SylvanOwner

Some good ideas from Art there. I have a pair of gloves with mitten flip-over that I use for ice fishing and that does work quite well. Also have a pair of gloves/mittens that have a glove for the inner layer and then a waterproof mitten outer shell. When I need to be dextrous I just pull off the mitten, do what I need and then slide it back over. I'd have to check to see who makes 'em if you are interested. Good luck in your search. Dan

tiller or console?

sure, but which one of the three different guys who caught the fish should buy the ticket? lol

@ Fisherman - the FF batteries are wired in parralel to each other so represent their own stand alone 12v source, each of the 2 deep-cycles also represent their own 12v source. @ Misfish - what I'm hoping to gain from the complexity is versatility so, if one were determined to do what I'm suggesting what would be the correct way to wire an arrangement of 3 potential 12v sources to provide power to a switch panel (bilge and nav. lights), FF, and 12v plug(s)?

I’ve been working on customizing my 14’ tinny and have now come down to the wiring. I definitely need some help. I have a bow mount trolling motor with 12v deep-cycle battery as well as 2 12v batteries (small fishfinder style) wired in parallel to supply power to switch panel (bilge, navigation lights and 1 empty switch) fishfinder, and 2 12v plugs. I also often carry an additional deep-cycle battery located at the stern as back-up for bow mount. What I would like to do is to be able to optionally use either deep-cycle or fishfinder 'parallels' to power switch panel and accessories. I can easily run power supply lines from both of the 2 deep-cycle batteries to the electrical compartment where the 2 fishfinder batteries and switch panel are located, just not sure how to wire the “optional” battery sources. First idea, which is probably easiest is to run power lines to the electrical compartment and just plug/un-plug appropriate power lines depending on what source I wanted to draw from using bullet or spade connectors. Second idea, which would involve some sort of switch to select where to draw power from. Any different/better ways? I really know very little about electrical so please respond using layman’s terms. Yes, I understand that if I draw power for the fishfinder from the same battery as the bow mount that I may get some interference. This may seem like an odd request/configuration but there are good reasons (mostly….lol) for wanting to do this which range from the boat not always being used with a bow mount to not always being able to charge batteries for several days to being a little over-the-top in building in redundancy/back-up.

That's too funny, kinda brings whole new meaning to food delivery....maybe one did and you just don't know about it

I'm more than happy to throw out a thumbs up for City Marine on the Queensway. I've dealt with them a couple times for my older merc 25 and they have been excellent. Good luck with your engine.

It would appear as though this is too late but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. This is something I saw on the Vexilar website and was what I would've used had I gone with a "through-hull" mounting arrangement. I've never used it so can't say good or bad. http://vexilar.com/products/index.php?prodNum=ACE001. Someone had posted that you can't shoot through aluminum hulls and apparently this is possible as as well. http://vexilar.com/products/index.php?prodNum=TB0023AU. Hope this is helpful.

I have an early '80's Merc 25 on my boat and I'm going to say that one "looks" like even older styling but certainly the serial numbers are the way to get it done....decent little rig, imho.

“You’re much more likely to be hit by lightning than to be bitten by a Massasauga Rattlesnake,” she said. I wonder how many people get hit by lightning in Ontarion/Parry Sound area? 6 snake bites so far.....

I'm a left-handed cranker as well and just use AbuGarcia 5501. 24 inches per full handle rotation, I think. What "suitable replacement" did Stacy find for you?

A buddy and I went a few times a few years back and did ok. A few walleye, a decent northern (8lbs ish), a few bass, saw a school of big largies in the back end of Tracy Bay (also where we caught the walters). Supposed to be lakers in the south end, completely different than the northern half of the lake. Nice lake, nice spot, congrats on the new place you should have a good time. We also took a hike into Pickeral Lake and a had a great time with the bass there.....not at all sure how it got it's name "Pickeral" lake. First and only time I've seen a hognose snake, swimming across Tracy Bay, thought it was a rattler. There was a great "party" beach midway down the lake on the east side where people were camped, swimming, socializing.

Here's the link Brian - http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@letsfish/documents/document/mnr_e001336.pdf, look at first entry under "Exceptions to Zone 17 Regulation" Sportfishing Licence - limit 3, Conservation Licence - limit 1, no fish between 37 and 55cm (14.6-21.7inches). Good luck!! Happy eating!!

Very, very cool. Sign me up!!

Way to stick with it, congrats on your first of many many musky!!

Yep, West Lake can be good for walleye, presumably bass, there are also pike and crappie. East Lake same. Good luck.

More fish in this post than when you and Monique are fishing......

Yes, absolutely right. This is the first year of the opener in FMZ 17,18 and 20 (I believe but you should check the regs yourselves always) being the third Saturday instead of the 4th. As for what to use....bass are bass....imho. Good luck!! Dan

I'll have been a quitter for 2 years this September. No looking back!! Congrats Simon!!!!!

Excellent thread Dave. Backroads map books are a Canadian Company and i didn't see them in your master list.....lord knows we all have a few of these around. http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/main/index.html Dan

I'm kinda' reading into your original post a bit but one suggestion I would have is to not wait until your blade is dull but instead hone the edge every time you use it. This will help build and maintain a consistent angle. I use a lansky and I also use one of the red Rapala handheld "dohickies". I use the Rapala one the most and use it every time I use the knife (also a Rapala....they're good and inexpensive), always 2-5 swipes on the rough edge and then 2 or 3 with the fine side. If I'm doing a lot of fish then I'll touch up the blade at intervals, usually just the fine side. My thoughts on angle are that it is very important, but not tha there is one that is right for every knife and every application. Angle seems to be a trade-off. The more acute the angle, the sharper the edge that is possible but also requires more maintenance. The less acute the angle, the less sharp it can be made but it is more durable. I like the filet knife very acute (and sharp) but a bread knife doesn't need to be like this. If you constantly use different methods you will likely be changing the angle each time and will not be able to get a good edge. Find something you are comfortable with, can do well and that you actually will use......stick with it. disclaimer: there are people who have already posted that doubtless have more practical experience than I ever will but this works for me

I work for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and have been waiting to hear back from my bud in parks about some of our Conservation Areas. There are 2 which you may want to consider; Glen Haffy, http://www.trca.on.ca/enjoy/locations/glen-haffy-conservation-area.dot or Heart Lake, http://www.trca.on.ca/enjoy/locations/heart-lake-conservation-area.dot. My friend recommends Glen Haffy as it is designed for accessibility. Paths, rails, etc. but there are no bass, it's trout pond fishing. There are some very nice fish stocked into these ponds and you can catch a bunch if you know how. Heart Lake is closer for you and does have bass as well as stocked trout, actually pretty good fishing. The accessibility apparently isn't quite as good mainly due to a hill which you need to go down to get to the lake and up to get back to the parking lot and there aren't rails along the trail but the trail has been recently redone and is in very good shape. Anyway, just thought I'd throw in my suggestions if you need more info. please don't hesitate to send me a pm. Good luck with your adventure. My hats off to you sir!!.....and here you are praising the membership when clearly it is you who deserves it. Ain't the world a wonderful place!!

Anyone ever thought to try composite lumber? I have to replace my bunks as well and have been thinking this would be a rot-free solution.

I don't think you'll find the trails very inspiring at Balsam but the beach is pretty good although usually very busy.

Has anyone camped at craigleith or earl Rowe! Earl Rowe isn't very nice as far as provincial parks go. The river is small and just won't do justice to the camping experience, IMO. Craigleith would be much better I think. Most of the other suggestions are good as well (in no particular order); Six Mile, Oastler, Killbear, Awenda, Bruce Peninsula National Park will all give you a solid camping experience. Hope the family enjoys whatever you decide on.