huntervasili

My Grandfather was the one who started me on hunting and fishing. First time I went deer hunting I was 4 years old and that was also the year I killed my first dove. He has brought me out fishing since I was that age as well for catfish, bream and crappies back then and we have been out hunting and fishing hundreds of times since. Some of my fondest memories, including my first deer, have been with him and fortunately he is still around to take me out fishing and hunting, when I am down his way.

Nice fish ya got there, thanks for posting the pics and report

Hmm I would say anywhere around 70 times for me...

Not to shoot down your hopes or anything but when I get myself a new Fishfinder I plan on getting it with basically everything ready to go in the box. I will choose one with the right features including transducer, so I wont have to mess around with it after. The only way I could possibly see this working is if you offered some sort of new technology unavailable in the box.

No idea about how that works but I am sure there must be farms near you that raise cows and have them certified, works the same way you order alot at a time and tell them several months in advance and you get a deal. Usually helps dealing straight with the farmer, not people adding more cost to the product.

Its kinda tough to do with all the ice on top of the water, but you can try :) With a #1 dipsey you can get to 60ft with 120 ft of line out (with oring right behind you..) with the Magnum DD you can achieve the same with only 100ft behind you... This is for traveling 2.5-3 MPH Hope this helps and GL

watch out

Thanks for the laugh... Saw this one a little while ago and couldn't help but chuckle

Its been snowing pretty good here in Burlington for the past while... looks like we may end up with a bunch more of the white stuff

Didn't hear any today Lew but saw lightning and heard thunder yesterday, while it was raining lol

There ya go Wayne... Some nice looking stuff there, looks like ya got a new arsenal. Good on ya Dave

I don't think there is a view that should or should not be taken. There is no real right or wrong here I think its more of a debate where you can see peoples feelings on the matter. As well, this is a Family fishing site and I don't see how that is challenged here. Lastly I know TJ and the Mods as well as others on here aren't so heartless as to say and do things only to raise the hit count... maybe that statement should be rethought.

Nice fish! glad to see your getting some steel, them bullets sure are fun

lol some comments have been somewhat uncalled for... I hope this thread doesn't go downhill though. Everyones gotta get out and go fishing Cabin fever has some side effects

lol thats a good one... I was expecting it to be one of the heart warming stories rather than a joke..

Ok well... I wasn't going to get involved here but not too many people have ever been on the "other side" being the age that I am I am still involved with some youth activities, particularly The Royal Canadian Air Cadets. I have spent 6 years there and can tell you that as a FREE youth organization it helps out alot of kids in more than one way. Regardless of if their parents are on welfare or pulling in hundreds of thousands a year, if they have come from halfway around the world or have always lived just down the road, they are all treated the same. It gives many of them friends they would otherwise not have and even the most unsocialable of people find someone to talk to. There are no designer clothes, fancy rings and jewelry, cell phones and items which will distinguish those with money with those who don't. It removes that barrier which is very important for everyone there. Anyone with any desire learns how to become confident and disciplined, and learn many skills useful in the real world. The whole reason for this is likely the fact that it is free and any child may join regardless of how much money a parent makes. It gives them a chance to go to camp for free, where they get everything payed for on a military base, and issued clothes again removing that wealth factor which often doesn't allow people to quite fit in. When your 12 and even when you are older what more could you ask for, regardless your walk of life? you get to join an organization which removes the bias people have and spend 2 or 3 or 6 weeks at a camp with people your age learning skills that will last a lifetime. Although the Summer Training is payed for Local headquarters training is only partially funded. Our squadron building is missing many ceiling tiles, has mold on the walls and carpeting because of the leak in the roof we cannot get fixed... The thought of having to move out because of ever increasing costs, and decreasing money. So why is fund raising important? So that we can afford to continue to educate and discipline young people. People continuously rant about disrespecting children, it is usually of course the cause of the parents but by joining a program such as the Cadets, you are taught self discipline. I for one, although I absolutely hate it, go to every fund raising event I possibly can get to between school and work, not because I couldn't afford to pay the fees which would be otherwise associated but because I know that because we do this it allows any youth to join this wonderful program. You may think well the hell with it, they are just doing it for themselves and their parents should pay... and it is ultimately your decision. But as cadets we march in the local Christmas parade you likely love to watch with your children, we sell poppies in memory of the fallen and in support of the ever declining amount of veterans we have, we pay our respects on all night vigils on Remembrance Day, and march in that parade too and pick up the garbage people drop carelessly onto the on ramps of highways and our local roads. All of this and much more, for no more than a thank you, and we don't ask for any more. All we ask is for is when we do our fund raising, mainly selling tags or selling lottery tickets, that you consider supporting us. As I said I don't enjoy it and although I could be working at my normal job making money, I am helping those who cannot afford to pay fees, and to me that is truly worth all 6 years and countless hours of community work and fund raising I have done. Maybe this will give you a new perspective and if it doesn't maybe you will at least learn that those of us who fund raise, don't necessarily enjoy it, but do it because it is necessary. Of course you have the right to walk on by, or avoid looking at us as if we don't exist, you can tell us you will get us on the way out and go out the back door, but look deeper than that. By all means don't give to all charities and organizations but at least treat us like human beings, we have feelings too and a smile and no thank you, or even a smile and hello or good day is a respectable act of kindness. It doesn't cost you a cent or even your time. But if you have some spare change or have some of your budget left for this kind of thing and feel so inclined give. sorry for the length I guess I kinda got caught up in the moment. Hope you have a somewhat new perspective or atleast have understood one more thing from my words. Bill

Thanks Roy! Have a nice night

Uh oh... hes on the letter B... lol

I just got a spam PM mods the the name is renegade any other info Just pm... Just letting ya know

Nice Lakers, Thanks for the pics

Sorry to hear that, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Nice fish! looks like yer enjoying the quinte walleye eh

My sincerest thoughts are with you and your family MrEH, as are they with you Tonyb and your Grandmother. May they both pull through and live many more happy years

Way to go Bernie. Glad to hear you are doing something you obviously enjoy, and are good at it.

There ya go Glen... Good fishin, and way to go with the new Hummin Bird!