Bill Shearer

This is build #4, that Chris has done for me, and they just keep getting better! He went way beyond the norm, and it's much appreciated. His attention to details, as well as his expertise, dictates that the best he can do is what you get, each and every time. I should add that the reel seat that was turned for this rod, was provided by John Collina, from Caledonia, ON. This rod will definitely be treasured by me for many years to come.

Was a firefighter for 30 years, and had First Aid re-qualifications every 2. CPR was an extra, which I used weekly, on the job. One year my son and I went to a Blue Jays game on the Go Train. While sitting and waiting for the next one, we saw a fellow commuter go from sitting on a bench, to laying on the platform. I went over , and finding no pulse, administerd CPR, till the arrival of the ambulance. Strange thing was this guy came to, and sat up- refused any assistance by the ambulance crew, signed off with them, and then WENT TO THE GAME! Saw him on the way home, as he was on the same train. Bottom line of this for me was that I was glad that I could be of assistance. Very different to me to be using it as a part of my job, than on my days off. Very happy to have had the training. Everyone should take a course! Very happy to not have needed it since, You NEVER know!

FWIW, there are $100 worth of guides on the Kingpin 13'2 pc rod. So $180 for the rod with a replacement guarantee from Angling Outfitters? No Brainer.

I remember the words of a fellow employee, after I whined about a management decision, in a place where I worked for thirty years. If you don't like it, quit! We are non-paying guests here, that are sometimes able to offer our opinions, subject to censoring without justification or prior notice. Just my opinion, FWIW

I was over the peace bridge at noon today. Brown on the Ft Erie shore line, but green in the river. Winds here are still gusty, so50/50 for tomorrow

60 guys crowding the whirlpool this morning can't all be wrong! Yes there are steelhead, browns, lake trout, as well as a multitude of other species in the Niagara. Not hooking up even once? It happens, but rarely.

Anybody who is a real serious steelheader, will know that the options are slim this weekend! However they will also know that the possibilities open up with The weather of November. The clouts that haunt the salmon runs are long gone, and the real serious guys will be there.

Have to agree with Mike, Buy the colour that looks good to you, and on your rod! Fish really could care less!

IMO, 240 is too high, but you can deal with it over time. It all comes down to heat units/time. You will find that the thickness of the fillets, and the species being smoked will dictate the time. Also the available oxygen to turn the wood to smoke will have a determination as well. Be aware that opening the door can produce a vapour rich to vapour lean possibility, that at the least can singe the eyebrows. The worst is much more painful. Be careful, test the process, enjoy the results. A good smoker can bring a lot of beer to your door!

Shore fishing off rocky points is fun. Just need some shrimp and a bobber. Locals will help as well. One good thing about anywhere in Hawaii is that the shoreline is public property. No matter which island. So you are free to fish almost anywhere. One big caveat is that every once in a while a really big wave comes along, and since all rock there is volcanic, you can get very badly hurt if you get knocked over by a rogue wave. I've seen the odd one completely flood a crowded beach, and people and chairs etc washed into the ocean. Be careful. If you Are looking for a beautiful endless beach check out Kailua. Awesome.

You can thank the 'Gods' that you have a woman/wife that wants to share your love of fishing! Mine thinks I'm crazy! At the end of the day, all married folks find common ground one way or another, or they don't stay married long. I'm 43 years happily married, (she told me I was), so I guess she's right! Totally, correct!!

It's certainly worth the drive to check it out! Let us know what you find, please. I'd like to know as well, but too cheap to spend the money on gas, if it's not worthwhile

Check out the link. It is in Japanese, but you dont need to understand what is being said. Just watch the video, and put yourself in the place of any of those drivers, caught in the maelstrom http://www.win7news.net/YH6XYS/110811-Tsunami

IM0, showing photos with identifiable backgrounds, is far too much info. I don't even like naming the body of water, unless it's Lake Ontario or similar. But that's me. The killer is the next time you go to fish your favorite bend, pool, bay, etc, there are 3 or 4 people fishing it, and you are the one that let the cat out of the bag!

If it's a Kingpin, I'd be happy to help, with questions you may have. As was already mentioned, there are maintence tips on several manufacturers websites, as well as forums.

I might have posted a photo of the reel, and mentioned the rod, and asked for opinions on the set-up without providing the link. Unless you are the poster on Kijiji, you just kicked yourself in the butt, if you really wanted it. Great of you to add the power of this site to his add though! Just sayin'

Pretty funny to me, reading the responses from those that have obviously never tried tying in a swivel above the float. Takes about 3 minutes, and give it a try. I change my mainline halfway through the fall season, because of the stresses it receives from being stretched from fish. I could probably use it the whole season, but line is cheap and I hate wasting the 15 minutes to retie, when the fish are "on", due to my laziness. Or you can keep replacing line, and dealing with the frustrations of line wrapping around the tip, etc, etc,

Swivel about two feet above the deepest stretch of water you expect to fish that day will definately solve your problem. Been doing it got a few years now. Still side casting, and I dont have any problems at all.

Probably two weeks before the Elderberries are ready here in Hamilton. (domestic variety, not wild)

Nice when in spite of the winds and waves, things come together to make a good day great. That truly is a great SMB! Well done.

Chris is totally correct, as always! Damn Goby's get blamed for lots of stuff, but this time they are innocent. At least IMO

There are jerks everywhere, and more since the kijiji type sites have existed. Comes with the territory

I guess if you don't get caught it isn't an issue?

Lots of fun to catch. Tiny bit of worm on a #8 hook, below a float, makes a dozen worms last the morning. Great to catch when all the other possibilities are slow. The grand below the dam at Caledonia is a good start although they can be found almost anywhere