BillM

Frig... funds were withdrawn on the 7th of March, you'd think I'd have a magazine by now. Looks like I need to make a couple of phone calls.

I subscribed atleast a month ago, the funds have been taken off my mastercard, but no magazine as of yet Any of you guys that have subscriptions receive the April/May issue yet?

Litter clean up sounds great for the little sots that the Young Offenders act protects.

My dad used neoprene for a while until he just couldn't take the heat anymore. I made him spend the money on some Simm's breathable waders and he's been extremely happy with them.

When I grabbed a hold of it's tail it did it's best to sink it's teeth into me. Solid muscle, I can't imagine how a fish 50 times bigger would fight

Pomps on yellow DOA jigs (they are almost a tear drop type), with or without shrimp. There was a guy we'd see down there all the time and would always limit out on Pomp's if they were in.

I really need to get back out to Lake Ontario for some trolling.

We are actually getting rid of my dad's '03 Tacoma and replacing it with a '07 GMC 2500HD Extended Cab Duramax.. Anyone interested in a '03 Tacoma w 94k on it + cap let me know

An Off-Topic subsection not related to anything fishing would be a good idea.

My parents own a trailer in Holiday, Fl. Tarpon are usually on move in the warmer months, June/July etc.. I never get down there once the season opens up here.

Beans, its funny you mentioned a ray. We saw quite a few, also we saw a few caught. I couldn't get over how much a saltwater fish fights compared to a similar sized freshwater fish. That shark I caught was tearing off 100yds of line at a time, it was a blast!! Even the little 1-2lb spanish mackerel would tear off line like you had no drag at all. Mike, I watch the Pro Tarpon Tour on WFN and they are always down in Boca. Seem's like a funny way to fish for them, I think I'd rather sneak up on them in the flats with a flyrod compared to trying to land one in the packs of boats within inches of each other.

I am alot more accurate with my baitcaster then I am with my spinning outfit. As far as overall distance? To many variables if you ask me.. I would most likely pick a low profile baitcaster with a vented barrel.

Mike, we also fished the river down at the Anclote power plant. Very brackish water and not much were biting. The trout were pretty much gone by then. My dad would usually fish the river earlier in the year, if it was on he'd limit out on trout in about 10 mins. Also schools of jacks did frequent the river when the plant was pumping out warm water compared to what was out in the ocean. Unfortunately, there had been a restriction at the plant, and they are only allowed to to pump out so much water at a time (Something about increasing the temp of the river mouth to much) It was really hit or miss after that. I would have loved to get out on the flats for some reds and snook, but my dad has this fear about being out on the ocean in a boat (The last time he did on his honeymoon, he was sick for hours). It doesn't make much sense if you ask me, he has no problems out on Superior in 20ft swells, lol. I also REALLY want to tie into a Tarpon, but without going out on the flats it is doubtful from shore.

Hey Mike, nice red in your avatar!! The walk from the parking lot at Honeymoon to the fishing spot is about 5 mins at most. It's right were the dog beach stops and the normal beach begins.. You'll see people fishing and the channel, very easy to find, not hidden at all.. Directly to the left of the main washroom facility... We used live shrimp(usually pinched in half) and 1/8 or 1/4 ounce DOA teardrop type jigs.. 2-3 quick rips along the bottom, then a pause... If the mackerel or ladyfish are in, it will barely touch the water before you get a strike. If the blues or jacks are in, good luck :) unless you have a wire leader, be prepared to go through an awful lot of jigs.. Also, dolphins are nice to see, but the fishing absolutely stops when they show up.

I gotta say I am glad to be back. I have never seen such horrible drivers in my entire life (And I drive the 400/401 daily). People ripping through yellow lights like you wouldn't believe. 60mph roads that allow u-turns, lol no wonder the US19 is one of the most dangerous roads in the US. I did get some fishing in while I was down there.. Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin is such a nice place and has some good fishing holes. On one of the beaches you are within casting distance of a channel (Which is a rarity if you ocean fish, especially from shore). My dad and I had a good 3-4 days on the water while I was down there. Caught all kinds of things from ladyfish (poor mans tarpon), to sea trout (They call them speckled trout down here, still weirds me out), my first Pompano and my first Bonnethead shark!!!! Got bit off a few times by bluefish. They bit through a 100lb flouro leader like it was nothing.. The ladyfish and the spanish mackerel also tend to fray up the flouro and you need to retie every hour or so if the fish are biting pretty good. On to the pics! From the right: Sea trout, multiple whiteings and some Spanish Mackerel. My dad holding a little BonnetHead Shark. My first Shark! BonnetHead was about 35inches and about 10lbs. Two decent Pompano's.

I'll be running 6lb (2lb diameter) Fireline this year on my spinning setup.

I think you are talking about OLED... And yes, HDDVD is dead, Toshiba has officially dropped it. What does this mean? If you want to watch HD on disk, it's going to have to be Blu-ray 6 months in the TV world is like 3 years in the human world. You can never catch up and there is already going to be something better out there. You just need some that is going to satisfy you and that's it...

Really depends on where the TV is going. In the livingroom? You plan on watching it during the day? How bright is the room? If you are in a fairly bright room, you'll wanna stay away from plasma. Either a LCD or RP LCD would be the ticket.

My best tank to date has been 1326km's on 55L's. About 57MPG US. I love my TDI.

Welcome to the board! You won't find a better group of guys or gals!

When I was downtown a few weeks ago casting for some pike, everyone I encountered were super friendly.. Asking what I was fishing for, and very surprised by my answers. All in all a fun 4-5hrs, to bad I didn't catch or see a thing

I have an autographed #22 Ken Baumgartner Leafs jersey, what do you think?

Hrm, furthest one on the right looks like Lefevre.

Mike, let me know what you find out. I probably won't be getting there anytime soon as the gf and I are off to Tarpon Springs for 2 weeks on Sat

I am going to have to take a trip to CostCo! I love the fact of having one pair of glasses with multiple lenses... Thanks for the info guys!