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Atherley narrows is open but no idea about launches - probably need a crane this time of year! Michael

Next time don't put yer twin brother in one of your lumberjack shirts... Michael

Just watch out for add a rooms etc - MPAC has been assessing & municipalities taxing certain sizes and alterations even if the park is seasonal and totally closed for the winter! Michael

Now that one I liked! Michael

Not a thread I visit - not my cup of tea I guess - but it sure in hell doesn't bother me in the least that it's there! Over 100 pages now, the hottest on the board, guess that tells me somebody (lotsa them) like it and that's just dandy by me! Seems to me majority rules as it should. My .02 Michael

Now that's funny right there! Michael

He didn't drill a hole for the business end of the new style butt balanced by tip rod maybe? Michael

I don't think they totally removed it from the regs Terry, maybe not printing them in the Summary (it is only a summary of the entire act) you get at the license issuers perhaps. I want to read what I have then see what the actual legislation says and quote that when I find it. If I can't find it in my material I have an MNR source that can steer me to the appropriate area in the act (whatever it's called nowadays). I know the last time I did this I did find it was still good law, but that was a few years back. I'll report back when I have the direct quote from current governing law, probably early next week if I have to contact my source. Michael

I'll post the info once I find it this weekend like I said earlier, but if you want to experiment without getting into too much trouble, try walking into an MNR office with a minnow that has only two treble hooks in it and see what they say. It's kind of obtuse but I think it goes "three hooks in a gang count as one hook on an Artificial Bait" Meaning non-artificial (live) is the opposite, that three hooks in a gang count as three hooks. It's what I've followed my whole life, discussed with other anglers, have read and even discussed with CO's and always found to be true. Michael

Yup - that'd be four "points" once you've made the change. Don't change it and it would be six points, exceeding the four point rule. Michael

When I'm at the market Saturday I'll see if I can find the chapter etc. I keep a copy handy there for customers who have questions, usually have one here too but my desk is just a structure to support the mess it's holding up right now! Michael

Without knowing the lake/river hauling and out the regs book or checking on line further myself I would only offer that it's a general regulation on the four hook rule. In every zone there are exceptions and additional opportunities in specific bodies of water (i.e. single barbless in certain areas, no live bait in others, extended seasons, altered limits etc. etc.). The best advice anyone can give is to read the general regs, zone regs and check the exceptions/additions for the waters you will be fishing. Forwarned is forarmed and all that other adage type drivel, and the law is the law, and "I didn't know" doesn't cut it (or shouldn't!) Michael

I'd say yes - it has a maximum of 4 "points" with live bait on, just like a four way spreader would. Might run the risk of tangling though! You'd have about 4 feet of stacked tackle down the hole - assuming you'd be joining 2 rigs together. Michael

Try it this way - 3 hooks in a gang (treble) count as 1 hook on an artificial bait. Baits may have no more than 4 hooks. IF there is no live bait then you can have up to 4 trebles (like a big Rapala musky bait for instance) BUT if you add a minnow (live or preserved) or other live bait then each "point" counts as 1 hook. Real life example is that you cannot add a minnow to the williams wabler ice jig - alone it has 3 hooks legally but add a minnow and it has seven, being the treble and two double side hooks (it's called the seven hook wonder in some circles). So, a four way spreader (four single hooks) is legal with 4 minnows. Anything more than that would exceed the four hook limit. I heard a couple guys got popped last year for using minnows with the williams ice jig without removing any of the extra hooks. Fun, ain't it? Michael

Good advice Roy! Collectors are going crazy with what they pay for certain items - and brand new in mint packaging just drives the price higher! Nice score - you may want to contact some of the guys on Kijiji who buy old stuff just to see for yourself what you have there. Michael

I hope that's a SUPER LOW rpm motor on that manual meat grinder - it's intended for use with the handle that came with it only in case it binds up. I've sold many of them and had a couple customers tell me they rigged it up to a motor - I suggested they be in another room when it's running. Of particular note is the casting for the body - it's really not sturdy enough to withstand the pressure of powered use. At minimum it may crack, but we all know what can happen if it fails catastrophically! Meat and metal everywhere! Michael

Way to go Skip - remember I got weekends off starting next month hint hint! Michael

Seems to me you should be able to order a new key only...is there a number on the ignition where you insert the key? I've done this for boats in the past, but not sure how it works for bikes. Michael

That's exactly what I said before I moved to page two and saw y'all beat me to it! Michael

North river? Now what are you up to? Michael

You didn't. I'm outta here now to head down & finish off those last rolls of price tags, maybe see ya later? Michael

Gee do I gotta pm you for permission first or something? I'm ready for the GOOD reason(s) now! And thanks Misfish! Michael

As always it was great to see ya Skip and good to meet Skeeter too! Wish things were better but after months of agonizing I decided to pack it in. At least we'll be able to get some more fishing time in this coming softwater season and I might even get some hardwater in for the first time in years! Michael

Not sure exactly what you might want but here in Orillia Artech Promotional Wear is the big daddy in town. I believe their silk screening is an in house effort (I used to know a guy that worked there doing it) but things do change. Michael