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....Oh boy that Angling Specialties catologue brings back memories. I used to wear mine out every year browsing through it, and ordering everything imaginable. From fly tying supplies to rod blanks and componenets. My first custom blank came form there. I remember it well, a 5' Fenwick glass spinning rod. The blank was yellow and had what was at the time refered to as a spigot ferrule, the first step away from the tradional metal types. Good times indeed.

....Norton removal tool

....I've cleaned many, many whities and have never encountered this. They do have a lateral row of small bones extending out towards the lateral line. I prefer to fillet just as any trout or salmon remove lateral bones, skin and dark lateral meat then lightly pan fry with a little lemon pepper. Yummmy!

....Thanks Bob, now I'll be spending the rest of the day trying to see if we have those in Hamilton.

....That is excellent news Gary, I'm very pleased to hear it.

....Not me, I have 14 days off (as of last Thursday). Back to work January 3rd.

....Oh my oh my, another year closer to wiser. Happy B'day Bud, we'll talk later.

....Ho Ho oooooh, my aching back, hands and everything in between. Why can't things come assembled? Anyway Merry Christmas everyone.

....Back trolling is one of the top reasons I bought a big tiller!

....Ah so young grasshopper and much to learn. Observe the ways of the wise and ye shall become infantly wiser.

....Safe journey you two and have a wonderful holiday.

....Right back at you Sam.

....All humour aside (I loved the humour) Garry I'm sure the set back is only temporary, don't give up.

....Well if it's true then Happy B'day to you Roger.

....Dang you! I want one.

....I'd have to say the oddest fish I caught through the ice was in Owen Sound. It was hooked on a small silver spoon in 90 odd feet of water. It had some weight but not much spunk so I assumed it was a ling, not the intended target. As it approached the hole I could see sure enough it was a ling. Now that may not seem odd but you see this ling was dead and had both fillets removed! And yes it was hooked in the mouth....lol

....Where else would it be snowing?

....Also lots to see hee....http://globalflyfisher.com/ or perhaps a look at the real thing....http://www.troutnut.com/

....Well three of yous look rediculous! The other of course has that outfit in several different colours.

....Yep good looking hound you got there Art. Bring him along next June and I'll introduce him to my little girl Brook. Should be okay as Brook is currently recovering from spaying.

....What I love about yours and Bly's posts is your enthusiam for the sport and all things related. Though you both had a great year my wish is that next year is even better!

....Sheesh I hadn't even thought of that Farmer. Good point!

....Electric, never. Give me a good sharp fillet knife anytime. I don't mess with cutting off the rib cage then having to go back to remove it. A good knife lets me work around the ribs leaving them on the fish. A couple of quick slices and a some what duller knife for skinning and Bobs your Uncle.

.....Awe, suck it up northern boy....