kickingfrog

It makes the rod lighter and saves on cork which is getting more expensive. I personally don't like the look but do have a few.

It is more expensive for me to park at the Barrie hospital (long walk, outside) then it is to park underground at the ACC during a Leaf's game.

2nd that.

I'll bid one dollar Bob.

We take possession April 24.

Wouldn't the shipping cost reflect distance and whether or not it had to cross an international boarder?

There is a photo in the spring OOD magazine that looks like it could be one of his as well.

You gotta show us some photos when you do.

Tastes like an old boot.

I hardly ever use bait.

Grease monkey might be my new favourite term.

Just 'cause it tastes like water doesn't mean it is water.

Often it's not even about the catching, but the pictures are nicer.

Don't trust anyone over 30.

Thanks guys. I'll take a look at the other options mentioned and definitely stay away from marble.

Looking for tips, advice and contacts (Barrie area) for granite/marble countertops. Thanks for the help.

Meant to also say body shape and material as well.

The jig weight and body colour matter more to me and the fish. Depth, speed and action are things I spend more time figuring out.

FWIW? This week's Beyond the Cast with JP DeRose this week tested 4 flippin' sticks with MSRPs of $184-$200. Duckett White Ice G. Loomis GL2 Okuma Helios Shimano Cumara Using their tests they concluded that there was a trade-off between the rods tested. The 2 rods that had the best balance and accuracy rated lower in the power and sensitivity categories. Durability was not tested and warranties were not mentioned.

That is something I want to try!

Can't offer much for specifics but Temagami might be another area to consider.

All ready hate you. Nice fish.

"More" money on the reel didn't necessarily mean more than the rod or a mid to high end baitcaster. More often then not, an inexpensive baitcaster will let you down before a rod does. And some mentioned saving fractions of an ounce on a better rod, all those savings and a few more ounces would be found on a low end reel. Quality is quality but more money on a rod doesn't mean more durable just on the face of it and not all the higher end rods have unlimited, lifetime warranties. It's actually very inexpensive to make a durable, almost indestructible rod (we all know the brands). I use some pretty good equipment now and still have most of my tackle when I didn't spend nearly as much and I've never broken anything, ever (just jinxed myself now, I know). If someone is the type that is prone to breaking things then a solid unlimited warranty would be something to consider.

I watch people do crazy things on the interweb.

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/15/american-paddlefish-freshwater-species-of-the-week/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_tw20130319ngnw-paddlefish&utm_campaign=Content