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Nice looking fish there Dave. The plastic sliders u sold me are installed ready to go. Haven't launched it yet to try them out.

Wish I had a fishing report, but, been too dam hot here in southern Ontario. I just finished doing some welding & repairs on my boat trailer, next job is to paint it. Can u recomend a good quality paint? I've tried tremclad & armour coat but the rust eventually reappears in a short period of time. Approx a year ago there was a report on this board of a high quality 2 part epoxy paint available at a dealer in Hamilton. The guy stated it was rather expensive but lasted a very long time. A fellow worker reported another product. It's a spray can type of plastic paint available at Home Hardware. If you want to change colours apparently you can cut it with a knife & peel it off like a banana skin?? Anybody here use this product? Thanx for recomendations.

I recently installed a new Carrier furnace & A/C unit. It has a variable speed DC fan motor which costs pennies to operate 24/7. Last months hydro bill was $57.00. House is 2200 square feet, A/C is set at 24C, very comfy. I have air vents mounted up high on the walls which draws the hot air from the ceiling in summer. I close these high wall vents in the winter to keep the warm air in the house. Furnace fan also runs continuously all winter long. Most expensive hydro bill last winter was $92.00. I expect to pay a little more on the next hydro bill due to the extreme heat. A/C hasn't shut off in 5days.

Mike U R too funny I hate this weather! I keep cool by remebering last winter sitting on a 5 gallon pail out in the middle of Simcoe or Nipissing! Sometimes I put a coat on??

I fish perch in the Port Colborne area with minnows. Tried worms at different times - they DO NOT WORK! Even mini plastics DO NOT WORK! U want perch in this area, you MUST have minnows.

I always do a thorough check of the trailer before heading out. Coupler, safety chains, lights, tires etc., but never thought to check the suspension. After reading this story, I've just added one more item to my check list. Thanx

I'm hoping for a happy ending also. Please keep us posted.

Awesome daughter you have! I thoroughly enjoyed the video! I like the green tape on her wound.

Where did he catch it? Pleez don't tell me "right by the lip". LOL!

Total battery in Barrie carries Trojan. They also carry a new eco friendly battery that will last 3000 cycles, weighs 70% less than most batteries. A normal lead acid battery will go through approximately 3 - 400 cycles. Now get this it's only $1,299.00. What a deal!! I figure with my $165.00 Nautilus, if I go through 40 cycles per season that normal battery should last 8 years. There's a real good read at www.batterystuff.com. Read their tutorials about batteries & chargers. It explains it all!! I just ordered the battery minder. The battery minder has an electronic process which eliminates sulphation of the battery plates. Sulphation is the killer of deep cycle batteries. Also charges at 8 amps, then reduces to 4 amps, then 2 amps as the battery requires it. Can't wait to try it out!

Thanx Roy.

Please explain "size 31"??

Nice report for Buckhorn. Those are some nice wallys! I fished there many years ago when 5 & 6 lbers were normal catches. We released the small guys to gain a couple of pounds.

My bow mount minn kota with the co pilot (remote control). Move anywhere I want on the boat & still operate the troller! Best gadget $$$ can buy!

Very good ! You have way too much time on your hands! LOL!

Hey Roy it was about better deep cycle batteries. Nautilus seemed to win over all others from members replies. Although the post by Lunatic is very informative. It was approximately 2 months ago. In the post it mentioned the "battery minder". I'm impressed with the minder, thinking of ordering one, a little pricey but if it will save prolong the life of my batteries it's a good investment. Thanx for your help

Thanx for your wonderful report! That is awesome! Thanx for the pix, Sahtu is definitely "a man's best friend". I'm envious to fish an area such as yours!

3 Castles in Buckhorn is a nice relaxing resort. Lottsa nice scenery, they have boats & right in town should you need supplies. Fishing is good also. I haven't been there for a few years but the people that owned it are very nice. There's entries in their guest book from my parents during the walleye hey days of the 50s! Anybody been there recently?

A short time ago there was a good discussion on deep cycle batteries. I attempted to locate it through the search option at the top right corner of the main page. No results after entering several different words such as battery, deep cycle, marine battery, boat battery. Am I using the search option properly? Could someone direct me to the discussion for deep cycle batteries? Thanx Good luck fishing this week end, I'm working??

Hey Dan I worked in Terrace Bay back in the mid 90s. Does the Boone family still own the motel? Nice people! Lottsa good fishing in the area. Shoot me a PM I'll fill ya in!

Stereo might still be OK. Do u have another pair of speakers (use house speakers if necessary) to use as a test. Even if u borrow a pair, then u will know if it's the speakers or the stereo. If the 2nd set of speakers don't cooperate then u know the stereo is pooched! good luck!

Wishing you & your wife the best. Stay strong!

I saw guys landing musky right at the pier in Belle River. That was fall time though.

Yup totally agree. I purchased a good quality, comfortable PFD last summer & have it on at all times while in the boat.Tether is in place as well but still getting used to reminding myself to clip it on.

As stated above, loosen the nuts first then jack it up. I also carry a small floor jack (the type with small wheels) & "T" handle wheel wrench in my van. Saves unpacking 1/2 the van to get at the "hidden" jack.