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Any well used Toyota. Take your pick, good chance better than new domestic. They may not have the same towing capacity or payload ratings as some of the big domestics but they really are tough little mules. Very durable and reliable even with tons of km on them.

I just read the link. Awarding this guy the contract is completely moronic. He should be stripped of the contract and the natural resources minister should be fired/forced to resign for incompetenece.

About 3 or 4 years back a CO approached a friend and me while fishing and we were sitting amidst a pretty good amount of empties. He said CO's had the power to lay charges and this was awhile back, athough he just told us to make sure we cleaned up before we left. We did. Happy ending for all.

I've considered buying Suicks on several occasions as I've heard alot of good things about them. I imagine most folks who use them typically are working them from a boat. Are they a good choice for the shorebound musky angler? Do they cast well? They look great but I never imagined they would be particularly easy to cast any kind of distance. I guess I should spring for one and see.

I can't even see how there is room for debate here. If you want to swear in front of your own kids that's unfortunate but it happens if you lack discipline. I lack discipline and swear in front of my own son sometimes. But I don't toss around curses in front of my brothers kids or strangers kids. Why? Because it's completely disrespectful, not only of the kids but of their father or mother who decides what is considered appropriate language for them. You wouldn't cuss and swear in the presence of a group of old people because common sense tells you it's inappropriate and disrespectful. Should be the same for kids. I know we're all gulity of it but let's not try to justify it.

I tried a few of the minnow bait cranks and agree that they needed tuning. Last dollar store outing I scooped a gold rattletrap, was heavier than the other crankbaits and swam pretty well. My favoutite of the cheapies so far although I've never come across some of those that you've got pictured.

The Abu 6500 has been around for a while they are built tough and can handle the big baits as long as youy dont back lash, I watched a buddy of mine blow up three of them in two days, the abu 7000 are great for trolling they can handle any bait and any fish. Paul That's crazy. I can't imagine the C3's are any more likely to break or "blow up" than any other reel when casting extremely large baits and backlashing. And who breaks 3 reels in two days!? One, ok sure, but you'd think you'd be a little more careful after that and by the time you broke the second one it might occur to you your doing something drastically wrong. But 3!! It's fortunate your buddy takes a crate of C3's with him when he goes fishing I guess. Were they factory seconds or something?

I too use an abu c3 6501 for musky fishing and really like it. I'm sure that there may be better, pricier reels out there but the abu is good enough that you don't know and don't really care what you are missing. Then again you can never have too many reels.....I did just pick up a Curado and wouldn't mind a Quantum Cabo........Decisions, decisions indeed.

Looks alot more truck (frame and suspension) than neon. Would definetly give your insurance company fits though....

True. While a medium heavy won't chuck Believers and Bulldogs it's still plenty solid for throwing some substantial bucktails and spinnerbaits. Definetly not the perfect musky rod but I feel you could still responsibly use it for a bit of musky fishing. On the other end of the spectrum most medium heavy rods work pretty well with 1/4 jigs and lures which offer you a relatively decent amount of finesse. P.S. Sombody is mis-spelling finesse and I'm guessing it's me.

Alot of folks might tell you that there really is no such thing as an all around rod but in my opinion, and having recently searched for the perfect all rounder, I'd say go with a 7 foot one piece medium heavy. Providing it's made by a quality manufacturer, Shimano, I hear good things about the Compre, St. Croix, G. Loomis, etc, I think you'll end up with a good stick, strong enough for big fish but still fairly sensitive for smaller species. I'd suggest checking the classified section on this board, used rods are often like new and you end up with a quality item for the price of something mediocre if you buy new.

You guys are a fountain of information as always. Thanks. Never caught a Musky on any kind of topwater before but it sure looks like fun!

Hey all. I know musky season is still a few days off (alright, like 5 months) but its never too soon to start stocking the tackle box for next season. My question is this: Has anybody used the Poes Giant Jackpots? I've only ever seen them on "Simply Fishing" on WFN and like everything else you see on TV they seem pretty nice. I just picked up a Magnum Zara Spook but can't get out to test it; is it basically the same thing with the same type of action? Are the Jackpots even available in stores in Canada or is it a mail order type of item? Thanks, Rossco

Cutting through 2 or 3 inches of ice must be nice. I remember 2 or 3 years ago trying to bore through a foot and a half with my dull auger; makes you feel like pretty wimpy after a few holes! Nice report, can't wait to get out on the ice myself.

Yeah, that kind of thing.

I've spoken in favour of LeBarons superior pricing in several of my posts previously, I think they are in some cases at least, considerably cheaper than the Bass Pro Shop. Musky lures definetly seem to be cheaper(I think a Slopmaster Spinnerbait is like 13 bucks at LeBarons and 19 at Bass Pro, same kind of difference for big MG spinnerbaits) I went todayto pick up a 201 DHSV Curado today and was surprised to find they sold it for $269, about 40 bucks more than LeBarons, fortunately when I mentioned this the Sales guy said he could match the price and dropped it to about $224. So that was pretty cool. Generally speaking Bass Pro has a greater selection but you pay a little more.

It's on right now? Damn, I would like to have seen that. Down visiting in Toronto and don't get the food network here, although I do in Peterborough. I have never eaten carp but would, the only recipe I consistently come across is that "throw away the carp eat the wood plank" joke. Any idea when it might re-air?

I thought it was good too. The intro was the best bit with that first cast. Looked real familliar.

Do you mean camping now or in the summer?

You can't blame the police officers. It's part of the police package that they disconnect the signals at the factory. Saves money on bulbs.

Is Toronto zone 18? I'm more familliar with divisions and my computer is taking ages to load up maps.

So does anybody know if I can use frozen Sardines?

Hey everybody, I have a few questions regarding dead baits, as I have never really tried using them before. I have read the regs (2006-2007) and am curious if I can use something I might buy at the supermarket, frozen sardines or mackerel for example. It's not one of the species they mention in the guidlines but I kind of figure they are referring only to live bait with their limitations, as they make no mention of chicken livers, bacon or any of the other strange baits I have heard of people using. It would just be more convienant for me to occasionally hit the supermarket or China Town than speciality bait shops. Thanks I have also heard a rumour that according to the new regs that: "Only Live or Dead Baitfish less than 5.1 inches in length can be used as bait. This is for all of SE Ontario (Zone 18) with the exception of the Ottawa River (Zone 12). I guess that wouldn't effect me but I imagine others won't be too happy.

Not exactly my backyard but sticking with the animals in an urban setting; has anybody else seen Deer in the Don Valley? I saw 2 last year, one on the bayview extension (dead) and the other (alive and well) amidst a a clearing at the side of the DVP by the Bloor off ramp I believe (maybe a couple KM from Bloor and Yonge). I've never spoken to anyone else who's seen one in the area but imagine with so many members on this board from the Toronto area some of you might.

Wouldn't mind a Shimano Curado 201DHSV. Not sure that I've been that good though......