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Too many risky mistakes by Gardiner. Reimer is doing great, but he can't keep making up for the defence.

The bureaucrats are just warming up.

As long as the workforce keeps shrinking, and producing jobs keep leaving the country, those who remain are going to be hit, over and over, by governments desperate to find new means of making up the shortfall. Higher taxes, new taxes, more taxes

Can depend on water clarity or colour. A white jig in chocolate milk don't stand out too well. Also depends on the target. I've found pike will hit just about anything

At least down in Niagara. 2 days of hunting for open water and co-operative fish paid off today. It was also a good opportuntiy for giving some micro bucktails a good workout. Also a good time for the dogs to get out and socialize with strangers and strange dogs and be in the open around water. Morning sun warmed up a calm morning, sped up the thaw, and the pannies came out to play. Not too bad a day. We also have 2 very tired puppy dogs

Don't much care for any municipality that tries to restrict angling within it's borders. In NOTL it was the municipal angling licence permitting only residents to fish from municipal parks. After reading the crap Ron went through trying to fish a municipal harbour, going to court, etc.., obviously not a class act, despite the township's charm. They discriminate their way, I discriminate with my dollars In case you didn't read the full comment, I stopped fishing the Gannie because it was such a circus. Same with the zoo that the Credit was with fellas in waders flicking roe bags on trebles at every passing fish. And I have never harvested roe

I have not gone near the Gannie since the early 80's. Know full well what you are saying, Brian. Standing elbow to elbow in spring or fall, for the slaughter , was not my idea of fun. Since Port Hope and Cobourg started being angler unfriendly, I treat them the same as NOTL. I refuse to drop a single dime in such towns.

We used to feed leftover bread and toast from the Haida's galley to the monsters in Ontario Place back in the early 70's. No doubt there are a lot of 50lb fish in there.

The record bounces back and forth between 5 or 6 European fish in what are anything but wild circumstance in private lakes/swims, and are fed and fattened like any other livestock. These pigs are known by name. This one is Mary. Other past record holders are Eric and Scar.

Laffs didn't do too bad tonight, but they are still a 2 period team.

Sound environmental sense cannot stand against the demands of residential ratepayers. You should hear the whining down here that we get whenever the wind carries the heady aroma of fresh spread fertilizer into the subdivisions

I have participated in more stream and park cleanups than I could ever hope to remember. I still pick up trash whenever it's reasonable to do so. Gotten into more nasty fights with govt when they have chosen to turn a blind eye or sit on their , ie 15 Mile creek as a recent example. I also promote and partake in angler outreach programs.

NOTL went that route a few years back.

Mother's just jealous because I got taught the bread recipes and she didn't

My mother makes the best Finnish pancakes and she has yet to share my Gram's recipe with me.

AIN'T IT THE TRUTH

I don't think you are likely to find any under $1000, especially in peak season. If you do, be concerned about the quality/state of repair of the equipment they are offering.

Dear Mr. Harper: Please find below our suggestion for fixing Canada 's economy. Instead of giving billions of dollars to banks that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the Patriotic Retirement Plan: There are about 10 million people over 50 in the work force.Pay them 1 million dollars each severance for early retirement with the following stipulations: 1) They MUST retire. Ten million job openings - unemployment fixed 2) They MUST buy a new car. Ten million cars ordered - Car Industry fixed 3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage - Housing Crisis fixed 4) They MUST send their kids to school/college/university - Crime rate fixed 5) They MUST buy $50 WORTH of alcohol/tobacco a week ..... And there's your money back in duty/tax etc It can't get any easier than that! P.S. If more money is needed, have all members of parliament pay back their falsely claimed expenses and second home allowances If you think this would work, please forward to everyone you know. Also.. How about putting the very elderly pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home.. That way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they'd receive money instead of paying it out. They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance. Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them. A guard would check on them every 20 minutes and bring their meals and snacks to their cell. They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose. They would have access to a library, weight room, spiritual counselling, pool and education. Simple clothing, shoes, slippers, PJ's and legal aid would be free, on request. Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens. Each senior could have a PC, a TV, radio and daily phone calls. There would be a board of directors to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct that would be strictly adhered to. The criminals would get cold food, be left all alone and unsupervised. Lights off at 8pm, and showers once a week. Live in a tiny room and pay $300.00 per week and with little hope of ever getting out.

With the courts backing native fishing rights claims, it's not likely the province is negotiating from a position of strength

But who, really, is the thief in all this?

I never stop fishing. There is always somewhere to go and something to catch. If conditions suck, there is always tackle to make.

The whitie had a good thick layer of white fuzz on him, so over a month.

Nice looking fish

It was, apparently, a sweet deal, but I was only paying the gas for the trip.

4" of white with 8" of black, and some water pockets. Shore ice is getting a little iffy. One skidoo went through at shore and was being towed out. The garbage can was overflowing with trash and TP. I don't think the new owners have a clue. I've noticed on more than one occassion, that immigrant buyers see the financial potential of the resort industry, but really have no idea on how to operate a recreational business.