adam lancia

As the topic states, I'm wondering what everyone does with the boxes, packaging and other stuff that comes with a new reel...? I bought a new Revo STX in September and threw the box and sponge padding away as soon as I got home. I regret that now since I'm not sure I want to keep the reel and would like to return it to BPS, but understandably, I would need the original packaging and am now kicking myself for not keeping it. I haven't fished the reel yet since my last outing of the year got kiboshed by that cranky old broad, Mother Nature...

Thank you for all the replies guys! By the sounds, the island may well end up being our destination. Leet: it's always great meeting new fans! Your son and wife made great spectators at our scrimmage this morning. If you (or anyone else for that matter) is interested, I can post our upcoming games as the dates and times are finalized.

Hi all, a few of us are looking for some decent shore fishing spots in and around the GTA. We'd like to fish bass primarily. The thing is that a few of our group are paraplegics and rely on wheelchairs to get around. That being said, we're all Paralympic athletes so we don't need a paved, smooth, level area but bush whacking isn't in the cards either. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Update: along with calling Rapala/Normark, I filled out their online contact form and actually got an email back a little over a week ago asking for a shipping address. They sent me a replacement handle assembly free of charge. I was really pleasantly surprised by this, not only because they sent me parts at no cost to me, but also because I forgot that I had contacted them through their website. Saved me a trip to Oshawa and I get to tray and modify the original binding handle assembly.

Got a gull this afternoon fishing for Mackerel in Louisbourg, N.S. Mid-cast, the bird flew right in front of my lure, and if you've ever seen a Mackerel rig, you'll know it has 3 snelled hooks plus a treble hooked jig at the end of the rig. The bird got broadsided by the whole thing! I was able to drag it back to me, and with the help of my father in law, we got it free. Thank goodness for my super long needle nose pliers or one of us might have had a few chunks taken out of us by that bird brain!

You make a good point Adam. I guess I could jsut tackle this same bridge when I cross it again next summer. Maybe by then I'll know which handle I can interchange it with, LOL

I was able to speak to someone on the phone this morning. Basically, they're not sure which handles interchange between reels so the best they can do is replace the whole reel as a final warranty replacement, which I don't need. So, can anyone think of an easy way to drill the head from the rivet that is in the place where a screw head usually is? I feel like I should be able to then drill and tap the rivet and replace the bushings, freeing things up. Ideas? Opinions? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I bought a Rapala Vapor spinning reel last summer and now the knob on the handle is very difficult to turn. The knob is riveted onto the handle on both sides so I can't even service it or replace the bushings in the knob. I sent Rapala an email through their Canadian site, has anyone else contacted them this way and had any success? Would I be better off calling them? Lastly, does anyone know if there is another handle assembly that will fit and has replaceable bushings/bearings...? Thanks in advance!

You don't need a license to fish in the ocean waters but you do in the lakes and streams. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the licenses and prices listed here: http://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/fish/paal190.asp

Not sure if these would help you or not: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiichi_Seiko_Finger_Saver/descpage-DSFSK.html

Bald Eagles in the GTA!?!?! Really?! That's amazing! The first one I have ever seen was once I moved out to Nova Scotia, they're all over the place out here

Could also explain the hat...

I see. I'll have to drop in next time I'm passing by. Thanks again!

Yeah, it's a tough go for them considering so many people who fish up that way are cottagers and buy their tackle in the city. Do you know who Larry sold his stock to?

Gotcha, thanks for the info.

Crap! I was hoping to get some more of Larry's spinnerbaits. Any idea if he was able to unload all of his tackle?

Hi all, I'm wondering if the this little shop is still in business? The guy did/does a bunch of custom tackle and he's on the way to my parents cottage on Kennisis Lake. He is/was right on Kenisis Lake road past West Guilford a little ways. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!