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How about both? Seriously though, I thought it was common to confiscate vehicles?

I'll fish in the rain, no issues. Especially for bass

Im not saying prison time Chum. But a week quick trip may just send the message alot more than a few bucks

This is where jailtime should come in I know if I shot a moose in my backyard and out of season that's what I'd be expecting

My point exactly lol

Everyone here will say "buy a ranger" lol

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Chuck a jig at a boat where art is from lol

I should film them train in fort Frances for you OI They send off locals and an indiginous group every summer and it's incredible. They walk 20-30km a day with 80lb backpacks all over town My buddy did it for a few years and he comes back ripped to shreds, barely any body fat left at all These guys/gals sure work for their money, that's for certain As part of the RRFN fire response team I can tell you the hoses are heavy, and the suits are very hot/heavy. Heck even your boots are heavy

I just reminded people a jighead can result in assualt you didn't intend to do. Im all for saying whatever. But I've seen people actually take it back to the boat launch after and Duke it out, or damage vehicles etc

Yep, stocking is going well! Bullsharks too! (Set that up for ya)

32"s lol Weight 2.8lbs ???

We just got another high winds day with 40mm of rain. This is rediculous

Spinnerbait Frog on the lilys

It's possible but unlikely. I didn't like the risk ultimately I still have my plan in place should I ever reconsider, but that's not happening When you look at the whole shebang, it's gnarly work and alot of risk

Wait, now that I think back I got the numbers skewed. $750000 loan, and the grant was 20% of that basically to cover the down payment Now, the lodge itself (6 cabins) was $500,000 Add repairs and it would eat up money quick That's even before I establish a clientele or advertise The way I worked it out, it would be a miracle to break even after 3 years and if I didn't I owed that $750000 in full with interest Basically, no thanks I'd rather do what my cousin did Bought a plot of land, built two cabins, operated super cheap, turned money over into a few more cabins through the years, established clientele. Now his lodge is really nice, but hardly anyone fishes there lol. It's more a "vacation" spot on the north arm of rainy lake He also had a few perks. Family worked on the lodge building for food and beer. And his his bro, my other couze, owned a barge to haul material It's a beaut now! Called camp narrows

The "forgiveable loans" sounded sweet. Break even after three years and I only owed, 10% if I remember correctly???? Problem was the camp I wanted to buy went to crap quickly during the 2 year process of planning/negotiating etc Only reason I could get the loan/grant was because my partner is indiginous Also in my plan I had to hire 10 summer students from the Rez every year. Really nothing restrictive, but a lil over a million is not that much to rebuild/maintain a lodge as well as costs of operating

Seriously, it's really not worth the hassle Yes, I've dinged jigs off a boat before. Thankfully they got the message and took off But honestly, if it bothers anyone that much, just move It's not worth risking an altrication In retrospect, imagine hitting someone in the face with a jig on accident????

[quote name="John" post="1008677" timestamp=" Don't want to sound negative in any way. This was a dream of mine many years ago but my head had to rule my heart at the time. You will need to dedicate yourself to it 24/7 to make it work, unless of course you are independently wealthy and are just looking for a hobby. Good luck in whatever you decide. Yep, me too. I even had a secure loan($750,000 forgiveable and $310,000 grant) Still couldn't pull the trigger

In NW Ontario it's heavy wind or heavy rain.(or both) Been a weird year no doubt

Agreed But your photo doesn't show up The US tourists can and will be as bad as Canadians I haven't experienced it often on softwater, but it can be brutal ice fishing If I can cast and hit your boat you're way too close

Can't believe I forgot tubes lol They produce, big time

I'll get hated on for this, but I planned on the same thing for years If money isn't a problem, good stuff. Just pick a great location, with awesome fishing and great cabins If money IS an issue, get an Aboriginal partner(route I was going to take) Make sure your business plan is really strong and put alot of planning together. I think mine is 42 pages You REALLY NEED TO THINK EVERYTHING THROUGH THOROUGHLY

You can really do no wrong I usually start searching for a few quick bites on white spinnerbaits it black The above suggestions are great too Just keep changing things up when the bite dies off Also, don't be afraid to troll/cast the shoreline structure

Better to try than do nothing IMO. Hopefully it works out You wouldn't believe how well our sturgeon restocking went. From hundreds to millions, but it took time and obviously it's different since the can't be targeted or kept