bigugli

Great stuff Bruce! Wish I had the patience for that... but I don't.

I never used to have any time for anything. Playing with tackle sure beats watching most of the crap on TV these days. Even I can only handle so much WFN before I start twitchin

As to jwl's question. Yes I do plan on being at the Niagara show.

Get the appraisal and take your time. There are a lot of low ball shysters both amongst the dealers and on ebay. There are some reputable dealers as well.

Once again, they are very well done Jacques. They are perfectly balanced.

Although softwater is a long way from now. Cold blue bird skies are perfect days and nights for making tackle. So I started working on my variations of a worm harness. I haven't been able to work for a couple of years now, so this helps to pay for the fishing bug. I also use them heavily as a search bait in the boat.

Because I fish where there are lots of pike, I've opted for a coated wire vs. floro or mono leaders with lazer sharp hooks

Step 2 is the hardware, beads and blades.

Final step I add a modest bucktail streamer to complete the rig.

And of course the final end result.

They catch fish, and making them keeps me out of trouble

You can do it. It's certainly better than quitting my way.

One way to beat the cravings at night when yer sitting around with nothing to do? Grab the old lady and go a round or two. You'll forget all about that cigarette for a while

Ron was quite the guy to work for, eh?

Naw. Ron H was traffic. I was warehouse and purchasing.

That's my uncle's boat, except for the motors. The times in that beautiful piece of work. We had a big Merc on the back of it.

I have a 10 year old pair of Kamik skidoo boots. I just replaced the felt this year, and an extra felt insole on the bottom. Only wear wool socks.

hey big... i used to own a couple of floral wholesale companies...in mississauga were you from?

OFG Inc. in Beamsville. Now bankrupt. I was the Q.C. supervisor and receiver

You'd be better off with a long crowbar with a straight edge, better yet a spud. Cold nights make thick ice in new holes. A lot of hut operators are usually willing to cut extra holes

Used to work in floral wholesale. Been rather unwell the past 2 years. Now I try to make a little tackle when I can.

One day can be great. The other That's fishing.

WTG Snag. Some nice pike there. It's amazing what you can find along the Toronto waterfront. Just have to do a little backpacking.

You did quite well down at Port Thanks for sharing.

It's happening everywhere you look. It's just really beginning in Canada now. Give it another 6 months.

I see and hear of more getting layoff notices or of hour cuts every day.The hardest hit will always be one plant, factory, towns. There is nothing to fall back on.

(I guess they gotta pass NB before teh get to NS though)

 

This 57lber was caught last year.

Yeah, but the folks are nicer,the beer's better, and the girls prettier, in Scotia

D'OH!

This time around just used all purpose flour.

Had to thaw a loaf. The first 2 had disappeared by the time I got back from fishing.

I'll not be there til Monday. Damn weddings!

WTG Drew. Perfect day to be out eh?

Very nice, BigUgli. How about a shot of a sliced loaf?

Wait til I get some good stone ground flour from one of the historic mills.

The little buggers gotta eat sometime!

I always set aside a couple of fillets for the puppies. Wouldn't do for them to be left out Besides, they're the only ones who put up with me unconditionally

Glad I got out today. Next 2 days will be Brrrrrr!

Too nice to be indoors, so off to another fave pond. Big white flakes of snow blowing around while I wait for a bite. Not a stellar day, but fish were caught. 20 over the course of 7 hours, a lot of dinks, and a few smelt as well ( they make great doggie snacks).

Kept enough decent perch for a dinner for two.

Da davil made me do it!

Truth is, nothing beats the taste of old fashioned fresh baked bread. No additives, preservatives, etc... . With a we dollop of butter on top

Now I'm ready for some fishing.

Just finally finished in the kitchen. The aroma is just heavenly.

2 loaves white, 2 loaves cheddar. Once they cool a bit here comes the butter.