Nemo

Great show been watching and PVR'ing it. They have a Youtube channel so you can watch a lot of stuff online that was included in the show. Check it out if you missed the show. Nemo

Interesting story from the Netherlands.....http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20971848

Read this link. Gives the background and history etc. Very interesting. http://www.quanonline.com/military/military_reference/german/blades/sa/sa_dagger.html

weatherspark.com on Chrome is pretty good.

Here is one you can read on line about Bill Guppy, the man from Temagami who taught Grey Owl all he knew. Very interesting book about the Temagami, Bisco areas. Not just fishing but also the trapping, mining, etc. http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=4295 Or you can get in Google books. http://books.google.ca/books/about/Bill_Guppy.html?id=vUgzAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y Nemo

Thanks for all the recommendations guys. I went with Discount Marine in Maple as it is closer. I will let you know how it turns out... Nemo

I need to get my Mercury 15hp outboard serviced in the GTA. It is a 2 stroke circa 1996. Just wondering if any of you had any recommendations on businesses with good service and prices. I need a new impeller and I have an issue with a water leak in the engine. Any recommendations, thoughts or questions please post. Thanks again, Nemo

You should keep that bottle...Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw was a famous early female Dr. in Toronto and Hamilton. Here is some background from the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame including a video. http://www.cdnmedhall.org/dr-elizabeth-bagshaw

Updated News - Bob Puffer's remains found on Georgian Bay http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/07/13/sby-remains-found.html Canoeists find missing Toronto man's remains near Killarney CBC News Posted: Jul 13, 2012 9:05 AM ET Last Updated: Jul 13, 2012 9:02 AM Provincial police say they do not suspect foul play after human remains were found on a shoreline in Georgian Bay last weekend. Robert Puffer went missing five years ago. (North American Missing Persons Network) OPP say canoeists discovered the remains, which were in a state of decomposition, in an area called Soloman Bay on Philip Edward Island. Following a post-mortem exam, the remains were identified as those belonging to 52-year-old Robert Puffer of Toronto. Police said Puffer was reported missing in August of 2007, after he went out by himself in the Georgian Bay area, near Killarney. An extensive search was done by police at the time.

Nice one Gerritt, You may know this, but call your local CCAC (Community Care Access Centre). They will provide your Oma(and you) with assistance to keep her in her home. http://www.ccac-ont.ca/ Nemo

If you are a resident or cottager you may want to read the LKO Lake report at http://lko.on.ca/frameset/images/3/KLRFinal.pdf The details are useful for fisherpeople. The stocking history is outlined on page 21. They are not certain that the Lake Trout were native or introduced which surprised me. Fish stocking history It is important to understand that stocking does not increase biodiversity or carrying capacity of a lake but may alleviate fishing pressure through supplementing supplies. Lake Trout (in the thousands) were stocked from 1942 to 1966, with the only recent stocking in 2009. Small mouth bass and yellow pickerel were stocked in the 1950s and 60s. Walleye were introduced from Lake Simcoe (previously absent from the lake) and stocked in the millions from 1952 to 1965. It is unclear if lake trout were present in the system before stocking; however both walleye and lake trout have become successful naturalized and prized species in the chain.

Cool report. Glad you made it in and caught some fish. I always love the cooking shots! Nemo

Hey Harrison, Check this site and call this guy. http://www.moulddog.ca/ Frank Haverkate is an expert. Nemo

Hey I recognize that spot. A Truly unique Ontario experience. And probably one of the only places in the world where you can roll up and catch trophy brookies 2-3 hours from Toronto. Also your guide was not too shabby (minus the canoe issue) LOL. I would pump/hump through 5 k of bush for that any day...... Call me any day you need a porter... Nemo

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1152772--anglers-free-to-fish-at-ontario-place Anglers free to fish at Ontario Place — for now Published On Tue Mar 27 2012Email Print (4) Professional angler David Chong was warned near Ontario Place by a Toronto police officer that it is illegal to fish along the Toronto waterfront. That isn't the case and police are looking into the matter. DAVID COOPER/TORONTO STAR Emily Jackson Staff Reporter Urban anglers can once more cast their lines at Ontario Place knowing they’re not outlaws. The attraction has no official policy on fishing, said Sarah Harris, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. While that isn’t exactly a blessing, it means people can fish along open parts of Ontario Place’s public shoreline as long as they have proper licences and follow natural resources ministry regulations. Toronto’s fishing community was sent reeling after the police marine unit told professional angler Dave Chong it was illegal to fish at Ontario Place in early March. The park is partially closed for revitalization, but its public parking facilities — a popular pike fishing spot — will remain open until construction begins, Harris said. Police were under the impression people are not allowed to fish in that area, said Const. Tony Vella. However, it’s not clear which law they were enforcing so they are looking into the matter further, Vella said. Anglers must keep their lines in along most of Toronto’s Inner Harbour because of a variety of rules set by different owners. The confusing rules gained attention after Chong, a prize-winning fisherman, had his (pleasant and nonconfrontational, he said) run-in with police. Chong, who also runs a youth fishing charity, believes police were enforcing a Toronto Port Authority rule that only allows fishing from the shoreline in designated zones. But the port authority rule only applies to land it owns, making it irrelevant at Ontario Place. Since Chong is a popular voice in Ontario’s fishing community, his situation sparked somewhat of an outcry. In response, the port authority announced Tuesday it will start talks on “the rights of individuals to enjoy the pleasure of fishing in Toronto-area waters” with the city, Harbourfront Centre, Ontario Place, Waterfront Toronto and the natural resources ministry. “Fishing has never been banned, and once appropriate sites are chosen by landlords and marked for public use, we are happy to host a fishing derby this summer,” authority board chairman Mark McQueen said in a statement.

Link to Webcam in Haliburton. http://www.halcom.ca/haliburton.php

Depends how long the portage is. But we use a life jacket for padding our shoulders and tie a rope/leather strap to the motor so that we can sling it over our shoulder. Easiest way to carry it and it keeps your hands free for rods and paddles etc. Also close the gas line off or disconnect the gas line and run it dry before the portage. Also try to position it in an upright fashion when carrying. We carried one upside down and it flooded the carb with gas. It was a bugger to start for the rest of the trip. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Nemo

If you are into Wolverines you should watch this show on PBS's Nature Series. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/wolverine-chasing-the-phantom/introduction/5759/ I PVR'ed it last week and watched it. It was a very good show. If you hunt around I bet you can find it being aired again. Or maybe on Youtube etc. Good Luck

Try http://www.gutenberg.org/ or http://www.archive.org/

Hi All, Saw this film on Youtube the other day. It is not 100% fishing related but it does have some great footage of pike fishing Siberian style. One guy uses a float reel and rifle to subdue his catch. (51:46) If you are interested in trapping, fishing, hunting, buscraft etc. this is worth a watch. The trappers in the movie do some incredible stuff. (Travelling upstream in big canoes loaded with a snowmobile) Werner Herzog is a famous german filmaker and this film is one of his personal favourites. If you liked the Dick Proennekke movies (Alone in the Wilderness I and II) you will appreciate this movie. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V26jauHZgtw

Where will this boat spend the winter? Will you have to trailer it home or will you store it at the camp?

Check out Garage Journal. Some amazing stuff here. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103738&highlight=Workbench This thread should give you some inspiration. The Garage Gallery section is worth a look. Some incredible set ups in here. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Nemo

I built a 20X24 bunkie this Summer at the cottage. I paid someone to do the site prep, the shingles and soffitt and fascia and electrical. Other than that I did the whole thing myself. There was no slab (on piers) and it is not insulated. It has two French doors, a window, and a barn door at the end to get the boats etc. in and out in the Fall/Spring. The siding is Cedar and the main floor is 10" high. I spent approx 25k. Nemo

Hey, Here is a place in Toronto that carries them. I would call in advance. http://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/store/reflector-oven-by-svante-freden.html

Thanks for the tips. That is just what I was looking for. Nemo