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Thanks tapout, that's some funny stuff, but I think "muskiesnlakers" may get the wrong idea if he reads that I'm dreaming of him

Not to worry JPD, I'm from the old school and ANYTHING electronic confuses me That Gold Plus will be the chip I'll be getting and thanks again for your help.

Thanks Marc & JPD I've also talked to a couple friends who are familiar with the unit and everyone agrees it's a good deal. It was thru Cabelas and was the last one they had on sale, so I went ahead and ordered it and will have it in a week or so. Next item will be the Navionics chip.

Thanks Roy, I think it should serve my purpose OK.

Morning boyz, I'm looking to buy my 1st GPS/Sonar unit and was looking at this one and wondering if anyone has this model, or has any 1st hand opinions on the unit. I'd prefer color , but I'm after the larger screen and for the difference in price, I can be very happy with the monochrome. I'm mainly interested in the Kawarthas and across to the Ottawa /St. Lawrence River area and understand the Navionics Gold card would serve my purpose, or even the new platinum, but I'll be getting that later. It's on sale for $500 U.S.......whatdya think ??

I heard the good news yesterday Ed and congrats to Paula Just let her know though, I won't be able to attend any weddings between the begining of June and December 15th...........you know, musky season and all

WTG Joey, that's great stuff

According to the long range forecast on the TV Weather Network this morning, the temps are staying above freezing for the near future, infact climbing to +13 by January 10th. Not looking good for icefishers/skiers/snowmobilers Course, we can't put too much faith in what the weatherman says

I buy 99% of my fish'n stuff at 2 local shops and always have, and probably always will, but if I'm looking for a big ticket item and can get it in one of the big box stores and save a couple hundred dollars, whether thru normal pricing or tax free days, well then, that's where I'm gonna get it. It's nice to support the "little guy", and I usually do, but at the end of the day, the $200 difference is better in MY families pocket than anyone elses

Hey Phil, does that mean I shoulda charged you some $$$$ for that fish ?? Dustin, good luck on the trip with your dad, sounds like you guys will be having an awesome day and hopefully you'll both grab a biggun

The best gift I received was having my 84 year old Mom around to share Christmas with us for yet another year, and it don't get any better than that As for goodies, it's almost embarrassing to see how much loot I got Musky baits, tools, a LARGE bag of $$$$, enough nice winter clothing to keep a small country warm and the list goes on....... I hope everyone else is as happy as me this morning Right now I can smell sausages & french toast calling, so I'll see y'all later .......

OUCH !!!! Sorry to hear about your hand bucktail, the E.R. isn't the nicest place to spend Christmas Eve, but hopefully, all the goodies under your tree this morning will cheer you up :santa:

No little kids around here anymore so we always open our gifts on Christmas Eve. I hafta tell you, Santa left so much stuff here last night, that there may not be enough left for any of the rest of youz Have a great day everyone and I hope the fat man is as good to you as he was to me

Thanks everyone, and Tom, I think you summed up OFC perfectly

Merry Christmas to you & yours too PF, and all the best in the NewYear Beautiful family picture too

Merry Christmas all, from my family to yours I hope everyone has a fabulous day and that Santa is good to y'all

Yup, I saw her sneakin in the back door with a couple BPS bags, but don't worry Roger, it's still a secret Sheri said she had another great conversation with you, as always

Thanks Glen Great to hear Miss Bubba's gonna be OK now, and hopefully, she'll adapt nicely without any real probems and go on to live a long and normal life. Must be a nice for you guys, knowing everything is good now and you have her home in time for Christmas. Marvin sends his luv too

For about 37 years I worked either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or on alternate years it was New Years Eve or Day. Couldn't complain though as I knew what the schedules were going in, but it was always hard when the kids were young and I had to miss so many fun things with them at Christmas........setting out the midnight snacks for Santa and the reindeer, watching them staring out the window to see if they could see the sleigh arcing thru the night, seeing their expressions when they came down the hall on Christmas mornings........ Yup, lotsa great memories, but lotsa missed moments too when your working the Christmas shifts There's only a few years when your kids can REALLY get into the magic of Christmas.......the elves loading the sleigh, Santa and the reindeer up on the roof, coming down the chimney, eating food left for them after they unload all the goodies ......... You miss those few really incredible years when your not there. How bout you, do you have to work over the holidays ??

Mike, I haven't figured out how to post a link on the new board yet, but have a look at www.lostlakelodge.com It's n/w of Temagami, up near Gowganda, and we spent a week there a few years back and really enjoyed the place. More like a bunch of cottages than a resort, but well maintained and clean. They have a restaurant if you like, or do your own cooking in the cabin. It's on Lost Lake, but he has boats on about 6 other nearby lakes and you portage between them and carry your fish'n gear, along with a small outboard and gas can, but the walks are all short and easy. When we were there, the only access to the other lakes was thru his property, so basically the only folks you'd see all day were others from the same place. We were there in June and pretty well had all the lakes to ourselves. We mostly only fished for bass that week, but it was incredible and about the best smallmouth fish'n I've ever encountered. Have a look and I'm pretty sure you'll like the place.

Good stuff Terry, always fun looking back on a successful season !! In picture #4, it looks like you've got more fish'n gear strapped to your ATV for that one trip, than alot of guys even own

Merry Christmas to you, J, and all your kidlets Roy !! Your a good man for all you do for them and I'm proud to call you a friend

Merry Christmas to you & yours Glen and all the best in the New Year Perhaps for next years card though, you could put the spiffy white fish'n sweater back on ??

Not fishing related, but I did buy myself a Christmas present the other day. I was wandering around the store looking for a present for Diane when I spotted a set of pliers/cutters marked down from $40 to $10 and what self respecting man could pass up a deal like that ?? I came home and stuck them under the tree and just promised not to use them till after the BIG day

Happy Birthday there old timer, and here's to many more