Ron

I feel for you for the tough decision you had made. Certainly though, you have made the right one. Family I was told by my wife, ALWAYS comes first. Look forward to the day to be able to wet a line with you. Cheers, Ron...

Al, Knowing some of the areas you fish, no question about it, roller trailer. I recall having to back my truck into the water on low levels many a times to get the boat off. Some of my trips from up there the first thing I do when I get home is replace the rear end fluid in my truck. If I had a roller trailer, it wouldn't be an issue. Cheers, Ron...

Sorry to hear Phil. Seems like he steered you and your brother in the right direction. Something he can certainly be proud of.

This is just terrible news, however, like you said Norm, he got to enjoy a few days over Christmas at home with his family. Nanook will now be able to out fish you from the skies above. He will be looking over all of us now and hopefully, the shavings from his carvings will land on us as rain and snow.

Now there is a guy worth braggin about! Bob and his brother are top notch guys! Now you gotta get Aaron and Dave out to make a great hat trick. Were you guys just filming today on open water? Cheers, Ron... *edit* Just read your blog, I see you are referring to Ice fishing.

A Rib Eye any day, special or not. Medium Rare, enough for the juices to flow out for my baked potato. Marinade in oyster sauce over night, and add a pepper sauce with roasted garlic & roasted green peppers. It becomes so tender, you can cut it with the side of your fork! Be certain to leave out on the counter at least 4 hours before you place them on the BBQ .

To me, it's just another live bait rig. No different than using a sucker minnow. Works best this way so the bait lasts longer.

Fell sorry for ya, I lost respect for Henry and Italo many years ago. I tell them that to their face as well. Cheers, Ron...

A guy walks into a bar down in Alabama and orders a white wine. All the hillbillies sitting around the bar look up, expecting to see some pitiful Yankee from the north. The bartender says, "You ain't from around here, are ya?" The guy says, "No, I'm from Wisconsin." The bartender says, "What do you do in Wisconsin?" The guy says, "I'm a taxidermist." The bartender says,"A taxidermist? What in tarnation is a taxidermist? Do you drive a taxi?" "No, a taxidermist doesn't drive a taxi. I mount animals." The bartender grins and hollers, "It's okay boys. He's one of us.

Thanks Brian. I read Wayne's post and soon discovered there is no HTML - auto button to click on. Mike, my wife wants to know when I am opening up a used tackle shop. Cheers, Ron...

And to think I turned down the offer to join you, my bad I/we didn't get out at all this weekend. Nice catch to end the season with, Aaron, good on ya. Cheers, Ron...

I got a Clam Yukon now but some times, I still miss my Eskimo quick flip. In fact, next year when I sell this one, I am going back to the Eskimo. The Eskimo had a thicker toboggan and also had Velcro windows. This made it easier to be set up on the ice as a drive through window serving lunches.

I was gonna go out, but decided on getting the outside choirs done around the house in anticipation of winter. (Ya I know, winter is here already). Ended up putting the boat to rest, (easily get out in hopes of fishing the Niagara this year). Ice hut out, gear tuned up, Muskie and spinning rods put away. There is over 5 inches of ice in some areas and then there is as little as 2 in others. Next weekend will mark the start of my Ice fishing season. Cheers, Ron...

A Little Christmas Story When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered. Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor.. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?' And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree. Not a lot of people know this

Congrats to Dale and Sal. They definately put the time in on the water!

You would be hard pressed to find a muskie in the 50 lb class on any of the Kawartha Lakes. This is my biggest on the Kawarthas. No where near 50lbs, lucky if it went 30lbs. This is my PB overall, still no where near 50lbs. Somewhere between 30-40 lbs though.

Not being familiar with Hamilton Dax, I thought that was the area he lived in, no? (Was that supposed to be funny Dax?) Ha ha ha Cheers, Ron...

Great informative post there 40 Creek. Depending on the weather, I may just give you a call as we have been thinking about heading down on Saturday. Cheers, Ron...

To the best of my knowledge, the regs are the same as last year.

Hey, nice avitar!

Careful guys, He probably won't come on this site anymore as we are "beneath him" now. Nah just kidding, I'm sure he will chime in some time. Congrats Dave!

I look forward to listening to this song every year. Don't forget your 2 minutes of silence. Cheers, Ron...

"I've caught bigger" :whistling: Nice Sheepie Aaron!

Dont know how to post videos here so here is the link.... Found another one... Cheers, Ron...