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I would cut it at the end and push it all the way through. Thats what they will do at the doctor. It does pain for a little bit but it does work. Then soak it in Peroxide and let it air dry over night. I caught one in a few months back pretty deep. I cut it where it was sticking out and just bit the bullet and push her through. Pains like a son of a b***h for a few seconds. Freeze it with a couple of ice cubes for about 10 minutes first though. Good Luck

You know the guy who made this sign still has to be laughing.

Thanks, Yes I'm aware there is a slot size there now. Its about time. However there are not alot of walleye taken out of that lake each year. Thats my 3rd walleye taken home from that lake in 16 years. I only keep them if one of my friends wants one. I hate the taste of them. Spoiled from eating saltwater fish from the east coast I guess, have not been able to get hooked on their taste. Most fish here taste like bog. LOL. Except for crappie and Smallmouth.

I get my water tested twice a year from my cottage and last year we had the water from lake St John tested and you would be surprised how clean the water is now. Domtar is not there anymore, its called Stephan now and its just soap. Most people dont have that much luck there. That lake is like a minature rice lake.

They were hitting a pink/orange 1/4 oz HILDEBRANDT THINGAMA JIG. I have found these to be awesome for walleye lately. Modified to hold a single hook instead of the treble. Walleye love these things.

Finally got out for some ice fishing with a good bud of mine and fellow OFNer jeffw. I have not been able to get out lately due to a broken hand and this was a treat. Met at the Rotten Ronnies on #12 in Beaverton and off we went to Trombleys for minnows and then to the lake. We got on the water around 7:15 am to alot of slush and a new skim of snow. People please cover those dam 12 " gas auger holes. My dumbass fell into one and thank god for the clam suit and the irish setter boots that I didnt get wet. We had an awesome day with a few nice eyes landed and quite a few lost at the hole. I need to get a bigger auger, . We lost some nice ones but still managed to catch a few keepers and some nice perch. Guys the ice is thick (12-14 ") with around 5-6 " of sluch. Started to freeze over good when we left a little while ago. There was alot of people on the ice today as you can tell by the pic. The bite was steady most of the day though. 24 ft of water seemed to be the majic depth today. jeffw with one of his fish

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I love using crankbaits as well. These type of baits for some reason just drives the bigger bass crazy, not sure if its the bigger bait theory or what. I know they just work. Here are some pics of my favorite ones, these are the hollow center Basstrix baits Bass magnet in Ontario are making ones that look just like these and local to. Sure beats having to buy them from the US. I cant wait to get a chance to use these either. They are a bait from Lucky Craft from Japan called a Snap Kick. They are a sinking bait like a crankbait that are awesome, we will see Second one is a AC plug Minnow 7" . I have it modified to be a sinking minnow as well. Just done with lead weight into the body of the bait and tested in a fish tank from home.

5,6,7,8 are I think of Scugog, 3 is the The Bay of Quinte.

I was looking at some of those hard to find crankbaits on your shelves. Like I said i need to come out there when I'm not in a rush and do a little shopping again. I'm waiting for that lefty core to come out.

My first bet would be Simcoe. Second bet would have to be Rice lake.

I'm finding that you have to rig the bigger baits with a treble stinger. Most guys are using wire to connect them. Just like this I will be using alot of the bigger swimbaits this year.

Thats what I'm thinkin, maybe a 4-5 bite day for bass but they would be biggins.

Just wondering if anyone here has used a swimbait last season. If so how did you do. What types and makes

In most cases you are not. However there are exceptions to the rule on that one. Some bodies of water regs allow you to have 2 rods. Bay of Quinte pass the Glenora ferry. Check the book. It states it in there. Some of the other great lakes allow you to do the same. But on most inland waters you are not allowed, not saying I have not sen people doing it.

Different strokes for different folks. I by no means have any affilation with fishing world. or Radioworld . I have bought from Radioworld a few times in the past and found the prices to be good but the service sucked. They would not even do anything for me just before xmas when I bought a 334c igps icefishing unit there instead I had to go directly to Lowrance in Missisauga. Last year I waited three months for a product they had no problem charging me for the day of and told me it would be in stock under a week. The day after boxing day this year i went to Fishing world for a clam suit and some general tackle. I checked alot of prices there and found alot of them to be cheaper than most. Blake was very good to me and even gave me a free hat. I saw that they had alot of hard to find items that Bass Pro, Le barons, never seem to have in stock and are never sure when they will be getting them. I'm sure if you would have went in there you probally gotten a better price. I for one dont mind spending a little more sometimes to get service like I had there. I will shop there more often. Lots of stores get calls every day to get the cheaper price never to shop there again. You were maybe one of many calls like that for that day. I bet if you called there and explained that you shop there alot you would get that deal you are looking for. I build a relationship with a few stores as it seems that you do as well ,and get charged sometimes more than I should. Other times I get a better deal than anyone. Bring Blake a coffee, its seems to loosen him up a little. LOL.

Does anyone own a clam ice fishing chair. If so how has it stood up. I bought one over the holidays and its falling apart allready.

There is a good 10-12 " of solid ice. By this weekend there will be more.

Thanks alot man.

I second that. Unless you have a full staff to run it for you . It will be a new full time job with little time off. Its like owning a resturant, you work more hours than your employes

Does anyone know if he sells licences. I need to get one for a friend of mine.

Thanks alot guys, He is open from 5am to 12pm tomorrow. He has alot of hard to find items there. He has alot of Marks dropshot slammer baits.

Does anyone know if he will be open tomorrow or does anyone have the # so I could call. Thanks

Hey at $59 bucks you cant go wrong. Stll alot of the main lakes there.

They also have the Navionics for someone who wants one for Canada on sale this week at Cabelas http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true