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Coolio. Thanks for all the info. Wasn't planning on doing a lot of bushwhacking so will give them a try...Wanted a pair to use when helping out the local conservation authority with fish identification/sampling projects and of course the occasional time out in the spring for trout.... Had an old pair that I havent touched for years but it has leaks...Now that I'm trying to be more active in the community i figured i'd treat myself to a new one that might actually serve its purpose.. Thanks again for the advice. Cheers! Nigel

Howdy folks, Just saw that CT has Xplore neoprene chest waders on sale (Regular: $129.99; Sale: $89.99). Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers! Nigel

Very cool..really good program..i started in Mechanical but switched to Environmental... Yikes...smacking and divorce...maybe i should think twice about asking my gf to marry me.... hide the i pad...when your wife starts reading the convocation booklet to entertain her self..pull out the i-pad and give it to her...she'll be so thrilled you thought of entertainment she might let you come fish with me for 15 minutes after the convocation...

Congrats to you too WWizard. Which stream of engineering? The ceremony is looooong and kinda boring for most parts so just a heads up, bring a book, tablet or smart phone.

Dan, congrats on your daughter's graduation! I'm assuming she's an Ottawa U Grad? I will be heading to Carleton U on Thursday for my graduation as well.. Exciting times. Awesome offer! Wish I could do the same but i don't know how i am getting there just yet. Don't forget to take a fishing rod and a couple of teeny jigs with you Dan. The walleye and crappie bite on Dows lake/Rideau canal are pretty dang hot this time of the year. Yeah i said Dows lake . Unbelievable and completely overlooked fishery right in the heart of the city. I know things will be busy with the graduation and all but if you get a chance you shouldnt overlook it. IF you do get a chance, focus on fast flowing water during the day (downstream of the locks at Carleton University or of the locks at the bottom of Parliament hill) and under any of the well lit bridges at night. With my severe condition of fishingitis i will actually have my rod with me at my convocation ceremony. Fishing was my alcohol substitute during my undergrad years and so when I received my first degree i thought it would be fun to put in 15 minutes on the water fishing for musky in my graduation robe (avatar picture). Musky season had just opened and so I hit the Rideau River after the ceremony and prayed for a chase to make the day extra special. Din't get any follows but I did get tonnes of awkward stares. This time around, I'm not going to try for musky. Instead I am going to target some 20+ inch walters at a honey hole that got me through my masters. Hopefully, I'll have a decent pic for you guys in the near future. Have a safe trip and great convocation. Cheers! Nigel

Don't know much about the primus home phone system but I have been using the VOIP service by primus for the past 7 years and have been a satisfied customer. I had been moving between ottawa and toronto a fair bit so it was the best option for a 'home' phone service (especially for a student that has been cell phone free since 2003). With the VOIP service I was also able to use the service at any cottage or hotel in North America that provided free internet ....Just a note in case you are considering the VOIP service, the modem they provide is a little bulky but still mobile if you choose to carry it along when ever you travel. Thats my 2 cents... Oh! customer service has been pretty decent. Have not had to yell at anyone the way my folks and siblings do with Rogers and Bell on a regular basis. Cheers!

Deepest sympathies to Simon and his family.

Really sorry to hear the sad news Simon. Was just talking with my girlfriend about how our cats, dogs, birds aren't pets, they are family. Cherish the good times and try to find relief in knowing that your pal lived a good full life with you and your family and is at peace right now.

Thanks for all the replies/info. Sadly I do not have much to report on. Din't get to do too much fishing thanksgiving weekend. Forgot the leaf - sens game was on Saturday night when i was making plans to fish. The Battle of Ontario might not be as spicy as it used to be but i sure did enjoy the sens give the leafs a nice little scare in the 3rd. Sunday was the traditional family turkey dinner so fishing during the day was out of the qvestion. However after committing gluttony on some mighty delicious turkey, I did go out for an hour in the moonlight. Figured i needed some sort of exercise after my meal. Headed out with one of my old fishing buddies. Haven't fished with him in two years so it was nice getting out even if it was for an hour. My folks live right by the Port Union Boardwalk so there wasn't much of a commute. After we got to the spot we wanted to try out, we realised fishing from shore at the boardwalk might not be the smartest of ideas especially for night fishing. The rocks arent really angler appropriate. Since we were already there with all our gear we searched for a nice safe spot to fish from as well as land a big fish if were lucky to hook into one. It could not have been a nicer night to be out on the water. We din't hook into anything but that dint matter. It was nice catching up on fishing stories of the past two years while washing lures. For next time we know to try out the area during the day and will definitely downsize my gear for easier fishing along that coastline. The area looks like it would be perfect for some nice pike. It is definitely on my adventure list for next year when I move back to Scarberia. Thanks again for all the tips! Hopefully my next report on the area will have some fish in them. Tight lines everyone!

Good to know! Thanks ccmt! I guess 10 inch sticks would be too big for pike eh... Need to read up on fall pike fishing since i have never targeted pike before. Hope it is somewhat similar to fall musky fishing.. Thanks again! Cheers, Nigel

Face/Off!! I think it is a largie trying to pass off as a smallie..

Howdy Fisherfolk! Heading to Scarborough for Thanksgiving and was hoping to wet a line whilst i am there... Has anyone tried fishing from shore along the new boardwalk in Scarborough? I noticed the small bays they've created along the shore line and they look like they might be good holding spots for some nice predators...Not looking for exact spots or secret lures, just want to know if i should take my muskie gear with me. Any info on here or via PMs would be greatly appreciated. Have a great Thanksgiving weekend everyone! Cheers! Nigel

While we are on the topic of eating bass...for all you bass eaters..do you'll have a personal size limit for largies and smallies beyond which you wouldnt eat em.. I dont usually eat largies since i am not a fan of the taste of the fish but dont mind filleting a smallie every now and then...Usually keep fish in the 15 -17 inch slot....but the more I think about it..fish that big here in Canada are pretty old...thoughts?

Thanks Johnyb. I've kept the one combo out and might get to use it this weekend if I can get everything of my to do list scratched off..well at leat 90% scatched off...

Dint even think about the turbidity in the thermocline...All makes sense now..Thanks for the info Roy..