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I went there this morning and the store was closed with a sign on it noting that the store was available for lease. I looked in and the store was empty. I called the store number and it came back as unassigned, so it looks like it is now shut down.

Hi All, I used to get my minnows and leeches from Rerries on Kingston Rd. and that shop has now closed. I am looking for 3 to 4 inch sized emerald shiners and leeches for a fishing trip this weekend and was wondering if anyone knows of a local shop where I can purchase them in the next day or so. Bill

Any scale can be IFGA certified. IFGA does not recommend brands. I personally like my 60 pound BogaGrip http://www.eastabogatackle.com/index.html#pgtop and have had it certified. If you do catch a fish on a non-certified scale, it can be certified after the fact. From the IFGA Website: http://www.igfa.org/fish/igfa-scales-and-certification.aspx scales and certification What scales can IGFA certify for a potential record catch? IGFA can examine scales up to a 100 lb capacity. Scales that weigh in excess of 100 lbs should be examined by your local state agency or a company that is licensed and accredited to certify and calibrate scales. How does IGFA certify a scale? Each scale is tested for accuracy by using certified, traceable weights. IGFA policy dictates that scales may not be off by more than one increment or one half pound, whichever is less. For example, a 15 lb hand scale that weighs in 4 oz increments may not be off by more than 4 oz. In addition, digital scales are also tested by placing weight in the mid range of the maximum load of the scale for a total of three placements. With each placement, the scale must read the same or the scale will not be approved due to being inconsistent. What scales can IGFA recommend? IGFA does not recommend any particular brand of scale. Each year, IGFA records the top ten scales that have weighed the most records during the last 12 months. This information is published in IGFA’s annual World Record Game Fishes record book. Individuals who are fishing for potential world records with the intention of releasing the catch should use a quality hand held portable scale. When using this type of scale the catch can be weighed off a body of water and then released. Junior anglers can weigh their catch in the boat and then release unless they intend to apply for a line class/fly rod or all tackle record as well. Should I buy a scale that weighs to the maximum of 100 lbs? Anglers that are fishing for record fish should understand that the increments the scales read in will have an impact on the final weight of the catch. If you are fishing for a trout that may weigh 10 lbs and use a scale that reads in 1 lb increments, you have the potential to lose up to 11 oz of weight. Considering records weighing less than 25 lb can be broken by a total of two ounces, the best options for the angler would be to use a scale that reads in 1 or 2 ounce increments. What is the cost of certifying a scale? IGFA will examine scales weighing up to 100 lbs for members at a cost of $30.00. This fee includes return shipment by regular parcel post. If the member would like to have the scale tracked, insured, or returned within a shorter period of time, we recommend that they send a UPS or FedEx label or an account number along with the scale. Certified guides and Captains receive a discounted rate of $24.60. Weigh Stations may have one scale (up to 100 lbs) examined for free and pay only the return shipping cost. Can my scale be certified after I catch a potential record? Yes, it is permissible for anglers to certify scales for accuracy after the catch is made. Can I bring my scale in and have it certified? We would be happy to have you visit the IGFA, stop in and say hello and visit the museum (free for members) while your scale is being tested. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes and we are available Monday through Friday from 9-4:30 pm except for holidays. It is important to have your scales tested each year to ensure that they are in compliance for world record applications. Once the catch has been landed and released, you will not have a chance to reweigh your catch again! Weighing Requirements All record fish must be weighed on scales that have been checked and certified for accuracy by government agencies or other qualified and accredited organizations. Disinterested witnesses to the weight should be used whenever possible. The weight of the sling, platform, rope, net or other such device must be deducted from the total weight. Only weights indicated by the graduations on the scale will be accepted. Visual fractionalizing of the graduations is not allowed. Any weights that fall between two graduations on the scale must be rounded to the lower of the two. All scales must be regularly checked for accuracy and certified in accordance with applicable government regulations at least once every twelve months. If at the time of weighing the fish the scale has not been properly certified within twelve months, it must be checked and certified for accuracy as quickly as possible. An official report stating the findings of the inspection prior to any adjustment of the scale must be included with the record application. IGFA reserves the right to require any scale to be re-certified for accuracy if there are any indications that the scale might not have weighed correctly. Note: IGFA offers a scale testing service for members only.

Are the prices quotes for a season or are those monthly prices. When I had my boat last year, my dealer in Markham quoted $150 a month for heated indoor storage. Bill

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The water level is the highest I have seen it in over several years for this time of year. It covered the lower parking pad of Hartley bay and is about 10 feet higher than normal. The Jamsion rapids are not runnable now and people who have cottages down there are parking their boats, walking the rapids and then using another parked boat to go to there cottages. The current was so strong down at the elbow, it was difficult keeping bait on the bottom with 2 oz sinkers. The weeds are not growing well due the high water levels and so its a different ball game this year. We had success in Crombie Bay and Beef Tea creek. Piked up some nice pike in Crombie. Also, the eagle's nest is accessible, (stay to the right on the entrance to avoid the rocks that are now just under water and are in the middle and right. Be very carefull as some islands which are normally above water are now just below the water by a foot or so. No luck on the walleye yet but some guys had success trolling for them in Ox Bay. Good Luck, Bill

I really liked the autopilot on my minnkota when I had it as it made operating the boat so much easier when it was just myself on board. It tracked a line with no problems and made it easier to hold along structure lines while I was actually fishing. When I get my next boat, I will definitely get both (autopilot and co-pilot) when I buy the trolling motor. One thing I found was that the Universal Sonar was not very good. Hope this helps. Bill

Hi There, I used Weber's Marineland to get my boat and Mercury motor serviced. Frank, the owner always did a great job at a fair price. I was always happy with the quality and speed of his service. He is located near McCowan and Highway 7 and can usually get your job done in a couple of days. 4 Heritage Road, Markham, On L3P 1M4 (905) 294-1070 [email protected] http://webersmarineland.com/ Hope this helps you out! Bill

Thats correct, I sold my boat for $8.000 and wish that I did not as the deal on boat that I was purchasing fell through. Oh well, have to keep looking to find my new ride. Bill

I am thinking of buying a boat with a 12 volt 56 lb motorguide trolling motor already on it and I currently have a better 24 volt minnkota that I would want to use on it. Are the mounting holes for the Motorguide the same as Minnkota? Would there be an adapter plate that could be used to mount the minnkota using the motorguide holes so that I would not have to drill any more holes on the boat?

I would add large sized Johnson Silver and Gold minnow baits. Works great in very weedy conditions.

It will not be easy to get up to Recollect Falls by boat. Coming up from French River Lodge, you will have to naviate the rapids at the train bridge, and the Flat Rapids and another rapids above that. I have never made it up to the falls but I can tell you that the the Flat Rapids is extremely tricky especially in low water (many rocks and you have to get it right. Unless you have a local to guide you, I would not recommend running the Flat Rapids. You can also go down the bad river almost to Georgian Bay without much trouble. You can run the first two rapids without much of a problem. Do not try the third rapid, known as the Jump. There is a sign there that says no swimming and also warns of boat traffic. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS unless you know what you doing. If you boat down there and have a canoe, you can easily portage this rapid and the Jamison Rapids. I would not recommend running the Jamison rapid in high water -- too dangerous and the local guides will not run it. Most of the areas with current water hold walleye in the French. You can go down the main channel to Bass Lake but be carefull of rocks and shoals, there are a lot of them near the entrance to Bass Lake and some in the channel that are in the middle. If in doubt or you do not know the water, go slow. You would be lucky to explore the Lower French in a week. There is over a fifty miles of boating accessible from Hartley Bay. You can also explore the Pickerel River system as well which empties the bay where French River Lodge is located and goes all the way up to Highway 69. Bill

Some good spots for pike are Combie bay, cast on the edge of the weedlines, Thompson and Mary bay.

The Dallas rapids cannot be run from the French River Lodge down to the bay. However, the area above the rapids sometimes holds walleyes and it can be reached from FRL. It is about a 15 minute boat ride. If you check the map (Anne has them at the lodge), you will see an area called the elbow. That is where the entry to the Dallas is and the corner there is a good spot and if you continue on (stay to the left, as there are shoals just beneath the water on the right which are not passable in low water) there is another narrows with current water that sometimes holds walleye as well.

The guys at JB have always be great to me. Steve and Brian have helped me out quite a bit especially with warranty issues. They went above and beyond the call of duty to get my Minnkota on-board charger replaced. I tried to do it myself and Minnkota would not replace my charger (one of the 3 banks failed) but Steve managed to make it happen. The bottom line is that Brain and Steve are very courteous and helpfull and if you talked to Brian as well, you probably would have got your issue resolved. Bill