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JohnBacon - u r likely correct and that is sad. But the MNR and OFAH are responsible for selling this unattainable dream to these corporate sponsors. Now they need to redirect those sponsors towards a different goal.

Wow Steve. Great job. I'm gonna let u do the talking seeing as johnbacon looked for and found a loophole in my post. It feels hopeless though. They appear to be looking for data that supports "their mission/goal" when all I see is wasted time and money that could go into fish I have seen do well in my 25 years of River fishing. What do I know though.

I don't even River fish anymore but this kinda stuff bugs me. The MNR should start to put more stock into what good River anglers, like Bill and Craig, have actually seen over thirty years. Anyone who's been around River fishing for a long time has a good pulse on run numbers, trends and realistic, worthwhile and common sense fisheries management.

That's just cherry picking data that suits the MNR's agenda. Anyone who river fishes knows that Browns are waaaay more plentiful and common than Atlantics. They just aren't showing up much in boats. The Niagara is loaded with Browns in the Fall. These "scientists" need to use common sense. Boat catches do not represent ALL of the brown trout. Take the blinders off.

Chris, While you are an exceptional writer and also appear to be highly intelligent I still feel as though something is amiss regarding Atlantic Salmon stocking. It feels like the MNR is desperately clinging on to an ideology or goal that is in fact a huge gamble of tax dollars. Hearing about this pipe dream for years has worn on me. Give it up - invest the same effort and money into steelhead, browns and salmon. I'm not saying we should just start dumping millions of salmonids into Lake O like some of our U.S. neighbours do. Continue to keep a close eye on alewive numbers and focus on maintaining a proper prey relationship. Let's start to place our bets on a horse that has actually won a race or two in the last thirty years.

Epic post Craig Richie. Nailed it. It is so obvious I can't believe there is any room for debate.

I've been through three sets. Same thing every time. It's weird.

They r 175/80 D13. Max load 1360 lbs. 50psi cold max pressure. Boat is an 850lb aluminum with 300+lb optimax 75hp and way too much fishing stuff according to my wife.

I am at correct psi so I am thinking the tire is a poor choice maybe.

Paudash - I disagree with you immensely. Scientists have an obligation to be truthful and they do work for me not some anti-environmental big business/political agenda.

Sleepjigging - I think u drank the cool aid. Just teasing you. We've waited long enough. They should move back to species that have shown a good rate of return like steelhead, lakers and coho IMO. Yes the lake guys love chinooks so that is fine too cause, other than the last couple years, it has proven effective. There is still a huge alewive population in Lake O so I believe these species will continue to thrive. Improving stream habitat and removing barriers is always a great idea though. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Btw - I don't even river fish anymore but I was hardcore from age 17-35. Got sick of the crowds and big egos. Bought a boat. Never looked back.

I carry lots of tools, tp, first aid stuff, extra bulbs, electrical items, fasteners, bearing kits, cotter pins, boat plugs, locks and hitch pins and of course duck tape. I always make sure the trailer is super tight to the hitch ball. I always check bearing temps with my hand at pit stops and do regular light and strap checks. I am a worrier.

Maybe someone ca help me out here. My tires are wearing in both edges super quickly. Has always done it. I keep them at the recommended 50psi. I am thinking I should move to a trial tire as I do get flat spots if it sits for a while. I thought maybe this was causing my problem?????? I barely get two seasons out of them - likely about 15,000km max.

Our MNR are promoting a pipe dream. They are so in love with rebuilding truly native species that they have stopped working in a truly productive manner. $$$$ should be spent on improving what is working or what will likely work - not likely on Simcoe Muskie and definitely not Atlantic Salmon. Getting back to the original thread point - anadromous species should have access up to Norval on the Credit. To be honest, though not a popular opinion, I believe that the American strategy of planting a mother load of steelhead for a put and take fishery is a better investment for Lake Ontario than the approach our MNR has taken. A ton of hardcore ateelheaders would likely disagree even though many of those same guys head down to NY to enjoy their awesome runs - especially in the Lake Erie Steelhed Alley hayday.

I agree VXP.

Brunswick boats. Dam them. My retirement reward boat will be a 1760 Tuffy. They are sweeeeet.

I own the same unit. It is a great setup.

I have the navionics. Great detail on inland lakes like Kawarthas... Not so detailed on St clAir and Erie.

IMO 1. Alumacraft 2. Lund 3. Crestliner (I own one and it's been great) Last place - Tracker Max or darn close to max HP

FYI. The 1199si is $1500 and the 999si, 899si and 859 are on sale at very good prices. Cambridge has some in stock.

I too have it up even though I loved it. Too crowded, no longer relaxing and too many inflated egos. Bought a boat and never looked back.

That's a lot of observers for each event.

They r gonna ban themselves. They'd have to have really big xxxxx to enter again. If they did, it would be miserable for them. I don't get or really like the whole tourney thing but on the flip side the amazing equipment we all enjoy would likely not be nearly at the same level were it but for bass tourney fishing - especially in the states. This thread is way off topic anyways - it's not about tourneys it's about two scumbags who stole $$$ from honest (pro??) anglers.

Read the posts / look at the evidence / look at their record this year / look how they left immediately and did not stand up for their innocence = they look pretty guilty. Of course another competing angler could have framed them but that would involve them placing the fish there to frame them, which is crazy risky because if they were seen it would make them look like a Cheater. What is the most likely scenario.

Well - I hate Harper - BUT I will not take a liberals word as honest or accurate either. I am sure jean's opinion is a little biased to say the least.