kickingfrog

We'll try to use more monosyllabic ones for you.

No idea, but I was at the one in Ottawa this weekend. It would be nice to have another option in the gta.

It's moving next year. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/nascar-moves-daytona-500-back-a-week-in-2012/article1914478/

Some of my best moments as a father are watching my son with his grandparents.

Came across this site while looking up something else: http://www.vendio.com/stores/rapalamarket/

I think this is part of the reasons many of us "lock-in" to a particular brand of reels and then are reluctant to venture away from said brand. In the store it is hard to really tell what the reel and rod can do. You can read the specs inside and out and twirl the hand for hours, but until you're on the water you never know for sure. I was at two stores today in Ottawa (the cannel is closed today for skating) and I was looking at some baitcast reels. They all felt nice and were very smooth. But how do they cast... I've got no clue because I haven't owned these brands before. I'm deturmind to branch out from my comfort zone but hesitant to spend good money to do so.

The next month or two will go so slow.

They race those jet boats a lot in New Zealand and Australia. The drivers look like bobble head dolls.

http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2979490 Spawn moratorium should include spearing – First Nation member Lake Nipissing walleye numbers down again By DAVE DALE The Nugget Posted 5:00pm Feb 15, 2011 Nipissing First Nation will hold community meetings this month to discuss fishery management options after fall netting research showed disappointing walleye results for the second year in a row. Chief Marianna Couchie said many residents are concerned and want to be part of the discussion, so meetings in Duchesnay and Garden villages will include both commercial harvesters and general members. Dates have not been set. "We do want to have more people involved," Couchie said. "The last couple of years (management policies and laws) were worked out with the fishermen . . . but many people are asking about it . . . We want to hear from the community to see what other ideas they may have. The last couple of years (management policies and laws) were worked out with the fishermen . . . but many people are asking about it . . . We want to hear from the community to see what other ideas they may have. — Marianna Couchie " But she said the spring spawn netting moratorium that has been in place for several years will continue and is already scheduled for April 1 through May 10. At least one community member wants the moratorium expanded to restrict spearing as well as netting. Les Couchie said some commercial fishermen have been using the spearing method of harvest as a cover. Spearing has been allowed during the spawning moratorium to maintain traditional and sustenance activity, but Couchie said a complete ban would be easier to enforce. "I'm really hoping the community is going to start thinking as a community in respect to the fishery," he said. "One of the problems is council has only been conferring with fishermen, but we all have a stake in it." Chief Couchie confirmed there were seven individuals caught last spring breaking Nipissing's netting moratorium during the spawn and each was referred to justice circles to deal with their breaches of community law. "There are consequences to that and we're hoping they will be respectful this year," she said. More volunteers are being sought to help staff and policing partners document who sets nets during the moratorium. Richard Rowe, Nipissing First Nation's biologist, said fall walleye index netting (FWIN) data recorded late last year indicated fewer spawning-age walleye for a second year in a row after several years of steady increases. Last year, the community decided to reduce the commercial harvesting quota by 10% as a precaution because they weren't sure if the low numbers seen in the fall of 2009 was an inexplicable data blip. But Rowe said harvesters couldn't meet the lower quota either while they documented a specific change in walleye diet and observed major changes in how fast the walleye are growing and a change in movement patterns. "They are definitely eating more smelt," he said. Rowe said 70% of the walleye had smelt in their stomachs when there was partially digested food found, compared to single digit percentages noted in old Ministry of Natural Resources data reports. Because the walleye will go after the easier prey, their habits will change and make them harder to net and catch with hook. "And they're growing a lot of faster than they did in 2004" the last time growth rates were measured, he said. That may also point to a change in diet. They also noticed an unexpected jump in the numbers of "young of year" walleye in the FWIN data, a surprise during a low-water season. With so few spawning stock being recorded, Rowe said it's confusing to see so many baby walleye during less than optimal spawning conditions. "It's looking more like a real change of some kind," Rowe said, although there's still a mystery regarding exactly how the ecosystem is evolving as the lake deals with a spiny water flea upsurge and a corresponding boom in perch numbers. "Walleye are notorious for having boom and bust year classes," he said, noting three successive weak year classes beginning in 2006. "There are peaks and valleys and we're in a valley right now." He said perch numbers in the FWIN data are about five times higher than the past. He said an average of nine perch were found in every net set a decade ago and they're now seeing 50 perch per net set, while the number of herring are down. Rowe and Couchie both said it's time the non-native recreational angling regulations are changed and enforced better. Rowe said there's likely an "over harvest" taking place of young year classes such as two- and three-year-old walleye while people may or may not return larger slot-size walleye. "The anglers are probably catching a lot of small fish," he said because there is a larger number of walleye under 30 centimetres showing up in netting data. "We need to step up our monitoring," Rowe said, suggesting the same should be done for the non-native harvesters. "If you're ever going to invest money into Lake Nipissing, the time is now," he said. Couchie said ice fishing enthusiasts need to understand that every time someone takes home a female with eggs, regardless of size, they're ending the spawn cycle a couple months too soon. "The MNR seems to understand what we're trying to do . . . but Joe Public is quick to condemn us and we are trying our best," she said. [email protected]

I'll be in Ottawa for the long weekend, but I heard that the fishing show would have a "spots bar" type of set-up this year, mainly to show the 500 I think.

Braid lasts a long time and in the end can be a lot cheaper than mono. On my spinning reels I've never needed more than 75 yards of braid. Thats 4 spools from 300 yards. If after a season, or 3, I get concerned about the line I'll just put it on another spool. Basically "flipping" the used end of the line for the unused end. That's 8 spools from 300 yards and multiple seasons. I still use mono, but that same 300 yards gets only 4 spools and I don't use mono that is a year old. I like what I've read about 382 and will be trying it this year. Only time will tell if it works for me.

Patience grasshopper.

No expert advise here, just a two bit opinion. For most situations I like braid. Add the leader length (and type) needed for a given set of conditions and you are red' to go.

Do you have a water softener? Or a big dog with a small bladder?

Oh the choices. Figure out what it is you are going to use it for. A rod that works for crankbaits, would not be a great jig rod for example. If you are looking for a rod that will do many things it might be a bit harder to pick one. What other rods do you have? Are you replacing your main rod, or are you diversifying? What do you fish for? How do you fish? Shore, boat, casting, trolling, still, bait? You may want to pick a rod and then pick the reel, or at least the size. If you are just starting to build a arsonal of tackle you might consider a 2500 size stradic (since you mentioned it already) and two rods in the $100 range. The reel will last and you can upgrade the rods later. I would wait until the spring sale that bps has in March. There will be rods on sale and reels can get a discount if you bring in a old reel for trade in.

There are all types of people. Some sit for hours watching cars go around in circles. Just think how much more crowded the water would be if everyone like fishing.

Now having seen it in action I think there would be better options to "bounce" of rocks and cover.

Make sure you're comparing apples to apples. If weight is a high priority make sure you compare the line capacity/pound test. A C14 2500 holds 140 yards of 8lb line 7oz. Patriarch 9535X holds 140 yards of 8lb line 7.4oz.

I believe the clackin' cranks are new to the market this year.

I have a grey Curado 300 (not the newest version). I like it. I haven't used the smaller ones. Lots of options in that price range.

Wow. A couple of free beers and you roll right over. Good on ya GBW. Just leave the magnums on the shore.

There are a few options at that price point, including a new reel from shimano. I would say a trip (or 3) to the store would be in order before spring. Maybe wait until they have their "spring" sales and reel trade-in offers.

The years have not been kind to Jari Kurri. He now performs for a family run circus that lost its seal.

From a pr stand point it does seem a bit odd. We'll give you points that you can use at a later date... but we'll take them away, if you don't use them soon enough.

Just set-up the pvr. If it stinks, you own me a half hour.