Headhunter

I should have mentioned that when I'm perchin, I'm a run and gun kinda guy. Draggin minnows and all that they entail, around with me is just way too much work, not to mention the cold hands, freezing bait bucket etc... . ALso, feeding perch minnows simply gets on my nerves after a while. Sitting and waiting for a school to come to me, is something I wouldn't do in open water, why would I do it on ice? It's been my experience, that if the perch are there, they'll hit an artificial. Obviously, if they aren't they won't. That's why I ususally keep moving and drilling. Once a hole goes dry, I either drill a new one, or back track to my earlier holes, in case the school has moved there. A hole only get's about 30 seconds of my time, if it's not producing. HH

In reading a number of the threads about perchin on Simcoe, I've noticed that many folks use live bait, specifically minnows. I've hardly ever used live bait, including minnows when I do get a chance to get out. Given the challenges we are now facing with minnows (buffer zone) and the price they are asking for minnows, I'm just wondering if anyone is considering going completely artificial this year? I've found that a jiggin Rap, tipped with power maggots/grubs works as well or better than minnows on most days, not to mention the PITA it can be transporting, re-hooking etc... that minnows can be. Any thoughts? HH

The day before the fall Quinte get together, I started to come down with a cold/flu. With the advice supplied by FishnSled, I abroke out my wallet and bought a bottle of COLD FX! With nothing to lose, but a fishin trip I'd been anticipating for months, I read the instructions and followed them to a tee... It worked! Yes, I lost my voice, to the overwelling joy of my boat mates FishnSLed and Terry, but I did not feel sick and after a few days, I was 100% again! It's expensive, but it works! HH

Well after removing all the sharp objects in pockets and having finished the required puckering up and kissing my ___ goodbye... I'd probably do as mentioned and look for any points extending into the lake/river and begin drilling there and work my way deeper. HH

In a thread a week or so ago, we discussed how Winners had been hacked... well I just read that Club Monaco has reportly been hacked as well. Just a heads up for any who like to shop for every day things and pay a whole lot for them! Not my cup of tea, but ... thought I'd pass it along! Can you immagine the up roar if BPS got hacked... now that's something that would hit home!!! HH

The Spit has been frozen over for a couple of days now... I suspect the recent cold snap will have added more to it. Sorry can't say how much is there, but definately been atleast four days of ice. HH

I worked at the St Thomas assembly plant (FORD) for two summers, way back in the early 80's. As a summer student, who was very money hungry, I would accept any overtime offered. On average, I was TAKING HOME $600.00 per week! Not complaining at all, but that moeny had to come from somewhere. Talking to some folks I know who have worked there for the better part of twenty years... husband and wife who work opposite shifts, their combined income annually is closing in on $200,000.00!!!! Am I missing something? My current job has me working with I.T. professionals, most of which have many years of post secondary education under their belts. They work hard to maintain their skills, either paid by their employer or by them selves. They don't make that kind of money... many not even close! I know the level of skills it takes to work a line. The unions have created monsters! Add the pesnsions to that and it's not a wonder the big 3 are suffering. When I worked at Ford, the motto was "Quantity is job one! HH

From my vantage point high above the big smoke, it sure looks like Toronto Harbour has frozen over!!! Yesterday, I could see the bays around the islands had frozen up, but was suprised this morning. It looks like the whole harbour, as much as I can see, has hardened up! HH

Drive around Scarborough and look for a house to buy!!!! That's the plan this winter, atleast until I find one, then I begin the long and arduous task of getting my current home up to snuff, for sale! HH

I saw the Heaven and Hell tour in Detroit back in the 80's. Great show, a must for any fan. HH

If your considering Accupuncture, just be sure that the practitioner is viable! What I mean by this is as follows; be sure they are using BRAND NEW NEEDLES and not re-using old ones use a reputable practitioner, preferrably one that is attached to a larger clinic. You can pick up some really nasty stuff form a fly by nighter! HH

Just to add; -try using Kid's ski's, they are shorter and usually wider and you won't have to cut them. -if your making a box with a lid, try cutting some holes in the lid and covering them with a wire grate. This will allow you to put a heater in the box, the heater will breathe and give you a nice warm tush while fishin. HH

Well right now on my MP3 player I have; Tool Van Halen Offspring Cheap Trick Boston the Tubes Green Day Teenage Head Collective Soul Nazareth Most over rated band by far...U2! You could also count in this catagory; The Hip, Coldplay Most under-rated band ... Stompin Tom Connors! HH

See if you can find an old pair of down hill skis somewhere. Attach them to the bottom of your sled platform and you should be good to go. HH

Wear stretchy pants to the buffet! Hope you enjoy your cruise... do you need any help with your bags? HH

Was fortunate enough to attend a Black Sabbath show in Detroit, back in the early 80's. Joe Louis arena, Heaven and Hell tour, Dio on vocals and Blue Oyster Cult opening the show. Dio stopped the show after 3 songs because the first 10 rows on the floor were a all out brawl! Told the audience that if they didn't stop fighting, the band would not play another note! Dio is ten times the singer Ozzy is... but Ozzy is Ozzy! Neon Nights - best song by this group of Sabbath's! HH

Exactly my thinking Big Chev4x4! Admittedly, we are disappointed, however, I learned a ton from the experience and know that we will find the right house for us, in due time. HH

Thanks for the report! Great pics and I must admitt that it sure looks like fun to me! HH

Does this mean a "Go Fish" card tournament is not a supported function? HH

Well I just heard from my agent and the house has been removed from the market, the husband has bought out the wife! Oh well, there's plenty of houses out there! Thanks again to all! HH

I use a four inch auger when I'm perch fishin on Cooks. They bore through ice easily, no matter what the thickness and is plenty of hole for perch. I don't think the size of the hole really matters to the fish. HH

Thanks again everyone for your kind words of encouragement. We made our almost best offer last night, but we were rejected by one half of the owners. What I mean by this is as follows; We are dealing with a couple who are either separated or are in the process of splitting up. The husband wants to keep the house and buy his wife out, the wife simply wants out. The husband has a number set in his head and simply will not budge. The house has been on the market for the better part of 8 months, with only two offers, including mine, both rejected. We really had our hearts set on this house, but as it stands right now, our agent has suggested that even if we were to offer their price, it might not sell. We will find out today if the house is being pulled off the market as the vendor's agent is fed-up as well! There's a very slight chance that after their long chat last night, they may come to some kind of compromise, but I highly doubt it! It looks like it's back to searching and looking! Again, thanks for all your kind thoughts... and Gary, I'm with you 100% when it comes to getting out of the big city. HH

Thanks for all the kind thoughts everyone! I'll update this as soon as I know more! Highland creek in my back yard... no excuse not take the kids down to the lake and start teaching them there is more to life than the big city offers! HH

Hey Shad, I recognize that botton strucutre on the Brownie shot.... HH

Nemo... yup! It's a two car garage and will hold my "new boat". HH