Fisherman

Check what lower oil is required for your motor, I'm betting it's 75/90 or 80/90, if that's what you have from your old Johanstone, then you're okay, $13 for a small bottle, I'd shove it up his toothless wonder and give him a slick enema, thief. As for the cleanable oil filter? can you post a picture maybe? Old VW Bugs used to have them, nothing much more than mosquito netting to filter out the chunks.

Sorry for his family and the stress that he put the rescue squad through, but, if he left shore despite the terrible weather, well, nuff said.

It might have an oil filter although I almost doubt it on that size motor, usually most lower units use 75/80/90 hypoid oil, available at CTC. Most of the 4 strokes use a 10/30 oil. Yamaha doesn't make oil, just buys from someone else and sticks their name on it and raises the price. I personally use synthetics, but that again is everyones own choice. Don't forget to drain the carburater, there is usually a small screw on the lower edge of the bowl with a piece of fuel hose attached to let it drain into a cup. Quick hint, refill the lower unit from the bottom screw, when it comes out the top screw, replace it, then replace the lower screw.

Took a look, couldn't find anything newer than this, will have to ask at the local shop I guess. Commercial Bait Fish Harvest and Transfers In early January 2007, the ministry announced measures to control the harvest and transport of live bait used by anglers while ice fishing across Ontario. Commercial bait licences were issued with conditions to reflect these controls. On March 29, 2007 the Minister announced that these measures will be modified in response to new information about the distribution of the virus, and to allow bait harvesters and dealers in the virus-positive zone to resume limited operation. Transport of live commercial bait fish harvested in the VHS Management Zone out of the VHS Management Zone is prohibited.

Heard from a friend of a friend...there's a fellow in Midland, Brian Dumont(sp) that builds Scoots up there, not as big as the monster in the pic above, more like a 2 seater. I'm sure as long as somebody tries hard enough, you could hang up an Argo, but drive one like a "normal" person wanting to come home at the end of the day... The newer ones do have a couple extra inches clearance with higher tires. An all rubber track is available from a dealer in QC, apparantly even better floatation on soft stuff than what the Argo tracks do.

Simcoe Bait & Tackle opens at 0700, corner of Tiffin and Innisfil, 2 short blocks back from the Tiffin boat launch.

For that width of boat I definitely would not go higher than the top of the seat. The higher you go, the higher your center of gravity becomes and the boat gets way more tippy.

Yes, they pee all the time, but part of the difference on outboards(some) is that the thermostat is closed and the water just goes through a "bypass" until the egine heats up and then diverts it to regulate the ideal temperature. Engines run more efficiently when warm and if you just blasted cool/cold water through them all the time, it would really have to run rich and pollute like a pig to keep it running.

Same as a flasher except not in a circular format, fast return on the "image".

Great report, nice pictures to boot.

No, the donut fairy captured me at Country Style, took a drive by and damm near had an accident, couldn't believe how many people there was. But, I will strive to make it next weekend, come snow, sleet or that damm donut fairy.

OLD INFORMATION THAT APPLIED TO BATTERIES 40 YEARS+ AGO Heaven forbid, don't sit on cement, you might have a "discharge" too. Clean the outer case of the battery with water and a bit of soap, some say to use baking soda, if you use that and get any of the solution into the battery, you'll be buying new ones again. Keep the top between the terminals and around the fill holes clean and dry. Charge the battery BEFORE adding distilled water and then gently agitate the battery to mix the water with the acid solution. A good tool for that is an old turkey baster. Charge the batteries at least once a month or better yet, get a "Battery Minder" from VDC Electronics or Battery Tender from Deltran. If you take care of your batteries, there is NO reason they won't last several years. My boat battery is about 6-7 years old, my RV battery is 9. Do yourself a favour and check the following and click on the learning center: http://www.vdcelectronics.com/boating.htm

Honestly, it's cheaper to buy them, 2 or 3 way spreaders, put a small minnow of each hook, lower to the bottom for whities so that it's just touching bottom, when the tip up raises, gently set the hook, it will be a whitie. You can also add another single hook up about 2-3 feet, add a minnow, often lakers will take the offering.

Was there this morning for a quick looksee, couple of guys on the docks doing fairly well.

Top speed is about 35km/h on tires, it's drops to about 25 with tracks. If you get the tracks, I would go with the wider Super track kit with ice cleats for real deep snow. As for maintenance, the newer ones, (2000+) are better, no more shear pins to replace, they have splined axle shafts that go on the sprockets. I just replaced one set of bearings on one of the axles, not a hard job, if you build planes you're mechanically inclined enough to fix these machines.

Actually you're right, that way you can drive right into the ditch. In Quebec, 4 studded snowtires is just like driving in the summer at 120.

Whether you like it or not, you get the meter and the bill, something about getting the shaft again. Really want to save, I got rid of the electric clothes dryer, gas dryer, gas hot water, forced air gas, I don't live by candles, we average about $55-65 in the summer about 65-75 in the winter for the monthly electric bill, and I'm not on one of the locked in rates either.

Ya, y chauffe toutes commes des NewTown (Villeneuve) pas capable de finir un course d'auto sans avoir un crash.

I'm going to try for sunday, weather looks to be clearing and +3.

Do yourself a favour Maureen, get an Ariens, it's quality, mines almost 40 years old and still working fine. You missed the sale last friday night at Home Depot, 15% off list, my son bought one for $930, tax in.

It's amazing when the weather people start cranking out "the sky is falling" jeez every 30 seconds you hear it on the radio/tv, it's winter, lets get on with it. What did the world do 20 years ago, set the alarm clock 1/ 2 hour early, get up, and drive a bit slower. All the aching in the world isn't gonna make it go away. And NO, don't call Mel, he'd probably try and sell cheap snowshovels on the side.

Ya, so is sugar, sugar cane=plant, squeezed, collected, refined=white sugar.

And what's the difference between honey and sugar?

I'm pretty sure that rod holder can be had for about $20 at CTC.

Okay, somebody is going to have to explain the difference between all the different type of sugars out there, like glucose. fructose, bee puke, etc, and then come up with a final conclusion. I'll agree natural unpasturized honey is very good and has a lot of good qualities. Ever see moldy honey, nope, never goes bad, but in esence, it's sugar.