kickingfrog

The 75 cent dollar and the fact that for some of them in the mid west NWO is the first great "remote" fishing. During the 18plus hours driving to get there we pass hundreds (maybe thousands) of lakes that have great fishing. I've been to the north west once to fish Lac Seul. It was incredible and I will go back but the 4ish days it takes to get there and back really eats into a fishing trip and the gas budget. It's 6-7 hours for me to get to the Timmins area (or North of the Sault). I can fish/hunt the day I leave my house and the day I get back without a marathon redeye drive. Now, if I had my own float plane....

Thanks, either one should provide enough bass to keep my son happy. This January thaw has me thinking about soft water at least a month sooner than usual.

Inlaws are generously putting up the extended family in a cottage for a week this summer. The short list is between Little Boshkung and Koshlong in mid-August. For kids bass fishing which would you choose? I know a little about Boshkung and nothing but what can be found on the net about Koshlong. I'm leaning towards Koshlong because it is smaller and might have less boat traffic, I know small lakes can a zoo as well. From past experiences this week ends up being a lot of short trips with my son, age 8, but fairly serious about his fishing... for an 8 year old, and maybe a trip or 2 with some others. Just looking for general thoughts.

I've used it many times. It's always been less than 14 days. You'd think if it was backordered they'd let you know.

That's a solid whitefish. That ice looks good enough to skate on.

Bringing this back to the top because my brother found this digging around in his basement. The rubber skirts are dry and brittle, the wire is about 10 inches long.

Sorry if I missed this before but it looks like Shimano has slipped another spinning reel into their line-up. I thought they had too many reels and overlapping price points already, but what do I know. Maybe they end up dropping the one above or below? NASCI Between Saros and Sahara http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/spinning.html

Online Sunday Dec. 11. Arrived Thursday Dec. 22.

In a related vein the City of Barrie is talking about salt use as well. http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2016/12/09/residents-urged-to-kick-salt-habit

I had to change the "theme" to get a few things to work properly. Not sure what has happened but I did not change anything on my end.

Lake Simcoe is getting healthier. http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2016/12/14/lake-simcoe-getting-healthier-ministry From the Barrie examiner: Lake Simcoe is on the mend, but more needs to be done. Area residents can do their part to help, according to Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change officials. The ministry released its annual Lake Simcoe Report this week and it shows the health of the lake has improved and some native fish are showing signs of recovery, according to spokesman Lindsay Davidson. “This progress follows implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan which began in 2009 to improve water quality in Lake Simcoe and protect fishing, people’s enjoyment of the lake and the local economy,” he said. “The plan sets out specific commitments and actions by key partners to reduce phosphorus, restore the cold-water fish community and improve environmental conditions around the watershed.” Davidson said the plan encourages everyone to help improve the lake and its watershed. “Whether you are a farmer, resident, visitor, boater or angler, you can protect Lake Simcoe,” he said. “There are plenty of tips on how you can do your part to improve the health of the lake. “Fertilize moderately; more is not better. Fertilizers can pollute the water, promote algae growth and threaten the fish,” Davidson said. “Apply fertilizer only as needed, avoiding pathways, roadways and driveways.” Minimizing winter salt use is also important, he said. “More salt doesn’t always mean more safety.” Leaving shorelines as natural as possible will help to avoid erosion of sediment and preserve the ecosystem, he added. “Sediment can clog fish gills and smother aquatic life. It can also carry nutrients like phosphorus into the lake,” he said. “Help keep those out of the lake by maintaining native plants and trees along the shoreline, both on land and in the water. Plant native species instead of exotic or invasive plants.” Residents should have their homes’ septic systems checked on a regular basis and cleaned every three to five years. “Household wastewater can contain nitrogen, phosphorus and disease-causing bacteria and viruses,” Davidson said. “Don’t put garbage, medications or food waste down the toilet. Garbage and food will decrease the effectiveness of your septic system.” Directing roof water into landscaping to allow it to soak it in, as well as building up your soil with compost while planting gardens or lawns is also helpful, he added. To learn more about how you help protect Lake Simcoe, visit www.explorelakesimcoe.com.

The new service fee started a year or two ago. It is 2 bucks and change applied to EACH item you get. New card, cha-ching. New fishing licence, Cha-ching. Hunting licence, additional hunting tags, cha-ching. If you get a new licence each year you pay more than someone who gets the 3 year option since you pay the service fee each year for each item.

Did mine Sunday. More likely to be in the woods early in the new year than the lakes. For a full three years it isn't awful at $60 per year for the use I try to get out of it but it's not the best time of the year to be shelling out for one... more..... thing.

A dog would likely wander from side to side on a trail like that and, on occasion, off of it unless it was on a leash and there are human foot prints paralleling them.

Leaning towards dog or wolf and away from coyote for what that's worth. The pattern and path taken can also help with identifying as well. Wild animals are moving with a purpose, for the most part, while domestic ones have the luxury of wandering much more aimlessly. These apply generally of course but it does help sometime when you're trying to pice things together.

Unless the nutrient load returns to more historical levels.

The rent in the medium range retirement home I used to work in was 3x what my mortgage was. This has been ongoing: http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2013/04/22/little-lake-plan-causes-waves

So does everybody up there drive a zamboni?

This one needs a re-work. http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/11/28/space-world-japan-dead-fish-ice-rink?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Some floor cleaners mix badly with icemelter/salt and make some floors slicker than snail snot.

They use walnut shells in winter tires.

Winter boots tested for traction on ice. Just like snow tires the technology is changing. http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/winter-boots-tested-ice-1.3867531?cmp=rss "Slipping on ice sent 21,000 people to hospital in Ontario alone last year."

Thanks guys. It is company auction and the starting bid is $125. I don't think it will get much attention so I'll keep an eye on it.

Rapala sherpa pop up shelter (2 person). Thoughts?

Big buck.