Radnine

Another example of British ex-pats trying to ruin great Canadian resources! Jim

Nice property man! Congrats! Jim

We need more pictures of Mariko Izumi! Jim

When we allow all of the great paying jobs (and the tax revenue they bring) to walk off shore, how can we be surprised when the government has to look elsewhere for revenue? Think about this sort of thing when we are union bashing and generally basking in the fact that someone, somewhere is getting what we perceive is coming to them (ie: teachers et al). We won't be happy until the entire country makes $15 per hour. And don't get on my case for thread jacking - anyone that can't see the connection between wage austerity and user fees for everything is a doink. Jim

I am sorry that your vision of the people that fished lake Nipissing for 10,000 years before the first fishing regulation was ever written has taken a beating. But they are not "just like us non-natives" because they did not claim ownership of mother earth and parcel it up for capital gain. I am thankful every time I fish anywhere that we are granted the privilege. Jim

What about inside storage or layout? Can you see the instruments, or is the steering wheel in the way? Which one uses space better? Which one can you see yourself sitting in for the next 15 years or so? Which one matches your car better? You are talking about two riveted boats with brand new motors. Both will serve well and both motors will likely start when you turn the key for years to come. In other words, if I were to put this in terms of bicycles, you are looking at a Trek and a Giant. Both just frames with different names, with Shimano gears and Rock shock forks. You will enjoy riding both, and the actual difference is minuscule. Make a pro and con list and buy the boat that ticks off more of your "pro" boxes. Then quit looking, and quit asking. Jim

Did carry Alumacraft. They are getting out of them (can't remember why Clarence said). Jim

Chin up Dan, and cherish the many wonderful memories. Jim

Wow! Good for you G. Normally people would have to join a union for that kind of package. Hey.....wait a tick.....

The only way that Red will come back is if somebody is beach combing and his decomposed body washes up (still clutching a book of his poems!) Jim

No need to explain. Flouro is the way to go. I love it when I can spend money vicariously through others! In my opinion, generally, if you have $300 to spend for a bait casting outfit spend $200 on the reel and $100 on the rod. If it spinning gear you are after, reverse that equation. I recently purchased a Komodo reel and Citrix rod, (around $320 for the combo) my first bait casting combo. Have fun and spend with our blessing. Jim

Radnine......really? Grow up! There are times when this board takes itself waaaaay too seriously. And a few guys having a big Richard contest over who knows the most about why nature works a certain way is a perfect example of it. In fact between this thread and the Nippising thread, you guys have just about used up the "too serious for the good of the board" quotient. Yes, like many on the board I could and probably should ignore it, but I just can't help myself. Try to forgive. Jim

One is riveted and one is welded, other than that they are likely quite similar. Now, if you are comparing between welded boats there is a clear choice (Crestliner of course). Both of the boats you mention are fine boats, the place to make your choice though is at the boat show where you can sit in both and see the differences. Jim

Shawn is a dumb name. Jim

Someone studying concussions or Parkinson's should be looking at them not humans. I am glad to have one thing in common though - a functional pecker. (c'mon, someone had to write it) Jim

There is a guy on Big Doe Lake near Burke's Falls that is on the lake every day (the guy in the small pontoon boat). He is always out there as he lives right across the road from the lake. I don't know if he eats his four walleye a day or not, or if he has a freezer full (which would be a no-no) but he is out there catching fish every freaking day, and keeping fish every freaking day. How many fish has he (or someone that has fished Nipissing everyday for 20 years) taken out of that lake? Jim

It was a double post, but it was on purpose. I think that the minute a slot size is brought in that makes someone throw back a fish that they might have otherwise kept, it is helping the lake. In other words the minute I land a 20" fish that I might not have landed before the slot because someone kept it, the slot size has helped me. You are clearly educated in the way of fish, but that point somehow eluded you. Jim

I think that the slot size at Rice has done wonders for the walleye population there. Jim

Can anyone tell me why reel companies use line test ratings as an indication of yard of capacity? Has braid (along with many other styles of line) not made this rating system obsolete? Jim

I think that the slot size at Rice has done wonders for the walleye population there. Jim

Has anyone thought of putting some more cottage resorts on the lake? Jim

WHAT???? The natives are frying baby fish!!!! That should be stopped right away! Great thread guys, I'm learning tons. Jim

Leave the Natives out of this!!! Jim

Looks yummy! What type of wine did you have with it? Jim

Thanks man, you too! Bayfront park is where I launch the boat every year for the spring tune up. It has the best free ramp, docking, and boat/trailer parking that you will find. A great facility and one of the few examples of a government doing something right that you will find! I will also be fishing it this year to get to use the new bait caster along Burlington's shoreline. Jim