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Yup... sounds like a cicada....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada Burt

Yummmm...... brisket!!! Hope the dog's are alright.... that bear probably won't be back soon!! Burt

I was just on the LeBaron's website (cataloge) and can't find Shimano rods or reels anywhere..... They don't stock them anymore???? Isn't that a major brand not to stock? Burt

I agree..... have used various types of maple for smoke wood.... the infamous sugar maple... to the softer silver maple.... and they all taste the same to me..... GOOOD......!!!! Burt

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I netted a rainbow off a Lake O pier this morning that would be about the size of that fish......... (yes they are in shallow...) Burt

Soaking woodchips is not necessary..... but if you are "smoking" something you would be better off using wood chunks as they prolong the burn.... wood chips tend to burn hot and fast, giving not much flavour... Burt

I just barfed in my mouth a bit..... Burt

Hey 12 Volt.... are you the same 12 Volt Man that's on MFK?? Burt

Everybody knows about the G20 security measures in place now (whether we agree with it or not is irrelevant, we have to deal with it). This guy had to know that with something like that strapped to the roof of his car while driving around downtown TO this week, that he would be pulled over. We shouldn't criticize the Police for doing their job.... this guy was a moron and should have known better. Burt

Another vote for Costco. I just bought my dad a new tank the other week..... $26.99 plus $10.99 to fill. At Crappy Tire you pay $39.99 plus somewhere around $14-15 to fill. Good savings at Costco for sure! Burt

Do you mean to match to an antenna or are you looking for a boot (linear amplifier)? You can easily match yourself with a cheap swr meter... Linear amps are illegal so doubtful you will get a response for this... Most truck stops will have a CB shop, you could check one of those out. Burt

Ownage X2.... one victory for the veggie eaters lol.... Burt

I don't know what it is like with the electric or gas smokers, but with the Weber... less smoke is sometimes more... I use maybe 2 small fist sized chunks of wood (usually cherry or oak/fruit wood) for the entire process. Once the Weber is up and running stable, you really don't see any smoke coming out the top, just a thin, bluish vapour. You don't generally want to be adding smoke wood all the time as you can easily overpower some meats (especially fowl). This is "hot smoking" or BBQ'ing though.... 220-250F. Although I routinely do pork shoulder and ribs above this temperature with fantastic results. Burt

The chef has to make sure its edible don't ya know! Burt

ABT's (Atomic Buffalo Turds)..... Cut and clean the jalapeno peppers... the more membrane you leave, the hotter they will be on average. Pipe in a stripe of cream cheese (mix some seasonings in there too).... Add a Lil' Smokey (cocktail sausage - I cut them in half)... Wrap in bacon.... Put them on the smoker (for about an hour)... Done.... and enjoy!!! And be careful.... they are very adictive!! Burt

From Facebook...... Clayton Holtz.... posing with the Hedgehog.... suppose this is the guy??? http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/clayton.holtz And the other dude.... Brandon Thomas? http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/bthomas001 Both have hometowns of Niagara Falls and now reside in the Hammer....and they are Facebook friends.... looks like we have a match Burt

I have seen a large pike do this just off the breakwall at Oakville harbour. He was swallowing a large sucker. I think they do this to use gravity to their advantage, and it lets them move the fish around easier out of water. Burt

Looks fantastic Gerritt!!! You've got my vote! Burt

I didn't know that was synthetic... I thought it was water-based? Burt

I love the written comments on the video: "He was unconscious in the water for 10 minutes. His life vest floated him face up in the water." So the dude filming left him floating around for 10 minutes?? He didn't pull him out right away??? "Cracked sternum, broken ribs, bleeding around sternum, nearly broke neck and collar bone." And they have him drapped across the back of the boat as they keep filming him rather than get him to medical attention?? What a bunch!! Burt

Oh yeah.... Chicken..... And pork butt too..... I love BBQ p0rn Burt

Check out the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker if you want to hot smoke and BBQ over charcoal. These things are really awesome (I have two). Check out this site for more info...... http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/ Ribs...... Turkey...... Brisket.... Even beef tenderloin..... Burt

Also Zippo lighter fluid.... Burt

I have not found that I catch fish more when out with certain friends but I have one that certainly ups the stress level. When his wife starts calling an hour after we go out to see when he is coming home I start to get pissed..... Burt