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....I think this one has come to it's conclusion.

....Yep, saw a picture of it earlier this morning....

....Just added a few more including one on Simcoe. Thanks Cliff.

....That's insane. I don't think it wise to be venturing back down there till these wind subside, be safe.

....I was in Dover with my Sweetie on Thanksgiving Monday and was floored to see palm trees. With the weather as nice as it was it felt like we'd escaped to the tropics for the afternoon....lol. I heard through a friend that these trees will be removed and stored in a greenhouse for the winter, not sure how true that is but it makes sense if they want them to survive. Anyhow here's a pic of my Sweetie, palm trees in background having lunch at Callahans (sp ?). Mmmmm can you say perch lunch and cold beer.

....Yep, pretty cool. Love the way the fly jumps right out at you.

....I have had many "water under the bridge" experiences but never a water over the transom experience. I'll take the story bout your knuckle head friends though and file it under "don't do dat stupid", saves me from learning it myself.

....Boy, you just had to rub that in my face after cancelling todays adventure.....Thanks!

....I also ballked at the etec when I discovered the price of their oil is about $50 per gallon (and I've been an Evinrude/Johnson man all my life). Which for my boat added roughly $15-$20 more for every tank of fuel. I was also told that not using their oil would invalidate the warranty. And yes my 4 stroke oil is self contained, it's not in the lake. As for hole shots, well my 17', 91.5" beam gets on plane in about 2-3 seconds. Seems pretty good to me.

....I don't see one either but here is the link. OFC Store

....Here's the link.... http://www.ofntournament.com/tourney.htm Not sure how up to date it is, I know team 8 is missing it's NGL Trout entry?

....The Niagara today, I think not! Earlier this week Crappiesteve and I had planned to hit the Niagara Bar today for the Lake Trout opener but as the week went on and the weather forecast deteriated I told him "lets wait and see how the morning weather is". Well you can see how it turned out, with the north easters blowing and the rain falling heavily we opted to cancel. Now as I sit here typing there is some intense thunder activity out there, dang this crazy weather! Oh well, maybe later in the week.

....I have a 07 Merc efi 75-4 stroke. So far it's been a great motor, no messing around with 2 stroke oil. I looked at the Optimax but with some input from the dealer settled for the 4 stroke, granted it is heavier but it has plenty of get up and go. I don't think I'll be disappointed with my decision. P.S....Welcome to the board, I moved your post into "General Discussion" where it'll get more attention.

....A poll on a fishing message board will not determine which team is better. It will only mirror the posts and opinions of those posts that you've already been reading.

....Sorry Outdoorguy61. I thought I'd deleted all references to the Kingston meeting as it happened yesterday (Nov. 28th), my bad.

....Plenty of new reading in the OFC News.... Police looking for missing 18-foot boat Forums to probe Great Lakes issues MNR backs way group operates fish ladder; Critics maintain fish not getting through Save our Lakes-Shut down St. Lawrence Seaway and more.... OFC News

Public Forums on the Future of the Great Lakes – November 30, December 5, 7 In Kingston, Windsor, Hamilton and Thunder Bay, Ontario Pollution Probe and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario are hosting a series of evening public forums to discuss the future of the Great Lakes. The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller will provide brief comments on Great Lakes issues, and Pollution Probe's Water Program Director, Rick Findlay will discuss what a new vision for the Great Lakes could look like. These presentations will be followed by an opportunity for members of the public in attendance to ask questions and input their comments and ideas on the future of the Great Lakes. These events are taking place in four centres across Ontario: WINDSOR, Nov 30, 6:00-8:00 PM, 400 City Hall Square East bldg, Windsor HAMILTON, Dec 5, 6:00-8:00 PM, Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St West, Hamilton THUNDER BAY, Dec 7, 6:00-8:00 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 Donald St East, Thunder Bay For more info contact: Rick Findlay, Director, Water Program, Pollution Probe, 613-237-3485, [email protected] or Dennis Draper, Office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, 416-325-0530, [email protected] The Pollution Probe's Vision Statement can be found at: www.pollutionprobe.org/Reports/greatlakesvision.pdf.

....Great pictures Ron, I'm sure you can appreciate this one. While I did snap the picture it was admitedly taken with Dan's camera.

....For all those who like to ice fish Valens or perhaps would like to check out this link. Valens Ice Fishing Derby

....Different, I'll say. I know a bunch of guys myself included that would love to get onto some big silvers like those. Nice catch indeed.

....Wow, I'm sure it was very nice indeed, they're a great bunch of people. But either someone was pulling your leg or you're mistaken as I was not there.

....Holy Hannah, I can't think of anyone that wouldn't be thrilled with those kind of results. Nicely done!

....Personally I think you'll do better numbers wise in the Gogama/Gowganda area. Of the areas you've mentioned it would be my first choice for pike action .

November 24, 2006 www.timesonline.co.uk Possibly the biggest case of beginner’s luck in angling Lewis Smith When Carl Smith hooked his first catfish, it took two friends to hold him back as the 226lb (102kg), 8ft (2.4m) monster tried to turn the tables and instead drag him into the River Ebro in Spain. “The force of the initial tug practically sent me crashing to the ground,” Mr Smith said. “Its mouth, with rows of sharp teeth, made it look like a man-eating shark.” The battle to land the giant fish, which beat the European record by 2lb, took the school caretaker from Owestry 35 minutes. The catfish, a European wels, was then weighed, measured and held for a photograph — just in case anyone questioned this fisherman’s tale. “We christened him Jaws and released him back in the water,” said Mr Smith, pictured holding the tail. European wels catfish are common in lakes and rivers in Spain, Italy and Greece, but generally reach a weight of 80lb to 100lb and about 3ft in length. They are reputed to eat anything which can fit in their huge mouths.

....Thers lots of new "news" in the OFC News.