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Well done you might submit it to T.J. for his newsletter if you would like to share it even further. Art

Live target frog or mouse gets me all the bass I want without the hassle. Art

Sounds like a good trip to me. I was up North last week for some piking on the Nipissing and had a world of fun. Art

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You are correct Brian you are the only person outside of my family that has that recipe guard it well. Art

Glad you enjoyed it. Few things taste as good as Cajun Gumbo or our signature red beans and rice. Art

Glad you got out even a skunk fishing is better than a day on the couch. Art

We are still at the point that the carbs need to be cleaned and adjusted. A properly working float in the carb will allow gas to be pumped via the bulb and get hard without fuel running down the outside of the carb. It has a overflow vent that is visible from the front of the carbs after you remove the flame suppressor from the front. You can run seafoam or 2/4 but it will not get rid of a piece of debris or a damaged needle and seat on the float. Once an issue is identified fix that issue before you look for a possible issue to cure a problem. Fixing them one by one usually results in less wrong diagnosis and snowballing the path to repair with assumptions. Art

I had one spoonful of that concoction and it was nasty.... I guess I will never be a good Canadian. Art

If I could I would Lew we missed your company as well as your better half. Art

congratulation Lew nothing like getting someone else to pay for your next fishing trip or two. Art

While the photos were great it was the people who came that shines in my eyes. Thanks to everyone who made this another special trip up North . Rich you tried ( as well as Lew last year )but I have beaten both of you and remain muskie free. Spiel Thanks for the bed and friendship you have shown us over the years the Musky Rod you built for me is great but the fenwick is a work of art for sure.. Fish farmer thank you for your yearly visit you are a class act for sure. Joey Paul and Allen you all made the trip special with your company and open arms. Roy and Miss J as always it was a pleasure to see you both the food was excellent and while Miss J spoke little English her eyes were filled with joy the whole time. Maureen thanks for taking the time and effort to drive out for a day of fun and fishing. A trip up North is not complete until T.J. and Monique comes to visit. Thanks you both for making the trip even though you both felt bad you made it special. As always the Lak Air Lodge did not disappoint it was excellent as always the rooms are comfortable the fishing grand and the people who run the lodge made every effort to make sure we had every thing we wanted in a timely manner. Until next year, we love you Canada Art

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/New-Fishing-2013%7c/pc/105625080/c/112058280/Daiwa-Lexa-300-Casting-Reel/1386929.uts?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=google%7cFishing+Category%7cUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=stEcoPnq&rid=20&gclid=COim59bZ0rgCFQsV7AodQDwA3Q I will speak for this reel since I just put it thru the test phase of ownership. It started out chucking 12 oz of bait and lead using a 9ft boat rod for big blue catfish. It has controlled up to 40lb fish with no issues. I then took it to Canada and mounted it on a 7.5 ft muskie Rod that Spiel made for me and threw everything from double bladed inline spinners, the fred, deep diving crankbaits and other heavy lures. I found it to be a great choice after 1/2 a season of use. I was not able to see if it could control a muskie because I haven't thrown 10,000 casts yet. Note this reel is available in 2 handle configuration the one I am using is the power handle with the single knob. Art

Glad to see you are back in the fishing mode. It was a nice trip and a beautiful boat to fish in congradulations. Art

Nice fish looks like a good day fishin. Art

Nothing beats a warm evening fishing for cats. We usually line fish for them when sport fishing but when we are going for a good old fashion fish fry we (legally) break out the float rigs. They are chucks of "noodles" that have 3-7 ft of line depending on depth with a circle hook and a little weight. A chunk of chicken liver on each and a field of 5-7 floating slightly down river of the boat. Once a fish finds it the noodle bobs and then the chase is on. A good size fish will pull it like a drowned waterskier. We chase it down and into the cooler it goes. Sometimes you will get 2 or 3 going off at the same time and then it becomes a free for all. A good time and a great way to fish if it is legal up North. Art

Using a good gas stabilizer is important in the marine environment. I use Marine staybil in all of my gas except the cars/trucks because they rarely have gas stored for more than a week. Art

Most of my fish are released at boat side a quick flip of the pliers and off they swim. If it is hooked well then it is in the boat and a hook removed. If it is a really good one then it gets a measurement and a photo. Most of my guests when we are fishing for blue cats take my word for the weight and I will give the younger folks a 2 or 3 lbs fudge just so they have better bragging rights. Art

" A soft bulb usually indicates either the balls check valve is bad, air leak on hose including the pick up on the tank, or fuel pump not keeping up with the demand. " Art

good to see Tony Art

The idle circuit is just a small port that uses a fixed restrictor orifice with the air metered thru a passageway debris will only effect no throttle condition. The movement of the butterfly throat is the addition of air across a pilot jet that interacts with the needle valve. Any restriction of the pilot jet or the needle will allow the fuel/air mixture to change usually leaning it out will stumble on first part of acceleration. The top end is either part of the mid range orifice or a stand alone opening depending on the design. As you open the throttle you create more vacuum and more room between the needle and jet so it is less sensitive to debris. A soft bulb usually indicates either the balls check valve is bad, air leak on hose including the pick up on the tank, or fuel pump not keeping up with the demand. Carbs are different from one design to another and I am speaking in broad strokes here but most engines that run poorly it is the first place to look when issues appear after verifying Spark, Air, and fuel delivery system. Art

You are describing a restriction in the low speed and full throttle circuits of the carb. Carb cleaner are rarely able to clear debris from the passages if it is varnish then it can be dissolved. Once you get to around 20% throttle your midrange circuit feeds in and supplies fuel as needed till the full throttle comes into play. The issues you are having both on the bottom and the top of the carb. circuits indicates the midrange circuit is not getting the help it needs from the metering circuits idle and top end. The rule on carb's are clean them once then clean them again then put them back on the engine. If you are not comfortable tearing down the carb's then take it to a shop there are ports and passages that if enlarged or misunderstood as to how they work can be a waste of your time or damage the carb. Art

Here is a link to the ad so you know what it is and it can be purchased from westmarine as one place. They can ship if you want. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11151&partNumber=1244805&langId=-1&searchKeyword=liquid+roller# Art

I once got a ticket for public exposure but when we got to court the judge took one look at my package and dismissed the case due to lack of evidence. Art

Ahhh but the plot thickens.....Since the laws are governed by definitions and most states have jurisdiction on open container rules. Here is how one state answered the question of : Open containers of alcohol are not permitted in "public places." What is a public place? The law does not specifically define what constitutes a public place, and a variety of facts and circumstances may be relevant to that determination. Streets, sidewalks, the strip of grass between the street and sidewalk are almost certain to be considered public places. Your yard, patio or porch may be a public place if you do not control access to it. If you allow anyone to enter, then it could be considered "public." If you party on your lawn and are not scrupulous about keeping outsiders away, your lawn may be considered a public place. Areas shared by more than one apartment or building are usually considered public. Inside your apartment or house, with the door shut, is usually a private place. If you would like more information regarding your specific facts, you should consult a private attorney. O my how fast the snowball grows. Nite all Art