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You know DouG, you can use dog food to bait a minnow trap. I think it will be less trouble. Jim

That is a great question. I always just fish for smallies in Erie, but would love to fish for some walleye next summer. I am not into all of the gear though (planers, down riggers, etc.) and have alway wondered the same thing. I mean will a jig and a grub work just as well in 55 FOW if you are willing to wait for it to get down there? Jim

We were at the show on Saturday and I thought it was brilliant. Actually, I thought it was the same as it is every year, which is brilliant! I had a fantastic chat with Charlie Wray and our pal Bernie at the Crestliner booth. Charlie must think me a complete knob (I'm sure Bernie thinks me a partial knob) because I ask him the dopiest questions. But he is the most approachable guy you will ever meet and he loves to talk about fishing, and the TV industry. Did you guys know he has been doing his show for 19 years now? You really do get some fantastic input when you are able to talk one on one with a guy like that. Plus it fascinating to find out some of the goings on behind the production of a TV show. While I am at it I am going to say that the Crestliner line up does not appear to have changed too awfully much (why mess with perfection) and I am also glad to report that they seem to have avoided the trend to more chrome and more faux leather in fishing boats. The Sylvan and Smokercraft boats looked like somebody pimped them up. I also though that there might have been more sail boats (because of the price of gas perhaps?) than in the past as well as more pontoon boats. Jim

Is that picture taken in Caledonia? 'Cause if it is I don't recognize it. I thought I knew where all the nice boats were in town (hey, it's no Crestliner, but it's nice) Jim

I think that your logic is pretty sound here. I went to both last year and I think the sportsman show definitely has more to offer. Not only for your wife, but for you. I like Exhibition place better than the "warehouse by the airport" as well (yes it cost more to park, but I think it's worth it). The sportsman show has guns, cottages, sham wows! You can't go wrong. Jim

Yah Wayne, like I'm going to read a post that long

As much I as I believe that this site is capable of solving almost any problem, are there not professional avenues you should pursue in this regard? When I have questions of these sorts I have found it handy to email my MP or MPP, or the Minister of the Interior, or whomever looks after border type issues. With email communication the answers are usually very quick indeed. I think that they enjoy a good chance to help their constituents rather than people just writing to crab about stuff. Good luck! Jim

Why don't you ask Leechman to make you one? Jim

I even love the French language newspaper underneath. I am a multi-cultural nut. My Canada includes Leechman!! These lures are fantastic as always Jacques! I love to see a guy with a constructive hobby. Thanks for the post ans keep them coming. Jim

Ouch.

This is old news now, but here she is!! Jim

Look, I should rephrase that, I am not chest thumping here. I am going to look forward to talking to them because I know that my dealer will be there and that we will have a great chat on how we can sort this out. It is also my understanding that there will be customer service types from the mother ship, and I will look forward to speaking with them. I will also look forward to meeting Bernie as he is the captain of my fishing team, and by all accounts, a good egg (that has shown good business sense by not weighing in on the original thread regarding the recall, when it appears that there is some connection). Jim

John F, I think we have a convert! I am not deliberately trying to bump this. It's just that somehow I missed this after Roy posted all the info. I will look forward to talking with the lads from Crestliner at the show (Bernie included, I guess!). Jim

Oh, I'll be at the Crestliner booth alright. Jim

Hi all, Is anyone heading to the boat show this weekend? Don't forget to buy your tickets on line and save $5.00! I think we are going on Saturday the 9th. Jim

Not us. We have a water tap/ice maker in the door of the fridge and most water we use comes out of there. Why do you ask? Jim

You've got to feel at least a bit superior in that you are dressed for the situation. You've got to be the only guy in Hog'sscrotum with an survival suit. You look like Nostradamus now! Good on ya!! Jim

KILL THE BEARS, SAVE THE SEATS!!! Jim

And it will probably keep flying that way until the insurance cheque comes in. Jim

Sorry Gerritt, is it restoration work that you do mainly? Jim

She's gorgeous, congratulations! Jim

Snow-Day! - Snow Day! - Snow-Day! - Snow Day! Jim

Fantastic review! Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Jim

Is there a name for that style of building Dara. It's kind of a stand-off/Shinto/futuristic thingy. It is very cool and would shine in the right decor. Congratulations again. Jim

(http://www.navionics.com/HMPremium09LakeList.asp?RegionID=5) Jim