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I was there Thurs after 4 pm after a few years not going and it was just ok. It was not crowded and the exhibitors were available to talk. There seem to be less of everything as I remember from years past. Liked the new Toyota Rav4 found it several locations in the show.

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It is 17 to 18 miles per US gallon.

Get a pair of Microspikes made by Kahtoola from MEC, $55 last year. They don't fall off and have great grip on ice. Most of the people I hike with wear them in winter.

Great report and good time with friends. I am going with friends to my back lake with great bass fishing in August, see pix.

Lake Dalrymple is a big lake for canoe fishing. If it is not windy you should be ok. Launch near bridge crossing at the narrows, try fishing in the shallow weedy south part of the lake.

Thanks for both of your replies. I will not be making a special fishing trip to Hastings but when in the area, will check it out.

I read an article in last Saturday's Star about Hasting's (east of Rice Lake) claim to Canada's ultimate fishing town. The locals say there are more fish per acre in Hastings than anywhere else in Ontario. The bridge into town is the only road crossing in the province where fishing is allowed off the bridge. Has anyone fished there? Is their claim true or are they stretching the facts to get more tourist business?

Where is the public access to Mitchell Lake?

I go to long Lake every year and camp. The fishing is good, I fish mostly for bass. You have to keep your gear light on the carry in, I take the right fork in the trail to avoid the 4 x 4 and ATV water holes. My kevlar canoe and pack comes to less than 100 lbs, add a few more lbs for brown pop. If you want good fishing you need to go remote where the heavys dont go.

Looks good but I will fish the back lakes with my 16' kevlar canoe.

Glad they got out ok but how do you get the truck out with the ice so weak? Leave until spring and lift it out using a barge?

On Friday it is half price admission if you are a senior, $6.

On Friday it is half price admission if you are a senior, $6.

Caster Thanks for the back ground info on Red. He must have been doing something right to live to 92!

I remember watching the Red Fisher show as a kid and think this was the first fishing show on TV in Canada. If I remember right it was a half hour show with video of Red fishing in an open boat then a shore lunch and then his show finished with a "lodge" chat. I dont think Red threw all of his catch back like they do in today's shows. Does anybody know what happened to Red?

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Check Out: 1. Torrance Barrens on Muskoka 13 (Southwood Rd) 2. Hardy Lake Trails on HWY 169 between Bala and Gravenhurst 3. Canada Trail near Coopers Falls 4. Ganaraska Trail Wilderness section at end of Black River road from Coopers Falls, you need a map and GPS as this is wilderness. 5. Stop at Muskoka Info place on HWY 11 between Washago and Gravenhurst. Ask for Muskoka trails info booklet.

We did in St Catharines, just a small vibration.

Any body have any info on the fishing in Lower Eastern Lake and Eastern Lake located just north of Orillia? It looks like the access is via Long Lake and I will be using my canoe. Planning to check it out this summer. Thanks