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that was a first time for me, hopefully not the last. we've seen it here, lots of negative connotations surrounding snakes.. particularly the only one that is venomous in Ontario. this little guy was not threating at all, just letting us know that he was in the area and to watch your step. while i am sure getting bit by one would be very unpleasant, they are protected/endangered and it'd be a shame to lose another species. just be aware that they do exist (particularly in the bruce peninsula and eastern shore/islands of georgian bay). if you hear a rattle, stop, don't panic, find the source of the sound and back away. they are not (usually) aggressive. they eat frogs and other small animals, you are hardly on their menu. you'd more than likely have to step on one or try to pick one up to get bit. if you do get bit, it's not a death sentence - though definately seek medical attn. they don't always inject venom, particularly if they don't view you as food and a young snake is more likely to hit you with more venom than an older one. parry sound and i believe, midland hospitals have the anti-venim on hand. i understand it only works once. i've read that there have only been 2 fatalities attributed to rattler bites in the history of ontario. if that warrants eradicating them, then i suggest you stay off the highways.

you're gonna need a better rod Tom. If you have a dipsey diver rod, it will work for trolling muskies. Wire leaders will work just fine, no 'need' for fluoro. Also, like GCD said, those are mostly casting lures. Without breaking the bank too much, look into a 10" jointed believer and/or 10" Jake. Both excellent trolling lures. Send me a PM if you need more info.. or want to trade that big ole' black suick.

Eastern. Good job Doctrt!

yessir, i did

He is 2 for 2!

if i had to compare, i'd say bald eagle.

sighted this wknd eastern massassauga rattlesnake it's a good thing they are timid and will let you know you're getting too close!!

i think i have 7 muskie rods alone.. add the ice fishn, trout, bass, pike gear.. i ran outta fingers and toes. when jp and i get in the boat, it's a floating tackle shop.

uni's just fine.. it's the one i use. if someone were to learn just one knot, that's the one i'd recommend.

another PP user. currnetly have 50, 65, 80 and 100 spooled on my reels. never an issue other than cost however, that comes back since the stuff just last so long. tuf line is the other brand i use.

i think it's just you.. can't catch a 48" pike every year ya know! troots were a bit slower this year but so far muskie season has been good.

that's awesome.. but, it's just not fair, rosco had no chance. he just had to give you an extra look..

without out a shadow of a doubt the pal........... uni knot, most versatile knot out there.

ohh and we need pics!!

hahaha, that's great Cudz.. i think he just wanted a bit more time to check out the bitchn wheels.

uh-oh.. it's over dude Sell the house, sell the car, sell the kids... you're never coming back.

LOL MB. Who cares!?

well, you admitted you were fishing.... obviously you've nothing to hide but, don't volunteer info!

try this site http://www.myccr.com/places.htm good resource of routes. you should be able to find something that suites you.

I don't believe channel cats and blues have the poison tipped fins, only bullheads. Just grab them like forrest said. These on the other hand... I want no part of. Those toes are in danger as far as I'm concerned.

it could be the boilies too.. i mean what kind of bread sticks together underwater. it's just not right.

i'm just waiting for a recall on 'green giant' and other corn products.

that wasn't Roy.

attach lanyards tied to boat or something that will float to all your tools if I am aboard.