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Anyone have the details for this? Thanks, Mark

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/luxury-lodge-on-haida-gwaii-fined-35k-for-illegal-fishing-1.3949159

Thanks for everything so far gentlemen. Lots of good info. And yep, Carbon Monoxide is what I should have mentioned. Cheers, Mark

We are talking about renting an Ice Hut for an overnighter. Does anyone take a CO detector with them? Which kind? Same one for home (battery backup)? Want to bring one or two just as a precaution. Any recomendations? Thanks in advance, Mark edited to Monoxide

I use my 18V Makita with my 8" Fin-Bor. I baby it to extend the batteries life. I bring a hot water bottle in a cooler bag just for my batteries. I take the battery off and put it back in the cooler bag after the holes are drilled. When drilling, I clear the shavings from the hole frequently as I drill. I had the drill and batteries already but, it will definitely be a consideration when I upgrade. Milwaukee has a 9.0Ah battery out now. Mine are still the 3.0 Ah ones. I bring my 3 batteries with me and I always bring the handle just-in-case. Cheers, Mark

I never want to underpower my tools so, I always opt for at least a 12 gauge. The question is how long a run do you have? First from the panel to the outlet, then from the outlet to the end of the extension cord. http://www.homedepot.com/c/factors_to_consider_when_choosing_extension_cords_HT_BG_EL Cheers, Mark

Just a heads up... Just caught the end of "The New Fly Fisher" on WFN. It is the episode that Drew is in. There is another run of it at 7:00 tonight so, hopefully it will be the same episode and will be able to record it and watch the whole thing. Cheers, Mark

Thanks Lew! Beautiful setup you got there. All the best for the new year! Mark

Like Art alluded, it really depends on how long a cord you will need. If it is less than 50', then get a 50 footer and so on. 12g No additional amperage drop from unnecessary length or additional hassle from weight/storage/unwieldiness of too long a cord. Cheers, Mark

I had a different experience with my Finbor III. My handle bent on me after a couple of seasons. I wasn't even planning on it but, I ended up in Oshawa with some time to kill. I dropped in on Rapala without even having my broken/bent handle with me. Same main entrance/page the rep deal with me but, the rep just gave me a new handle gratis after I explained my predicament. I have had disappointing experiences with their Blue Fox spinners and remedies offered so, I won't use those flimsy wired lures again but, I was thrilled with how my handle replacement went. This was a couple of years ago now though. YMMV Cheers, Mark

I use the ones from Lee Valley as well. No problems after several seasons of use. I have seen them available elsewhere too. http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=40911&cat=2,51676,40911 Cheers, Mark

The NFN Chief has voiced his opinion... https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/nfn-chief-calls-mnr-decision-to-allow-ice-fishing-468049

https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/mnrf-wont-close-nipissing-ice-fishing-season-this-winter-467922

An article about a couple of books relating to Guide Frank Kuiack (Algonquin's last Original Bushman) Looks interesting. http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/2016/11/10/algonquin-park-fishing-guide-shares-life-lessons-in-new-book-by-ron-corbett Anybody read the first book? Cheers, Mark

Sweet Buck Bill! NIce mass and length! Nicely done. Some good eating there. Cheers, Mark

Anyone have Seagulls dive bombing their Jerkbaits? It happens. Most Cormorants should be heading South. Just use an X-rap, Husky Jerk, type bait like has been mentioned. Slow down your pauses until you think it is too long, then slow down some more. If Pike are there and going to be biting on that day, they will take the Jerkbait. Cheers, Mark

It seems every inlet, river mouth, bay, marina, etc. along Lake Ontario holds some Pike. Some really big ones too. Most guys use a suspending bait like an X-rap to get them to strike. Long pauses. Definitely use a heavy fluorocarbon leader. 80lb and up as Pike will slice through braid with ease. Make sure you have permission to be where you are and a safe and fish friendly spot to land/net the pike before you start casting. Cheers, Mark

Beautiful shots! Are you printing any extras? Cheers, Mark

Maybe check in with Kenny U-Pull in Hamilton. They have great prices on used tires. Not sure how often your size comes along though. Cheers, Mark

Nicely done Drew. Always rewarded when I spend the time to read your reports. Always appreciate your efforts to provide them. Thanks again, Mark

I don't have first hand in-the-boat experience with it. It was very straight forward when I tried it. Jim Saric used it on his show. A capable guy like yourself would have no problem. Easier and safer than hand-bombing a fish for sure. Better for the fish too. A live-well pen for the fish until it is good to release(especially with Walleye gear). Cheers, Mark

An interesting article. When should people work together (share spots or not) https://www.insidescience.org/news/math-hunting-and-fishing-when-work-together

Wayne is talking about a Stowmaster net I believe. A good investment piece for you if it happens so much. Folds, folds again, and bag wraps around. There is even a bag for it to help prevent tangles and to maintain the net if it just sits in the boat over the years. https://www.norsemenoutdoors.com/product-category/stowmaster/ Cheers, Mark

I use Merino Wool as well but, I use Woolpower. It is Milspec for some countries. No smell. Great wear and feel. Just a shell on top and whatever layers the day requires. https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/woolpower-ostersund.html Cheers, Mark

Just a heads up... TSC has the individual cans of Corrosion Free Rust Cure on for $5 bucks a can this week. Half off their normal list of $10 and less than CDN Tire. Gonna give it a try on some of my outdoor gear for that price. Cheers, Mark