tinbanger

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saw a guy at thw Barrie marina o the same thing 3 years ago ,,, but he had an audience!

Glad your ok

TB

its not a boat ( but it does leak ) but we leave our hunt camp unlocked .the worst to happen has been they used the dry firewood by the cookstove and didn't replenish it and a bag of garbage left in the outhouse.

not bad for over 80 years

TB

there is a decent launch ( don't use the concrete but the gravel beach next to it) in orillia across from Tudhope park. watch for sign on hwy 12 not far past Trombley tackle shop , can't recal the street name.

If you are looking for lakers and whitefish I can't help you there . 20 k will produce some good sized waves on simcoe , take care

TB

seen the same thing , but never thought of using them for the same reason .I know I wouuld be a bit po'd if I came back and my boat was ' gone fishin' without me LOL.

tb

Welcome

I only fish Hamilton for the scenery

TB

Mine was a straight gable roof. Staight run with a ridge vent.........pretty simple compared to yours, and i thought doing mine stunk. lol Feels good to pull up the driveway everyday dont it?? Nice choice on the architectural shingle

5 valleys and 12 different roof areas made for some slow progress . the architectural shingles are much easier and forgiving to install than the 3 tab type .

TB

yeah kinda of a stupid request on my part. still sorry to hear he closing up .

TB

Good one !!

tb

Always interesting to see OFNRs projects so I thought I would share mine.

We bought our current house almost 2 years ago and knew it was in desperate need of a new roof .

we survived last winter although you will notice an area on the front were the december winds removed about 3 sq ft of shingles that I had to patch.

Old roof ,lots of missing shingles !

Luckily Simcoe Building centre will delivered the shingles to the roof for $1 a bundle ..at 92 lbs a bundle the best $76 dollars I ever spent

used about one and one half sheets of 4x8 ply to repair rot , mainly around edges but a couple large ones were discovered mid deck!

Original roof had no ice and water and very little protection in the eves .We placed ice and water around the perimter , ridges and hips as well as double wide in the valley .Synthetic underlay everywhere else .Metal valleys , new flashing as well . 30 year shingles.

Bit of an over kill maybe but for the few extra dollars I fiqure its worth it .

lots of supervision LOL

Finished product

Cost slightly over $4000 all in , we had estimates ranging from 3,800 to almost $6000 .Considering the extra underlay , 2 fall arrests I think we saved about $1,500 to $2,000. Took 5 days mostly on my own , or with my youngest.

Luckily the weather was perfect , not too warm and only threatned rain one day .

Would I do it again ... not likely

TB

actually hadn't heard about it till Matt called last night. Whew

TB

he is in good hands , will be thinking of him and the family

dave

Sorry to hear Sam is closing up . great source of info and gear for that area . Good guides too

What are the 'Bigger and better ' things you mention ?

TB

thanks Bigugli I may give it a go .

I have a very basic map of the lake and will plan to boat 15-30 minutes before we start picking good looking spots .

Back up plan will be Lady Simcoe

TB

what no casting ?

Nice fish for sure

TB

Matt called a few minutes ago and let us know us know an employee at the main lodge drowned a few days ago.He didn't really know the guy but had seen him around ( Matt works at an outpost lodge)

Not much info other than he had dissapeared the end of last month , OPP ERT found his body along the shoreline.

Glad I heard it from him and not on the news!

TB

And I should LOL

TB

Looking for a change of scenery and was wondering if it was worth the drive ( 45 min from barrie?) Planning amid week trip to avoid the weekend rush

Feel free to PM

TB

youngest son and I went out sunday morning on Simcoe and it was surprisingly quiet . I think wind and cool temps kept most away.

we fished big bay to cooks bay with a few average bass and perch to show for it. Mike did have a decent pike on for about 2 seconds LOL hit his shad coloured crank bait boatside .Only a couple of teeth marks to show for it .

No pics as I thought I had left my camera and cell behind .

going out again Wednesday morning

TB

Sorry to hear that Wayne . Cheryl and I send our condolences.

dave

we will keep an eye out for you ! Congrats on the ship !

TB

most guys refer to any plastic worm as a Senko (like Kleenex ,Skidoo etc.)

Bass pro makes a decent worm I prefer the StrikeKings .

depending on type of fishing Texas rigged or wacky ( hook thru centre of worm , ends dangling) are my two typical set ups.

Texas rigged can be weightless or on a belly weighted hook.

tb

well dates are set , talked to Matt tonight .

we leave Barrie on August 22 nd ( maybe the 21st) and should be in Dryden to see my sis and family on the 23 rd

Lake of the woods on the 24 for a few days of Muskie and walleye.

Matts last day will be around the 23

plan on hitting Dryden for a few more days of walleye then Nipegon for two days with my nephew and wife .

back in Barrie around sept 1 .

getting excited already!

Is it too early to pack?

Matt also wore out his muskie reel , just in time for his birthday

TB

I think Pikeie has a storey that may be similar . An Allsion bass boat on LOW when the driver/pilot torpedoed a big wave .. 5 hours of bailing later ....LOL

Speed kills or at least scares the crap out of you!

TB

Good reminder about the livewells , Like Terry most of my multi lake fishing is via connected lakes.But I am planning a northern trip that will mean different lakes a day apart.TB

All fish to date have been in 1- 8 feet of water with most in the 4' range.

best early season I can remember for me.

mid lake humps have been excellent , deeper weedlines not.

edges of reeds have also produced

senkos,perch coloured cranks and smoke tubes have ruled .nothing on top water, or spinner baits .

TB