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....That's like the best short story I've read. It also gave me a perspective of Moosinee and Moose Factory Island I didn't get to see when I was there in 1980.

....When it comes to snow my Grandfather always told me "God put it there and if you're patient and keep the faith he'll eventually take it away". He's a wise man my Grandfather.

....Yep there sure is a lot of generous folks here. To bad I didn't know back in September Cliff when I tossed a self propelled reel type lawn mower with a 5 horse Briggs & Stratton (running condition). The blades needed a good sharpening and the roller bar (?) needed some mending but other wise a functioning mower. I'd had it for several years and couldn't give it away?

....Ah no time to explain I got to get busy.

....I'm so glad they recognize the urgency of this?

....No pictures, man that's sucks! Good to hear you had a good time though but sheeeesh we need pictures.

....Geeeez I'd think Dan would be all over this. I can give you a little info Drew as I've been there once, definitely going back though. Buck tail jigs, definitely a must for brookies, tie them in muddler fashion. In fact I'll be taking a fly rod next time with an ample supply of muddlers and streamer paterns. Natural patterns are tops but I think some flashier ones may turn them on when they're somewhat neutral. Lakers were very pentiful but were also deep, take riggers if you can. Large flashy spoons were the ticket over body baits. Pike, well they are there and some real brutes! We didn't target them but I'm guessing standard pike baits (lures) would do the trick. We often spotted/encountered them any time we saw weeds which were sparesly scattered in the shallower shoal and shore areas. Nipigon is truly a gem and one trip there is certainly has left me itching to get back. Let me know when and where you'll be going. Perhaps I can time my late summer trip to coincide with yours and we can converse over a few wobbly pops.

....Interesting concept but I think grossly under powered for our clime. I'm thinking four wheel drive would also be a must and of course you'll always need a partner to step out and hook up the winch on those occasions when you bust through.

....I wake up to approx. ten inches of snow and your posting open water reports followed by a scrumptious looking meal! Why I oughta .........

....Good to have you back Tony.

....I'm off for the next few days so I guess I'll be staying in. But I am ready, got that new snow blower I'm itch'n to try and had the snow tires (all four) put on the van yesterday. In the mean time I think I'll get a fire going in the rec room (yes I have a fire place) and get moving on the new framing and insulation work.

....I've never worried about eating Simcoe whities. My ability to catch them already limits my consumption of them.

....Oh sure, I'd have to get out on the water to do that!

....Perhaps Santa will leave one under the Christmas tree for me?

....Oh sure, have a good laugh at my expense. Wait a minute usually everyone is laughing at my expense, it takes the heat of TJ.

....Looks like heaven to me! The winter adds a whole new beauty to the north country.

....I thought this was going to be about football of which I also no nothing.

....Oh another intelligent post. Time to lock it up! If the two of you wish to continue this diatribe take it to PM's!

Well there you go they've changed the board rules and no one told me. I see now that if you are passionate about something it's okay to respond to a post by breaking the several rules as opposed to responding intelligently. Oh decisions, decisions. Let it stay, remove the thread or just and individual post. Perhaps I should lock it up? Maybe I should post my personal thoughts on this invasive, undesirable, destructive intruder from Europe or my experiences catching them. On second thought maybe I could post an intelligent rebuttal without having to resort to name calling, baiting and general boorishness. Then again maybe my post is general boorishness and now I'm guilty of breaking the rules. Oh I know how bout something to get around the word filters, *&^% !%$, nope that's against the rules as well! Oh my what to do? Perhaps I should be put on mod queue!

"how to kill your time when the water is FROZEN" ....I like to walk long distances over it while dragging a heavy load then spend the rest of the day cutting holes through it.

Oh ya, electric start Norm. A bum neck/shoulder is the reason for getting it. Oh oh, just came in from letting the puppy out and theres snow and ice pellets falling in Hamilton. Watch your driving today folks!

....Yep that's a tame one (his eyes are still open)....lol And yes Aaron that is Crapiesteve.

....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.