dave524

http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-applications/fishing-reel-bearings-by-model/islander/steelhead-center-pin-reel This might help

I've had this happen a few times, at least on my old 2 stroke it had to do with the lube getting thick on that spiral gear that engages the flywheel, it is forced into the flywheel against a thin spring by inertia of the starter spinning. Cold weather the lube gets thick and it just spins without engaging the flywheel, shot of WD 40 will get you going until you can replace the lube with something thinner in cold weather.

Actually my wife came across this and sent it to me, had to share <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wubR3FTRhrw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

yup, pretty much the way it was, didn't get married till just shy of 50

swap out the flour for Italian seasoned bread crumbs and a sprinkle of parm cheese

More great fish and pictures How did the Atlantic perform in the river ?

My parents had a place very near there and one of my supervisors at work had a place on there, if I remember correctly there was Rainbows in there and probably smallmouth bass that are usually present in most Haliburton Lakes. edit: might want to watch the closing date for bows , could be close.

Beauty Love the Coho's, way better sportfish in the river than chinnies The second one (4th pic)is as chrome as any fresh run steelhead. Remember targeting them 20 years ago in a Mississauga River when there was a good late Nov/Dec run and the crowds had thinned, best coloured baits were dark green, what we referred to as "Kelly green" not the more yellow chartreuse.

Nice there is also a 21 Starcraft Mariner in our want ads, ready to fish with all the gear and elecronics, pretty much identical to what I run only mine's a Sylvan, I'd recommend it too if anyone is looking for a easily trailerable Great Lakes boat. Surprised it doesn't appear to be sold

yep buck Coho

I picked up the 30 lb version of one of these probably over 20 years ago when I lived on Lake Ontario for the derbies, still as accurate as ever, you can guessimate to 2 oz on the scale, never any surprise when I got to an official weigh in. http://www.chatillon-scales.com/Our%20Products/Chatillon%20Weighing%20Scales/fish%26game_product/IN_fishscale.html

The Blue Walleye or Blue Pike as they were called in the states were only found in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. Saw and probably even caught a few a a kid going out of Port Colborne with my dad in the late 50's. We'd still fish over deeper water for the "Blues" much like they perch fish today and would troll for the "Yellows" as dad called them. They were never in inland lakes then and were quite different than Yellows in that they were small, 3 lbs was a big one, has big eyes and a mottled appearance much like a sauger. Can't believe any reports of them being caught outside of their historical range

Could be as simple as that little O ring in the gas connector to the engine, had much the same symptoms once , that was it.

" Tree Shaker " ... " Tree Breaker "...??? whudda ya think they would call this bad boy http://ca.news.yahoo.com/philippines-catches-largest-crocodile-record-071040561.html

Not a lot of traffic on it but this board is devoted to that area. http://easternwalleye.proboards.com/index.cgi

I live about 300/400 yds from the launch ramp, helps immensely

On occasion I've seen a good size flock of gulls following commercial fishing tugs on Erie, they appear to be well fed

Favourite way to fish pads.... heavy 9 wt fly rod and spun deer hair mouse with a mono loop weed guard. Drop it open pockets, twitch it in place... wait.... a couple more twitches wait .... roll cast pickup, false cast or two and hit another open pocket.

If he's got that Walker that I'm thinking about, the level wind that mounts on the underside of the rod that's going to be virtually impossible to duplicate as it was a very unique design and configuration. If you really want to stick with an underslung reel there is always the option to go with a nice mooching reel which works well on downriggers or I've often thought that those larger baitrunner drag spinning reels that the carp guys use with the dual drag system could make a decent downrigger reel for those that really have an aversion to level wind systems. Maybe look at one of those in a size that would hold 200 plus yards of 17 lb. test.

Unless I'm missing something aren't transom mounted electric motors already tiller controlled? What would be the advantage of having it on the gas motor?

Lots of saltwater fishermen target saltwater fish in the 20 to 50 lb class with appropiate sized spinning gear and muskie are no match for a saltwater species pound for pound. Don't see any reason why it can't be done.

Saw this video on youtube, perfect drag setting for trolling with a dipsey, not too light or heavy. I find that sweet spot is where you occasionally get a bit of creep at times, if your not getting a bit of creep you're probably too tight. Those Down East holders are the ticket too for the problem of getting yor rod out of the holder <iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Sv5QUg3rS3k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I would never use a reel with only 500 feet on it out there, I'd drop in pound test to get at least 300 yds on a reel or even more. Given a choice of 500 feet of 25 or 30 lb test or a 1000 of 17 pound I'd feel better tackling a big one with the 17 pound.

We got one here take your groceries to the vehicle, open the door turn back to get the groceries out of the cart.....GONE the store needs to install those wheels with the locking tabs on them or supply wheel chocks Body shops in town must make a fortune in touching up scratches

when you say bike , is it a muscle powered mountain bike or a motorized bike? also are you on trails or public roads? would make a difference.