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Congrats on the new boat, nice looking package. John

Save yourself some grief, 40amp in line should work. Make sure it is an automotive time spade fuse, you can pick up the fuses and the waterproof fuse holder at most CTC or auto supply stores. The fuse holder should be attached as close as possible to the positive terminal of your deep cycle battery. Good luck, John

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My thought are with you and your family. John

Shaun, the smile of the lad's face, says it all. Great report, healthy looking salmon. Thanks for sharing your outing. John

Hey Victor, too bad about the rod & reel. Great report thanks for sharing. John

congrats on the personal best & multi fish day. Enjoy the feeling. John

done, she has moved to 33 John

want some cheese and crackers with the whine?

Welcome aboard Bassboy, hang onto the sides and enjoy the ride. This is the most friendly board there is. Questions will be answered by knowledgeable members, and your learning curb will be shortened. As far as your equipment goes, if you are comfortable with each rod and reel, and they are not in need of repairs, stay with what you have. Buy new only as you need to replace or add to your arsenal, but buy the best you can afford, (hurt once and have enjoy for a long time) I would replace the line you currently have with fresh line. Your spinning reels should have 6-8# test mono or braid. (braid tends to be expensive, but will ast quite a while) Don't have to get caught up in all the new lines on the market. Quality mono, will work just as well. Dyneema and Spectra are the same chemical product. In Europe they call it Dyneema, here in North America it is called Spectra. Brand names are subjective, braided lines will be peform the same. If you choose to use a braided line on your bait cast reels, you do require a backing, remove half of the line on the reel, us a blood knot connect the braid to the mono and spool tightly. I would suggest a minimum of 65# test braid. (You don't want to see an expensive lure flying off into the yonder, if you birdsnest, from experience using 50# braid, a profession overrun, the line snapped and my expensive bucktail was last seen sailing into the yonder) I would also suggest using a fluoro-carbon leader. You buy a spool of Seagur Fluoro-carbon about 40# test, a few ball bearing swivels and snaps, and you can make your own. (fluoro is relatively invisible under water, so the diameter will not spook fish.) When launching by yourself, I have learned that an extra long rope tied to the bow eye, the conveniently placed inside the passenger door, works well. You can easliy back the trailer into the water far enough to float the boat, then exit said vehicle,grab the line out of the passenger door, and walk towards the dock and the boat. Secure boat to said dock, and park vehicle. The difficult task (when alone) is loading the boat back on the trailer after a day of fishing Enjoy your new toys, and make fishing what YOU want it to be. John Remember, prep the boat away from the actual launch.

Great report Brian, thanks for sharing, Sparrow is a tough lake to fish at the best of time, to finish in the top half is a good thing. Congrats to you and the young'un John

I believe the Highway Traffic Act or Transport Canada decrees that you must use 'trailer tires' on your trailer. Something about the load and stress. Go to your nearby Princess Auto, and pick up a set of radial tires & rims, and replace your current tires. You will be looking at about $100 per tire/rim. John

Thank you for sharing Shelly. Looks and reads like everyone had a great time. John

awesome thanks for sharing John

Great report Terry, thanks for sharing. Haven't :Gonefishing:fisedh that particular waterway for a number of years, maybe I should give it another go John

NOT!!! To set the record straight, this is straight from the Innisfil Parks & Rec by -law. NON-RESIDENTS. $20 per vehicle to gain park entrance, $15.00 to launch. = $35.00 per visit. Kind of expensive for a family guy. Second choice, move to Innisfil and get to use the park/ramp for freee I remember when I went Salmon fishing in Lake O. I was forced to pay for parking the truck & trailer (2 separate tickets) John

Cliff and Sue, what a fine tribute to JustHerb. My condolences. May this fishing trip be the best John

Happy B day budz

great report and photo essay, thanks for sharing John

Congrats on your catches. Great report thanks for sharing. John

Great report Matt, thank you for sharing your day. John

Great report Gerrit, thanks for sharing John

Well done my friend. Hopefully we have another angler/hunter joining the outdoors. John

Brian I am saddened by the news you just passed to us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John

Billy Bob, the "N/F" stands for non fishing topic. It alerts the readers, and they can read or ignore. Pam, that recipe sounds fantastic.

Sweet boat, enjoy it. But I agree with Lip Dip, consider upgrading your tow vehicle.