Headhunter

Spring Walleye on Quinte, troll 3/8oz Hot n'Tot's, Jimmy Hendrix colour as close to the bottom as you can. Deadly! HH

I just checked the forecast for the weekend and it looks like -10c on Saturday night in Barrie. I would really like to get out Perchin again, just wondering if anyone knows what Cook's looks like now and if you think -10C will help to solidify the Bay for a Sunday fish? Thanks all, HH

I thought this thread was going to be about the Leafs! HH

And he told two friends, then they told two friends and so on and so on... SSauvain, we see those pics atleast once, probably twice a month. HH

Thanks for that Wayne! Any idea on how to get coffee to stop pouring out my nose!!!! HH

Well, with the warm temps today and the forecast for continued warm weather, it occured to me that Spring must be here and in following that, we usually see the re-emergence of one Johnny Bass! His winter hybernation should be complete and his reprots should start to come in. Anyone know what's up with Johnny B? His spring arrival is like a ritual! HH

I feel for yah Joey! The distructive power of a Racoon is not limited to breaking into boats and houses. I've recently learned that Raccon poop is extremely toxic, especially to young children. Many are infected with a parasite that is passed along, through their feces. If a young child picks up th poop, then touches their mouth, they can get VERY ILL. Brain degeneration, organ problems, all in all, really bad news. I checked with the MNR about a year ago, to find out what I as a property owner can do to get rid of them. Here's what I learned; -you can only move them one kilometre if you trap them -you cannot kill them within the city limits -you can trap them, move them out of the city to private rural land and dispose of them there, but you must first document the damage they have caused, to justify your actions. -only the MNR has jurisdiction over these animals... the Human Society does not care (unless you break one of the above rules!) -moth balls are not a favorite of Racoons! (bleach works well too) HH PS... I think Paul would look good in a Coon skin hat!

As usual MB... simply awesome! Thanks for all the work to put up such a great read and pics! HH

Mr. Eh has hit the nail on the head! That nonsense has been going on since I was a kid. I don't understand the logic in completely decimating a spring run, especially when their additional income is based on the resource. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Beats, if you are fortunate enough to find any fish that made it through the gauntlet, you'll likely find them holding in back eddys, near the main channel. Getting away from the crowds around the Komoka bridge and Delaware bridge will serve you better. Also, if you located in London, give the area around Springbank Dam, the old dam in Spring Bank Park (across the river from Thames Valley Golf Course) and The Wonderland Bridge area of Greenway Park. Look again, for current breaks, back eddys etc... . I'd concentrate my efforts early and later in the day. Florescent Orange jointed Raps were the ticket in the very dirty water. HH

Tony, I feel your pain! I don't have a boat as of yet, it's in the plans for when I move, but I have been looking at properties since the middle of January and have only really found one that I was interested in. Long story short, I didn't get the house Good luck on the house hunt! HH

Nice read! Thanks for taking the time. You've got the bug now! I just love Perchin, when they're bitin! I also second Crappieperchhunter's suggestion that you really don't need live bait for Perch, especially this late in the season. They got the feed bag strapped on and will eat just about anything that's put in front of them. I also find that for numbers, the artificials out fish minnows two to three to one... and it has nothing to do with which bait is better, it has everything to do with how fast you can hook'em, get them in, un-hooked and your bait back down the hole! By the time you re- bait you lure and get it back down the hole, the guy using the artificial has already caught two or three more! Number two Jiggin Rap, with the Berkely Power Maggots, I prefer white, are deadly, especially this time of year! Sunny days, I prefer the blue and silver and cloudy days, fire tiger! HH

Awesome day Fn'S! I guess I picked the wrong weekend. Those fish looked yummy! BTW- What's everyone else gonna eat! HH

LOL HH

Hey Wayne, if you were a little green man from another planet, would you visit earth!? Personally, I'd go out further seeking intelligent life!LOL HH

The best thing that could happen to the Leafs, from a Leaf fan's perspective would be for them to not make the playoffs, for the next three years! They have to re-build and in todays NHL, you can't buy a team like you used to! The best thing that could happen to the Leaf's from a management point of view, would be for the Leafs to get into the playoffs, so they can gather all that playoff money and give it to the Teachers Pension Plan! It's pretty obvious that these two groups have completely separate agendas. The only way the situation at MLSE will change, is when The Teachers Pension Plan no longer holds the shares they do and the upper managment of MLSE, Peddie and his cronies, are turffed out the door! The Leaf's need a hockey guy in charge, not the current management or ownership! HH

I think it's fair to say that there are compelling arguements for both sides of this contentious issue. I tend to reflect on the past when weighing out the information presented, before considering my position. My past experience has told me that whenever there are two sides to an issue, somewhere in the middle, is where the truth lies! On the side of the "green" folks, ie global warming is killing the planet, I feel that they are being bombarded by the media and special interest groups whose own self preservation is fueling the carbon fire! On the side of the "anti's", global warming is a farce, I see special interest groups and only recently, media reports condeming those who believe that Global Warming is upon us! So, here I am, standing in the middle, trying to decipher whose right, who's wrong and which camp should I join? Well, now the cynic in me rises to the surface! And funny enough, my cynical self is renowned to be CHEAP! The doom and gloom sayers, from what I can tell, will do what comes naturally to them, spend someone else's money! The nay sayers just want me to continue to spend my money the way I have been! As an individual, I can't win! My trust in governments and the private sector leaves alot to be desired! They are only in it, what ever it is, for themselves. I believe that we should all do anything we can to limit our effect on OUR environment, but I also believe that alternatives need to be provided, before we all throw our hands in the air and simply buy into everything that's being said. My biggest target right now are the people who are once again. playing to the insecurities of others. These are the people we all need to take notice of! The folks who are profiteering from this should be shot! As I write this note, I keep coming back to the same question that keeps running through my mind... I wonder how many people are picketing in front of the White House right now, in either of these camps; -global warming -the war in Iraq! Funny how people in power can direct the publics attention away from one topic, onto another, with the right help! Can you imagine the pressure the White House would be under if both of the above camps joined forces to form a singular focused politcal lobbyist? How many people out there right now are actually scared by the global warming issue? Fightened people are much easier to direct, then those who are not. HH

I've heard about getting "cotton mouth" before, but that's carrying it a little too far! HH

Happy B-Day Wayne! I know a coupla people whose birthday is today! Have a great one! Now go back to work!LOL HH

From my office tower high above the downtown, but with a somewhat restricted view, I'd have to suggest the water front as your only viable option, There is significant melt since yesterday, but I can see that the channels are still iced over. Perhaps a coupla more days of warm weather or some rain will open them up for good. HH

I believe the cost differential will be determined by the manufacturer of your BBQ. It's definately worth doing, but I won't be able to tell you how to do it! One thing to keep in mind, I believe that propane burns hotter than natural gas, so keep that in mind during the heat up period. HH

Tony, try a flippin stick on your cat! It's great! When presented properly, I was able to get my cat to jump a coupla feet in the air, using a flippin stick and the technique you described! It aint like being on the water, but can sure help pass the long winter away! The cat liked it so much, I had to hide the rod, as he would sit beside it and cry until I picked it up! HH

I remember watching Red Fisher, fishing somewhere in the North West Territories, for Pike and using a bra cup on a hook! And they were catching biggins! HH

I'm just really glad that Microsoft doesn't make jumbo jets as they would be falling from the sky on a regular basis! It never ceases to amaze me how one of the worlds richest companies can continue to deliver marginal at best products and still maintain such a huge advantage over it's rivals. HH

Offshore snap weights are the ticket! You can change the weight you use to any application and the depth they will travel is dependant on the amount of line let out. Simple easy and flexible. HH