jjcanoe

Takes us about 2 hours from the south end of London to get there for soccer games. Lots of 2 lane driving to get to the hwy. So a bit further than 3 to the GTA

All the people saying this sucks or that sucks and living no reasons, disregard their posts. (why did they even bother taking time to NOT answer your question) Deal in facts or don't waste someone else's time. If you have no experience with something you don't have to feel obliged to comment. I bought a 2012 outdoorsman 5.7L hemi brand new, still own it and it's hands down the best vehicle I've ever owned. 0 issues with it, (110,000 kms on it as of this weekend), regular maintenance, taking care of your vehicle will go a long way. The 8 speeds are supposed to be better on fuel than mine. I regullarly get 700+kms out of a tank and do mostly short highway trips with a bit of in town mixed in. If you plan on doing hauling with it, take a look at what the professional RV haulers use, 80% that I see on the highway are Dodge, and the rest are a mix of Ford, or chevy/GM, there are no Tundras or Titans in that industry for a reason. I drive 90% of my miles on the 401 and see close to a hundred RV haulers a week.

Not all are created equally, I'm in the same situation as you. Just got back from Canadian tire with my re-arm kit. It appears they are not compatible. BPS jacket, Stearns/Coleman re-arming kit. Looks the same, feels the same, different clip. I'm not going to trust my safety on the water to that. Don't know how to post a pic anymore on here, but basically the back of the jacket tells you what type of re-arming kit you need

Several relatively recent threads about this exact same topic.

Been on the road without WiFi for a bit lol, thanks for all the replies. Not looking for something similar, I've got tackle bags full of similar, I was looking for exactly the same. Wide gap hooks with a bit of lead on the shank will run these a bit under the surface, rigged seedless, you can put them through thick pads or weeds or a no weight hook you can fish it as a top water.

Anyone know where I can find these? I don't think they make them anymore but if you've seen some in a bargain bin at a tackle store in either pink or grey lately please let me know. Strike king 5" Zulu jerk bait. Thanks in advance!! http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o111/jjcanoe/Mobile%20Uploads/20170618_103658.jpg

Here is the law as taken from the fish and wildlife conservation act which EVERY LICENSE HOLDER agrees to abide by as a condition of having the privilege to purchase a fishing or hunting LICENSE in Ontario 10. Enforcement 'Conservation officers' ('COs') may be appointed for purposes of enforcing the FWCA [FWCA 87(1)]. RCMP and provincial police are conservation officers by virtue of those offices [FWCA 87(2)]. COs have typical regulatory enforcement authorities, including those of entry and inspection [FWCA 90(1)], warrant and warrantless searches [FWCA 91.1] and arrest [FWCA 93]. The FWCA also has a broad offence provision to allow for prosecution of violations [FWCA 97(1)]. Inspection of conveyance 89 (1) A conservation officer may stop a conveyance if he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that stopping the conveyance would assist in determining whether there is compliance with this Act or the regulations. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (22). Operator to stop (2) On the conservation officers signal to stop, the operator of the conveyance shall immediately stop and produce for inspection any wildlife, invertebrate, fish, document or other thing requested by the officer for the purpose of this Act. 1997, c. 41, s. 89 (2); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (23).

All the bugs on my windshield are slightly obscuring the sign, there were 3 others before that as well as flashing lights, if peoples vision is that poor and they are not paying attention to the road, they should not be driving

A conservation officer is a peace officer (same as OPP or local or mounties) and you must follow their direction when they ask you to pull over do it. There were plenty of signs posted, this guy stoped on the highway then backed up on the highway and exited just before the checkpoint. Towing a boat full of fishing gear

A few pics would help out a lot, I did this a few years ago and replaced the grubby carpeting with new vinyl while I was doing the floor

You might find a 60hp a bit slow with 4 people in the boat unless 2 of them are kids, (can't remember if your original post said 4 adults or just 4 people) on that note, kids don't stay kids forever lol my son who was 4' tall when I bought my 1st boat is now over 6' tall at 15 years old.... fits nicely in my second boat but my 1st one was a bit snug for both of us the last year I had it lol. A boat is not quite like a car, you might trade your car in every few years, but boats tend to stick around a bit longer. The one you're looking at might be a good fit right now but you might also wish you had more power a year or two down the road. An option would be to look for a 90hp (new or used) and upgrade from that 60hp if you find it a bit lacking after a year or two of use.

Certain types of silicon can cause corrosion, so watch what you use

The single barbless rule for Lake Nipigon applies to any lure that is in the water no matter what species you are fishing for.

A treble hook is considered a single hook, mash the barbs down and you're good to go. A good pair of split ring pliers is a must for removing extra hooks on crank baits etc. Make sure you remember what hook goes with which lure when you put them back on!

That's a fantastic motor on that boat. I bought the 2014 model and researched it a lot.http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Mercury/24500098_FourStroke-115_2015

Deals are to be had if you know where to look, picked up a trolling rod for half of what another retailer was selling it for. Backroad map book for $10 off and no tax and a free mini backpack for the kids. Many places will take your word for it that the place across the way has something for 5 or 10 bucks cheaper, they need your money for the booth rental and expenses for employees that have to travel and stay there, trust me, most items there are negotiable on prices (consession stand food not included), they are not losing money on things. I did not pay the list price on anything I bought today and both myself and the retailers walked away happy from the transactions.

As far as being one (or more) boat types married to a certain engine, what's to stop you from buying the boat and trailer without the engine, the driving to the engine maker of your choice and having a different engine installed? The first boat dealer is NOT going to turn down your money... the engine place will GLADLY take your money and install their engine on your boat..... just saying! I've had limited experience with motors, both have been Mercury, 1st was a 1995 40hp 2 stroke oil injected, it came with my first boat. It was 12 years old when I bought it, only ever had one problem with it, in 2014 the stator died when I was on vacation in Bancroft. Died on a Tuesday morning and was back on the water on Thursday afternoon. Had my choice of 3 Mercury dealers within 15 mins of our trailer. Moral of this story is, consider how far you might have to drive for certified parts and/or service. For example, non E-tec certified dealer are not allowed to work on E-tec engine without voiding the warranty. A 20 year old motor will have parts break or wear out more than a new one, (well duh!) Most new motors, doesn't matter the brand, are way more durable and reliable, than motors built 5 or more years ago. If you plan on buying a brand new motor, most of the stories you hear about old crappy motors always breaking down etc. are not really valid (mine included). You will get a nice reliable motor of what ever brand you pick if you buy new. Comparing an old motor to a new one is like comparing prune juice to bacon, just not an equal comparison.

I was in the same situation as you 2 years ago. Went to all the boat shows,had a list of things that I absolutely needed in a boat, had a list of things that would be nice on a boat but not necessary. Research you purchase 110%. Look at the wieghts of the boat motor and trailer, can your vehicle safely pull it, with all your gear trolling motor batteries, anchor, a full tank of gas etc. It all adds up. I've got a wife and 2 kids, pulling a tube behind the boat is now a must, 5 years ago, not so much, do you need bow cushions for sunbathing? Some boats have this option some don't. A flip down rear casting deck take up a lot of floor space when in use, whereas folding jumpseats don't, but give you a bit smaller casting deck. Livewell size, fuel tank size, rod storage, under deck storage are all things to consider (visualize what you will store where when you're using the boat to give yourself a better idea as to what you need). Things like a stereo, fish finders, gps are all expensive dealer installed options and are probably the very cheapest model available to make the price look slightly better and most likely not what you want. You will be upgrading these things yourself very soon. You can add these things in for half the price yourself later on. (I did) So, at the boat shows open every hatch, stand on them if they are on the floor, some are flimsy, some don't open fully with a seat in the base next to it (believe it or not!) Look at the dashboard space, will you need a ram mount for a fish finder over 5"? Can you see all the gauges or does the wheel block them? Most boats have a battery compartment up front for your trolling motor battery, can it hold 2 batteries for a 24volt motor or just one? Does it have lockable storage areas? (even one is better than none) Is there enough room on the front and rear casting decks for the type of fishing you do? Can you add accessories tracks for downriggers, rodholder etc.? Travel cover, mooring cover included? Radial or bias ply Tires? Spare tire Included? Bimini top, or full foul weather enclosure included or available aftermarket? Portable or fixed gas tank? On board battery charger? Are there enough/any cup holders! I was originally looking at a 16' side console with a 90hp but ended up with A 17' walk through with a 115hp. I narrowed my choices down to a Lowe and a Crestliner. Went to a dealer, checked out both models I was interested in. Went home after both places wrote down pros and cons of each boat. Compared them to my list of must haves and nice to have. Checked other dealers (of the same brand) and Auto trader (boat section) daily, most dealers advertise on it, waited until I saw the boat I wanted at the right price. MOVED ON IT IMMEDIATELY! (This is important!) Be ready to buy and don't be afraid to drive a bit to get it. I live in London and drove to Kingston for the right deal. I started my search in January and picked up my new boat in mid July, (4 days after I saw it posted online) patience paid off for me. Ended up with a 2015 Crestliner Vision 1700, 115hp Mercury 4stroke (reviewed as one of the best built 115hp engines ever) Are there things I don't like about the boat? Sure, mostly minor things, but they are outweighed by the positives. So far it meets all my needs, (great lakes trolling, fishing small cottage lakes, pulling a teen on a tube) couldn't be happier with it!

I did my old Lund a few years ago, replaced the carpet with all vinyl, looked great and was very easy to keep clean. I used 3M 777 spray on glue. Holds up great on vinyl and would highly recommend it for vinyl, not sure how it would work on carpeting.

Should have raised the anchors a touch higher so they don't vibrate against the console when I'm moving

Shhhhh! Only had to drill 4 of those!

I've got the same on my boat and it works great, had to drill 6 holes (3/side) in a brand new boat. I feel your pain at drilling into a new boat, it was hard, but the benefits of shade/ dryness kept me on the water longer during the summer. Remember, measure 17 times, drill once!

I was in bed when my wife called me from work and told me to turn the TV on. I had just returned from New York city at about 2am from my regular tomato run to Hunts Point produce terminal. I was back in NYC a few days later after they re-opened the borders. You could still see the smoke rising from the towers for nearly a week afterwards. Nearly every person I talked to at the market had a story about someone they knew in the towers, either a firefighter, neighbor, or relative.

Here's my post from 2007.... http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10996&hl=%2Bfreshwater+%2Bjellyfish

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1068