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Bill, i too love fishing big pike. I just started on musky this year and have yet to get anything decent. Is there a big difference in the fight? My pb pike is 47" and i cant imagine any other freshwater fishing (aside from the great lakes) fighting like that fish did, other then sturgeon, which are insane 45 minute battles even for small ones lol

Exactly! If I absolutley had too though I know what road im choosing. Ive had two break ins and a baseball bat to the lower legs sufficed in the first one(no intent to injure just intent to disable while cops come) I went for the shins

Our thoughts are with ya's. Im only a email or phone call away if ya need help. Ill lay some tobacco

Yep. Tons of discretion Im really not too worried over most of it but defending your home. Thats why in my situation I made sure it was being recorded by 911. It is scary, i could think of many bad scenarious. Ill keep my guns but seems like avoid that at any cost possible. Like I mentioned in the other thread, great advice from fishnautographs "If you pull a gun are you prepared to take a life"?

As to not derail the gun registery thread... I searched and found this, I think its useful information http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/canada/self-defence-what-s-acceptable-under-canadian-law-1.1229180

Im not voting for amyone that wants gun registration. There back on topic

Oooookay

And uncut angling is an awesome show btw

Thats cool. But alot of fish that size come outta both lakes. Just a preference I suppose.

Haha yeah wasnt that the "its attacking our boat prop" one? Killer sturgeon lol

Also I think it was fishnautographs(a police officer on this board) Had said the same thing(but it might not have been him, cant remember?) Went through my pm's, yes it was fishnautographs. He also said he would of handled it the same way. I was not subpeonad because he probably got a plea deal. If the guy has a knife or gun, yes you can shoot, trying to burn down your house, yes you can shoot. Stealing your car, no dont shoot. Also he added, if the sespect flees let him go, but if you can you have the right to detain him until police arrive. Then some very wise words. If you pull a firearm, are you prepared to take a life? Thats a great statement right there. I for one would not wanna take another persons life

Well thats why I asked, and when the police called their being recorded by 911 dispatch. But yes, I was indeed scared for our safety first, and the legal ramnifications. I tried to cover my bases in a panicked moment. Oh and if you have a "non threatening breakin" lol, the intruder is deemed hostile the second he lays hands on anyone in the household.

Id love to see a castle law! But police/justice system seems weird on this stand. Years ago I had a break in called 911 and we have really long wait times for police around here. After off the phone with 911 the police called and i was informed "i could remove the intruder from my house and property by any means necessary. Dont kill them unless you feel you have to" Well the intruder was drunk and i couldnt see a weapon but I had 5 kids in the house and said person was trying to grab my daughter. I opted baseball bat instead of shotgun in that situation. Well i also powerbombed him off my deck and restrained him no so comfortably for 30 minutes till the police arrived. Upon arrival the police said I made a good call but did have the right to shoot if I chose. He said especially since the intruder touched my daughter i had every right to fire. Anyhow, its kinda weird and seems to go almost on the judgement of the officer(s). Im not even sure what the EXACT laws are for protecting your house and property???

Imagine all the people/families being locked up for teaching their kids to shoot a gun(for hunting)

Im a strong advocate for gun rights. I dont agree with registry at all. Even in the case of police being informed ahead of time that you are a gun owner if there is a crime in progress at your home. They should be ready regardless(and im my experience they are) Everyone has the right to bare arms IMO (with a few excemptions/violent criminals/mental issues) Id even like to see concealed carry(but that will never happen in Canada)

I sincerely hope nothing even close to this EVER happens in Canada!!!! Cheers!

The tape measure was cheap and rusted, wouldnt work! 50" was a low ball though, and trust me I know, ive boated many muskies over 60"s ????

Logic... I like it

Chop em up and cook em in mushroom and wildrice soup with celery and carrots Mmmmmmmm

I had four 50+ follow my umbrella rig! ???? yeah right

Your opinion I disagree

Yep OI thats probably a big factor. I know when my friend got gord pyzer to come do a fishing lecture in Emo ontario it costs 5 grand. He probably went to red lake on a deal to advertise the fishery. And since its a pretty big/popular show he was either taken care of for free or was actually paid

Unreal good OI. Nothing like duck

Haha sounds good buddy?

Yes and no. I do not believe we have elction fraud in Canada.(not have I read or seen any proof of this) But I do believe certain individuals are financed to rise into the PM position (which I have read about and seen documented evidence). So yes our votes count, but we are voting for people already selected for us to vote on.