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that can't be right. water was mid 60s on gbay last wknd. not sure what you were looking at but maybe cloud cover skewed the temps.

rod holders too, there's no way you can hold on to some of the big baits for several hours.

Thanks Lew. Congrats & best wishes on the 42

thank you!

i dont think alot of ppl know what a 20# fish looks like.

Will be staying at Burleigh Island Lodge later this month or early Nov. and need a rental. They put their boats away early. Anyone aware of another lodge/marina close by that may still have their boats in the water? Need a boat for one day.

it's doubtful you'll see any safe ice or ice at all at that time unless you travel north. end of dec to beginning of jan is a bit of a black hole in the fishn season.

lol squid. what makes you say that? we've done well this year

they work great for lakers too! lure is on me knee.

georgian bay somewhere for the toothy critters. turkey in a can for us!

nice pics mike. that's just a lil chop. the fall season is beginning well for many.

those are good deals, shimano just has to come out with a 301 curado!

time to sell your gear.. lol. nice catch Ron! were you at the pickeral river pigout?

absolutely Lew, the IS helps with shots in low light and high zoom conditions.

my best bait is the wet one

WTG Lew, something about a plan coming together.. Sure seems like if a fish is there and active it doesn't take many casts to get them to go.

well it sure is pretty.. and it sounds like you got a good deal. but.. forgive my ignorance, what is so speshul about having a computer chip in it?

in my mind you are looking for two separate rods. the 6'9" st. croix premiere will handle the heavy glide baits and other jerkbaits but it would be my last choice for trolling. too stiff. i think you would like it. i'm 6' and i wish it were a couple of inches longer but with the same rod action. compared to the 7'2" which has slower action, I think you'll find the 6'9" makes working gliders and jerks easier - it has an extra fast action and the tip wont flex with each jerk or pull. for trolling, i prefer a longer, slightly softer rod to absorb the shock of strikes and bottom contact. if you have a dipsey rod it will work very well as a muskie trolling rod provided you don't go too crazy with lures, but for stuff like believers and jakes it works well. i trolled with a 9' MH dipsey rod quite a bit before buying a muskie troller. dipsey rods are cheap, and being glass, very durable although heavy (who cares, it is sitting in a rod holder). i personally use the 8' st. croix premiere glass composite muskie trolling rod and it trolls everything from little SSRs to 14"+ big lipped thumpers. great rod but not cheap.

where do you find the time tony?!

dont thank me, i'm just the messenger.

interesting. i was sent this link http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/lakeontario/research.htm by another member. i don't mind admitting when I am wrong.

what is your source? i understand *some* natural reproduction occurs but the actual percentage is more like 1%.

BFH + expletives will get er free.

I feel the 7' gives me more casting distance and better control when fighting the fish. The only time I would use a 6'6" or shorter is when vertical jigging and I only do that through the ice or once or twice a year in the spring. Rick also makes a good point re: long rods. I have an 8'6" Shimano Clarus 2pc. It's a "steelhead" rod but I use it for a lot of different things (casting, trolling - planer boards, riggers and long lines) I can't say enough good things about it, very versatile rod. I think it was about $80.

call the fire dept. the shore's on fire. great shot.