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Thing about bass is they'll smack just about anything. I use a spinner bait for searching. Stick baits for flat water. When the bite is slow I downsize to crappie baits on a slip float with some phenomenal results. Of course every method mentioned is gonna bag fish. it's all about establishing a comfort zone and styles of fishing that work for you.

Sometimes the little puddles have some fantastic fishing. Nice bass.

SHHHH! There are no walters in the river! Yer gonna get the pair of us lynched by the local rednecks. You know they don't like sharing " their river ".

Human stupidity never ceases to amaze. There are idiots who think nothing of fishing near bathers, and there are bathers who love to swim at boat ramps because of the lack of weeds. Just another few weak links in the evolutionary chain.

Well I convinced the warden to come out and play today after an extended sleep in. Loaded up the gear and the dogs and made our 20 minute run. Fishing was slow, but steady on harnesses. Only 3 large fish made it to the boat. Gotta warn ya, some of the fish porn is kinda graphic. Even Santa needs a tan One 30" freight train. Watched him smack the lure as it hit water. The Mrs. The fish theiving dog. Eats the head and tail and leaves the bony middle alone. A little appetizer for tomorrow's brekkie. Wifey did have a pig smallie up to the boat but it gave that one last jump and said 'bye bye'. I wasn't fast enough with the net.

It took some doing. this was a rare occasion.

Sometimes you just have to scrap the original game plan. It sure paid off

I bought from the same Legend dealership and, yes, service after buying the boat sucked. At the time I bought they were bending over backwards to make the sale at the fishing show. As was the Lowe dealership. I crossed the floor a couple of times to haggle a better deal. The dealers for Lund and Princecraft were just snots. Could not be bothered to give me the time of day. I went to the show with the intention of buying a boat and brought a wad of C-notes for the downpayment. I spent the prior 6 months doing my homework and had planned on the Lund or the Princecraft. If you behave like an you don't get my business. Legend worked for the sale. Not the first choice, but the price was right and the boat has stood me well over the last 7 years

I have yet to meet the angler who can walk out of a tackle shop empty handed.

I don't seem to get out in my boat too much these days. Most days I am stuck on shore because of health probs.(Wifey won't let me out on the water by myself any more} Anyhow, son got up early and we were down to the river just as the fog was lifting. It was just beautiful and quiet. Too perfect. With all the minnows swimming around, the bass weren't interested in our offerings. Just the odd short bump hear and there. Went up a feeder trib to pick apart timber and the son finally got something to make it worthwhile for him. A 3lb tree hugging bucket. As for me I got the white stripe. That's OK. I got out, enjoyed a beautiful day out and relaxed. Better than being stuck at home.

What a great report, and fantastic fishing to boot That is livin the life.

Poor Jack, outnumbered 3 to 1 at home. He knows all too well the true meaning of "Yes Dear" Mind you little Emily is just too cute. She"s got a lot of us older codgers wrapped around her pinky finger.

As for criticizing building a city at or below sea level. lets tell the Dutch to relocate half of their country. Besides, Canada has it's own flood cities out on the prairies. I guess we will just have to move them back from the flood plain.

Are you referring to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park?

For just starting out keep it simple. A decent $50 mid range reel spooled with 6 -8lb. mono on a medium light rod. Maybe a 6' Uglystick Light because they handle the abuse a novice can dish out on equipment. My wife of 20 years is still a novice, and boy does she punish the gear. Just remember to breath deep and smile.

There are shops on the waterfront in both Port Colborne and Port Dover. Never had to go inside one. Grampa would roll over in his grave if I had to buy my fish.

Slinging suds in the beer garden, or being a carnie, at the Ex 30 years ago was not a great career path either, but it put a lot of cash in the pocket for two weeks of hustle. The bottom rung is still better than no ladder at all.

I'm still working on perfecting my recipe for deep fried coleslaw

They are cute and they will tug at the old heart strings. I'm sure you will love the puppy to pieces. I'm typing this with the fish thief, peanut, under my chair, and the daughter's kitten sitting om my chest, chewing my buttons and poking at my free typing arm

How else do you contend with civilization's favourite post disaster hobby, looting.

L Dalrymple Resort. Simple cottages, boat rentals. Fantastic fishing for close to T.O.. The owners are decent folk.

Fried, deep fried or sauteed, makes no diff. All very yummy. Fave coating of others at the table would be my beer batter. It's amazing how many people will show up at my place for a pot luck fry. As for the oil, it's whatever is on sale. Filtering is good, but it also needs to be clarified. As you finish cooking throw a few pieces of potato in before turning off the heat. Potatoes will absorb the residual flavours, juices, etc... that will make oil go cloudy with repeat use. With the crowd I feed that means taters to start. Followed by the main event. Finishing with a last batch of taters. I also like to take my left over batter, thicken it up with pancake flour, and make deep fried bannock. I was taught there is no waste in bush cooking. Just thinking about this is making me drool.

School boards post that? My God! the kids might actually learn a fundamental truth or more.

I've thought about it, but the dog is much friendlier than the offspring Besides, who else will quietly listen to my grumbling all day.

Cute pup. Almost as cute as the fish thieving dog.