vinnimon

Im not old but the wife says I do have head problems,so, true.I asked afew older gents and the same for them.I think as a friend mentioned, head problems in older fisherman is a case of wifeapissedoffatism.It slowly catchs up with you over the years.

one big fat one, im sure.

Hows this one sound.Going for a swim at the tip of the toe,after going to the fish market.My uncle told me It was okay to swim. Baracudas are plenty,next time Im bringing a spear.I thought I was bait.

I do oppoligize.I should have been more specific when I posted this topic.A pickerel(not a pike),a bluish coloured pickerel(not a pike),no spot on the tail.Eyes were a little different(not gloss eyed or wall eyed)as I recall.But what I do recall is a chain link markings on both sides(not a pike).I have only seen them on the grand in caledonia,about 30 yrs+ ago.Never seen them since.I remember them vividly, and they were small,under a pound.always,as we caught a 2 or so every time,In one particular spot.Please no pike pics, as I do like the pictures,but Im particular to this strain of pickerel.Particularly to this region,and if there still around.,I would love to see a picture,I know there not here in cale.Thanks for everyones input,I loved the pics and pics of picks.And the pike too....

I will stay away from b b m lube then.They say it works like a charm though,as for who?Im not asking,and dont want to know.I ll clean the reels out and lube them with gear oil and a drop lucas additive.That should do it in cold temps.These reels I have at room temp there fine.

My next outing that way,I be looking for petes deals,mainly the high end stuff.Fishing world ussually have really good prices on ht and st croix rods.Ice reels too at times.

abu g stamina drag on my st croix, or ht polaris rod for me.

So thats why my ice reels are jamming up and hard to reel in.I figured an ice reel would be lubed with sub zero grease.Stuppid me as a tech the reels are proably packed with generic grease.Ill try 75w90 syn gear oil,or even 2 stroke winter oil.Slick 50 should do the trick. Ky jelly maybe,I will be fishing for something with those reels, I ll check the home reg and ask the wife if its open season yet.

Amixed bag in the hammer,Aliitle nicer in aldershot sunny and warmer when I got there ,then came the rain. A good day for skie fishing I think.

Thank you OFC,I hooked up with a few from here and had a good time fishing.I ll be fishing with them again,thats for sure.

It was in the mid to late 70s in caledonia where i seen them caught,only in one spot,and small.I havent seen them since.I may ask a friend to get the old pictures out from way back when.Im sure theres a blue pickerel in one of the pictures.

thanks guys,I saw pictures of the accident 2 nights ago.They werent published yet.How devestating just before the holidays.I work as a truck and coach tech working mobile.I fear for myself at times esp on the 401.This picture has me really thinking about what I do for a living.Ive just about soiled myself a few times out there.To you my friend adam I bid you farewell,and allow god to bless your soul.Rest in peace my friend.Vince

Did you run the motor without the ears or in a pail?If you ran it for a breif moment wiyhout any water etc,youll burn in up quickly.Or even if you ran aground and picked sand and dirt.Mine went right away when I first got the boat,2nd outing.I replaced it.about $25 bucks for the impeller,plus gear oil.And I also replace the thermostat at the same time.Try calling dewilt honda in hamilton and ask for young dan in parts, ask for his advice,they will guide you in the right path for waranty issues.hes an awesome guy to deal with,and extremely honest.I know for a fact.Thats where I go for mercruiser parts.And no I dont work there.

thats the puppy.We used to catch them on the grand,less than a lbs.But there were chain markings on the sides of them,from what I recall.Never seen them there in over 30 yrs.

I have the same hut,and a black cat heater,a peak1 back packing stove and lantern.And for the kids entertainment a fish finder and an aquaview.got to keep them occupied when fishing is slow.

That rock you were standing on,In the spring you may see some muskies lurking around,just below your feet.

Rob d's company was great and I also met up with few others, that took me out on there boat,when my starter died on the grand.Sunday I hooked up with another bunch from here.I had a good time.Fish on and git r done.

Ive seen seen a few caught,and they were localized in the trib,about30yrs ago.very localized.only caught in one spot.

Yes it is,but I think a barrel would do better.With the luck Im having.

A person I have known for a short time that I consider as a friend.A father.A happy go lucky guy,bringing joy to whoever he surrounds.He was to my eye and happy man, loved every bit of life,his family and friends, and his work.Goodbye my friend we will meet again someday.God bless your sole my friend, Adam.401 tilbury accident.Some people on this forum may know him,a dunnville area gentleman.May god rest your sole.

sorry dude,I did send a pm to you.at the same time I took a pic of the camera and tried sending to you.Something must of happened in the process.Im computer illeterate to a point.Sorry dude Ill figure out this picture sending thing.soon.I hope.

We used to catch the odd one on the grand.markings of a pike,but looks like a pickerel.Does anyone know about this?I havent seen this species caught since I was a kid.Are they still around,a crossbreed? Any info woud be great. A blue pickerel perhaps?,That I heard from time to time.

Ive got you beaten on the wee pikie.the pike was smaller than the worm,and a pickeral too boot after that,even smaller.Memories are coming back now.

Ive taken pics but I cant transfer it to here.Pms has been sent.Im sure you can match me up. Thanks .

6 lb floro suffix,and a frog hair leader.I switched over recently and what difference it made with my raven rod.First time using floro and worth every dime.Save yourself the stress over lines.Ive lost a lot less tackle with it on my float reel.Floro or a good ande tournmet line.