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spent most of the day and over half a tank of gas yesterday looking for them at a few spots i know of. but, i didnt even see a sign of fish. is it too early? did i miss the run this year? not looking for any spots, just the status of the run.

ummmm....maybe those who know how good it tastes when handled and cooked properly? i believe catfish is the most farmed fish in the US and in 2009 sales were down to $373,000,000 from over $400,000,000 in 2008. i dunno about you, but id say thats a lot of fish. going by the sites i looked at, catfish is the 3rd most popular fish in the US for total sales. the only time catfish will taste bad or seem rubbery is when the fish was not handled properly and likely overcooked. catfish tastes far better than bass and many people prefer it over salmon or trout. those who dis catfish dont have a clue what their talking about

only half of us made it out yesterday due to low temps and rain in the forecast. but, we still had a good run anyways even tough i lost a side panel and broke another over fender. not a single atv broke down this time which is rare. rode from 10am to 11pm yesterday and from 10am-3pm today. im very happy with the 2" lift kit and would recommend it for everyone. it's amazing how much a measly 2" helps. buddy is suppose to be sending me some videos of my water wheelies in some deep water along with some other good stuff.

heh...id put my ownership up against it that i would break something on your quad if i drove it the same way i drive mine. mine has been through 4-5 roll overs, flipped end over end, smashed into trees, and full throttle with diff lock many times which is very hard on the drive train. many runs through ponds and deep creeks via water wheelies, stuck bad enough quite a few times where 2-3 quads couldnt winch me out, and hundreds of long wheelies. polaris and artic cats are ALWAYS the first ones to break down on our long and hard rides which usually last 12 hours. on long weekends we will ride 12 hours and then camp in the bush then ride for another 8-10 hours. guys in our group are switching to yamaha and kawi's because the cats and polaris simply cant take the abuse. for "normal" riding any machine will do. for our crazy type of riding the less reliable machines are quickly weeded out. i leave at 9am tomorrow morning for a 2 day ride with 20-23 people. ill be sure to post which machines bite the dust first...

i wouldnt call it the "best" of both worlds as those tires are neither snow/ice or mud dedicated rubber. all terrain tires do OK on most terrain, but no AT tire will even come close to a tire designed for each specific type of terrain. in other words, cheap snow tires will out perform premium all terrain tires in the snow and ice. lol...since when was a cherokee a "big heavy truck"? anyone that has tried winter tires would never recommend AT's for winter driving as the stopping distance between the 2 is huge. with good winter tires its not much different stopping on a snow covered road than wet pavement. hit the brakes too hard and you'll slide. wide tires are the last thing you want for winter driving. you'll want to use "skinnies" in the winter as they give better traction.

quite honestly, if you are good with your hands there is nothing you wouldnt be able to do by yourself after you have the money grab...er permit. cutting the doorway is as simple as drawing your lines and renting a gas or hydraulic concrete ring saw that usually cuts 10". many guys in the business use rail mounted saws, but the hand held will work. i forget what the other kind of saw is called, but it's cheaper to rent than the ring saw. its similar to a quick cut. rental guys will point you in the right direction. then its just the walls, drain, steps, and rails. its not really that hard if you do a bit of reading and take your time. most guys doing this kind of stuff will take cost of material and multiply by 3 to get your price. so, doing it on your own would save a nice chunk of change.

they have been nailing the walleye with quite a few bows off burwell. some are saying this is the best year they've seen for a while and there are tons of reports to prove it. here is what i just read on another board. i believe the name is wild reels and they are out of burwell. but, any reputable charter near burwell will put you into fish. all these pics of full fish boxes are hard to look at when you cant make it out to prime waters... "well all I can really say is WOW! that fishing is on fire! 6 trips in a row with catches like this! limiting out full boxes in 2 hrs, the action is absolutely insane! its nice to leave the dock after 7 setup around 8sh and be swimming with the clients just shortly after 10, a great way to end a season off thats for sure!"

what are we suppose to debate? they are targeting a specific size fish in a lake that is packed with perch. i dont see the problem

darn...if you were closer i'd do it cheap. you wont have any problems getting a permit providing your current foundation and brick is sound. sometimes they give you a hard time if there are more than hairline cracks in the area you'd like to cut the doorway. be sure that 100% of that room has poly tarp and tape to keep it air tight as possible. even when cutting with water there is always dust that spreads throughout the entire house. an extra hour of prep will save many hours of cleanup.

hmmm...grizzly 700 or brute force 750. decisions decisions.

riiiiiiiight....your daughters reel

what else could i say to convince you yamaha is the answer? i know... no word of a lie, 4 people in our group sold their polaris', artic cat and a honda to buy grizzly 700's this year. they are a big bore weighing only 600lbs so they handle like most 455-500's out there, but with enough power to do wheelies while sitting down. like i said before, make sure you stay away from polaris and artic cat. they just cant take the abuse like other machines.

FYI...you have mudzillas, not zillas. zillas are a much lighter and less aggressive tire made by the same company, maxxis. just to avoid any confusion in the future

all of the performance and clutch mods people do on newer machines adds a lot more stress on the axles. add in some good mud tires that bite and you have a recipe for disaster. you know the factory ones will break, but who knows when. i'd say they need to beef up the axles straight from the factory for all big bores. spending $1,000-$,2000+ on a set of heavy duty axles isn't my idea of a "fun" expense. but, i'm still getting bigger tires, programmer, exhaust, and clutch kit that are sure to snap factory axles like a twig. i guess you gotta pay to play i bought my 07 grizzly 700 used from a man in london. it was a fair price for what was included and he was only selling to upgrade as he does every 2 years. i was just the next lucky guy in line to get a barely used atv that was treated properly. the same can't be said for the first one i viewed in binbrook. the optional 30" tires he had were the first hint that it was a mudding machine. loose bearings and cv joints sealed the deal that this machine was beat on. always check them over carefully.

u forgot to tell everyone what tires they are im guessing mudzillas? the less aggressive zillas are an awesome all terrain tire and are one of the lightest out there in its class. one trick for those who dont want an extra set of tires for the winter is to mount the tires so the traction is reversed. it really helps with keeping the machine going in deep snow.

i've heard great reviews regarding the ITP tundra cross. they dont have an aggressive tread which helps you "float" on the snow rather than digging in. they come studded which definitely makes a big difference on ice. highlifter outlaws are one of the best for pushing through mud and snow as they dont dig either. itp holeshots and maxxis bighorns are suppose to be very good as well. you also have to consider the traction in reverse. many tires can go forwards very well, but as soon as you try to back up they start spinning immediately. theres a name for what im referring to, but i cant think of it right now. i have mud lite xtr's and they do quite well in the snow, but im planning on grabbing a set of outlaws very soon...

tires have more to do with snow riding than weight of the machine, unless you are riding in deep powder. you need a tire that is designed to push you forwards rather than digging down. the problem is most all terrain and mud tires are designed to dig down to find hard ground and traction. you wouldnt believe the difference tires designed to push you forward will make on any size atv. highlifter outlaws are probably the best all around tire.

considering my belt driven grizzly can do wheelies no problem with me sitting down, id have to say no to that one belts can slip when riding in deep water where the shaft will keep going. shafts are strong and require less maintenance, but when something breaks its probably going to be expensive. a belt is $100 and easy to change.

in the atv world many consider polaris to be an entry level machine. they are well known for having problems and they simply cant stand up to the abuse of serious riders. i ride nearly every weekend with 4-25 guys at a time and polaris machines always have problems. on our last ride a newer polaris 700 broke 2 axles while an older 700 smoked off a belt that only had 800kms. plus they also weigh a fricken ton can am have horrible frames that get bent up quite easily and replacement parts are expensive. they do seem to be reliable and they are the fastest stock machines, but a bent frame = $$$ most consider yamaha to be the best for quality with kawasaki and suzuki not far behind. i have 3300 kms of hard riding on my 07 grizzly 700 with power steering and there have been zero problems. i literally treat it like i only paid $5 for it and really beat the crap out of it mudding. its been rolled 6 or 7 times now and the plastics are in rough shape, but she keeps on trucking without missing a beat. the thing with buying a small bore atv is you wont have the size and power there when you need it. you may not use the power all the time, but its much better using a big bore for work and plowing. really bad pic, but its all i have. im in the process of modding it to make a mudding machine. i highly recommend full skid plates to avoid costly repairs...

so, i've been having this argument for some time now and im hoping i'll get a bunch of replies so i can print this off and shove it in his face. normally, id just shrug it off and let him do whatever he likes. but, he is spreading the wrong information so others are also inflating their tires the wrong way. to properly inflate a tire, do you inflate to the vehicle manufacturers recommendations or the maximum inflation pressure on the tire? does aftermarket tire size change anything? this is regarding car, truck, and atv tires.

i've had my 870 express super mag for 5-6 years and its been through hell but has never failed. i also got the 20" rifled barrel that makes 3" outside to outside groups at 125 yards with 2 3/4" copper solids. it took a while to find her favorite load, but it was worth it. IMO you dont really need a cantilever. sure its nice so you dont need to re-zero (although you should always take at least one shot before hunting. just buy a nice saddle mount for mounting a scope. this allows you to use the same scope for multiple species. just right down how you adjust for each barrel. it takes 1 shot to re-zero after removing the saddle mount.

in that case you club the fish over the head, bleed it, and throw it on ice.

pick a number off the top of your head and write it down...worked for me didnt ask for any proof at all...

i registered a homemade trailer a couple years ago. 1)fill out some paper work 2)pay for it 3)go home id say its too easy to register a trailer as you could basically steal a trailer and not even need to show anyone to have it registered...

2 baited hooks spaced 2ft apart with a 1oz bell sinker on the end. keep the line tight with the rod tip low :whistling: