To finally get my oldman his first Nipigon spec, one of the best if not the best moments I've had with him.
As for myself, nothing beats topwater mouse patterns on the Sutton for big brookies. I'm definitely doing that trip again.
Nick, did you make that rear auger bracket yourself? That's the only thing I'm missing on my sled. I'd love a setup similar to yours so when I'm ripping around by myself, there's no need to tow anything.
You wanna know the price tags on those coats? LOL!! Not something you'd find my parents buying me when I was a wee lad, lol.
And screw the bus, we walked to school!
Are you shooting FF or a crop body? Might want to look into the EF-S 17-55mm if on a crop body. The 24-70mm f2.8 ver1 doesn't need IS.. I only find it useful on really long telephotos (100-400mm for example). No need for it on my 70-200 f4L 95% of the time.
No need for full coverage on a 2003 anything. If he works and lives in Toronto, he should be making Toronto wages. If not, then he really needs to think about moving.
That's not a bad lens, but the best bang for the buck telephoto Canon offers is the EF 70-200mm f4 L... I've got one, it's absolutely outstanding for the price.
http://www.canonlenses.ca/Get-close-from-a-distance/EF_70-200mm_f4L_USM
That's a lot of $$$$ for that lens seeing that it's f4. The 24-70 f2.8 L is still the way to go in that price range (used of course)..
I think I'm going to pick up a EF-S 17-55mm for my 60D.. So many lenses, so many decisions! LOL