John Bacon

Don't microwave either. There are people that have tried this. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469130,00.asp

But it may explain why Rapala spools their reel with 10 colours of lead core and then calls it a down rigger combo

They rated Pheonix number one! Didn't the league have to take over the team due to bankruptcy? Not much credibility if that is who they rank as number one.

I think I have the same one. I haven't had any problems with it.

Depends on the conditions, location, water temperature, and whether I am fishing alone.

You may want to try the #2 and #3 settings to get your baits out to the side of the boat; especially if you are running down riggers too. If that doesn't work, you send your dipsys to me.

I have been here since 1999. I don't think it was around too long before that. A lot of interesting people have come and gone over the years. It is alway interesting when someone digs up an old post and we see all of the old members.

Shimano Stella? A 24 of those would make a nice gift.

I don't think that you would have to replace a marine grade plywood floor in as little as 7 years. The wood floor in my previous boat was still solid after 14 years. My brother in law has been using the boat for 6 years since I owned it. That is 20 years and counting with the original wood floor.

Why would you expect to have to replace a marine grade plywood floor in as little as 7 years? The wood floor in my previous boat was still solid after 14 years. My brother in law has been used it for another 6 years since then for a total of 20 years; he has not had to replace the floor.

Microsoft has recently increased security. I recently had to verify my email by entering a code that they sent to a different email, they also provided the option of a text. However, they did not send an email; the request only came when I tried to sign in. They already had my email and telephone number; they request this info when you create an account. Requesting someone else's email does not make sense.

With the price of boat seats that does not surprise me too much. Especially if it is the original boat brand.

It is quite surprising how far up on the rocks these boats can get and still look like boats. I would have expected a lot more damage to boat that hit land that hard.

Has our society not progressed to the point where a chicken, or other fowl, can cross the road without their motives being questioned?

Thanks, I had actually planned to use this one but missed the exit on #28 and just launched at Willow Bend rather than turn around. We passed a few better launches down stream. I assume the Whitfield location was one of them. I will keep it in mind for any future trips. Thanks, I will keep that one in mind too. I was hoping to have some good fishing reports. But we didn't have much luck fishing. My electric motor only lasted about 15 minutes. Time for a new battery.

Well, a lot of members seem to like their Tim's; so it is somewhat relevant. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/burger-king-in-talks-to-buy-tim-hortons/?_php=true&_type=blogs&partner=yahoofinance&_r=0

Definitely a slow year for me. I fish Lake Ontario a lot; others seem to have struggled as well.

Would that be Willow Bend Marina? Is that a pretty good launch? Do they have adequate parking? It sounds like the Michael's Crescent ramp is pretty good quality. Does anyone know if they have parking nearby? Is anyone familiar with the Campbelltown Rd. launch. Do they have parking? I would appreciate any information anyone can give me on Ottonobee River boat launches. I have a 16' aluminum with a 50hp and a 4 wd truck so it doesn't have to be a perfect boat launch. As long is it reasonalbly decent quality I should be fine. I will need a place to park. I don't mind paying a reasonable fee to use the launch. Thanks,

I was seeing surface temps below 42 degrees on Lake Ontario today.

Isn't 9.9 overkill for a boat like that? I have a similar size boat; and my 2.5 hp will push it around. I would think that a 4 or 6hp would be sufficient. Getting a proper kicker motor that is geared and proped for a larger boat helps too.

Cabela's used to sell some called Kickapoo Kickers. It does not look like they are made anymore... perhaps there is a reason for that. I did see these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishmaster-style-paddle-pushers-tube-fishing-fins-kickers-/161075124953?pt=US_Taxidermy&hash=item2580d35ad9

Thrill ride for the salmon... http://news.sky.com/story/1317804/salmon-cannon-fires-fish-over-dams-at-22mph

Have you considered a lithium ion battery? They are much lighter. Your wallet will be lighter too so you save even more weight

Just to clarify, one line per fisherman is not an exception; that is the standard regulation. Allowing the second line is an exception; so if the zone does not specifically state that you can use 2 lines then you are limited to 1 line.

Good point, my last three fish all came off the cheater spoon.