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....Lining sometimes refered to as flossing is a manner in which the line (often a long leader) itself passes through the salmons mouth. When tension is felt the hook is set pulling the line through its mouth hooking it on the outside of the mouth.

....If a rod is not spined properly the guides may roll to one side or another when the rod is flexed. That is to say the rod will always bend in line with the spine and if the guides aren't lined up with it you'll notice.

....Hey Skeeter I just checked the Google map and it's good. If you zoom in you'll see Musky Island road on the left and Memquisite road on the right. Lakair is just before you get to those roads on your left if coming from Monetville.

....Sheeeesh, I didn't get a chance to ask Lew to leave some musky for me. Hooked and I will be arriving early Friday.

....Personally I have no idea. I think I heard it through the grapevine.

....You should be okay. If it does manage to come loose it won't be for several years. FYI spining, always important for any rod.

....Admittedly I have not fished it in a little more than two decades. But when I did pike, largemouth and walleye were the target. In fact we did very well on the walleye! During the last few years I fished there crappie were taking hold and to my understanding are now quite prolific in the lake. Not sure of this but I believe that the only crappie may be kept these days.

Outloud, no I typed it.

....Hmmmm, personally I find it rather difficult to support my local (or non local) gillnetters.

Yes crayfish are an essential food source for some fish but in this case the Rusty Crayfish is an invasive, destructive species.

Are you implying it's not....

....Congratulations. Nice boat, I like it.

....Super! After thought, did you scuff/roughen up the blank before epoxying the handle?

Back row, L - R / Marty, AlanJ, GaryV, Muskiestudd, MikeO's kid, CoolB, Kroniks friend (never knew his name), Kronik, Moi, Tony. Front row, L - R / Garry2rs, Candave, MikeO, MikeO's kid, Roy (beer under vest), Captain Hooked, TJ, Cory. I could really use a musky lure to go with my new rod Roy. and if memory serves me right (usually doesn't) I found this site through the old Zooboard.

....Glad to have you along Hooked. Looks like there'll be a lot of new faces for our first annual fall gathering.

....Hey another Virgo, I knew there was something special 'bout you Cliff. Happy Birthday Cliff.

Crooks’ Hollow Dam to be decommissioned HCA News - September 2008 Hamilton Conservation Authority’s first official project, Crooks’ Hollow Conservation Area, will soon undergo a historical transformation. It was a reluctant decision, but HCA’s directors approved recommendations to decommission the dam, which has been a part of the community for nearly 100 years. First constructed in 1913, the Crooks’ Hollow Dam and reservoir were used primarily as a water source for the Town of Dundas. Since then, residents have enjoyed the reservoir (pictured at left) recreationally for swimming, fishing and nature appreciation. The Spencer Creek Conservation Authority leased the dam from Dundas PUC in 1964, and historical Crooks’ Hollow (running from the ruins of the Darnley Mill to the Greensville Optimist Park) became SCCA’s first official conservation area. The dam no longer serves its original purpose and currently requires corrective rehabilitation having several deficiencies in the spillway and wingwalls. Repair costs are estimated in the millions. After public input and a Class Environmental Assessment, it was determined that the best option was to decommission the dam, ensuring public safety and removing the threat of dam failure and downstream flooding. The Crooks’ Hollow reservoir will be returned to its natural state and the trail system will be unaffected. HCA’s Board of Directors recognized the historical significance of the dam within the community and agreed to place historical displays within the conservation area to honour its importance as a local landmark.

Spey rod blanks Components

....Luck, no luck has nothing to do with it. Patience and don't be afraid to ask for direction when uncertain. Oh what the hell.....GOOD LUCK !

....I'm certain I don't want to know! And remember there are no stupid questions just stupid answers. I still don't want to know....LOL

....Well there's nothing wrong with that, is there? Perhaps you could drag his sorry ass up to Lakair Fidel? Then he could show me how to wrestle them smallies out of the west arm.

....I believe you mean Bayfield and both Bayfield and Goderich would be a further drive than Lake Erie since they are on Lake Huron. As to the question bout salmon runs at either, I know nothing.

....Hey Doug, where the hell you been?

....Please accept my sincerest condolences along with the others Paul. I am greatful that he had a chance to get together with some of the great folks here at OFC.

Feds announce plans on next phase of Lake Simcoe clean-up Sept 5, 2008 / mykawartha.com The federal government has outlined how it will spent $72,045 of the $30 million it committed in February to cleaning up Lake Simcoe. The latest round of money will be used for: • $22,000 for the McGee Creek Fencing Project in Kawartha Lakes • $13,285 for the Beaver River Erosion and Fish Habitat Creation in Beaverton • $25,000 for the Gordon Drain Manure Storage and Management project near Cannington • $6,000 Portage Manure Storage in Kawartha Lakes • $5,760 for Talbot River Erosion and Habitat Creation in the Township of Brock “Our government has been clear that action needs to be taken to clean up Lake Simcoe,” said MP Barry Devolin. “Today’s announcement demonstrates real, meaningful, on-the-ground action for Lake Simcoe. We’re moving forward and cleaning up this Ontario jewel.” Virginia Hackson, chair of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, thanked the federal government and Environment Canada for helping restore the lake. "This new funding advances our effort to restore balance to our watershed and to our lake," she said. "And balance is what lies at the heart of what we are all working for. Balance will help us achieve an environment that fulfills our needs today, and will be there to fulfill the needs of the generations to follow." “One of my priorities is fighting to preserve and protect Lake Simcoe’s environment," MP Devolin said. “I’m pleased to be able to partner with such a strong, environmental leader such as the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. I believe it represents one more example of our community’s commitment to clean up the Lake.”