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....Brutal !

Hmmmmm, snocket rientist, eh!

....Been using Maxima Ultragreen on my float reel for years and the same stuff (lighter test) for leaders. Guess I somehow knew it was the right choice.

If he did I really don't want to know! Great report Wayne, thanks.

Sure thing Paul but we haul it in the back of your truck!

Oh man I'd love to try that! I've no doubt that I'd pass out as well and that's probably why I was laughing so hard everytime Steve did.

Thanks John a great idea and no I hadn't thought of it. Coffee! Ah you will be putting Baileys in it, right? I had it all sorted and stacked in bundles of $50 Doug but still she counted every bill. I'm just grateful no one was waiting in line behind me.

I'm ready, bring it on.

....I could live with that Wayne. Then everyone in the area would be thanking me.

....Well I finally broke down and bought a snow blower (health issues necessitated it). I purchesed this one yesterday. The price at $999.99 was offset by my having saved $305.00 in CTC funny money and a scratch and save event that netted me another $100.00 in CTC money refunded. I know many of you could or would rather wait for the white stuff but me, I'm looking forward to using my new machine.

....lol, I think Brian just wanted someone to post more picutres of himself. Just teasing Brian. Thanks for posting your view of the weekend Carole.

....Verbatim....lol. Well there are other types of glue that would or could work but IMO epoxy is the best because it is for the most part, permanent! Thanks Wayne.

....Good stuff Shelley. Congrats to you both on the PB's.

....Super, while I haven't read all the reports yet it's apparent I missed another great OFC G2G'er.

....Well, well, well, best wishes to the both of you.

....LePages two part epoxy will work (not the 5 min variety), use masking tape to secure while it dries.

....I actually don't know where to buy kits (locally)? But if you if you don't mind shopping online there seems to be plenty of options here....http://shop.mudhole.com/s.nl/it.I/id.67/.f As for help, I'd be happy to help. You can PM me any questions you may have.

....It's not that difficult and it's quite rewarding as is any do it yourself project. If I can assist you in any way should you decide to go for it just PM me,I'd be happy to help. Oh and I might add that Fishing World in Hamilton has a limited but reasonable selection of St Croix blanks though you may have to look else where for components.

....As a new dog owner in east Hamilton I've had my pup at Kingsway Animal Hospital (1770 King St. East) three times this past month. Service has been top notch though I have nothing else to compare it too. I've heard that they may be a tad pricier than others but it's close to home.

....Now that's a great way to spend a weekend. Super report Joey and nice, very nice fish. Well done.

....Wow, lucky you!

....Truly an unfortunate accident, I hope the injured does not suffer any permanent damage. I must say though that I'm at a total loss in regards to the following statement.

....I recommend the addition of Baileys, makes any coffee tolerable.

....Ah but many or most tribs have extended or year round seasons in the lower reaches (mouths). Now not knowing exactly what trib and precisely where in said trib who's to say it is an OOS fish? That being said if'n your not sure what you've caught and the potential for it to be out of season....."let it go!"

....That's kind of a tough bill to fill with one rod but like outdoorguy61 said I'd go 9' but I'd likley go 8 or even 9 weight, especially if he would like to cast big bulky topwater flies for the smallmouth. A 9 weight should also be able to tame the toughest steelhead/salmon and I'd stick with a 2 piece no doubt about it. Reels can go from the bargain bin variety to the break the bank account variety. I'd reccomend you don't scrimp too much and be certain it's rated for the line size (and sufficient backing) you buy. Another option is to buy one with interchangable spools for the different lines he may purchase (ie: floating, sinking,a etc.). For a beginner a floating line is a good start. You might consider a cheap level line at this time as it's likely to get destroyed. Then when he becomes more proficient he/you can purchase a quality line in a weight forward or shooting head for punching out those long casts.