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I have a place on Lake X , south of Bancroft. According to a recent MNR creel report it is the 5th most populated lake for Lakers in the region. In 10 years of fishing, trolling, etc I have only caught 1 ( 'tons of Bass & Pike though). The old timers use steel line and catch a few. I have tried everything from planers, jigging spoons, spoons tipped w minnows, .... nadda. Any killer ideas? Cheers Ted

Any help appreciated. Cheers Ted

Splake & SM Bass. Contact Bancroft MNR for more detail

I drank beer once...and I am still making the support payments...

Awesome! Harry & I both have a place @ the "Red Eagle". I'll mention your name next time I see him!

Try http://www.chandosla...ewcottages.com/ Awesome lakers in Chandos ..... A fish story... After many conversations about hitting Chandos Lake (Just east of Apsley Ontario), my neighbor up-north, Harry, who is an avid laker angler and I decide to grab my boat and head over to Chandos in search of the legendary fishes that inhabit it. We launched at the north end around 2:30 pm just after a mild storm front had moved through and preceding what would be a larger storm later. We where fishing in clear sky's and the steamy heat of a mid-day in early July. We cruised for about 15min until we found 70+ ft of water depth. All of a sudden my Lowrance lit up with more fish marks then the demo screen. The marks where so thick and many, that the Lowrance kept changing auto-depth, thinking that the fish ½ way down was the bottom of the lake! We set up the down-riggers each with lucky strike canoe spoons, pearl colour with big red dot, tipped with minnows. Almost immediately Harry's rigger goes off, he feverishly grabs the reels and begins to haul in a big fighter but alas it has only grabbed the back of the minnow, bit it short, leaving nasty looking, ragged entrails drooping from the minnow head. With great expectation we quickly re-rigged and setup for another run. No more than 15min later his rod fires off again. This time we have a hook set. He begins reeling, drag starts peeling. I quickly pull in the other line and riggers and throw the boat in neutral. Still more drag going. 200+ FT of 50lbs Power Pro is being peeled off of the reel. Finally Harry starts gaining line. The 9ft TDR rod is just-a thumping. I ask Harry if he wants the net...his reply was the memorable line of the day..."I don't think that net is big enough!" Not sure if he was messing with me or not, so I grab both the net and gaff. By this time a SeaDoo with 3 spectators pulls up to watch the commotion. Finally after 15 long tense minutes we see a flash beneath the surface "Holy Crap! " I drop the net....and wrap the gaff strap around my wrist. The beast comes to the surface and Harry manoeuvres it towards me. I slip the gaff under the gill plate and heave it into the boat. The SeaDoo audience gives us a standing ovation. "Oh my gawd...." ~20lbs of glistening gray beauty, 36 inches in length. With only 1 point of the fine wire treble holding it by the mouth. Harry had skilfully loosened the drag and avoided horsing the fish which would have lost it for sure. His previous personal best was 10lbs this was almost double. He didn't stop shaking for an hour!

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I work downtown so I walked over and took advantage of the $5 after 5pm deal...nice! Was looking for the new Minkota Terrova 80lbs/US2/iPilot. Was all set to buy from Lebaron (no tax sale) and they where out of stock & no rain check option :-( Turns out Radioworld did even better - matched US pricing! Saved some nice coin. Cheers Ted

Awesome! Did you look at other brands, Yammy, Suzuki, CanAm? What made you pick Honda? I am looking for a quad and can't decide between brands. Thx Ted

Run cable loose & tie wrap just below motor head. I have had mine that way for years. Not pretty but works fine.

Awesome feed back all! Many Thanks, Ted

I am looking at replacing a couple of trolling batteries - deep cycle for a 80lbs motor. Too many choices/brands. Any guidance appreciated. Cheers Ted

I take it you disagree?

I've only caught perch there. You need minnows. Look for big rock on south side of shoreline, near centre of south shore.

With the dollar approaching parity and on track to hit $1.07US by July, you would think they would be a little more price aggressive.... I just looked at a Yamaha ATV and it was $3,000 more in Canada than US... :-(

I was all hot to buy one until I found out the connector on my Powerdrive 50 uses the older style flat connector and the iPilot only can connect to the newer round connectors. I don't know the wiring schematic so I'm not sure I could splice something. I'd hate to hack a new piece of gear....

Innisfil Beach

I bought two passes this year and had 1 short ride... I am really questioning the value for money. My district (2) had snow but still haven't opened most trails. I know it is mostly volunteer effort & a ice storm, so I can' fault them for that but $250/pass is disgusting considering the Provincial government already blew a ton of our money on the OFSC. I haven't seen worthwhile value for my tax dollar..... :angry:

if you can pull 12Guage yes , but not likley due to wire staples etc....

Yea! Rocket Ship 7 !!! And what about Big Al on the Kitchener channel CKCO? Flinstones @ noon!

You should be fine You cant change breaker without upgrading wiring Just don't use other items when vacum is on or breaker with trip.

I'm very happy with my '09 Ridgeline. 13L/100km, 1st yr 35,000km

Here is an interesting hypothetical situation. You are advised of the danger to life and safety and choose to ignore recall. Your boat sinks with you and your passenger drown or are injured. Question: 1) Does your life insurance company have grounds to deny payout claim? 2) Does your passengers family have grounds to sue you for negligent death or even criminal action? Even if defend-able do you want to put your family through such a nightmare? Just asking....

If you're not catching (15m-20M) make sure you move to another hole. Drill a bunch of holes when you get there and then move around. Try to find green weeds. Good Luck Ted

Reminds of an old girlfriend...hard on the equipment Great Video!