bigugli

Bigugli - The vast majority of ex-military stuff is sunk in pretty deep water, intentionally out of the reach of recreational divers, and thus less of a potential liability to those who sunk it.

Most of the stuff dumped was post WWII back when nobody knew there were consequences in later years. Just think of the problems the Dutch and Danes have in the North Sea with all the chemical weapons stockpiles dumped there. There is a lot of ordnance dumped off our East coast. Once in a while it gets caught in a draggers nets. That risk is very real.

Thankfully we were not as bad, but I can place 2 graveyards just in the Bay of Quinte, plus the tire mound.

Risk to the divers is negligible yes. Long term effects to aquatic health and habitat are only just now being realized, let alone human consequence.

There is a place for all God's creatures in my life. Right beside the Taters and Coleslaw.

Who cares if it is raining or snowing as long as the fish are biting. After all this is Canader ,eh?

It may not be the most efficient used of scrap metal, but there is the hope of an economic spinoff from these artificial reefs by attracting diver/tourism dollars.

At least these reefs were planned out in, hopefully a non harmful manner. We already have a number of man made reefs composed of armaments, tires, military surplus, etc... off our freshwater and saltwater shores.

It's a sad day when the Hamilton wannabees are better off than the Toronto hasbeens

From your area, you are not far from the Bruce Trail. Pick any section you like from the Falls up to Owen Sound hundreds of kms of beautiful trail.

I started out in the 70's watching the Red Fisher Show.

It ruined me for life!!!!!!!

As no one in my family fishes but me, good old Red was my Saturday morning mentor in all things fishing when I was a younun'.

I remeber vividly Red and Bobby Hull fishing at Plummers Lodge on Great Bear Lake.

I said to myself that I was going to fish there someday, I think I was 12 or 13 at the time.

Well, in 1991 I fished there.

In 1995 I went and worked as a guide at one of Plummers other lodges on the lake and have been going there almost yearly ever since!!!!

Thanks Red, I owe you one!!!!

I would still rather watch his shows more than a lot of the shows produced now.

Spent hundreds of 1/2 hours watching Red and his adventures, listening to his poetry. (I've got a signed copy somewheres) That was only on those weekends when we weren't fishing. He taught me a lot in my impressionable youth.

You do realize you're asking for a life sentence with no parole, and no time off for good behaviour , But it will take you at least 10 years to figure that out

There are 3 simple rules in marriage you need to learn Steve: Yes Dear

No Dear

Anything you say Dear.

How you apply the rules will either have her eating out of the palm of your hand or consigning you to the depths of hell

Have fun and congratulations

I've seen it commonly at the North Bay Walmart. I'm wondering whether it's widespread?

Regular practice in the U.S. Fact is it's good business. Campers and truckers stop there, rest up, use the facilities, and (most important) they spend $$$$ in the store. Have done it ourselves coming back from Florida when they closed the interstate overnight.

Here's a couple I took of her from the other side 2 weeks ago.. what's the chances of that Jocko.. lol Younger daughter needed a day out with her Dad.. and that's where she wanted to take me!

 

BTW .. Shagbat is a Supermarine Walrus ..

Those are nice pics of the Swordfish. They were still doing work on the crate last time I was in Ottawa

Here's a couple I took of her from the other side 2 weeks ago.. what's the chances of that Jocko.. lol Younger daughter needed a day out with her Dad.. and that's where she wanted to take me!

 

BTW .. Shagbat is a Submarine Walrus ..

The 'Shagbat' was a flying boat used by the fleet air arm almost to the end of WW II. Easy to fold up, repair, was a versatile catapult aircraft.

It's not a Submarine Walrus. Supermarine was the manufacturer. Same famous company to make other great WWII aircraft.

Despite being a blue jacket, I've always loved the old crates from the earlier days of aviation. There were 2 planes I always wanted to fly in; a 'Shagbat', and a 'Stringbag'. There are no flyable crates around, but there is a rumour that they may have a shot at restoring one to flying condition

Over the years I've shared a lot of cabins, cottages and motel rooms with fishing buddies. It's a great way to reduce expense and enrich the experience. After all, half the value of any trip is the memories we share with others along the way.

Did someone forget to plug in the machine that goes "PING"?

Anyway, the one thing about that story that has always bothered my is this; why didn't Santiago (the old man) use the knife which he had to cut off sections of the fish which he could hoist into the boat and keep away from the sharks? He couldn't have saved it all, but he could have saved some. His time and energy would have been better spent butchering the fish into manageable chunks than fighting sharks with a broken oar...am I right?

If Papa Hemingway wrote it so the old fella carved and saved the meat, would it still be the same worthwhile read? What intensity, drama, or sense of urgency would there be?

The old man goes out to prove he still has it in him. The fish is both the proof of his manhood, and the folly of his pride when all he has left is the carcass. There is also the timeless Man vs. nature theme. At the end of the struggle you come away with nothing more than your hide. Much of what "Papa" wrote focuses on the intensity of the "Moment" and his lifestyle was rather similar.

Who has time for sleep. Up at 5 walking my little beasties. BLT at 6.

Looks like a typical fall day in the sunny Haliburtons.

No bumpf , no bull. Straight up and honest. The way things should be. Good to see.

awesome and interesting. I still dont understand how they didnt shoot their own prop off with the gun.

In the first years of the air war, fighters were 2 seaters with a pilot and a gunner/observer. Other aircraft had the gun mounted above the upper wing and fire above the propellor tip, but that required greater skill.

The nose guns on a WW I fighter were quite a marvel for their time. Trigger arm was connected to an interrupter devise that was synchronized directly to propeller pitch. Regardless of what speed you were flying the rounds passed between the blades

Was a nice day for getting out despite the slow bite. Somebody's girlfriend decided to show us oldtimers up and catch some nice jumbos.

All that really matters was we had fun

Stop in at the Casino. Used to have a great all you can eat.

maybe you can "Reel" in the big one while you're there

i use the heavy braid just incase i hook into a pike while using the frogs but usually when you hook in to a pike your frog is as good as garbage after you land it and get the frog out its mouth but its all personal preferance to a degree i wouldnt use frogs on line less the 20lb test but thats just me

sorry this is posted by Rob D forgot to sign out of my fathers account

If carefully maintained, the Pakshack might hold up for two years. Although lightweight, such portability is gained by sacrificing quality. Stitching sucks. I, at least, have enough experience at repairing canvas threadwork. Pins, hinges, screws, are soft metal or flimsy plastic and regularly snap and must be drilled out or replaced.

Second set of hooks should be in the rear. Often the strike is a follow/ grab from the tail. You'll miss the short strike.

That is one nice walleye.

It sure is nice being able to walk out your door and toss a line. Boy do I miss it.