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Used to fish there often in early spring. Minnows were the ticket. There is a large whirlpool just out from the the east outlet. West outlet not as productive. Usually security would let you stay if you didn't anchor. Just kept the motor running and let the whirlpool take you in a big circle, occasionally using the motor to make adjustments. Lots of smallies, sheepshead, white bass and Browns. Can see tons of carp but they are hard to catch. Put a lively minnow on a hook and appropriate split shots depending on the current to drift along the bottom. Can't go wrong. Security can be fickle and might kick you out if you go too close to the outflow. Water coming out is warm. Maybe 12-15 C. Lake water 5-8 C. Stay safe.

Great video He's using what looks like a Rapala knife even to cut the rib cage. From the bottom. Nice trick to remove the ribs.

Been wondering about getting an electric knife. I'm guessing you use it to cut along the backbone and thru the ribs. The blade is serrated? Then to cut the ribs off the fillet. I'm thinking that to be easier and faster than the way I do it with a flexible knife carefully leaving the ribs on the backbone.

Pretty sure my black Lund trailer is a Shorelander. Very heavy duty. I spray Rust Check in critical areas. Still looks like new. 2007 model.

The neighbour was out today and found 15 inches of ice consistently on north Pigeon. More than I thought ?

Thanks Cliff. That works. Wonder why some come adjustable?

I bought a gas Honda/Karcher unit from Costco Last year for $500. Can't adjust pressure but otherwise great. Stored it inside during winter. This year Costco has replaced it with a Subaru version.

Lost all our snow here in York Region over last few days. Has to be similar elsewhere. Lake levels have to rising fast. Any flooding?

Welcome! Careful on the bar with a 16 ft rig.

As a vet I always recommend insurance at the first puppy visit. At least for the first year. Preferably for life. Young dogs get into all kinds of trouble. Your story is common. Foreign body obstructions, quills, broken bones, nasty lacerations, those hit by cars. Pet health insurance is about $50 per month. Many people have thanked me over the years for recommending it. It often pays off huge. And allows the best care available instead of plans B, C etc. There are lots of insurance providers. Some better than others. Check them out. Petinsurancereviews.com I like Trupanion. No ceiling.

I would wait for some more heat and sun. Needs to dry thoroughly after being soaked. Tip up with plug out.

Anybody seen E15 here yet? Thought regular has up to 15% ethanol

Only downside I know - if a dog runs fast after something and crosses the wire on the way out, there are minimal consequences. They usually don't have the same incentive to come back. So a slower crossing of the wire back results in them being locked out of the property. Not common though

Funny but could have ended badly. Like wheelchair badly ?

If it was boating season, I'd say a prop. The cuts look fairly fresh so likely a bigger pike.

LeBaron usually has a no tax sale on during the shows. Haven't heard anything yet.

I'm the guy with the ticket. Thought I'd call X-COPPER to see what they say. Said the City of Kawartha Lakes court (Lindsay) is small and fairly inflexible. Will cost $300 for paralegal to plead my case. Unless the cop messed up his notes, points will likely not be reduced. I'm thinking the advice to suck it up and pay the ticket sounds like the right thing to do. ?

I disagree. I use an independent insurance broker. He is working for me. 30 yrs experience. Good advice. The insurance company isn't informed about our discussion.

Spoke with my insurance broker. ( a friend) He said just to pay it. He said unless the ticket is dismissed the points remain even if the ticket is reduced. Said insurance rates will likely not go up unless they check my record. Which us unlikely since I'm a long time client with no claims. If I do claim for an accident or lose more pts I could be screwed. Thanks Everybody for your inputs. Always good to get several opinions.

Got caught by OPP coming the other way on HWY 35 south of Lindsay. He told me I was going 115km/hr. Limit is 80. I may have been going a little fast but not 35 over. Ticket is $271 and 4 pts. I'd like to fight this. There has been a lot of talk on CBC about radar calibration problems. I wonder if there are added accuracy issues with the OPP car also moving towards me as well. I'll be talking to my insurance broker tomorrow. Anybody have any suggestions? X-COPPER? Thanks

Glad to hear nothing serious, Cliff. Could be worse. You'll be good to go fish with me this season.

Great report Cliff. How's the leg? Some brutal cold coming next weekend.

Nice work!

Decent cabinets at Ikea. Great price. Look for counter tops at private shops. Usually better price than big box stores.

Crazy. As a vet I see this sort of thing often. If kitty can move back legs the spinal cord is intact. There is hope. Back can still be broken. X-rays will help sort it out. Good luck.