Burtess

This should be reiterated..... There is no crime in making money (as long as there is no price fixing etc. involved). If people will buy it for that price, and some will, then thats good for the retailer. Good for you to research your purchase and find the best deal. I generally avoid "price matching" if possible, and reward the retailer that goes out of its way to offer the lowest price. For a bit of contrast, check out this thread: http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...388&hl=clam. Fishing World praised for having something "fully stocked and a lot cheaper than most". Goes both ways..... Burt

Oooopps......to late

I am assuming you want one with just the fish in it? If you would like it, let me know and I can email you the full size pic. Burt

I got one for the wife for Christmas but she hasn't installed it yet Burt

Both those flows are closed now for pretty much everything. Best to stick to the mouths. Both 16 Mile and Bronte get some nice smallies but most of the decent sized ones are back down to the lake come opener. Burt

Took out my oldest to Pinehurst Lake on Saturday to fish for some bluegill. We had a blast! Only caught 8 but they were spaced out over the couple hours we were there so it kept her occupied. He are some pics and a video of our excursion.... Here she is clearing the hole so she can haul the big ones through... Here is her prefered method of icefishing, very relaxed.... Her method works!! First fish of the day... Proud fishergirl... Another... happy girl: A short video of her hauling a monster through the hole..... Just a great day!! Burt

Welcome TroutnMuskieHunter That speck is outrageous!!! Burt

Betcha that cost a pretty penny... Burt

My neighbours constructed a replica of our "National Igloo" last year in the backyard..... Burt

Go to http://www.htent.com/catalog/inventory.php?fam=52&cat=22 Its the PWB-1.... Saw them at LeBarons ($75) and at BassPro ($90)... you would have to anchor the back corner to the ice or I would think it would blow away in a brisk wind... Burt

Arapaima gigas http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSum...eciesname=gigas Burt

There are always people asking for advise on buying a hand ice auger, what brand, model, etc... I think I've got most brands and models represented... if I missed one let me know, maybe I can add it later? Burt

Good fishin'Danimal I didn't know that one was open yet, how was the ice? Lots of people? Burt

Wow, they must have been working over the holidays, mine arrived today as well....

FinBore for sure I have had the SwedeBore model as well and there is no comparison. The FinBore has curved blades that just cut like crazy.... Burt

The Rocky 9" Sport Utility Max is on sale at BassPro for $79.88 (reg. price $139.99). This is an awsome deal! Sale is on boxing week, Dec. 26 - Jan. 6..... Burt

These are my more mild weather boots: Rocky 9" Sport Utility Max ▪1,000 grams of Thinsulate Insulation ▪Full-grain dark brown leather and Mossy Oak Break-Up nylon ▪Guaranteed ROCKY waterproof construction http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/details...;RecsPerPage=20 I bought these boots at BassPro to replace an old pair of Kodiak hunting boots. I was looking for a lightweight boot with light insulation. I ended up purchasing the Sport Utility Max because they were on sale at BassPro. If I remember correctly they were around $120... I wear these when trekking through the bush and late and early season trout fishing from shore. They are a very warm boot, both when you are on the move, and when stationary for extended periods. They seem to be very breathable as my feet do not seem to sweat even when doing a lot of walking. They are waterproof from where the toungue joins the boot, which is pretty far up the shaft of the boot. The heavy Thinsulate insulation results in a boot you can wear in the middle of winter with little worry of getting cold. I wear these when I stand for a couple of hours watching my kids tobaggan and stay toasty warm. They are a stiff boot though. The positive to this is that they do give a lot of ankle support, but they could be more flexible for those long walks through the bush. It takes a while to work these boots in. The tread is quite aggressive and provides solid traction in mud, snow, frozen mud, etc.. Burt

Since there were quite a few replies to another thread about the rubber felt packs on sale at Canadian Tire, I thought it would be good to have a thread where everyone could review their winter footwear. Here is my review for my favorite ice-fishing boots: Men's Kamik® Ultralight Snowmobile Boot Durable nylon upper with reflective taping on front and back Mega-bottom for extreme cold conditions (temperature rated to -74° C / - 100° F) Removable Zylex Comfortemp® liner to ensure that you have a dry boot every time Top cord-lock closure and lacing system Available in men's sizes 7 to 12 These are available at Canadian Tire, reg. priced at $119.99, but they go on sale every year for ~$30 off. I have had these boots for two winter seasons now and they are by far the warmest boots I have ever owned. Combined with a thin polypro liner sock and the Ice Sock by Wigwam, I have spent full days out in <-20°C weather (no hut ) and they have kept me comfortable. The liners are 13mm thick, similar to the ones on the Kamik Oslo, with foam + felt + a reflective foil layer. Also they have a 11mm thick felt and reflective foil frost plug, this is very important to keep the cold from the ground from penetrating the boot. My friends have the Kamik K2 boots which are lighter weight and comment on how much more robust these boots are. To aid in movement and flexing (they are branded a snowmobile boot), the felt liners are split partially down the sides of the boot to allow more movement. This makes them as easy to walk in as the more light weight felt packs. Good boots!!!! Burt

It is good to see most of the carp were pushed out of Cootes Paradise, but them putting the grates back in place is bothering me. From the info I have got in the past, the grates are normally removed late in October and are place back in March some time. This is because most carp will stay in the bay during the cold months anyway, and there is nobody emptying the cages in the cold weather months. This allows steelhead a chance to enter Cootes and make their way up Spencers Creek in late winter / early spring. What is going to happen now when they enter the cages and there is nobody there to lift them over??? Burt

Come on Bucktail, there is a fence between you and that bear, how risky is that Burt

I agree.... I had the BPS breathable waders for about 13months and they wore out in the inseam area. I took them in, no bill, and explained to them that I had bought them about (or slightly less) than a year before and they replaced them no problem. Even got a bill with the replaced pair lol.... Burt

Used to be 5/2 for bows..... http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/mnr/pubs/fishing/...ap_A_fr2005.pdf Burt

Nice to see they cut the limits for rainbow in Zone 16 down to 2 for sport and 1 for conservation Burt

If you are looking for a more reasonably priced float reel, you may want to look at the Aventa (as already suggested) or start scanning Ebay (don't forget the UK as well) for Adcock Stanton's, JW Young's and such. Wait till the season has ended and everything is frozen over, they will be cheaper. I bought my 5" Stanton for ~ $125 CDN shipped to my door, as well as a JW Young Purist 2030 for ~$100 CDN. Burt