Rayman96

Welcome aboard OLTroll. I like that name. I fish out of Erieau as my home port. It's early and things are still a little slow. Lake St. Clair is just starting up. Perch, walleye and northerns are being taken in good numbers. Tight lines and good luck.

Welcome to you from one here in Canada. You'll like this site. Great membership and management. No BS, just helpful topics. If you're interested in local videos or have some to share, check out this site www.sportsmansvision.com Welcome aboard.

I live in Cedar Springs too, but nowhere near Muskegon! Mine's in Ontario Canada, close to the shores of Lake Erie. I too would help, but distance may be a problem! No doubt the other site buddies will help you out.

Companies of this size have time on their side. They play the waiting game until those affected fade away. Simply unacceptable and unfortunate for those caught by their collateral damage.

The only thing I've noticed so far is I had to log in again. Will let you know after further review.

OPP enforcing perimeter around Middle Island Sharon Hill The Windsor Star Wednesday, April 30, 2008 CREDIT: Parks Canada handout A cormorant in flight. The shooting of double-crested cormorants on Middle Island began Wednesday afternoon. The cull began one day after a federal court decision denied an injunction requested by two animal protection groups. The cull is expected to last until early next week. "They're shooting right now," Julie Woodyer of Zoocheck Canada Inc. and Cormorant Defenders International said via cell phone Wednesday as she watched the cull from a boat. "The level of disturbance is absolutely shocking." Woodyer said she could see thousands of egrets, great blue herons and cormorants flying above the island. She was concerned the startled birds could lose their nests and eggs to other birds. Woodyer said the shooting started at about 2 p.m. and she was still hearing shots by 4 p.m. She said she couldn't see the birds being shot or dead cormorants from her location. She described the scene of startled birds as "mass chaos" and she sounded upset each time she saw the birds, including those not being culled, take off from the trees. "It's disturbing." Point Pelee National Park superintendent Marian Stranak said the park has five to seven days to hold the cull. Trained park staff will be aiming at adult breeding cormorants that don't have chicks or eggs that are more than two weeks old. Trees have been marked so shooters can avoid cormorants resting on well-developed eggs. Stranak said there is no target number of cormorants for this year's cull. Each day's activity depends on the weather, the nesting season and the availability of the OPP officers, who are needed to alert boaters to stay out of a 1.6-kilometre perimeter around the island. Stranak said the cull may continue today, since Wednesday was not a full cull day. After that, the plan is to conduct the cull every other day. This is the first year of a multi-year program to reduce the population by thousands of breeding cormorants. Parks Canada wants to reduce the colony from 4,026 nests to between 438 and 876 nests in five years. Stranak said the cormorants killed Wednesday will be collected and sent to the Canadian Wildlife Service for toxicology research. Other cormorants will be left where they fall because picking up all the dead birds, weighing five to seven pounds, would damage the vegetation the cull is trying to protect, she said. Boaters were warned by the radio marine channel to stay away from the island that is south of Pelee Island in Lake Erie. The OPP has a boat in the area and could lay charges of trespassing in the zone, obstructing police or mischief if someone tries to interfere with the cull, said OPP spokeswoman Const. Janet Hayes. The media is not be allowed to observe the shooting. Parks Canada said it needed to cull some of the cormorants because their guano is killing vegetation and hurting the Carolinian ecosystem. Boycott planned A grassroots organization is asking visitors to stop going to Point Pelee National Park in an attempt to get Parks Canada to reconsider shooting cormorants next year. The Peaceful Parks Coalition based in Toronto will be outside the park gates May 10 and May 18 telling people about the cull on Middle Island and asking people to boycott the park. The park manages the Lake Erie island. May is the park's peak spring birdwatching season and coalition campaigner AnnaMaria Valastro said she's hoping hitting the park's finances will get Parks Canada to reconsider future culls. Valastro said during the peaceful protests, the group will suggest birdwatchers visit other sites in Essex County or wear black arm bands if they go in the park. "We don't think they deserve public support." On May 18, the group is planning to be at other sites in Ontario including the Leamington dock, and Rondeau and Long Point provincial parks to tell people about the boycott. Valastro has already been outside the park gates talking to visitors. Park superintendent Marian Stranak said she hasn't heard from visitors that there is anything different this year from last year. May is the park's busiest month with about 20,000 to 30,000 visitors. Stranak said the park will have information on the cull for visitors. The Peaceful Parks Coalition doesn't have paying members but has a circulation list of 650 people, Valastro said. © The Windsor Star 2008

I set the releases hard and run the line through the release twice. I don't want a release, I prefer to take the board off before landing the fish. As previously mentioned, this eliminates a false release. As to rod tip, I set the rod height according to distance away from the boat. The farthest board, running shallowest is set the highest. This allows a fired rod to clear the rest of the spread and be retrieved straight out the back of the boat. To reset the rod, let out the lure, clip on the board and let out required amount line straight out the back and then engage the reel. The board will track to it's position in the spread. HIH:)

I don't know how things are where you live, but my local library carries copies of repair manuals. Hope this helps.

I like the pflueger reels as well. TRION GX-7 reel with 7 bearings. PFGSXP 66 2M rod. 2pc, medium action IM-8 graphite rod. Bought mine as a combo for under $100 taxes included. Absolutely no regrets.

Ya that - regulator. The higher the rpm the greater the voltage. A regulator is like a tap, only allowing enough voltage through without damaging the electrcal system.

My favourite is Northern King spoons as that is what I have the most of. This is because they have been successful for me. They are readily available from local retailers. It's hard to change when you have something that works. I have great success with Silver Fox on both bows and eyes. Northport Nailers are another spoon that works as a slider. Too old to change, I guess.

Every power trim unit has a relief screw. Look through your manual or on-line. When you turn out the screw, you will be able to lift it up yourself. Prop the lower unit up with a 2x4 and then tighten the screw. Hope this helps.

WAY TO GO BOYS. I often catch fish that I don't target. That's a great catch. I don't know if I would have the nuts to stay out that long. Thanks for the report.

Hey, go ahead and cross the line,just buy a Canadian Fishing Licence first, then have all the fun you want.

As far as cable goes,I would stay away from off-brands. Rigger manufacturers also sell cable. You can't go wrong with one of the top brands. Now, so that you don't lose another probe, I would suggest putting a short section of 60 or 80 lb. mono or braid between the probe and the ball. Good luck and tight lines.

It was mentioned earlier that there were some triploids stocked into the great lakes and from what I have read none survived. With the amount of angling pressure on the Great Lakes, it's very likely that they were caught before they reached any noticeable size difference as compared to regular large fish of the time.

Hey Caz, your idea, your connections, why not go for it?

This is a very do-able do-it-yourself project. Personally I would not just put a floor on top. I would also check for leaks around the livewell. You need to find what caused the problem in the first place. Use marine grade plywood and carpet and a quality adhesive. Use the old floor materials as a template and cutting guide. It's not as hard as it looks. This forum will help you through it. Good luck.

What a beauty. A real trophy for sure.

Mike, check out this site as it may give you a price comparison or source for equipment. http://www.atlantictowers.com/

Yes netcraft is a good site. Here is another. http://www.luremaking.com/

You can put the colour back on your braid by using a permanent marker. In fact power pro talks about this in their literature and on their website. I have recently switched to red power pro. When fishing at night and using a red led headlight, the red power pro appears white and easily seen.

I'm a big jr fan. Now that he has some quality equipment, this will be his year!

knot wars.......a sure sign of cabin fever.

Here are three more, not all are animated. http://www.troutlet.com/Fishing-Knots-W21C54.aspx http://www.netknots.com/index.html http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/knots.htm