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  1. One of my colleagues at the office has a cottage on Paudash. I've been up to his place a couple of times to fish. He's all about the Bass. We got into plenty of both Small and Large Mouth. Some really good quality fish over 20". Also some hammer-handle Pike and Panfish, but nothing else. However, the same can be said for a lot of the lakes in the Kawartha Highlands/Bancroft area. Asking for a number is unrealistic.. 1 to 10 relative to what ?
  2. Unfortunately, after 9-11 they closed down a lot of the best spots down by Pebbley Beach at the Glen.
  3. My grandkid's slingshot often provides a little morning entertainment...
  4. The mangy Canines have taken over from the Raccoons in my neighborhood. At least the Coons were nocturnal, so if you put your garbage out in the morning it was usually safe. The Coyotes make their rounds during the day ahead of the garbage truck, making a mess curbside....and yes it's illegal to discharge a firearm within the town limits.
  5. Granger's makes wash & dwr that's hunting specific, but as far as I know it's the exact same formulation as NikWax. I use NikWax on my hunting stuff too...it's marketed as "fragrance free". You're just re-applying what was on there to begin with..
  6. Amazon and most camping/outdoor specialty shops. You want both...the wash and the waterproofing.
  7. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durable_water_repellent It's what makes water "bead" on the exterior layer of fabric, rather than soak in to it. The GoreTex will still be waterproof with out it, but the exterior will "wet out". You're correct...some heat will help bring the DWR back to surface of the fabric. Ironing on low heat works great too. Periodically washing the GoreTex with NikWax will also help keep it breathable by "un-clogging" the porous membrane.
  8. My recommendation would be to visit your local tackle shop. They'll answer all your questions. If you're in the west GTA, I'd suggest Fishing World in Hamilton.
  9. CrowMan

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    Bay of Quinte in November and December...they don't get bigger than that.
  10. My experience of late with BPS is... they don't carry much inventory beyond the standard stuff you'd find at Sail, Canadian Tire, or Walmart. Most of the stuff labeled with their "house' brand is junk. Their staff for the most part are not knowledgeable at all. And the prices aren't that great. When I look around what people are actually buying at BPS..it's a suburban housewife purchasing a forest print comforter for the cottage, or a backyard chef buying a turkey deep fryer. Not a lot of hard core fishing types shopping there. It's become a "lifestyle" store. I prefer to do business with locally owned shops, staffed with people who know their stuff, and stocked with products that are relevant to the current angling scene. You'll find me in Fishing World, J-Pro, Gagnon's, Peterborough Pro Tackle or Pro Advantage.
  11. Queenston if you don't want to hike. Whirlpool has better fishing but it's a huff n puff . It will be Steelhead this time of year.
  12. I've had a Simms Pro Dry jacket and bibs for 6 years. Still going strong, like new...don't leak a drop, even running down the lake at 40mph in a rainstorm. Water rolls off of them in droplets. Well designed cuffs and collar/hood to keep any leaks out. Very breathable too, never sweat in them. Best rain gear I've ever owned. Most of the time they're stored scrunched up in one of the in-floor compartments of my boat. All I do is, twice a year or so, wash them with NikWax Tech Wash, then tumble dry on low to maintain the DWR. The fabric is GoreTex 3-Layer Pro...as far as I know, there's nothing better out there.
  13. That's quite the investment ! Tungsten ain't cheap.. I'm sure you'll get a nice return on your money once you do your magic.
  14. Some of the older guys on the pro tour think the opposite...it's the technology that has leveled the playing field. Younger guys that understand and have mastered FFS are coming right out of the college (and even high school) circuits and are doing well, even winning tournaments. There are veterans that claim that it's no longer necessary to put in years of learning to acquire the skills and knowledge to be competitive. They say that the technology is a "short cut" and if you put some of these young guys on a lake and they didn't have FFS, they would be lost and have no clue where to find fish. Some of the pros think that because of the dominance of tech, that we will never again see personalities like Kevin VanDam, Rick Clunn or Roland Martin ...anglers that won year after year due their particular skill set and knowledge...and because they became household names it was good for the sport and the industry. All sports need stars to be successful. I don't necessarily agree with all of the above, I straddle the fence. I can understand both sides of the debate. To illustrate the breadth of the divide, here's two quotes from tournament pro's. "If you ain't scopin' you're hopin'" "It's like deer huntin' with a drone"
  15. I don't necessarily disagree Lew, but to be fair, regardless of the electronics, you still got to get 'em to bite...so thinking is still required. It's just that the concept of what is "fishing" is constantly evolving. The good thing is there are no rules...you can use the technology or not or just a little. It's whatever turns your crank. Although in terms of the competitive aspect, there's certainly precedent for keeping a sport more entertaining by limiting technology. Afterall they banned aluminum bats in pro baseball...lol
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