BucktownAngler

A friend of mine is having problems with his boat.

The trim randomly stops working for the motor as well as the starter switch (Not a battery issue). Luckily we were docked and didn’t get stranded.

The wiring looked shady from the beginning, but never had an issue. It appears that the previous owner did the wiring himself. He added a CD player/speakers, and marine radio.

Does anybody know of a Marina, or someone who can do a good wiring job at a reasonable price?

Thanks

no glue needed, just a well tied knot.

i've never had my knots break on me...the fluoro will snap before the knot breaks

thanks guys

I'm trying to find somewhere locally (GTA) or in Canada that i can purchase this Abu Garica power handle. I've found it on ebay, but would like to avoid purchasing from US/International sellers.

Has anybody seen this for sale somewhere?

Thanks

Make sure you put tape on the spool before the braid goes on or else you might encounter slipping issues.

i just use a couple feet of mono as a backing so it doesnt slip. No problems for me.

One of my buddies had braid spooled on his reel by BPS and they didnt use a backing, and he had problems with slipping

Someone sent me this in an email...thought id share with you guys lol

I have a trailer on Sand Lake and ya I would not plan on going fishing there or Bay Lake. I travel to surrounding lakes like Bernard, Doe Lake and so on.

how far are these lakes from Bay Lake? any boat rentals out there?

Has anybody ever fished there? Its west of New Liskard. We are going up next week, gonna try for walleye, bass, and pike.

 

How is the fishing there?

 

Any tips/ locations to try on this lake?

 

thanks

i was up there 2 summers ago. the fishing there is great! i cant really help you out with specfic spotS...we ended up fishing and catching all over the whole lake. its a long narrow lake, so its easy to navigate and not get lost. theres a bridge a few km from the camp where the locals were jigging for walleye. i would just recommend to spend your first day trying random spots throughout the lake, and trolling between spots.

especially along the rock walls

thanks for the help. i wont have access to a boat (unless i can rent one around that area) but ill do what i can off shore and let you guys know how it is.

im heading up there Canada Day weekend btw

where did you get the box for $2?

Anybody ever been to Bay Lake in Novar, Ontario?? just north of Huntsville? i searched on Google, but couldnt find any info regarding fishing.

how is the fishing there? what type of fish, etc?

thanks

pics of the boat?

i've signed it

im looking for a good quality musky rod, that is 2 piece...id like it to be 7'6" minimum...but prefer 8ft heavy action....BP selection is pretty limited.

any suggestions?

DIY

http://www.greentackle.com/blog/replace-treble-hooks-with-siwash-hooks

Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

Boss, a friend talked me into Quantum, so I ended up going with a Quantum Energy PT.

 

I took the advice and visited my local tackle shop to feel them out for myself. Initially, I liked how the Revo XS felt in my hands, but I thought I should avoid future hassles and get a reel with an easy to use, yet highly customizable braking system. I tried the Curado, which was extremely light and small (despite large spool size), but it felt a little uncomfortable in my hands. I have pretty large hands, and I felt like I could crush it if I squeezed hard (not to say Shimano uses weak materials, I just mean it felt uncomfortably small to hold). I decided to spend the extra dollar for a Quantam, which felt the best, had a handle that felt smoothest, and had some of the strongest reviews online. The trippy metallic coating is a plus as well.

Cant go wrong with that. really comfortable and well built. strong reel.

heres mine

no interest in Quantum baitcasters?

any results from this tourney? any OFNers participate?

nippissing maybe

under the bridge at the Narrows (between Simcoe & Couchiching) in Orillia

pigeon lake, i think 2nd Sat in May....

all of lake ontario, pike/walleye opens this Sat.

anywhere in southern ontario? simcoe? lake ontario?

caught 4 bags full last night .. not another sole around

where at?

FYI....Shell gas station has free air.