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Thanks, guys....I grabbed one first thing this morning at the CT around the corner from where I work...only one in stock (go figure!!!!!!!!!)....has a two year warranty and a spare prop. Should suffice for what I want it for...basically just puttering around near shorelines. My 15 hp Merc trolls fine.

bow or transom mount? 38lb may be a tad weak but you cant go wrong for 100 bucks..

Transom mount. I figured the same thing, for a $100 what the heck...can always upgrade in a couple years, but, was hoping to hear from somebody who has one possibly.

Thanks!

Anyone????

Welcome to the board!!

Any thoughts/experiences with this model...38 lb thrust/36 inch shaft...on sale for $100 at CT. Looking to put it, possibly, on a 14 ft legend tiller.

Thanks in advance!!!

Well, the weather not with standing, I find it head scratching to try and understand why we allow anglers to fish streams/rivers/tribs, whatever you want to call them, during the spawning season.

We can't fish Pickereyes when they are up the rivers

We can't fish bass while they are spawning

We can't fish musky until after they have spawned

We can't fish Pike until after they have spawned

But we can fish for trout, who in all likelyhood are either about to spawn or have just spawned. And the folks who fish for them, tend to be the first people who will make a comment about how someone holds them "wrong" or places them on a sandy beach or what ever. IMHO, what is wrong is harrassing these fish while they are doing their thing. As some have mentioned before, catching fish in a 4 foot ditch is like shooting fish in a barrel. Yah I know it's legal and they "have a right to do it", but so what, again, in my very humble opinion, it's basically unethical.

Sorry for the hijack Rick, but after reading this thread and viewing some of the recent trout "fishing" reports, I felt I had to air out my thoughts.

Rick, you may be right about having to change some of the seasons to accomadate fluctuating weather paterns, I don't really know, but if it is to be done, I sure as heck know which season I'd be first looking at!

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Could someone please pass the marshmellows, I may need a bit of an energy boost to be able to absorb the flack I'm gonna take for this!

Forget the flack... very good points. For me, now that I've reached my mid 40's steelheading in the spring is rare. I love pursuing them in the fall and early winter, when they are at their prime both in fighting condition and for the table, if you wish to keep a few.

Back in my early 20's I would fish stretches of river where fish were spawning, and I'm sure pull fish off the beds whether I wanted to or not. Never again...I would have no problem with a season opener for Steelhead as late as mid-May. However, if you are fishing deep pools for dropbacks, rivermouths etc...enjoy, guys!!!! Catching a dropback bow that has recovered most of its energy, in warmer water, is alot of fun when they leap five or six times.

Definitely wasn't $30-40 (is there such a thing as a $30 baitcaster musky rod?) maybe linweir got his used or its probably not the same rod. I bought 2 rods at the same time, one was a lower cost rod which was a Daiwa Heartland S which was 50 something dollars, and the other was the Canadian Specialist which I'm pretty sure was more like $70.00.

Think you mis-read the other statements...$30-40 was the used price. So, if you want to sell it to your friend, that is the going rate.

If I'm not mistaken, you are referring to a Fenwick Canadian Specialties rod. Still on the LeBaron's site, goes for $65.00. I had one in excellent condition and I sold it about two months ago for $30.00. It went quick at that price.

Yup, and, I can't wait to use it!!!!!!!!

im glad the steelies came in, did their thing and were back to the lake before opener.. it gives that species a fighting chance!!!

I totally agree...maybe mother nature is giving something to our fishery. Everyone keeps harping about catch and release...fishing for spawning fish is as bad or worse than keeping a few fish.

Another beauty brown...seen quite a few in posts from the weekend...supposed to be windy this Saturday, maybe I will park the boat. You guys are giving me the inspiration to try out a couple of spots I haven't been to in awhile.

Done! Good luck, enjoyed just as much the second time around!

Very nice Aaron...love the shot of that beautiful "brownie"!!!! I totally agree with your statement about less fish and peace and tranquility, it isn't always about numbers.

Way to go, Steve...good to hear that you got out after working on the boat and not fishing for awhile!!!

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Well said!! I would be willing to bet this fish was in the frying pan in no time!!! Unfortunately!!!!!!!

I'd also be willing to bet that it did or will taste terrible in that condition. Not to take anything away from the catch.

Think I just drooled!!!!!!! Beautiful brookies!!!

Nice...looks like you guys had a great time! Great report.

Yup and the habs are going next!!! Go Canucks!!

Yup, Brownie all the way!!!!!

There are fish there, caught this one a couple days ago.......not another soul in site from 5:30am untill 11am.....it was great....have fun with the crowds this week....im taking the boat out

Smart man!!!!!!

Sad to say, but, I agree as well. Bob and Harry used to be the best, no doubt, but, his time has long passed. Jim Hughson has been the best for a number of years, IMO.

Haven't been lately, but, found them overpriced on my last visit. Used to frequent it quite a bit, 10 years or more ago, still haven't found a better place than Angling Outfitters right here in Woodstock (and no Jos didn't pay me for the plug, LOL) Good prices, care about their customers and willing to spend time with you. I also give a thumbs up to Jimmy down at Long Point, great guy, and Rotten Ronnies seemed reasonable enough in prices for what I purchased there.

Nice...that will really shine on the ice!!!!

Holy cow, that is a pig!!! Nice fish!

I agree with responsibilities being a fishermans worst enemy (mostly work lol)

Agreed, that darn work thing always gets in the way

Got it from an old friend.. it's probably 20 years old and never seen the water before I launched it!

Nice, let me know if you ever want to sell it!! Used to have one without the square back...would still be nice to have for those places where you can't, or don't want to, put the boat in.