Ron

In the boat, I always call last cast. About a dozen or so casts later, i say out loud, "Be the bigger man" and put my rod away.

One thing for certain, If it wasn't for clubs such as CRAA, many many many projects would not get done. I look forward to the day of being able to say "See I told you so, I knew the Bring back the Salmon project would work". Regardless, this is still a win win situation for ALL cold water fisheries. The scientific information collected, the stream rehabilitation, and the many partnerships created to fund this project, just to name a few. I always said, you only get back what you you put into it. Not saying everyone who is against this but I bet a generous number of the nah sayers have never contributed as much as an hour towards the fisheries.

Nice shootin on the Buck Mike! Is that NokOut stuff out on the market yet?

Nice to hear Steve. So tell us, how big was this Muskie?

Thanks Wil!

It seems like I just can't get away from this stuff! I heard today, Hamilton Township is considering closure of the Public launch ramp (unmaintained). Apparently there are a few residents complaining about parking issues. There is a meeting being held at the Gores Landing Library on November 10 at 7:00PM. Anyone who uses the launch ramp in Gores Landing would be in your best interest to attend. The issues around the use of launching is mostly because of owners of vehicles illegally parking. Inconsiderate people once again are ruining a public space for all to use. For further information on how you can help to keep the launch ramp open, contact Plank Road Cottages at: [email protected] Be sure to include launch ramp closure in the subject line.

Ha ha ha A dwarf dog sleeps all day long and wouldn't even notice you missing! LMAO!!!!

Hope this helps Joey. Heck, I even like my belly rubbed!

Ya that's nice an all.......but WHERE IS THE MUSKIE??? Ha ha ha Some good Steelies ya guys got there. Cheers, Ron...

There is no problem with line twist. Like I said, it was from the way I spooled it up on my reel I could notice the twist in the last 5 feet or so. Cheers, Ron...

I have had the privilege to field test the new Super Slick. It's been on one of my reels for well over a month now. Fishing pretty much every weekend for either smallies or walleye, this new line has stood up extremely well. I have been using it on my GLX 852 with the spring back guides. For anyone who has spring back guides, you will understand the noise you get with any braid. The most noticeable difference off the hop is how quiet Super Slick is going through the line guides. The next thing you notice,the diameter is smaller hence the additional distance you can cast. I was a little sceptacle at first with the new line as when I first used it, you could see the line twist. Easily found out though it was how I spooled it on my reel. I got the line twist out by opening up the bail, let the line out and do a short run at about 10 - 20 mph. It takes a knot very well too, no need to learn new knots which is also a bonus. Cheers, Ron...

Thanks for the reply Mike. Cheers, Ron...

Yes, I think I can speak for everyone on this post... WE ALL ENJOYED! Seems like you found yourself a little piece of Heaven. All these species found relatively close to you? Cheers, Ron...

So sorry to hear this Simon. Your family will be in our thoughts and Prayers.

Positive thoughts coming your way Dave.

Just how long have you been waiting to use this picture Lew? Ha ha ha Priceless! Cheers, Ron...

No special knots required. I use a uni - uni or the triple surgeon for joining braid to floro. You can use the palomar or improved cinch on the business end. High lb test lines 65 or more, a friend of mine, (lets just call him 36" BOB) has shown me a knot system for joining braid to your leaders. Take and form a 12" loop with your braid, do the double or triple surgeons knot. To connect your leader to your main line simply pull your braid through the loop of your leader and pass it back over. (It would look like a palomar knot when finished.) Easy to change leaders when needed and the surgeon knot will actually catch the floating weed as opposed to fouling your lure.... sometimes. Cheers, Ron...

I have had the opportunity to try out some of the NEW "Super Slick" made by Power Pro. I gotta tell ya, I was very impressed with the stuff. I am trying the 15 lb for walleye and smallies. Thinner diameter than regular PP and very very very quiet through the guides. I am ordering a 1500 spool of hi vis yellow to spool all my reels with. You won't be disappointed with the 6lb for perching. Cheers, Ron...

Nice way to show Jade Mike! Too funny! Seems like the Muskie GODS were helping out everyone this weekend. Cheers, Ron...

To me, it looks like you are trying to put the power up wire into your transducer plug in. Last I recall, there is not 3 wires coming from the transducer. However, there is 3 wires coming from the power cord and the power cord hooks up on the opposite side of the HDS 5

Dude, you need to change your avatar. Got anything bigger to put up? Wait a minute, how about your MONSTER Muskie you caught, seriously! Cheers, Ron...

Sure glad I traded in my 99 Ford JUNK for a Toyota! All I had to deal with was the mystical sticking gas pedal which was proven to be the fault of the drivers. Hmmm didn't seem to hear to much about the results of that court case. ha ha ha Cheers, Ron...

Hello everyone, A much deserved update in regards to "no fishing" in the Cobourg Harbour. With a request letter I sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources, they in turn sent me a truly valuable document to verify I was indeed, legal to fish the Cobourg Harbour according to their by-laws. Since my initial ticket, this document was being held by myself as evidence until required in court. Since my first ticket was quashed,you can read the transcript here (hmm, don't know how to link files on line.) I did not have the opportunity to submit to the Crown so i held onto this for a later date. As I work many days close to the harbour, I was speaking with one of my suppliers at the harbour parking lot and was more or less challenged by the by-law enforcement to fish the harbour again... So I did! This gave me my second ticket. I am still waiting for the court date for this ticket. Since this ticket, I have sent a copy of the letter (don't know how to link files on line) I obtained from the MNR to the Cobourg Chief of Police. I have since spoken with the Chief and they have agreed to no longer lay any charges pertaining to fishing in the Cobourg harbour. The Town of Cobourg by-law enforcement however were not so obliging... at first... I hand delivered the letter to the town and made it very clear I will be charging the town for harassment if they continue issuing tickets. Her reply - We are not backing down, you do what you have to do Ron. *end of discussion*. About 2 hours later, I receive a phone call, the town are in agreement, they will no longer issue tickets for fishing in the harbour. In fact, they want to meet with myself and Mike to further discuss what can be done to solve our fishing issue in the Cobourg Harbour.

There will be an update on this in regards to the by laws. The Town of Cobourg has been sent notice and now it can be public information. Today is my day in court. (charged for fishing in the Cobourg harbor) *updated* I WON Ron at it Again new ticket I fought the Law and ... no fishing by-law Wake up folks, and smell the fish Article in Cobourg News paper by Terry Curtis

sorry need to bring forward