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Forecast is now adjusted to 10 km/h winds from the South. GTG forecast

Nice and warm. 12" of ice. I think I'll leave the floater suite home, and just bring the old plad jacket.

I'm going to pack to walk out, but hopefully it will be driveable by Saturday morning. I have a lot of stuff but since there is no snow on the ice judging by the pictures, dragging it shouldn't be too hard.

I plan on dragging a load out in the morning with fishing gear. The a second load in the afternoon with sleeping / Dinner stuff. If you need a hand dragging stuff, just grab me, I'll give you a hand.

I cleaned up one of my customized williams ice jiggin spoons. Caught me many a Simcoe whitefish.

36 pounder on mine.

Runs great, and last a long time. I bought the largest batery I could find.

Pushes a lot of weight!

Just make sure it's regulated low enough to melt Ice, and not fishing line!

Ya, that video's been around the block a few times on OFC.

It is a cool machine for sure.

I've gone out on OPP ride alongs with friends before. Saw a guy with a burnt out head light. Asked HER why we didn't pull him over. She said as long as there is a light on each side of the vehicle (passanger side and driver) you are OK. So on the front of a car, if you have a head light burnt out, but still a functioning running light (the orange ones) you are OK, and can not get a ticket. Not sure about the rulls with rear lights, and brake lights..

This cop I went on a ride along with absolutly loved giving tickets. It was here goal to see how many tickets she can give out, and always trying to break her records.. Good girl, but crazy

Been following this thread since the beginning. It has been quite the build and looks amazing. Clearly tons of thought and effort put in and I hope it serves you well for many years!

 

 

Thanks so much for sharing!

 

-AA.

Post #420... Reminds me of the olden days.

mmmmmm.. Pretzels.....

I just spend 2 hours in the garage getting my gear packed for this weekend.

Anyone else PUMPED for the NIP G2G!

I have to thank Blair, and all the other North Bay'rs (Chad, Randy, Kevin, Joey...) for the hospitality!

This is officially an annual thing for me.

I did mine the first week of Decemember. Still nothing.

I think Cadilic did something like that too. It was something I thought of about 15 years ago working on a project in high school shop class.

I work as a mechanical designer. That's all I do all day, 60hrs a week, is design and invent stuff.

I come here to get away from work

I'm intersted in seeing what other people are think about though!

One thing I though of when I was a kid.. Pressure sensitive brake lights. The harder you push the brake pedel, the brighter your rear brake lights get. If you lock up your brakes (or activate ABS) the brake like strobe. Or if you're just riding your brakes lightly, the brake light is still on, but dim.

That way if someone if just riding their brakes infront of you, you don't have to slam on your breaks..

A nice healthy meal!

Just drops the dog floor eh..

That's funny stuff!

Is TJ coming with a box full of goodies again?

If he is, I would love to buy an OFC toque from him??

You are bang on with that one Frankie!

They have a distributor list on their website. Most cities have a few places that sell them. But I've found that most of the distributors don't carry the full line of models. Eg. The Rack and Reel in Barrie carries Salus, but they only have the "Comfort Class", which is their cheapest suit. I had to order in my "Endurance Class".

Well worth the wait!

Aren't they just switching back to the sizes they used to sell.?

I always remember back in the day, they had way bigger cups. Then they downsized, with out a big dog and pony show. Now they're just bumping it back up to what it was before...???

I really don't understand why more people don't buy Salus.

A great Ontario company. Very high quality.

Ill bring my hose and 5lb ttank just in case

Gunna have to get roof racks for the Fusion

Sounds like a good time.How is the weather ,ice conditions.

Welcome to OFC Fishingfamer.

Blair has been give regular updates on the ice conditions. Just read a little further back in this thread.

Salus suits are comfortable and very well made right here in ontario. I have owned one for two years and love it. They are a little pricier but well worth it.

X2. Made in KW Ontario.

I was able to pull some strings and order direct from the factory.

Edurance class. I think I paid #325..

Look forward to meeting you this weekend Jay!

I've got a box of 8 burgers and a bag of 8 buns. I can bring those.

I lived in Barrie for 10 years. Just moved a few months ago. Now I commute from Orr Lake down in to Barrie.

There are positives and negatives to the City. Like others have said. The roads are brutal, and most of the local jobs are crappy. I lucked out, and got a decent job, been there for almost 7 years.

Whether you like Barrie all depends on what kind of person you are. I moved here when I was 18 from a small town of 3000 people. Barrie was a "big city" to me. Most people I talk to from T.O. wouldn't move to Barrie if you paid them to.

Come spend a weekend here. See for your self, and then make a decision.

Awesome gator man! Very nice