Woodsman

As Moosebunk mentioned they are a different shape & generally lack the temperature sensor built into the open water transducer. This can cause some problems on some units which look for the temperature sensor to determine if a transducer is hooked up. On start up the unit will read "No transducer found". This can be manually overrode.

Yes without any problem in over 100'. No need to go through all that crap for an iceducer. The Humminbird XI-9-20 iceducer is a direct fit for the Piranha Max 160 or 170. But if saving money is the objective my mode is far cheaper than the $100 an iceducer would cost & performs the same. I have a XI-9-20 iceducer & have noticed no difference in performance. You can buy a 170 with summer transducer for the cost of just the iceducer.

Here's how I did mine.

Drilling two connecting holes with a power auger is a good way of increasing the overall opening. Trying it with a hand auger is a next to impossible task. Yes most fish will fit through a 6" hole but your lost fish at the hole will surely jump compared to a 8" hole.

8" is a good size for larger fish but be prepared more work cutting holes that size. For larger fish 8-12 lb test. Yes they do. Medium/heavy would be good for pike.

I know the area well. Use to live 10 mins away. Ice can be quite dangerous there if you don't know it. Changes quickly as it is a flood control reservoir. Don't go by theirs others out there it must be safe. I've seen many out there when my spud only found 2" of ice 50' from shore. If water levels raise shoreline ice may disappear quickly. Be careful there. Rick BTW: Not sure on how dam construction & lower water levels this fall will effect icefishing.

Just picked up an older sled. Now I have to change the ownership & insure it.

Here's our "light blanket of snow".

Come to Seaforth & you'll not say "light blanket of snow". About 8" here. Maybe we can set-up a local day trip somewhere this winter. I have all the equipment & than some. If there's a good freeze on Simcoe this is what you can get.

It's not the actual weight as towed that counts but the registered weight it is registered for. Generally based on the axle/axles rated capacity. A trailer with dual axles without brakes seems unlikely if legal.

With a dual axle trailer you also have to look at if you require yearly safeties on both the tow trailer & tow vehicle. In most cases with a dual axle trailer it will put you over the weight limit that require the safeties.

I also just got back from the service in Seaforth. My first in my new community and there was a great turn out. Pro Patria: Rick

This statement I find offensive. Not for those who made the ultimate sacrifice or those who continue to serve but for all those left out being those who have served. Every time I hear the Timmies add stating the same I see red. To show respect for a new serving private but disregarding a great many long serving veterans who no longer are currently serving is completely wrong IMO. Anyone who has served or is serving have done their part. Sadly some have been called on to pay a far higher price. Pro Patria.

Unless noted by the Ministry once you are further inland than the lake shore you are not on Lake Huron and in Zone 16 most likely. Zone 16 seasons are in affect. The Ministry site has detailed maps of zone boundaries. Zone Boundries

Good links but it would be far better if EC actually made reference to the actual laws and regulations instead of their summary of those.

On top of canoe you can add - or boat that is being paddled, with no motor attached. (pg. 24 of the current Ont. Regs)

dbox can you point me to or provide a reference to this reg? I can't seem to find it.

Not a good idea. Taken from MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994 HUNTING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT 15. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 23.1, no person shall hunt a migratory bird (in Ontario this only applies to the use of recorded bird calls for snow geese in WMU 65, Mar. 01 - May 31) (a) except with a long bow and arrow or with a shotgun not larger than number 10 gauge; ( b ) by the use or aid of live birds, including non-migratory birds; ( c ) - by the use or aid of recorded bird calls, except as permitted in any part of Schedule I; (d) with a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells unless the capacity of the gun has been reduced to three shells in the magazine and chamber combined, by means of the cutting off or the altering or plugging of the magazine with a one-piece metal, plastic or wood filler that cannot be removed unless the gun is disassembled; or (e) from any aircraft, sailboat, power boat, or motorized vehicle, or any vehicle to which a draught animal is attached. INTERPRETATION 2. (1) In these Regulations, “power boat” means any boat, canoe or yacht equipped with an electric, gasoline, oil or steam motor as a means of propulsion; (bateau à moteur)

Actually only partially correct. Yes "he may(enter: will) still be able to fish but not keep any walleye". No requirement for "as long as there are other species in those waters that have a open season on.....". This does not make any difference. Fishing for a species on a catch & release basis after you have filled your daily catch limit is legal. Even targeting fish with a zero Catch & Possession Limit is legal as long as there is an open season for them at the time & place you are fishing. An example would be Lake Sturgeon in Zone 3.

I prefer the standard chrome metal clevis's. Use premium grade hooks. I use Owners. I also use fluorocarbon leader material for line. Here's some of my first harnesses. Craft stores can be a good spot to get your beads. I use mostly plastic beads but if you look closely at the 2 harnesses on the right the second bead from the top on each is a premium glass one. Although they don't show great on the picture they do throw off a great multi coloured flash.

Years ago in Tobermory you could rent glass bottom row boats similar in concept to this boat. Clear water there provided excellent views. Great project with excellent workmanship. This boat would be excellent for perch on the inner bay at Long Point weather permitting.

Would that be the place between Cozy Camp & Birch Hill?

You'll enjoy Cozy Camp.

I have only open water fished Nosbonsing but I've also stayed there and had no complaints at all. Another camp on Nosbonsing I've stayed at and really liked is Cozy Camp Cottages. There is a good dropoff right near the camp and it appears he puts his huts there. Very short walk to the huts. Here are some Customer Comments.

What's not working? Overall the league owners are making a very good profit. Some franchises may not be making money but the blame should be on them for being in the wrong place with the wrong management strategy. Bettmans US strategy. I never could figure out how the southern US was a prime location in places without large numbers of Canadian or northern Americans living there at least seasonally. As for the concept that we the fans are paying for the players salaries yes we are along with the owners profits. Without the fans there would be no NHL. We don't watch = no gate ,no television rights, no merchandise revenue, no sponsor revenue ect. Don't believe for a second we the fans & even non fans don't pay for the players salaries & the owners profits. Every time even a non fan buys a sponsors product they have contributed to the fund.