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I find it balances nicely, with fuel and engine weight in the back... I do a lot of downrigging and like Dave said, need the space behind the seats. Here's a side view that shows console position better...

Not scary, but people need to be aware of the impact of drugs on our society, not only in the larger centres but also in small towns (such as Brockville) 19 months after the murder, the youth was found guilty... slap on the wrist likely all... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/damian-sobieraj-youth-verdict-1.5469296

Fantastic pics of a rare deer!!

Mine is a Princecraft 162 Pro w/ 50hp Merc. Mostly I fish local lakes (Eastern Ont) w/ 1-2 people, it's an ideal size boat for that. For getting into the smaller lakes and rivers, I have an old Springbok canoe w/ 2hp Yammie

Retire from fishing and sell the boat? That is not just a sad day... but a tragic day.

Bumping this up to the top... Low-life thieving scum. that sucks - hope you get them back.

He mistook the car for a Miss, and was trying to get her striped pajamas off...

Excellent report - fantastic pics - glad you had another great trip!

I got her stopped on the amber before the white line...

Adequate protection is not a cell phone. Avoiding certain areas is wise, but the problem is not entirely geographic. While it is worse in South Oshawa than other places, unfortunately, this problem is not limited to Oshawa. There was a murder near here this summer, by a swarming gang of teen thugs. Guy was found in the St Lawrence river. The drugs that are around today are a scourge on our society. I agree with the OP in his statement about not being alone, but I would add, day or night.

Drew Merry Christmas - and a happy new year to you. AWESOME report and AWESOME fishing. Cheers

The cormies will be hunted deliberately I can certainly assure you. If this passes before April, the bass boats need not worry, as we will have the local lake cormorant free long before end of June (there are only around 30-40 birds on my local lake). They really aren't very hard to hit, much easier than a woodie. They fly in straight lines and don't maverick easily. Any wary ones that escape will soon vacate, not knowing which of the boats has the hunter in it. The days of nonchalantly sitting in a tree 100yds from my boat will be over, which means their communal nesting islands will no longer be used. The best ammo option, and already used during culls, is 22 Quiet subsonic, but that will not be permitted so 12g steel it is. Bring it on

Drew!! Awesome read - and the pictures are amazing. Hats off to you and Mike... thanks for sharing this trip / report with us. Len

Awesome video - the small things can sure make a big difference!!

Good fishing Simon!!

They aren't extremely far away - had more than one slab-fest about 1 hour south of Timiscaming !!

Great video Simon. Definitely slab-like - your description "Caribbean Crappie"

I was on the ice two days ago, Monday Feb 20th. Location = Eastern Ontario, Rideau chain of lakes, 45 min NE of Kingston. A large lake with minimal current, on a back bay. The surface was snow free, and surface melt had re-froze Sun night. Slick conditions. Near shore, 11" of ice, with the top inch being snow ice. Out 200yds, 8" of ice. Another 200yds further, 7" The ice was not yet rotting (no vertical bubble lines yet). We had rain Tues night. Still some fishable conditions, recommend spud bar and floater suit from here on until (if) it gets colder. Stay away from inflows.

Jehovies... hey, they are doing what they think is right, and I think it is right for me to tell them to leave before I put on my boots... I don't have any problem with Phil, or what he said. I admire him for standing up for what he believes. Good on him. Those who voice their opinions here, for or against, all good. I hate political correctness and censorship. As for this thread, glad that the mods haven't locked it down. People should be able to dialog and debate these things, and nobody has gotten too nasty.I enjoy the dialog. We can likely all agree... we need some more ice and soon!!

Yeah, Ammo is getting scarce! But this morning I lucked out and was able to buy two boxes of 30-06. I placed the boxes on the front seat and headed back home, on the way I stopped at a gas station where a drop-dead gorgeous blonde in a short skirt was filling up her car at the next pump. She glanced at the two boxes of ammo, bent over and leaned in my passenger window, and said in a sexy voice, “I’m a big believer in barter, big fella. Would you be interested in trading sex for ammo?” I thought for a few seconds and asked, “What kind of ammo ‘ya got?”

I'm too far away to take you along, but highly encourage you to get out there. Duck are one of my favourite hunts, things get fast and furious and the teal and woodies can really test your shooting ability - then when you figure out the right lead and bag a limit - a fantastic reward. The whistlers will be here soon with the falling temps...

Awesome report Simon Felt like was right there along. Great job on the video.

Great news. Regulations are useless without enforcement.

When asked, just show them the "license". We have two of these licenses, one on each hand, beside the index finger.

Glad you're still on the good side of the grass!! Amazing and personal story, thanks for sharing.