fishboy

Nice fish & report-thanks for sharing...and making us jealous.

Any ice-out/refreezing reports from Minden/Haliburton?

rubber-more gentle on the fish & doesn't snag your hooks

nice rig-congrats

Stren, Excaliber & Ande (can't stand trilene)

Nice "reno" work boys!

I find you don't have to go with the "huge" baits in the spring since the natural forage fish are still smaller. Fall though, is a different story-that's when to break out the big ol' sucker minnows.

I started with fireline and now use powerpro-haven't had reason to try something else..yet.

I keep an old set of plugs that I use for the spring "burn-off".

What's the easiest way to determine the proper sized bearing buddies? I don't have a set of calipers at home.

so did you lick those crawlers clean?

another jigging trick is a buzz bomb

Bayfront Park was open yesterday; there was someone in a Lund putting about.

...but make sure you practice catch n release; recommend rubber worms too...

The $1 000 000 question is "when will we be able to put a boat in"? Please keep the ice-out progress updated.

dont tell Al Gore....

look before you leap...the question is, what is it? I'm guessing a bowfin?

LOL-I was rollerblading there yesterday; how come I don't get to see that-and how did it not make the Spec?? In terms of helpful suggestions, the "hand at the bottom of the wheel" is a good one. There were lots of references about practicing in a parking lot etc. One of the most important things is to get a sense of how quickly your rig will respond. I've got 2 tow vehicles and it's quite different between them even with the same trailer on the back. When I'm with the family, it's the mini-van and I find it helpful to have the back hatch open for better visibility. Also, adjusting your mirrors downwards can get you a better view of the ramp edges, especially when your trailer is on the incline but your vehicle isn't that far back yet.

I'm not sure how they manage to compete but Fishing World in Hamilton has very competitive pricing with the "big boys".

nice fish...better melon in that av...

That's one honkin' perch-does anyone know the species? (It's not "our" yellow perch is it?)

I don't like the loss of heat...

That thing is massive!

I agree-the universal transducer is a nice feature.

Wow-nothing like a nice little tea room discussion... I apologize for not scrolling back and crediting the appropriate poster(s) but man, what's wrong with all of us taking a step back for some sober self-reflection and making a committment to being less selfish? We all value the outdoors and what it has to offer, so why not make a small contribution to reducing the negative impacts we have on the environment? Our society is plagued by selfish, me-first, it's not my fault I can't help it types. How about some more consideration for each other and our kids?