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Great report, and congrats on your PB. Sure would like to see a picture of Rick doing a pile of dishes, say Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner :whistling: BBR, maybe with your record, you should not be making bets, 'cause she's gonna kick your John

Hi Matt, great report and a fine example of the fishing available. Happy to see you have settled in and do find time to wet a line. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to more reports as the season progresses. John

My thoughts today are for the families of those who lost their lives. John

Sorry to hear of the loss of your uncle and mentor. Our deeptest condolences to you and your family John and Diane Ross

Congrats on the PBs. Great healthy looking musky just JOHN

Very sad to read about the passing of Gary. Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family John and Diane Ross

Very nice fish. Close to 50" no doubt.

You are OK. The piece of paper you have is the boat registration. These used to be issued by the Canadian Coast Guard, but has since been turned over to Service Canada. Keep it in your vessel whenever on the water. It is mandatory to have a copy of your registration in the boat should the OPP or other police service stop you while on the water. just JOHN

Congrats on your first fish. Nice and healthy looking Now that you have the "bug" I hope you have a generous bank balance or significant other because Musky fishing well you'll find out soon enough Just JOHN

Thank you all for the replies. Just returned from the garden centre with a package of nematodes. Will be applying tomorrow during the rain we are expecting. TennesseeGuy, you can apply them in the spring, usually May and June as well as late summer August/September for best results. This according to many web sites I have visited while researching this alternative. Hopefully by next spring, my lawn will green up without those dreaded brown spots. Thanks again for your replies. just JOHN

As most know, in 2009 the present Liberal Nanny state is going to ban the cosmetic use of pesticides.My area has had problems with white grubs, and chinch bug lava destroying lawns. This had been controlled by the use of a product called Merit, applied by a licenced lawn care tech. This chemical killed any and all crittes in the earth, including earth worms.I have spent several hours on the 'net researching the natural predator "nematodes" These critters appear to be the answer. I am now looking for board members who may have used them and had success. You may have a friend or relative, or neighbour who used these little critters and had success. Please don't dismiss this post off hand, if you can shed some more light it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks you just JOHN

Great report TJ. Congratulations to you and Monique on celebrated 19 year together. John

Nice fish, Jiim. Look forward to your report and additional pictures. John

I currently own a Legend 15 1/2ft with a 40hp 2 stroke. I am quite happy with the boat. The rivited hull is made by Smokercraft and finished in Legend's pland in Sudbury. Their welded hulls are made by Monark and again finally asembly/finish at their Sudbury plant. Both hull manufacturers sell their own versions of these boats. Yes the boats in the showroom appear to be underpowered, but a 25hp will move you along quite briskly if fishing is the plan. My first boat was a 14ft Starcarft with a 25hp, if I picked my days, Lake O salmon were within my reach. For fish & ski models, max hp is the way. The motor mfgs have perfected the two stroke technology, and IMO a four stroke will add a lot more weight to your boat. It really is a trade off with the price of gas today. You may save a few dollars per outing with a 4 stroke vs a 2 stroke, but your savings at purchase can go a long way to keeping your tanks full. Just John

Such a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and other brave members of our forces. May your find solace in your posting here. Just John

Diane and I send you and your family our deepest condolences. Remember the good times, and your dad will always be in your heart. just John

Hey Lew, very glad to hear your wife and daughter are on their way to a full recovery. Thanks for updating the board. By the way, nice fishes

Nice fish, congrats. Appears as if GBay will be generous to us this fall John

Nice fish, congrats. Appears as if GBay will be generous to us this fall John

Mike, simply fantastic fish. You have set the bar higher for all GBay musky chasers. Thanks for sharing.

congrats Brian, You look absolutely fabulous

Diane and I offer our condolences to you and your family just John

Perhaps, now that this has come to the forefront, we as citizens might be able to influence this goverment. I have signed the petition, and sent a letter to my MP who is also the Government House leader. Let your MP know where you stand. just JOHN

It is quite understandable to have an off day. I takes a pretty big person to admit it. As seen, many made lite of the entire thread. No harm, no faul. Just John

Just my observations, BUT, how did you learn to fish, BEFORE the internet? Don't let the door hit your on the way out.