Old Ironmaker

Thanks Bill. Those mid size cars, any cars really, aren't built to tow anyway. A tractor can tow a heck of a lot more than a 1 ton truck too I think, both are made to do that but you do not see many tractors on the 401. Apples and bananas.

Bill M. Not sure what you mean about CVT's and ATV's. Like to learn something new everyday. All I really know about CVT's is from owning one. Switching to manual mode sure takes the boredom out of a nice drive along winding roads. That's what I like the most about them. A few liters per 100K is pennies really.

Grimsbylander. Quote button not working but you are bang on. We would train specifically for our spring trip 17 hours north. It entailed walking the bush carrying 9.9's and gas cans plus all the equipment into fly in lakes. Then portaging 14' ers and everything over beaver dams. You better be in tip top condition to do that. More than 1 partner never made it in. We told them it wasn't easy. Same as hauling a big Moose out of a swamp. I wouldn't even think about doing that anymore. Getting yourself in shape for being out on the water more than for the occasional weekend is the most important thing. I don't mean to say Joey isn't in shape, you sure look to be. I better shut up now before I really put my foot in my mouth,,,,,,,, again!

The saying " Money can't buy you happiness " comes to mind. His stand up when he explains Golf is the best I ever saw. " How many times do you have to do this?" 18 F'n times!!!!!!!!

In the summer our trainer used to have dozens of Bananas on hand. Those have been replaced with Gatorade. Stretching the muscle in the opposite direction as it's natural flex will send the cramp to sleep. I might see a Dr. if it persists.

My wife has a 07 Nissan Ultima 3.5. 255K later no problems. Service tranny at 80K. Average 8.1 l/100 kms. Driven hard too, really hard sometimes unfortunatly.

I didn't see any boat rentals anywhere I was Gerritt, lakes or Ocean. I wouldn't dare go out even in Bradford basin on a boat myself if I could rent one. That Ocean takes a big boat. I don't see myself going out in a Dory alone not knowing the water even in the bays.

I've spent a lot of time in NS since I retired. The price of seafood there is nuts. When Lobster is in season Church dinners are great. As far as fishing I was surprised to learn my Brother in Law and friends do not fish, boating yes, SeaDoo's and snowmachines they go nuts for. They come from a long line of Fishermen and consider it work, not a sport. Most of the guys I met while stumbling around on my own on few freshwater lakes in Sackville were transplanted westerners from On. I found that funny, westerners from Toronto. Can't help you on the license, they said you don't need one, I'm not sure about that. Heck a few drove while under suspension and thought nothing of it. For them breakfast was a large Timmies coffee with and extra cup and 2 shots of the Captain dark in each cup. Find a local tackle shop they will head you in the right direction. I took a spinning outfit the first time and a baitcaster and 7' 2 piece flippin stick my second trip. Small smallies on the inland lakes from a Sea Doo. I did finally meet a friend of a friend that goes out for Cod. They set me up with everything. Jig, jig, then jig somemore. Caught some incidental fish Cod fishing. The serious anglers there all head to New Brunswick and the Maramishi (sic). Really where I was the fishing wasn't what I thought it would be. Out in the Atlantic is what I found great, boring at times but just the scenery alone is worth it. I never saw a shark which I was hoping to catch. Not fair to say the fishing in NS sucks, like fishing Jordan Harbor and saying fishing in Ontario isn't great. Have fun and don't forget to kiss the Cod.

My wife seldom fishes but likes coming along if water conditions suit her. So as to not have any arguments I just go out and get her a Conservation license. Then I can run 4 rods on Erie!!! Mine, all mine.

I don't think 20 lifetimes would cover Ontario Bruce. People all over the world are answering the same question on threads, I bet the most common choice is somewhere in Canada. We met a group from Indiana and Japan this year heading out on an Erie charter for these massive Walleye. The group from Japan were looking for 10" Perch as well. A few years back I met a group of fishermen in Salisbury England. Struck up a conversation about fishing in the Pub. When I got back I Emailed them pics of a few Carp tipping 25 pounds and more from my back yard. The next year they rented a cottage down the road for a week in May. They have been coming back to Ontario every year since to fish. They pay less for their trips across the pond than a week in Southhampton or Bristol England in the summer.

If I had a 44 year old wall hanger and it started I would over the Moon. Neat find, super bonus she runs at all. I wonder if it's worth more to a collector. Sell it for big money and buy something newer. I wouldn't. Man it is so cool when I see an oldie but goldie pushing a 50 year old Sears car topper. Please be gentle to her. Heck she must be 80 in outboard motor years!

Years ago when all the kids were coming along at the same time VHS video recorders came out everyone seemed to have one, a new kid came with a VCR recorder it seemed. Every time we visited friends and relatives we had to try and get through endless loops of home video accompanied by all the inane play by play of the kids doing what kids do. "Watch Hunter jump up in the air, wait, I'll rewind it! " Someone kill me please!!!!! Yours I actually enjoy, good job.

X2 CP

Big Cliff you have a heart of Platinum, forget gold. Colin, glad to rigged yourself for your trip. Looks like you have a good all round selection there. You used the word "cheap" a few times. I hope you mean inexpensive, cheap don't cut it, especially on terminal tackle. I learned about cheap the hard way, when my first hardwater 10 pound walleye got off when one of those "cheap" snap swivels straightened out like a paper clip!!!!!!! The tackle you did name is good stuff. May I ask what rod, reel did you choose?

Kicking Frog, I love your knife. My first ever knife was a Buck my Godfather gave me when I was 10. I'll be 60 this year hopefully. It's the only thing I have from back then. She has served me well, can't beat a Buck. Still in the original sheath. You can imagine how a 10 year old can abuse a knife. Cut down saplings as a preteen, opened beer cans a few years latter with her and carved a few hearts and initials into picnic tables.

I've been blessed to have the opportunity to travel to every continent except Anartica. I don't want to drill a hole there! 100 pound plus Nile Perch in Africa. I would go back to Lynn Lake Manitoba in a heartbeat. No Ebola there I imagine.

Those are not too bad Greg, (wink, wink). I live on Lake Erie, enough said! Neighbor hooked onto an honest to goodness 7.5 bronzie Sunday. It looked like Arnold on steroids in the 70's.

Being on crystal clear Erie a Flourocarbon leader is a must I strongly believe. Why would I risk the line being seen no matter what clear water you are fishing if technology now gives me the option of an invisible line? Just another advantage to take, can't have enough advantages. Maybe I'm wrong but confidence is a plus.

Great if there is an open season and there is a hunter in the group, usually there is always a 2 sport guy or gal in the crew. But when there isn't I'd rather stand in front of a Judge alive than be a dead law abiding fisherman.

Fantastic article FishLogic. I know how much work went into that, good job. Something I haven't heard mentioned here is a weapon. A common item below the border on all remote trips. It was a bit un nerving the first time I saw a cousin with a 357 holstered to his belt on a trip in the Smokey Mountains in Georgia many, many years back. We have a different social attitude here about what is needed for protection in the wilderness. Weapons are common for remote hunting trips. I need protection from wildlife when fishing as well. I brought Bear spray the last fly-in I was involved with.

From the late 70's until the mid 90's I spent many thousands of dollars renting cottages, boats and ice huts on the south shore. Those were the times of waiting lists to rent a nice spot. The only thing that made me stop and buy my own place was the ridiculous price they were asking for a weekly rental. The prices rose well over 100% in 12 years when the outfitters were in the drivers seat. I would love to go back for old times sake but I'm not spending a few grand to do it for a week. There are more factors at work here than commercial fisheries and slot limits for this guy.

I understand, been there done that myself. Monday morning QB I guess. Hindsight is 20-20.

I had the same problems when I first started with the bigger boat. I was going in too far as well. Now I don't get a toe wet. Never had a single problem since only going in as far as the front center roller. Another good tip for those with bunks was to back it in under the boat until the carpets on the bunks were wet then pull ahead again, slides better. You will find your sweet spot, experience is a lifetime of mistakes.

I had the pleasure to work as a Heater Helper there 100 years ago in 90'. Keep pushing, we need our pensions. I know a few left there, Hutch and Peter S.

Aaron, Great report as always, you always hit the W5. Some of those Kings look like tuna in disguise. What would you need to consider a weigh in Aaron? Did I see you with my long lost friend on TV one morning? It was early.