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Thanks for the input. It all seems to make sense except I can't figure why I would need to disconnect power cable to sonar unit prior to getting it to turn on again. I wonder if there is a fail safe issue that is triggered when unit shuts down without being able to go through the normal 3-4 second s...

This is my 3rd summer with a new Legend F17 with Helix 7 DI/GPS unit. It has developed a problem with the Helix shutting down when I start the main engine after the unit is already on. This was not a problem during the first two seasons I owned the boat. Additionally, once it shuts down in this mann...

Last two years we went to Temagami Riverside Lodge on Red Cedar Lake, just outside of Marten River, On. About 4-5 hr drive from Ottawa, just north of North Bay. While no electricity in cabins, they were fitted with gas fridge/stove and hot water. Brought small generator to charge trolling motor batt...

The debate is always whether to side on a planned maintenance regime (more costly)or a condition based maintenance regime. While I religiously follow the manufacturers maitemance requirements, Mercury does not advicate a specific change date/ hours dealine for my 75HP 4 stroke. I've now had it in th...

Great baits. A buddy and I caught and released 87 smallies in the Ottawa River over a 4 hour span earlier this fall. They also lasted quite well. We could reliably count on 6-8 catch and releases before the bait had to be replenished with a new one. Next spring, I will be trialing them during my ann...

I am bringing my son down to the Whitby area for a Lacrosse tournament the weekend of 4-6 Aug. Hoping to drag my boat and fishing gear for some father and son time between lacrosse games. Are there any public launches for Lake Ontario in Whitby. What are some of the reasonably close Bass lakes? How ...

I am bringing my son down to the Whitby area for a Lacrosse tournament the weekend of 4-6 Aug. Hoping to drag my boat and fishing gear for some father and son time between lacrosse games. Are there any public launches for Lake Ontario in Whitby. What are some of the reasonably close Bass lakes? How ...

A few buddies and I are thinking about a 5 day fishing trip the second half of June to the Morning Mist resort, in Stonecliffe (about 20 miles or so past Deep River on the Ottawa River). I was wondering if anyone had any experience on that part of the Ottawa, or with the lodge in question. Any point...

Went to the funeral of my oldest daughter's soccer coach today. He was 46 with two teenage children and a wonderful wife. He found out he had cancer in March , passed away on Wednesday. He was a wonderful man and an excellent mentor for the kids. I cancelled my bass afternoon/evening with a buddy, a...

Just thought I'd pass on a positive experience I've had with a product called Battery Equalizer. My deep cycle was showing signs of deterioration (sulfation), as my digital volt-meter was indicating I was no longer getting it charged to the levels achived when it was new. As the battery was only 2.5...

Hello all. I have been away from the Hawk Talk since August, as I have been in TO, during the week, for work, and will be here until Late June. Missed the last of the fishing season, and will miss my spring trip next year. Sure did enjoy that Pinecrest trip a couple years back. The only advantage to...

I would like to convey my deepest sympathies the the Lowe families with regard to the passing of the brothers Rob and Steve. I was in fact fishing the 1 Aug White Lake tournament they were participating in at their untimely passing. The details are yet to be confirmed except that the bodies were dis...

I received a package full of information brochures and a plastic zip-lock bag which indicated they had sent 6 types of the Gulp bait. Problem was the bag was empty, notwithstanding it was a perfectly sealed bag that had never been opened. I gues the production line quality control needs some tweekin...

Thanks to all of you who shared your secret honey holes. 1st fish 15 minutes into the tournament and culling by 1045. I kept upgrading throughout the day but its a slow process when a 12 incher gets replaced by a 13 incher, then replaced by a 14 incher, etc, etc,etc. The good news is my son and I we...

I've spent the first three days of my vacation obeying "she who must be obeyed if I ever want to see her naked again", and I've been putting down hard wood flooring. That means no pre-fishing for a tournament I have on the Rideau this Saturday, launching at Rideau Ferry consevation area. H...