Woodsman

Current reports I'm getting from the area state ice is forming up quite good now.

Cold temps & little snow are helping out nicely.

6 hours ago, ch312 said:

 Honestly, you don't see many two up machines on the trails and those who do have them don't hold onto them for very long as the longer wheelbase means more bottoming out and the stiffer suspension means you need to add weight when riding solo for a decent ride. 

Not the case in my club.

We have quite a few 2-ups in our club mine included.

4 hours ago, Fisherman said:

After market seats do not cut the mustard when stopped on trails or roads.  They are not legal unless on your own property.

Actually quite legal off road but some trails may not allow them. Many do. Also legal on the ice.

Not legal with a second passenger only where the HTA applies. Even crossing a road with a passenger is illegal but if the passenger walks across the road & only gets on after off the road than all's legal.

ORVA has no law against them.

Depends on where you are to which act applies.

Safety can be a big issue with the add a seat boxs though. They place extra weight behind the rear wheels making flipping over backwards more possible.

They all also have marked on them "not for use with passengers". If there is an accident with a passenger your insurance will quickly bail on you for using them against manufacters instructions.

Since last week I suspect it has tightened up some.

Was good last year at that time.

The year before not so.

irishfield I just got a report from a local that they are running snowmobiles down the arm from town.

I stay in town with locals.

With the forecasted low temps & very little snow I suspect ice will be fine by the 26th. Forecast looks great if it goes as called for.

We usually fish Snake Island Lake & Cassels Lake plus Temagami at times. Also an open speck lake.

Nice. Great to get out early.

I plan on being at Temagami in just over 2 weeks.

One disavantage of a side by side is trailering it if your trailer is only big enough for an ATV.

Also weight may become an issue for some tow vehicles.

Fitting into back of pick-ups can also be an issue.

Fisherman not sure he's looking at a side by side.

He stated used ATV.

I have a 2016 CanAm 450 Outlander L Max DPS.

I have not had any problems with it at all.

Old Ironmaker I don't believe he was refering to miles per gallon mileage but the number of miles on the machine.

I don't know if there is a good number.

All depends on how the mileage was put on.

Miles put on rail trails are far easier on the machine than plowing or mud running.

Also if the proper maintenace was done is important.

The tire shop will hate you if you bring in a tire after ading Slime.

Maybe consider have the tire shop add a tube.

Nice looking place.

How about a heated grip on the rod.

Rod Caster mink have many different colour types.

Escaped/set free fur farm mink have made the other colours more common.

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Is floatation part of your requirements?

Just looking now the first 4 out of 5 threads have nothing to do with fishing.

Ammo, jobs, criminals & hockey are the top 4.

Maybe a "fishing related discussion only place" is warranted on a fishing forum?

2 hours ago, aplumma said:

I will say it again we the owners have discussed this in length we are not going to start a forum place for people to argue and ch othbash eaer. If it does not fit in a place where anyone can read it then it is being discussed at the wrong forum. If you want to read and bicker religion, political, over the edge topics there are lots of sites that promotes these types of things because they produce lots of views and a bucket of money for the sites. We just spent a wack load of money and countless hours bringing the site current so it is safe and stable for everyone to use. I guess it still is not enough. Remember that we are a family site it is NOT being run for the money but as a place for long time friends to keep in touch and meet new like minded friends.  

 

This thread can go one as long as no one names the person or identifies them in any way  or it goes down hill.

 

Art

No one is sugesting you start a forum for a " place for people to argue and bash each other".

What is being suggested is a place for non fishing discussions subject to forum rules.

Now as it is, they appear in the "General" area and continue to appear and yes at times get out of line.

That way those not interested don't have to scroll past the non fishing posts they are not interested in.

Getting a patent now would cost more than it's worth if even possible.

Other simular products out there already.

13 hours ago, Terry said:

if a mechanical device helps set the hook it would be illegal

Actually you words your looking for is "uses a mechanical spring, other than the fishing rod under tension, to set the hook for tha angler" would be illegal.

45 minutes ago, Old Ironmaker said:

Maybe time for a forum for other stuff. I am a member of a serious boating site and they have a forum called "Dock Side Chat" where anything other than race, religion, politics and boats are talked about. Just a suggestion.  I'm sure the powers that be have thought about it. I do have empathy for the hardcore fishing guys here that put this site on the map. Perhaps some that were here but left will come back, hopefully.

I have no problem with that idea of a separate section for non fishing talk.

1 hour ago, kickingfrog said:

Wrong news. Open the link.

I did and I see a jigging tip up driven by a motor.

Only difference is the JJ also has a hook setting finction.

Actually some downriggers also mechcanically jig up & down.

They are also legal.

Nothing currently in Ontario laws to prohibit this device.

It's illegal to use a spring to set the hook but this doesn't use a spring to set the hook.

A rod under tension is not considered a spring which some other devices use.