Tacklebuster

owning a humminbird myself, and having used a variety of other humminbird fishfinders, humminbird=crap.

based on the shape of the tines especially close to the base where they fork, I am guessing its an elk antler. Here are some pics of a small bull moose rack to show the difference.

I had the exact same situation on a Bayliner - Trophy, and did what you already mentioned by using toggle bolts. You will have to drill a fairly large hole to accomodate the toggle. I had the boat for another two years before I sold it for my Lund, and for that time I had no problems. I figured that if a toggle would ever need replacing I would cut off the screw, and push it in and replace it with another Toggle bolt. I never had to do this but that was the plan. I had those quick release swivel seat bases, four toggle bolts per seat.

I decided to hit my favourite trib again yesterday and much to my pleasant surprise the suckers and bass moved out and the chrome moved in.

What can be said that hasn't already...another incredible report. Having read your reports over the years, it always surprises me how much effort it can be(or how many miles you travel by boat) to get into some fish. Probably a result of watching all those fishing shows, I always imagine that fishing in the far remote northern regions it would be harder to keep the fish off your line, and getting skunked is near impossible. Keep those reports and pics coming, I look forward to that next fantasy fishing trip, and personal best Brooky.

I got my licence two years ago, after I was asked for it during a standard boat safety check by the OPP officer at the Ashridges Bay boat launch. I didn't get a fine at the time but I was told that I would if the next time I got checked I didn't have it. Ever since I got it, I never got checked again, lol. Anyhow, its cheaper than any fine, easy, and you get to put around for 10 minutes in a 12' tinner for the practical part.

That was an awesome report. The colours on those fish and of the meat are amazing.

They are still in there. I went 1/5 the day before yesterday. You just have to keep looking, and you will find them.

that was just helarious. The back ground sounds like he was in a wrestling match with the goose, too funny.

It looks like something you would use for saltwater fishing, tuna, marlin, etc. I don't understand how it can get your line down without drag, but sounds good to me.

After seeing this the other day, all I can say is bring on Spring, this is no way to treat a boat. I know all you hard water lovers are in your glory, however I am slowly but surely starting to lose my patience with this weather. Bring Me Spring!, and pike, and whities, and lakers, and steelies, and crappy, and my boat in the water, and and and. Ok I feel better now. After I filled up the car and was about to drive off, I notice this chap in a field on the opposite side of Dundas para-sailing in the blizzard. I guess thats one way to enjoy the elements. I forgot to reset the date after charging the battery.

I guess its "worth the trip to Kingston"; sorry folks just had to to that.

heard musky make great furtilzer too.

The first thing they should trade are the owners.

I just realized I mixed them up with another outfitter

I am by all means not a pro with only several ice fishing trips under my belt and those were with outfitters. Nonetheless, based on my first impression as soon as I read the title of whitefish on Simcoe, and then having read many of the same opinions, I can't help myself and contribute my own opinion. For the life of me I can't understand how important it is to go out there to catch a fish when the ice conditions are poor enough that in a matter of a couple of weeks 2 lives plus possibly another have been lost. Clearly, these guys thought it was risky enough for them to tie a rope between them..."just in case" = exteme foolishness. IMO its these kind of reports may encourage others to do the same, which will inevitably lead to another report...but this one will be in the news. These guys may have the experience to take the precautionary messures they did, unfortunately their experience didn't tell them to fish where the ice conditions were more favourable....hmmmmmmmmm 2-4" of ice, or 8-12" of ice, its not that tough a decision.

I have been hunting for over 30 years. Shot my first grouse when I was 10 (still remember it like it just happened)got my license when I was 15, and started with a 12 guage. You can't go wrong with a 12 guage for any size game in Ont. You can even shoot bear and moose within 100 yrds., especially with the new slugs, and they are acurate. For smaller game such as grouse, you use smaller shot, and depending on your distance you can either aim right at the head or just above or in front to minimize or eliminate any meat damage. I think its bar none the most versatile of all guns. I have a Browning semi-auto, which is a nice gun and I like it. However I now have several other guns and as such have preferences. If I were to buy another gun for myself, it would be a 20 guage which would be strictly used for grouse. The main reason for this is that its lighter and easier to carry. Many times I have taken my brother in-laws 12 guage single shot instead of my own rifle for grouse hunting. The reason again is that its lighter, and I like the simplicity of it (being only a single shot) which is also a safety factor. If my son were to get his license, that would be the first rifle I would get him for that very reason. This is an extremely versatile gun, it handles 2 3/4" and 3" shells. Due to its simplicity, versatility, reliability, inherant saftey features, and last but not least price, IMO its with out a doubt the best choice of first rifle for first time hunters.

thanks for that link Terry. Have you tried this company?

Great report, pics, story. I am just amazed how you keep getting into open water. Even Bronte is pretty much frozen over.

My electric Big Jons are 30 years old, the only thing ever changed once on both were the electric switches, and the swivel that holds the pully wheel on the arm. Both were easy and inexpensive to replace. I know there are nicer ones out there, but if you want ones that will last, then get the Big Jon's and definately get electric (what a pain in the but it must be to real in a fish and the downrigger at the same time when you are by yourself, let alone two riggers when you're fishing salmon on L.O.)

are you absolutely sure those were crappy, don't trust BBR when it comes to identifying fish. Those look like OOS rock bass to me,

beautiful fish, I wonder how much it weighed?

Yor make a good point. Leaf fans have to spend more money.........for tickets............Leaf TV (what a joke, the insult of all insults), and show more support for The Teachers Pension fund.

I amazed you even found some open water. The past couple of days the ice on the trib I frequent has been so thick I had a tough time breaking through it. I could see them through the ice but that was about it. Nice fish by the way. I look forward to some rain or warmer weather to clear away some of that ice.

When I saw that, the very first thing I thought of was how good those would look on your Lund.