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Sorry to hear about the shoulder but glad to hear you had a good time anyway. Just so everyone knows Lew once caught a whale and we barely got a grin out of him in that picture. Art

I would say to level the playing field you have to go to a body of water that no one has fished before. I am sure I would suffer for the most part trying to scout new water without electronics. I can say that I rarely use electronic in areas that I have learned very well like pond X a 40 acre impound that I have learned the ins and outs of. I use my electronics heavily in unknown water especially when navigating up North with the shoals and ledges that spring up. Art

Go forth and have a Great Canada Day to all my friends up North. Art

For most a mans path in life is controlled by his ambitions and his willingness to achieve his goals. I have met thousands of people ranging from dirt farmers to vice presidents and have seen examples of rags to riches and vise versa. If you gave a survey to the people who did not inherit old money the poor, the middle class, and the rich on how they spend their money and at what time in their life they spent it you would see a very distinct pattern on what they did to achieve their wealth. I still say that anyone can improve their income by making intelligent decisions, and sacrifices in the correct times to achieve a better life. The theory of the rich should support the poor plays right into socialism which is the death of entrepreneurialism and will head us down the road of a collapse of our monetary system.( only in extreme circumstances). While these statements are being read in a black and white form of debate there are 1040 shades of gray that fit into this debate. Art

You are the proud angler of the lowly Sea Robin Fish. Easily caught they are the carp/bluegill of the sea. lol Cut and copied from WIKI Sea robins, also known as gurnard, are bottom-feeding scorpaeniform fishes in the family Triglidae. They get their name from their large pectoral fins, which, when swimming, open and close like a bird's wings in flight. They are bottom dwelling fish, living at depths of up to 200 m (660 ft). Most species are around 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in) in length. They have an unusually solid skull, and many species also possess armored plates on the body. Another distinctive feature is the presence of a "drumming muscle" that makes sounds by beating against the swim bladder.[2] When caught, they make a croaking noise similar to a frog, which has given them theonomatopoetic name gurnard.[3] Sea robins have six spiny "legs", three on each side. These legs are actually flexible spines that were once part of the pectoral fin. Over time, the spines separated themselves from the rest of the fin, developing into feeler-like "forelegs." The pelvic fins have been thought to let the fish "walk" on the bottom, but are really used to stir up food. The first three rays of the pectoral fins are membrane free and used for chemoreception. Sea robins have sharp spines on their gill plates and dorsal fins that inject a mild poison, causing slight pain for two to three days. As food[edit]Sea robin flesh is described as firm and tender when cooked. The fish serves as an adequate replacement to rascasse, or scorpionfish, in bouillabaisse, though it can also be used with scorpionfish. Angling[edit]Sea robins can be caught by dropping a variety of baits and lures to the seafloor, where they actively feed. Mackerel is believed to be the most efficient bait for catching sea robins, but bunker and other fish meat can also be used successfully depending on your specific location. Sea robins can also be caught by lure fishing if lured near the substrate. They are often considered to be rough fish, caught when fishing for more desirable fish such as striped bass. Art

One of the missing things that add to the skirmish between Union and Corporate is "corporate greed per say" is fueled by it's responsibility to the stockholders. The stockholders are just the average person who believes that the company will increase our holdings and produce a positive income. This fact is ignored usually when people want to paint the mother company as faceless or soulless . I know that as a shareholder in big corporate companies (non with Coke) I ask them to keep the profit as high as possible or I will lose faith in them and sell my miniscule holding. This in itself will not hurt the corporation if I lose faith, but if myself and XX% of the holders make the same decision then it could kill the corporation. I do know that one of my holdings is in the oil industry. I chose them because they are making some big money for the shareholders. This is the way I pay for my gas I use from day to day. My faith in the oil industry has paid for all of my gas I use in my cars, boats, and toys thru dividends and as a bonus paid for a 2012 Ford F150. There is a line of logical thinking that some people do not see and that is people who get ahead in life usually do it by sacrifice and risk both are needed to make it to your golden years and to keep them golden. Money that is earned has the potential to do one of two things. One is to be spent for gains some are pleasurable like a new boat and some is to pay for the basics in life. The second way money can be used is to turn it into a working, producing asset for as long as you can and then pay for the basics before the pleasure items. This allows you to get ahead of the immediate in and out of money and money can now make money for you. I am just putting these things into the mix for all of us to think about till all of the facts are presented. Art

While sea foam is a great product it can not clear a sludge/clogged jet in the carburetor. It can dissolve varnish but it doesn't take the place of a good cleaning and adjustment. With air, spark, and fuel being present/correct the two elements left to an easy starting motor is compression and timing. Checking all of these ingredients in the order listed will eliminate the problem from easiest/most common to hardest /least likely. Art

To support a union or a corporation without knowing what is on the table and why it is needed is to blindly chose a side without logical reasons. Without both sides presenting facts it falls into an us against them mentality that will either cause the union to make unfair demands or the corporation to pull out of a viable area. Both sides need to bend to find the common ground or both sides will lose with the corporation taking the least amount of damage. The economy is changing and we as the consumers are demanding more product for less money and that is putting a lot of pressure on the corporations. We as a race have embarked down a path that is a dead end you can not have your bread buttered on both sides anymore. You either pay the price that keeps rising because of the overhead and get paid more ( our plight of the last 50 years) or you cut the prices and trim the budget to match. There will not be an easy answer while we as a society make this change but it is a change that is needed or a loaf of bread will be $10.00 and that is a scary future to think about as you prepare for our golden years of retirement. Art

I use a 6ft seine net with 2 poles on the end. Art

Good job and welcome to the board. Art

No the screw slot is to hold the shaft while turning the nut. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and put them tip first open them as wide as possible and turn the nut using them for leverage. Art

Well done I have no talent in photography but love the examples I get to see here on OFC. Art

I have a buddy who trashed his fiberglass boat with a roller trailer. Now the boat was old and the glass was not in great shape but he trailered it 100 miles to the ocean and it has crack enough to almost sink him. Art

The warranty is for defective rods not rods that are broken from a door. I am sure they will help with a replacement but expect to pay for it. Art

Looking Good. I found a product that I sprayed called liquid rollers that is the bomb. I went from not being able to push off my Ranger unless it was floating to now leaving the nose hooked till it is at the water to keep it from sliding off the trailer. The lauching can now be done with the trailer just back to the water and a gentle push and off it comes. Art

just a license and conform to the Canadian rules of equipment/ safety needed on the water. Your life vests do not have to be Coast Guard approved as long as they comply to the Canadian rated rules with a tag on them. Art

Imagine that you have been outfished again. Good Job Monique. Art

If you sell it are you going to get another boat? If so what amount are you looking to spend on the new boat and what size will it be? You might be able to sell just the boat and the big motor and use the rest of the toys in your other boat you are getting. Just an idea I know down here in the States you would be lucky to get $8,000.oo because it is not what you perceive the value of the boat is it is what will someone pay for it. I have invested around $14,000.00 in a VW convertible with over 150 hours of love into it I would be lucky to get $9,000.oo out of it but I built it to keep and enjoy. Art

Very nice rig Terry I am glad it also all came in. I am sure when the 9.9 gets in you will be made whole. I was once asked by a buddy as we drove to the boat what my truck got for mileage and I replied "16 combined" he said "ouch" I said "meeh that not so bad the boat we are taking out get 1 1/2 MPG." Art

Well done Joey very nice photos and a report to be proud of. Art

I think a diet that is balanced and scientifically proven is better than any concocted diets we can think up. It is like what diet of the week will the people use to lose weight. We hear about the veggie only diet or the meat only diet both are exact opposite of each other but both are touted as being the greatest way to lose weight. My vet has always guided me with feeding a balanced dog food with dog treats that are also formulated for their health. He did not specify the brand nor did he say I had to buy the food from him. My dogs do get a few snacks from the counter for taste not nutrition. Art

Corkscrew jig heads for me. Art

Good job the holes you drilled are the key to keeping cracks from spreading and a good shot with 40 grit sandpaper to get the surface rough is also required for a lasting job. Art

It's a frog eat frog world yaa know. Art

Great photo to bad for the dragonfly your mosquito population just went up by 100. Lol Art