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LOL....I've done enough for one day. Time to eat and rest with your permission of course. I gotta say though the colour scheme is beauty.

I love these videos TJ keep 'em coming, but I'm gonna give you a tip. *TIP* No charge.

Answer - Donald Sutherland 37 questions and two wrong answers before getting it right.

I wish I could but I'm busy building rods.

No worries, I think you have all your ducks in a row.

"Gah, Stupid Geese"......HaHaHaHa, Brutal. Reminds me of the time a Canada Goose knocked my brother to the ground and proceded to tear off his nose, I couldn't stop laughing long enough to help him.... Bwahahahahahahaha. I'm sitting here laughing my ass off just thinking about it. Hahahahaha.

Well I had to check (I thought a few were Gibbs), but stamped on the back of every one of those spoons it says "Krocodile-Luhr Jensen".

I still have a handful of 30 year old Krocs that I take pier fishing with me.

Nets set in Colpoy's Bay RESOURCES: MNR says matter addressed with chief, nets are to be pulled March 2, 2010 SCOTT DUNN / SUN TIMES Native commercial fishermen have set gill nets in Colpoy's Bay, where rainbow trout are staging for spring spawning runs, the president of a local sportsmen's club said Monday. David Leggatt, president of the Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Association, said the fishing is being done after an agreement that forbade commercial fishing in the bay expired. "They've been out there about two weeks now," said Leggatt, who said he had just returned from a boat trip to see the fishing with someone from the Ministry of Natural Resources. "There is actually technically no agreement because the old one expired," said Leggatt, who said the fishing is being done by Cape Croker commercial fishermen. Reached late in the day, Ministry of Natural Resources enforcement supervisor Robert Gibson requested written questions before responding. Eleven questions were posed and one answer was provided by MNR spokesman John Cooper, who read a statement Monday. "The answer it has here is, the matter has been addressed with the chief, who advised us that the activity of setting those nets was not sanctioned by the band and the nets would be removed by tomorrow." He said he couldn't respond to any other questions. Cape Croker Chief Ralph Akiwenzie was on the telephone both times The Sun Times called Monday afternoon, someone in the band office said. He hadn't called back by the the end of the day. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Larry Miller said he called the MNR to report the fishing after a number of people notified him Monday. He said the MNR official told him "they've just been inundated since early this morning" with calls on the issue. If the fishing agreement kept native commercial nets out of Colpoy's Bay and now they're fishing there, Miller said, "they're not doing themselves any good by doing that." Miller also said "if they are in violation I would expect charges will be laid and followed through. However, that hasn't been the history. In the past we know previous MNR employees had been told to turn a blind eye." He was in the process of trying to reach MPP Bill Murdoch, his provincial counterpart, to discuss the situation Monday afternoon. Murdoch is on vacation but is aware of the situation and understood the nets would be removed by today, his assistant Ana Sajfert said. The Bruce Peninsula club stocks the bay with rainbow and brown trout and "Colpoy's Creek is a big spawning area." Leggatt said he's concerned about gill net fishing damaging fish stocks and harming local fishing prospects and tourism. The commercial fishermen have objected to stocking in the past. "If they're not trying to catch them, they're sure in the prime area for them staging right now," Leggatt said. He said whitefish and lake trout are the only fish commercial fishermen are supposed to fish commercially. Leggatt also questioned why no charges have been laid. Leggatt, a clergyman, has been a member of the sportsmen's club since he moved to Wiarton 6 1/2 years ago to preside over a local parish. In 1993, Ontario provincial court Judge J. Fairgrieve acquitted two Chippewas of Nawash First Nation commercial fishermen of violating provincial fishery regulations. The ruling confirmed the Saugeen Ojibwa's constitutional aboriginal right to fish commercially in their traditional waters from Goderich in Lake Huron to southern Georgian Bay. This priority right to fish was recognized after conservation issues were satisfied. The ruling led to hostilities between native and non-native fishing proponents. Ultimately, fishing agreements were signed in 2000 and 2005, which were never fully made public. In Aug. 2008, native commercial fishermen left their gill nets in Big Bay past an Aug. 1 deadline to remove them. They were quickly removed when Chief Akiwenzie ordered it. The MNR had already removed one gill net from Colpoy's Bay earlier that week. At the time, the MNR called the violation of the agreement a "blip." The issue was brought to light after MP Larry Miller issued a news release criticizing the placement of the gill nets, a move made in response to what he said was dozens of com-plaints to his office. The commercial fishing agreement with the Saugeen Ojibwa -- which included members of both the Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation -- allowed native gill net fishing up to the mouths of Owen Sound and Colpoy's Bay. In August the lines moved back as far as White Cloud and Griffith islands and across to Vail's Point so as not to interfere with fishing derbies. The agreement also permitted native commercial fishing as far east as Craigleith on Georgian Bay and south to Point Clarke on Lake Huron. In October 2008, Donna Cansfield, then the Minister of Natura l Resources, promised the Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Association a say in the next native commercial fishing agreement. Brampton Springdale MPP Linda Jeffrey became the new natural resources minister in January.

Still funny on Wednesday morning.

Pretty cool. Guess I can toss out all my flourocarbon....

*runs out and checks sides of boat* .... phew, I'm good....LOL

Yes I build rods, been doing it for 35 years. I've sold plenty over the years but it's just a hobby, my real job pays the bills. Let's see.... I've built ice rods, salt water rods and everything inbetween. Supplies these days still mostly come through personal contacts I've developed over the years and occasionally out of Cabelas and Mudhole.

Eh, more than happy to send B'day wishes to someone older than me. Have a great day Joe, ya ole fart.

Congrats Tom. There's no bad units out there these days only verying degrees of good, better and best. But everyone of them is better than going blind. I'm sure you'll have it figured out in no time.

Best guess, recently released brood stock splake. Possibly accidental or intentional.

I hope all goes well Bruce. I'd hate to imagine the nightmares involved with me having to move, so much crap to sort through.

Uh oh!

Stellar effort there guys and clearly a change of plans payed of in spades! There's some real tanks in those photos!

I've no doubt when you're finished Albert you'll be as proud as a peacock.

Ditto.

Thanks Peter. I agree, drop in more often Peter. I hope to score one of them fancy Roy baits, soon. They are sweet! They all look killer to me Bruce. Nice work. So you have semi permission Roy....LOL Nice looking spinner baits Marc.

Scugog workshop to focus on Ontario headwaters March 11 session in Nestleton Feb 24, 2010 / newsdurhamregion.com SCUGOG -- Kawartha Conservation and the Community Stream Steward Program is hosting a workshop on preserving Ontario's headwaters in early March. The workshop on March 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nestleton Community Centre is designed to help raise awareness for the valuable part that headwaters play in the regional ecosystem. Topics of discussion include the importance of Ontario's headwaters, current policy and stewardship initiatives, and collaborative efforts for the future. Guest speakers Andrea Hicks, Andrew McCammon and Brett Tregunno will share their knowledge of Ontario's headwaters. There will also be a question and answer period. Registration for the workshop is free but is required in advance. The Nestleton Community Hall is at 3971 Highway 7A. Call 416-231-9484 to register or for more information.

Lake Scugog environment plan unveiled in March Three open houses scheduled Feb 24, 2010 / newsdurhamregion.com SCUGOG -- Kawartha Conservation presents the final draft of the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan in early March. The plan includes strategies for reducing nutrients and aquatic plant growth in Lake Scugog. At each of three open houses there will be two presentations on the plan (one at 7 p.m., another at 8 p.m.), displays, and staff available to answer questions. The first open house is at the Caesarea Community Hall, 3554 Regional Rd. 57, on March 8. The second is at the Little Britain Community Centre, 9 Arena Rd., on March 9. The final open house is at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St., Port Perry, on March 10. Each open house runs from 7 to 9 p.m.

Zephyr man survives harrowing adventure on Lake Simcoe Feb 24, 2010 / www.yorkregion.com Being well prepared helped save the life of a Zephyr man who was trapped while out ice fishing near Georgina Monday night, York Regional Police said. At about 7 p.m., police got a call from a 69-year-old man who told them he had become lost and disoriented during a heavy winter storm. William Harrison was fishing several miles northwest of Georgina Island when heavy snow began to fall reducing visibility on the lake, police said. Mr. Harrison was trying to make his way back to land on his ATV when he became lost. He used a cellphone to call for help and remained in an exact location while he waited for police to arrive. With the help of Mr. Harrison’s cellphone service provider, police were able to triangulate his location. He was found about six miles west of Georgina Island and escorted back to shore. Mr. Harrison was uninjured and made his way home. This incident had a happy ending because Mr. Harrison was prepared, police said. He carried a fully charged cellphone, was dressed for the weather and followed police direction. If you are going to be outdoors this season, remember to: • Know the ice conditions of the lake before you leave and take into consideration changing weather conditions that can deteriorate rapidly; • Carry a cellphone with you and ensure you have a fully charged battery; • Consider carrying a portable GPS unit; • Always be prepared for the unexpected; • If you become lost out on the lake, remain exactly where you are, stay calm and contact police immediately and; • Always travel with someone and let others know of your location and time expected back to shore