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Looks good, but I don't know how your going to get your mouth around it.

Not to be disrespectful at all, but if you don't know how a compression test is done I would recommend when you find one you are interested in take along a friend who knows a bit about outboards. It may save you some real headaches later.

Leamington is very nice with tons of room.

I am still trying to decide if I should buy the Energy PTI or the the Shimano Solstice. I really like the PTI but the Solstice has the rear fighting drag and one handed casting that I also like.

Cast away I wish. With all the other projects on the go it will have to wait until spring.

Squid, I think we are going to have a great year on Erie for walleye and perch and I hope your right about the LSC muskies . Iwas hoping to get down there this year for my first try at muskies.

I made the call today and found an 06 Yamaha 4 stroke 8 HP high thrust with electric start and power trim. It's all mine I will pick it up a week from Saturday. :clapping:

Just in case any one is in the market. I talked to a shop today that said they will be there bringing a bunch of used 05 & 06 Yamaha 4 stroke 15 HP motors some electric start some manual. They are returns to Yamaha of Canada from some Northern fishing camp.

I agree with ch312. Electric all the way. It takes a bit to get accustom to but once you do it's the cats meow. You won't waste any more flesh than non-electric once you get the hang of it.

Great report Joey. Wish I could have made it.

I thought it was a pretty good show this year.

Lowrance all the way.

Oh sure just when I thought I had it narrowed down to 2. :wallbash:

Fisherman, its not the rule book I'm concerned with. I forgot to mention in my post that I specifically asked the salesman about warranty and he said it was North America wide. Talking to Sony they will honor the original 1 year here in Canada but will not allow the purchase of the extended warranty. Just doesn't make a lot of sense.

Also thanks for the tip Headhunter I tried it last night , unfortunately it didn't fix it. It was worth a shot.

I just bought a new jerk bait rod and am now looking for a reel to pair it with. I think I have narrowed it down to 2. the Shimano Solstice 100 or the Quantum Energy E10PTI. I really like the Quantum but the Shimano has the rear fighting drag. Any opinions on either.

Gerritt with your computer knowledge have you thought about doing on-line computer tech support. As you know I have had a few bugs lately and was thinking about having someone do a check over/tune up. I would just as gladly pay a fellow OFC'er than any one else. If your interested pm me. I know for payment you can use pay pal or even better the email transfer (I don't think this costs you a cent0. Let me know. I'm heading to work but I'll check tonight when I get home.

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So on my trip to Florida the first day we open up the camera bag to take some picturesand come to realize that the camera has lost its focus mechanism, I just used it 3 days before. So it's Sunday late evening and I think the only thing open will be Wally World so off I go. On the way I pass a Sony store and the open sign is still on, can't be, I check the clock 9:37 pm. I pull in it's open. Out I come with the Sony Cybershot DSC-H5. 7.2 megapixel 12 times optical zoom and a 3 inch screen. I love the new camera, What do you guys that know cameras think of this model. I'm pretty sure I paid a lot more than I could have got it for here in Canada but I needed one NOW. On a side note because I am a Canadian and bought it in the US I can't purchase the extended warranty. I am going to have a discussion about this with Sony.

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My old camera was an HP photosmart 945, it was a pretty good camera. It is 5.3 megapixel and either 7 or 8 times optical zoom (can't remember). I contacted several repair facilities and by far the best seems to be dealing directly with HP. They want $200 including the cast of shipping to them and back for the repair. My question is should I get it repaired. I know I can buy a 5 megapixel camera for about $200 but not with that much zoom (I don't think). I thought it might be worth it and keep this as my boat camera.

I thought I had heard the US had approved this but Canada had not . Does any one know for sure.

Thanks for the offer Gerritt but From the info I,m hearing I think I'm going to go with out.

Snowline sled recyclers about 5 min. East of the city limits. 519-268-3550. Measure the distance between the spring perches on your ski and see what leaf is broken, you may be able to buy just the leaf you need to help keep the cost low. Leaf springs can get pricey even used.

Gary I will be there but not sure when yet, considering I couldn't make the TO show I don't want to miss this one.

I am not positive but I think 8 lb. mono is equivalent to 30 lb. power pro.

Do nay of you guys that own a walk behind snow blower use one of the partial enclosures that keep the blowing snow out of your face and if so do you like it, and where did you buy it. I have heard they get frosted from the blowing snow and you have trouble seeing through it.

My bow mount has the maximizer feature and I do think it gives more run time on the same charge level which is great as long as the cost of the upgrade isn't too much.

I have to agree with Tybo on this. Go for the truck although at the wifes request we opted for the mid-size Canyon as it is her daily driver, but I would prefer the full size. We bought the 4 door model and to give more covered area added a topper. Love it.