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This is the best I could do for you. Does not appear to be any e-mail contact. Rockey's Tackle Repair *, 10 Brammer Drive, Orillia, ONT, L3V-7T4, Canada, 705-325-3526 John

I have been using Quantum baitcasting and spinning reels for a number of years. I have used them for salmon, musky and bass fishing, they have never let me down. They were also the last American reel maker to turn production over to Asian manufacturers. When buying a Baitcasting reel, the final decision is yours and yours alone. Most of all it must feel comfortable in your hand, remember you will be casting with it for hours at a time. The "Code" reel you are looking at appears to be their mid range reel, and reading the specs and features appears to be a good value for the $$. Rocky's Reel repair, Orillia Ontario is an authorized waranty and parts source for Quantum reels. John

So sorry about the loss ofyour best budz. Doing what we know is the right thing, is the toughest act we have to perform. John

Thanks for sharing. God speed and safe return John

My condolences to his family and friends. John

My thoughts and prayer are with you both. Thanks for the update Beans. John

Nice ride, congrats and enjoy

Congrats, sweet ride

Moe, as in the past I will be there manning a spatula/flipper. I agree with Big Cliff, burgers, sausages and hot dogs should be the main fare. This is also the weekend of the Innisifl Winterfest, and a free family fishing weekend. Shoulf help with turnout. Let me know what else will be needed. John

My condolences to his family, it is such a tragic loss. What I read and heard on the news was that his body was found ON the ICE, a short distance from land. It would appear that the man may have suffered a heart attach, and being in foggy conditions was disoriented. What a sad and tragic way to end life. John

What the H3LL more can happen to this family. Very tragic. Shelly and Chuck my thoughts are with you and I hope your son and his friends have a speedy recovery. John and Diane Ross

congrats Joey, thanks for sharing your day John

Good luck Jack and a speedy recovery John

"..........Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise, and pretty soon my heart began to sing.............." courtesy of Bob Seger, Roll me away. John

My condolences Mike on the passing of your good friend. Your memories will keep him always in your heart john

Well stated, puts things into a different perspective, thank you for your clarification John

My condolences to their families. Sadly, I have no sympathy to the two drivers, they were fully aware of the conditions and should not have ventured onto the lake.

Great read Chris, thank you to you and Rick for making this possible. I was saddened to read the passing of Grant Ferris. He will be truly missed. His generous sharing of fishing information in the Bruce County and Saugeen watershed was quite useful. I had met Grant briefly several years ago while fishing the 'geen. A truly great sportsman will be greatly missed. John

My temp is -20oC, nice and dry cold. Now it is getting cold!!! However, the winds last night have created quite the drifts in areas off the main road. Just got back a few minutes ago from taking the Mrs to work. The road I use was snow covered and heavy drifts on the north side that I was required to use 4WD Be safe out there and let the snow plows do their job.

WOW! congrats Joey, John

I posted a few months back my first ever "fish-finder" very similar to your "Lowrance Green box" Mine will run on two 6V lantern batteries. I have also tried it with a 12V re-chargeable emergency light battery, and it works well. A very nice piece of our fishing history http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...l=Flasher+units John

To everyone here at ONFC, I wish you and your families a happy and prosperous new year. I also received this in an e-mail message and thought I would share it with the board A Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares? George Carlin

This is great news Rick...happy for you that Jack will be making a full recovery Have a safe and happy new year. John

That is good news. I know he is in good hands and look forward to the report that all is healed and he is back to his normal self. John

Great News Gary, one step at a time, the heart stuff will be a breeze after your big C scare. Have a Happy New Year