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My neighbours feed the birds all winter. They get all of the above mentioned birds and many squirrels as well. He buys the no name dog food and puts it out for the birds and the Starling/Grackels (sp) fight with the squirrels to get at the meat! Commical at times and just like having a big screen tv, looking out the back window! HH

Last year I think I kept 8, all in the 16-18 in range. If I was fishin Erie and was fortunate enough to catch a limit, I would keep them. It all depends on where I am fishin. If the body of water can sustain it, I say pass the lemon! HH

Tom, I can't get any more relaxed about this topic... I couldn't care less! I do hope though, that you didn't get the wrong immpression from my earlier post! I'm not argueing the point, I believe I accepted your response as being vaild and in no way tried to contravene what you said. Actually, if you look at my response, I included a LOL at the end of my statement. Have a great day all! HH Ps... Walleye.... er Pickeral!

I've had this discussion many times regarding Silver Bass/White Perch... and I certainly won't argue with you! LOL Either way, it's a good size, too bad they are not very good table fare. HH

That is a good sized "White Perch" you caught there! HH

Ok... I've personally never fished there, but I know my brother goes up to a buddies cottage there atleast twice a year. This is what he tells me; -tons of smallish walleye... right off the dock, just about anywhere! -jig/minnow combo or jig and plastic combo - deadly -tons of smallish pike - good eaters -very big lake, I believe somewhat horseshoe shaped - a reservoir system -the road in off the highway can be tricky and is a long drive... make sure you have enough fuel to get in and out as you don't want to fill yer vehicle up at the marina! That's about all I can give you. Hope it helps! HH

It's funny but, pickeral fisherman catch the biggest Musky and Musky guys catch the biggest Pickeral! How many musky guys trolling around looking for that elusive trophy, end up catching a double digit Pickeral or even a huge Bass? It happens all the time! HH

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Great report! Too bad about the catchin part... it will come! One question... I did not know that Rainbows were available to be caught on Simcoe. Are you sure that they weren't Lakers? HH

The legalities of the hit not with standing, one learns very early in their hockey playing life, not to admire a pass or shot! He got clocked because he let his guard down. I just hope it doesn't make him even more timid out on the ice. HH

Perhaps they just couldn't wait to get their limit of Whities smoked! They were hungry and a little pro-active with the smoker! HH

Funny you mention that Wayne! As a matter of fact, he is on salary and my commisions pay it! I'm not sure which of us is the smarter one, but I just can't seem to shake this instilled work ethic I'm saddled with! I come to work because that's what I'm supposed to do! If I had stayed home today, the guilt would have gotten the best of me! My boss/business partner says she wants to clone me! LOL HH

Well, I thought I'd resurect this thread as he did it again! Same guy in the office who couldn't come to work because his snow blower wouldn't start, can't come in today because he has some fallen branchs from his front tree, he needs to take a chain saw to! Heck, I have lots of branches on my front lawn and I'm here! Tomorrow is Saturday, I can clean it up then! Some people will do anything to get out of work! HH

Mr. JR, Pollocks has been closed for a coupla years! They were at the corner of Parialment and Queen. This shop is located about 4 blocks west of the old Pollocks shop. Terry, zippers... I thought of that, but .... HH

Spotted a sign in a window on my way into work today! Wilson's Fly Shop will be opening on Queen Street, between Sherbourne and Jarvis (Moss Park). Don't know when, the sign doesn't say, but for all those who are Fly Fisherman, there will be a new alternative for you, if you live in downtown T.O. HH

Wow! I had no idea Sharks could/would do that! Talk about impressive! To see an animal that big flying out of the water like that was jaw dropping! Thanks for posting that Marc, I really enjoyed it! Flipper pie anyone? HH

I was watching the CBC last night and one of the comments I heard was specifically directed at gas prices in Ontario. They claimed that Ontario has the lowest gas prices in the counrty and that the prices we are seeing today, in the .95 to $1.00 /ltr. range, are equal to what the rest of the country is paying every day. The lower prices we had been seeing was the result of competition in the GTA. They also suggested that it will take some time, before there will be any reduction in price at the pumps. It will take "market share" price wars to get the price to dip again. I guess that means that we'll be paying through the nose for a while folks! HH

Just to clear the air a bit... the "greatness" aspect of the title was intended to be tongue in cheek! It's all perspective! I'm a little surprised that some have over analyized this, ok, may not that surpirsed. Thanks to all who have responded, it's been a very interesting read... and Davis, I'm sure your brush with greatness, stands out among the others! Best wishes to you and your family and a speedy recovery! HH

LOL FnS! HH

Hey Rippinlips, great job takin care of that beautiful bird... the look in it's eyes tell me it's gonna get better and come over to my place and take care of that pigeon problem I have! HH

Thanks Spoonman! I really enjoyed that. Actually, I enjoyed it so much, I didn't even notice the music (I hate U2!) but the pics rocked! Thanks for taking the time! HH

Terry, I agree whole heartedly! The big problem is that due to the free trade agreement, we must ship oil to the States! It is clearly stated in the agreement. We can get stooped for our soft lumber, beef etc... but we must keep the oil flowing. Until that is addressed, we will continue to pay! There was a line up this morning at a local independant station, 4 cars deep at every enterance. Price was $.99.9 /ltr and they couldn't sell it fast enough! HH

Well, as the fishing reports have begun to dwindle and cabin fever begins to set in for another week, I thought I'd start this topic, to get everyone's mind off of the weather and their dreaming of soft water! Very much like David Lettermans' comedy bit, tell us who you have met in your life, that's famous/infamous etc... I'll start! Back in the mid 90's, I was fortunate enough to secure some gold tickets to a Leaf game, vs the Rangers (MLG). We were three rows above ice level in the corner and noticed that there were quite a number of empty seats to the left of us. Suddenly, there was a commotion in the stands and who comes walking over and sits right next to me?.... Goldie Hawn, her husband Kurt Russell and four or five of their kids. Man, is that ever a fine lookin woman! She was very friendly, not aloof and very genuine! Kurt would have to stand on a phone book to look Roy in the eye! Leafs won the game! My second brush came at Toronto airport, when I was picking my F-in-law up from a trip down south. I noticed a guy drop his pen as he was exiting customs, so I picked it up, called to him and he turned around. It was Donnie Osmond, he was in town for Joseph and the .... something or other! He looked put off initially, thought I was an autogragh hound, then seemed disappointed as I simply returned the pen and walked away! I know I missed the chance of a life time... but it just wasn't my life time goal! LOL Tell us about your brush, fishing or non fishing! HH

Actually, the easiest and fasted way to clean any panfish is this; take them to a fish processor and have them clean them for you! You can find many of them located at most Ports on Erie, they'll clean them for yah, while you clean out a bottle of beer or two waiting! No muss, no fuss! HH

I have a really big BBQ!!!! HH