kickingfrog

Heat it gently. Don't cut it. Use a candle and needle nose pliers ('cause the metal will get hot). It won't take much heat.

Thanks for the report. I couldn't see all the photos though.

You may be right about the high centre of mass, but the way I read it the seat or the seat mount failed.

You predicted the seat or seat mount breaking?

There they are! Nice fish!

Big tease.

How low do I keep the flames on the BBQ??? You may regret the offer of advise via pm's, but I'm sure I'll be in touch soon.

You mean I'm not going to save money doing this???

Sounds like a good way to start. Anybody got an old GTA phone book their not using? Maybe I'll just use two Barrie ones.

Yes "she" is.

Quite a career. Remember those commercials with the other Bo.... Jackson? What will happen to Lucile?

So I've pretty well made up my mind to try and build my own fishing rod (I know I should wait for early winter, but my timing has never been spot on). I have tons of newbie questions. I could jump in with both feet, but I'm more of a one step at a time on the ladder type of guy, when it comes to this stuff. I've looked at the rod kits that Cabela's has and think I'll start there (but open to more local suggestions). The main questions I have are: What is the minimum "bench" equipment that I need to get started? I'm thinking in the way of rod holders/turners? Do I really need a motor if I'm not sure about this new endeavour? What are some of the mistakes that first timers make? Thanks for the help.

Being two feet tall, how did you get those fish in the sink???

MMMMM beer battered crappie and perch.

Nice feed of fish there.

From the tv news it looked like the docks right in down town Midland.

Just looking at some custom knives.

And here I thought it was going to be an OOS musky with a OOS bass in its mouth.

Considering buying a fillet knife on-line from the states. Is this possible? Is it a PITA?

It looks to me that Balsam lake is in exceptions, for walleye, if that is what your asking about. http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR_E001336.pdf

I've seen that picture of you with a nice warm sweater on with a nice northern eye... at the end of June!

The water was 8o degrees??? My soup isn't that hot sometimes. Nice to see that your patience/ persistence was rewarded.

I didn't know that they had a tent area!!! I should have a vehicle that I can put my canoe on by then too. I may be there after all. No more hiding behind my keyboard.

I'll be sure to pass that one along. Preferably in front of many of his friends.