jediangler

You should come see us at yakfisher.net. We have a member who has a Pam 130T that he has pimped out with everything you can imagine. He even has a battery powered bilge pump to get rid of water that gets in from rain or high waves. We also have a virtual derby contest with great prizes.

Here's a link to the Belwood pike derby. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cf...b1=5&sub2=0 May 23 & 24th.

That was a great deal you got there. Does it convert for solo use as well?

Nope

I was on a camping/fishing trip near Barry's Bay in 1994 when a big thunderstorm hit us. My tent was 3ft away from a tall old pine tree which was 10ft from the Bonnechere river. I had 3 fishing poles leaning up against the tree so no one would step on them in the dark. Lightning hit that old pine and we saw an explosion about three feet up from the ground. We were all around the fire pit and everyone scattered towards their cars for cover. I was wondering who left a propane tank near my tent as that was what I thought exploded. I went right over to my tent to find what I thought was a dead animal. It was the size of a small dog and it's all black hair was still smoking. When I gave it a kick, there was no weight to it and it just rolled over.That's when I saw my fishing reel, it was my 6'6" Berkley "Lightning Rod". At least the bottom half, the top of the 2 piece was about 20ft up the tree in the same hairball condition. Then I noticed my Mitchell ultra-light pole was also incinerated. The only rod that survived was an old fiberglass pole I kept as a backup. The tree had 2 cracks that ran all the way to the top of the tree but ended where the tips of my rods were in contact with the trunk. No one was hurt but I had to fish the rest of the weekend with a crappy fiberglass pole. I salvaged the reels from the rods that were struck but they were welded solid inside. Made the Barry's Bay newspaper and they included pics of my pole which looked like a horse's tail with a reel seat on it. I kept one pole and the campground (Tramore's Covered Bridge Camp) kept the other one. Had my rods buzz one time years after that and headed for shore in a hurry knowing what would happen if I took a hit while holding one of those poles.

That's a good looking dog you got there. I had mine out in the kayak today to see how she would be. She is almost 6 months and was a little nervous to start. After awhile she relaxed and enjoyed watching the ducks and turtles.

What's with the Habs new tendency of gooning guys while they celebrate a goal. Kind of Hunter like. What about Komisarek doing some eye gouging after the final whistle. Has all the class gone out of this once storied franchise?

Decent . Know what I'm sayin'? Here is a video of Bubbles doing his old job, guitarist.

I like it, its lifelike, other than the colour.

Seen them way back for the Powerslave tour. Twisted Sister was opening .

Great news. I'd love to see funding for dozens more of those guys. Did he have any luck?

I'm too late I guess. Bassboy is right about Caledon being private and Island lake in Orangeville doesn't open until this Friday. As I'm typing this you are probably parked at the locked gate, unable to enter. Here is a link to the website for Island lake conservation area. You can fish for crappie and perch once it opens. Click on hours of operation. http://www.creditvalleycons.com/recandleis...ake.htm#visitor

Don't forget to say hello to Maggie the monkey, who lives at the zoo and picks the Stanley Cup playoff match-ups on TSN. She's retiring after this year at the age of 20. I was just watching her pick at the back of James Duthie's head, looking for bugs. She picked the Bruins over the Habs so give her a thumbs up from me . http://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=274261

Goaltending is of the utmost importance come playoff time. Thomas finished the regular season ranked #1 and Price is ranked #31. The fact that the Habs made the playoffs (top 16) in a 30 team league with the 31st ranked goalie is amazing. I too smell a sweep.

Great pics and very enjoyable report. Thanks for having the courage to post a report without fish. I think sometimes people don't make a report if they've been skunked. We all get skunked and there is no way we would see your great pics if you had decided not to post. Thank you.

There are some crappie at the ponds in Bloomingdale or you could try Shades mill or Guelph lake once they open. There are also some in the Grand river but you may have to do some searching.

Everybody is just trying to copy the Jumla from "Avery's tackle".

I have always used 1/16oz jig and grub combos in white or yellow.

Mine is in the sink thawing as we speak. Wife bagged it at Zehrs.

You have to upgrade the seats, add some cup holders and bolt all the ribs in if you want a truly comfortable and durable fishing machine. Don't forget the hood ornament and skull decals to fully "pimp it out".

Go Sportspal. Greatest fishing canoe ever. Super stable and light, my 14' transom model weighs 58lbs. Doesn't paddle well, but if your thinking electric motor, it doesn't matter. This will be my 15th summer with mine. http://www.bwmarineproducts.com/canoes.htm

Wow, great pics, looks like a great trip.

It was a good game, felt like a playoff tilt. Bruins 5-4 in OT.

Nice pics, looking forward to your reports.

I wouldn't want to mess with "Big George". Under contract for 2 more years at 1.5 million, he must be the highest dollars per minute player ever. He's been the undisputed heavywieght going on 10 years now, and I hope fighting is never removed from the game. Maybe he was just asking Lucic for a signed stick or something .