BillM

Thanks dude, but all the credit needs to go to the guru's that I've been lucky enough to fish with on a regular basis.. Make's the learning curve a lot easier..

Shot all depends on how heavy a float you are using.. If the water is moving quickly, you'll want a bigger float with more shot to get your rig down sooner. If you are fishing frog water (slow moving water), you can get away with a lighter float and less shot... The key is to put on as much shot as possible without sinking the float. You want the float to go down with as little pressure as possible. You'll wanna run a 19-24inch lead from your bait to a micro swivel, then attach that to your mainline. Beats has the right idea though, float guys are a pretty nice bunch, I'm sure if you ask a few questions someone will help you with your setup. Bookmark this link.. It shows a few shot patterns that will come in handy... http://www.fishonlineca.com/index.php?opti...9&Itemid=54

Looks like a chinny.

Al, I don't think you can go wrong with a Daredevil for pike

Victor, get yourself some bearing buddies if you don't already have them. We've been running the same set of bearings on the trailer forever without issue. Also, I don't think you need to swap plugs just to swap plugs. Take them out, have a look and if they are in decent shape, them them in there.. We change the gear oil at the end of each season, one less thing to do during the spring

Nicely done Mike! that is a pig for sure!! I don't mind the cold, but when the eyes freeze up, that really pisses me off

Why not go all out and get a giant OFC tattoo on your back?

I'd probably install the battery in the rear if possible. Unless you plan on running twice the amount of wire in order to put a toggle switch somewhere near the rear of the boat. Place it right behind you and the transom. Get a plastic mounting kit for it and you're set. A simple deep cycle marine battery will work fine if your outboard doesn't have a charging system.

HAHHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fidel is 110% all the time Roy, no rest for that kid

It's a Skamania.

Yup, the poor mans Tarpon.. They are a blast!!!! Nice report Mr.M!

MJL, that's pretty cool man. I really like the sonic blades on the Panther Martins. I can really slow down my retrieve without them sinking to the bottom. I should probably look into picking up a kit, and stop wasting $$$ at BPS

Happy Birthday Wayne!!!

Looks like a Mepps to me...

Been posted a few times, but always a good reminder for the upcoming softwater season

I've fished Ivy quite a bit and it's still a bit brown compared to what I've seen... I took a drive down tonight and it's gotten it's greenish tinge back...

Way to tough it out!!!!

You are talking about simplifying the law but consistently bring up the roe argument? If anything, it completely skews what you are trying to achieve by a simple law that's easy to follow.... The KISS rule applies here....

It wouldn't matter if those rules were in place, there aren't enough CO's to inforce them anyhow..

Case in point, I hit the Geen last wednesday and thought I had a decent setup going until Mike came down and laughed at my rigging :) Nothing helps more then time on the water, and getting tips from seasoned vets never hurts! Oh the curse of a river that is called the Notty. That's one river that's owned me every single time I've wet a line with my float setup.

River flow, temp, etc etc. Reading the Geen isn't a very simple task compared to some of the ditches around Toronto..

Dobee, love the handles on your pin Did they come with it or were they something you added later?

Epic!!!!!!!!!!!

lookinforwalleye: My buddy had a Maxima and he had all 4 tires recalled and replaced without issue. I would push a bit further and see what happens.. The VQ35 is a tank, great engine, great reliability... If I was looking for a full size car, the Maxima would be on the top of my list.

Roy, I only dabbled when I had to I think grade 4 and grade 9? lol