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Same here,just really targeted smallies and that's what I got,not that I'm complaining.When bass fishing in the Kawarthas though there was always the incidental walleye or even musky.Just never had it happen on Erie.I'm not being serious but how about a split shot and minnow under a slip float at 55 feet.

I know that most fishermen that regularly fish Erie use downriggers,planar boards,dipseys, etc and are well set up to fish that way.Does anyone here use any of the more small water techniques from a boat with any success?For instance dragging tubes,drifting with live bait, or casting crankbaits.

I know it's done and over let it it go,move on, forgive and forget,life's too short,what more do you want,this and that. An admission of guilt and a plea to stay on as a customer just sounds transparent to me. Delete this post then if you find it inappropriate.

A number of years ago I went to Fishing World wanting to purchase a baitcast reel.Tried to dicker a little bit on a high end Abu and was told that they couldn't do better on the price but would spool it up with braid at N/C so the deal was done.I was in a bit of a rush so I paid and said that I would be back later.Picked up the reel went home took it out of the box and spun the hande and the awful sounds that came out of it were from gear damage.So I took the reel back and was told that since it had already left the store that it was now a warranty issue and would have to be sent back and I would have a new reel in about a week.I was also told that if I had bought a Shimano they could do an over the counter exchange.Uh huh.I have no shortage of reels so I waited two weeks and gave them a call,still no reel but it would be in next week for sure, and they would give me a call. Uh-huh Another two weeks goes by and still have not heard from them.I decided to drop by at the store and they were in the midst of re-arranging the displays and I happened to notice a yellow No Frills bag with my name on it which is what my reel was returned in,asked to see it hoping it was my new reel sure enough it was the same damaged reel I had brought in.It had never been sent back! I was so pissed that I just grabbed the reel and left before I said or did anything that I would regret.Sent the reel to Pure Fishing which is where it was supposed to go in the first place with the story of what happened.They sent me a reel that was worth about a hundred dollars more as a replacement.Happy Ending! Strike two I had not stepped foot in that store for six years but I needed a box of shells for my 30-30 and happened to be driving by their new store.Went in and asked for a box of 170 grain they bagged it and I paid for them and left.Got home and noticed that they were 150 grain,no big deal but not what I asked for.Went back the next day to exchange them and waited for about ten minutes while a customer was being shown a couple of guns,fair enough they have to do business.Okay now my turn to be served. This is what I get,Sorry there is no one in the store right now authorized to exchange or give refunds on ammunition.Uh-huh.All I said was that I needed them for the morning and can't come back and was going to get them at Canadian Tire.As I was leaving I heard a comment behind my back from one co-worker to another "why didn't he just go there in the first place instead bugging us" Strike Three Won't happen

Well, considering that similar boats or practically any boat for that matter costs substantially more in Canada than in the States I would say that the odds are fairly good that it would be bought by a Canadian.In the last few years as a sideline, I have purchased and sold maybe a dozen reposessed bass boats no more than a year old from US banks.Enough profit to buy one for myself and still have a little something left over.There is no shortage of boats down South belive me.If our boating season was longer I would probably be a wealthy man.You will have no problem finding something for yourself if you put in the time.The one thing that I would suggest though is to find something newer.Don't forget that most boats in Southerly states are used year round and would have a lot of hours on the water in comparison to the average use here.Good Luck in your search, half the fun is getting in a little warm weather time when you go pick up your boat.

No offence meant but the boat was nationally advertised so it was not exactly your own secret little find http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-Ran...EE-237-96202419. I really doubt someone bought it just to piss you off. Maybe they just wanted it more than you did and acted upon it sooner. No, I am not the culprit my current boat is a Triton.

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Although I totally agree with Jedimaster. I must admit that going over 90 on water was a thrill and probably not something I will do again.Far too many years of fishin' still ahead of me.Skydiving seems like safer alternative.

Agree, with the Bullet. Had the pleasure of being in a 21 footer with a 250 Merc going at well over 90 mph with a qualified boat test driver.Virtually almost no wake. I have seen many smaller and slower boats throwing off more wake than the one I was in.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ron once two summers ago.I was pre- fishing for a tournament in Belleveville and had somewhat of freak accident.While coming up on pad and just reaching full throttle I jumped the the wake of a cruise boat which had just passed by in front of me. The wave was not overly large or threatening in any way but the the slight impact was enough to deploy my bowmount trolling motor in the down position. I immediately throttled down and went to the front to raise the motor and was shocked to see only a few wires hanging below the head of the otherwise intact electric motor.It had sheared cleanly off.So much for the unbreakable composite shaft that this particular brand has been well known for.Calling it a day at this point, my partner and I decided we would not be unable to fish the tournament in the morning without the motor especially because of the 25 to 35 km. winds which were forecast for that day.Dissapointedly we prepared for the quiet ride home and headed out.As we were leaving we decided to stop at a small plaza for something to eat and noticed of all things what looked like a tackle store.I don't think I have ever passed one by without at least having a look. We went inside and introduced ourselves and spoke of our mishap.During this conversation Ron surprisingly offered to lend us a trolling motor with the only condition being that we return it the same way that it was when we had borrowed it. His reason for this simply was that someone had helped him out in a tough spot before and he felt that this was his chance to do the same. Anyway to make a long story short we went on to fish the tournament the next day and finished in 19th place. Not enough to win a cheque but nonetheless we would not have been able to compete without this favour. Sir you are a true gentleman.

I am right handed. Feels much more natural to hold the fishing rod in my strong hand and to reel with the left. So for me left is right!

I am a carpenter by occupation,operate a small tackle business,sell boats that I aquire through reposessions and will do basically anything legal to help supplement my income and support my serious fishing addiction.

Strong words. Back to you Jennings........ Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens.

I was in Eagle Rock,Missouri on business 4 days before that storm hit.The temp. was 75 F. the day that I headed home.Seems somewhat odd seeng those pictures now.