 1st and it hit the water that day for a 10 minute shakedown in the rain and that was it.

Happy Birthday Joey!! All the best.

Call Bell's customer service line up and see if they can do anything for you. You might be eligible for a hardware upgrade.

GOOD ONE!!! I'd be gracious and lease her for 15 years and then trade her in for another 25 year old. That'd take me pretty close to 70 and I think that'd be enough for me. Any more than that I'll just pick up a big bottle of Viagra and rent by the hour.

Break out the old school Muskol with 95% DEET. That stuff is paint thinner but if you cover yourself with it from head to toe before you get dressed, I can pretty much guarantee that you won't be bugged.

Joe, sorry to hear about your mother. My sincerest condolences. Mother's are the greatest thing ever. We had a family bbq on Sunday at my brother's place and my mom stayed the night at our place to do her favorite job in the world, take care of the kids on Monday while we worked. Come to think of it, I think our mom's had us so we could provide them with grandkids.

I've spent the past few nights working on the stereo and associated wiring along with the spaghetti under the dash. 4 new speakers, a new deck (I didn't bother hooking up the amp, it'd be overkill), 2 new holes for said speakers along with wiring, next is re-wiring the fishfinder (I may just yet buy a new one) and general cleanup. Also, there was 6 inches of water in the bilge from all the rain we had that had to be drained out, raising the boat, cleaning the plug hole out, breaking out the shopvac to suck up the remainder in the carpet.... Then I have to fix my wonky tach...... Nevermind the day I spent washing it down and waxing it. I get razzed by the neighbours but they are all just jealous of me sitting up in the boat in my driveway listening to tunes now having a cold beverage of my choice. I figure it is just about the only safe place to have a beer in the boat.

I wonder when they are going to restrict access to the roadway, May 2-4 anyone??? This will be a big mess for those trying to head up north this summer. Unfortunately, the taxpayers, not the government will be the ones suffering this. The natives cry foul a lot. Now, they have a point on many issues. Like it was mentioned above, the treaties were all signed over a hundred years ago and everything has changed since then. Maybe things could be renegotiated, how about giving them all kinds of money up front and taking away their status cards and making them pay income tax, sales tax, property tax, cigarette tax, liquor tax, tax, tax, tax.... just like the rest of us. These things were not around when the original treaties were signed. Note to the taxpayers, don't worry, it won't take too long for us to get our money back. Yes, there are lots of problems within the bands, but one thing is for sure, some natives live a lot better than their brothers and sisters within the same community.

Go to the Coast Guard. Don't listen to the dealer that they will 'get to the bottom of this'. They don't want the headache of dealing with the coast guard. Go after them and go hard. The economy in the U.S. is for the dumps. If this is how American built products are put together, I'll take my chances with a cheap Chinese built boat, that way, I know what I am getting, junk (pardon the pun). They should fess up and fix or replace the boat. Keep after them and contact a lawyer and let them know that.

A fillet or two won't harm her or the baby. The 'fresh' salmon you buy at the grocery store is positively loaded with contaminents. Everything in moderation. Cold cuts (ie. ham, salami, etc...) should be avoided because of the nitrosamines that they are preserved with. A little fish is very good and healthy for you. I agree with Wayne in that we have gone overboard in trying to protect the babies and pregnant mothers. Good luck with the pregnancy, exciting times, that is for sure.

The 5 gallon bucket is a great idea but if you could find a smaller one it would be better in that it is easier to manage and if necessary to bail with. A 5 gallon job is clumsy and would be really heavy to bail with when full of water.

What feels better in your hands. You are the one fishing with this rod/reel so it ahs to be what you are comfy with. Both reels are top shelf so you can't go wrong either way.

WOO HOO!! We went up to pick up the boat on Saturday from my marine dealer and took it for a quick boot on Lake Simcoe. A couple of small issues had to be dealt with from last year with it (carb and fuel tank venting) and now she runs awesome!! Too bad the weather wasn't cooperating but that's ok. This weekend, I'm going fishing!! For my evenings this week, I have to finish waxing the topside of the gelcoat and install the new stereo and I'll be good to go for the Kawartha's or GBay. Just a side note, if anyone is looking for a good used boat and wants to deal with someone who has no problem taking ownership of problems, Ben's Marine on Hwy 11 in Oro Medonte is the place to go. Ben is a good guy, and really wants to make sure you are happy. he has a really nice '03 Skeeter bass boat with a Yammie 225 that looks real sweet!! If I could only convince the wife...........