kickingfrog

And meeting you. I wanta see some photos of the new rig (I'm sure I'm not the only one). Who knows maybe in a few years when you get the 2 footitis we can deal again.

It sure looks like the livewell never saw a fish.

Before: After: You may remember a month or so ago Rizzo was asking about boat/motor combos and features. I asked him about his current boat and he sent me some photos. A few weeks later, the new boat is bought, he needs to make room in the garage and puts his old boat up for sale. A few PMs and some emails and a deal is struck. The list of things to do in the new house is still long but maybe I'll get her wet by the long weekend.

http://www.nugget.ca/2013/05/09/walleye-limits-failed-summit-hears NORTH BAY - The winter walleye harvest was higher this year despite reduced daily catch limits on sport fishing in January by the province, according to the Nipissing First Nation fisheries. “The reduction in the limit hasn't worked,” said its natural resources manager Clint Couchie. Nipissing First Nation eliminated its quota for its commercial fishery this year in favour of a system that reassess the fishery every time 5,000 kilograms of walleye are caught by working with a biologist to determine if they need to alter their catch limit. “If we feel that we're getting into a high-risk area, that's the time we can make proposals and comments to the chief and council and the decision will be theirs,” Couchie told the opening day of the second annual Lake Nipissing Summit. The summit heard the commercial fishery last year set a quota of 36,000 kg and instead harvested 26,000 kg. The First Nation currently estimates it can harvest between 17,000 kg to 21,000 kg to remain sustainable. The summer walleye season opens later this month, and Couchie suggested better information and tracking of sport fishing is needed now and throughout the summer instead of waiting to analyze data at the end of the season when it could be too late. Couchie said the First Nation is projecting the sport fishing harvest will be higher than what is sustainable for the lake, and he urged other groups to make the same adjustments as the fishery to protect the walleye population. First Nations should set their own management numbers to meet their needs, said Nipissing First Nation resident Fred Bellefeuille, a lawyer who has been involved with treaty claims and speaks on aboriginal self government. The Robinson-Huron Treaty signed in 1850 guarantees that if the walleye catch must be reduced, then the needs of the First Nation fishery supercede sport fishing and should only be shut down as a last resort for conservation purposes. The summit heard many of the groups involved with recreation and protection of Lake Nipissing have the same goals in mind. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about issues facing the lake and find ways to work together toward a solution. The summit heard concerns about the use of gill nets and whether some anglers circumvented the catch limit by bringing their families with them as a way to legally increase their catch. The summit also heard the tarps, beer cans, lumber with nails and other debris left behind after the ice fishing season is an eyesore and will pose a danger to boaters. The Ministry of Natural Resources increased its presence on Lake Nipissing to enforce the new walleye catch limits and found 10% of the 1,700 sport fishermen contacted had infractions that included too many fishing lines, violating slot sizes and not following the catch limit. The MNR received at least a couple of calls daily about possible infractions this winter, said conservation officer Tim Caddel. The summit is scheduled to continue Friday with panel discussion about the future of Lake Nipissing.

I was talkin' 'bout small in the relative sense.

For me, before the law, is the hassle and meat value of cleaning small spined panfish.

I think I ended up getting mine from cabelas. I had a bigish order and included some. I couldn't find them in Canada at the time, don't know about now. The manufacture's website might have some listed?

There are many people who won't drive to T.O. to shop, but there are more who would never cross the border to stop in Canada from NY state unless our dollar gets back down to 64 cents.

And again a good heads-up about the sanding. I was all set to spend some time to make it as smoooooth as polished marble. Thanks again.

Something mentioned in the above promotion is the partnerships that go into most of these big shopping complexes. So it's not just fishing conglomerate XYZ wants to build store in town ABC. There is all the "partners" that need to be lined up.

From bps website: Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans to Open Third Canadian Store in Niagra-On-The-Lake, Ontario Springfield, Missouri-- (May 7, 2013) Bass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor store, will locate its third Canadian store in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario as an anchor for The Outlet Collection at Niagara—a 520,000-square-foot shopping center under construction by Ivanhoé Cambridge. The new 80,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops® Outpost store will be at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Way and Glendale Avenue, this high visibility site will be the new gateway to the Niagara Peninsula. Niagara-on-the-Lake enjoys a rich tradition of outdoor sports and history as it is situated in Southern Ontario where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Some 10 million people visit this area each year and another 2.5 million people are within an hour’s drive of the site. “It’s an incredible opportunity for Bass Pro Shops to place our third Canadian store in this beautiful part of Southern Ontario,” said Johnny Morris, Founder. “We are very excited to bring Bass Pro Shops to this premier site in Niagara-on-the-Lake and we are very grateful to developer Ivanhoé Cambridge for selecting Bass Pro Shops to be the premier anchor tenant in this extraordinary new retail development. We look forward to bringing Bass Pro Shops’ low prices and friendly expert service to the many sportsmen and women who live in the region. We are also excited to add to the momentum of an area that already draws millions of visitors each year,” Morris continued. Bass Pro Shops will host over 120 million people visiting their 77 stores and Tracker Marine Centers across America and Canada this year; the average customer stays 2 ½ hours and drives an average distance of 50+ miles. Bass Pro Shops was recently named by Advertising Age magazine as one of the Top 10 Hottest Brands in America along with name brands such as Old Spice, M&M’s, iPad and Droid. Also, Bass Pro Shops has been recognized numerous times for their conservation and outdoor education efforts, as well as being named by J.D. Powers & Associates as one of the top eight retailers in America for customer service excellence. "With two highly successful partnerships at Vaughan Mills and CrossIron Mills, securing Bass Pro Shops as an anchor tenant was the ideal fit for Ivanhoé Cambridge's newest development. The store's unique design and unforgettable shopping environment are parallel with the shopping experience we are bringing to Niagara-on-the-Lake," said David Baffa, Senior Vice President, Retail Development, Central Region, Ivanhoé Cambridge. Bass Pro Shops’ unique, award-winning outdoor stores are known for combining retail with entertainment, conservation and outdoor education. More than just a fishing and hunting store, Bass Pro Shops stores offer equipment and clothing for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture. Their expansive boat showroom will feature Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly and Mako boats built by Tracker Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing boats. Bass Pro Shops’ unique exterior and interior motifs have branded them as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors feel is brought indoors through massive log and rock work, large indoor aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species as well as an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife mounts. Historic photos and exhibits will pay tribute to the regions great outdoor heritage.

Maybe you'll get lucky and the lakes won't thaw at all this summer, and you'll have lots of time to tinker.

Just announced for Niagara on the Lake. Still waiting for a Cabelas.

Timely for me as well. The house we just moved into has a deck, we previously had a stone patio. The previous owners of the house took very good care of it and since we intend to stay a long time I would like to look after things. Once we're unpacked and I find a place for everything I'll tackle the deck. Thanks.

It'll be a 10lb brookie that came out of a stump field when you're telling your grandkids.

I didn't know you then, but I know a little about you now. You've helped me out a few times when I've had some issues. Trying to be better is something we should all strive for.

2nd Lieutenant Scott Newlands knows how to sing anthems.

I asked about it a while ago when is was under construction, no photos though. This place is sort like a mini Wiki (sp?) but with more personality.

Wow! That is a fish story. Glad it worked out for ya.

I shoulda put money on it.

And that ^ is what happens when a 13 month old can just reach the side of the laptop.

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That is quite a tale.

He does have the money for it.

Things just got interesting.