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by XXXL
Fri May 30, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Considering buying a fish finder...
Replies: 7
Views: 693

check your pm's
by XXXL
Tue May 27, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Need lake to fish near Fenlon Falls
Replies: 7
Views: 972

XXXL

Definitely a public launch on Scugog, I think all that is open there right now is walleye, crappie, and perch... maybe carp if there are any left. I think there are better lakes in the area, Sturgeon, Rice, Pidgeon. You'll probably have better luck getting answers about lakes in the Toronto area on ...
by XXXL
Tue May 27, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Advice - Bait Casting Reel
Replies: 8
Views: 837

Curado is definitely on the expensive side at $250. Especially when you consider that this years model Citica is pretty much the exact same as last years model of Curado. And from what I read the only difference between the new Citica and the new Curado D is that the Curado has an extra bearing, a l...
by XXXL
Tue May 27, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Advice - Bait Casting Reel
Replies: 8
Views: 837

I personally don't think you can beat the Shimano Citica for $100. Cabelas has them on sale right now for $99 and all-american outdoors regular price is $98. You just missed out, Shimano had a $30 rebate offer on them that ended April 30th... they were a steal at $69! Quantum has some decent rebate ...
by XXXL
Wed May 14, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Kicker Motor Options
Replies: 12
Views: 2731

CR's Marine Service in Schenectady NY had them for about $2400 US when I was down there to pick up my boat last month. He had 2 in the showroom when I was there. It's about a 5 hour drive from Ottawa but based on the last prices I got from local dealers it's well worth the drive. I'll be heading dow...
by XXXL
Wed May 14, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Cleaning outer of Alumin. boat
Replies: 8
Views: 1892

I think what Arthur was referring to was cleaning to stop the spread of invasive species. There are signs at many Quebec lakes I have been to that state boat must be cleaned before being launched. I'm sure these signs are all over but I've noticed them mainly at Quebec lakes around my place. I don't...
by XXXL
Tue May 06, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Need advice on decent trolling rod
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Side/surface mount or flush mount, I think it just comes down to personal preference. I'm going with side mount but only because I don't like the idea of drilling such a big hole for the flush mount and if you ever decide to take them off or switch to a different rod holder setup it won't leave such...
by XXXL
Tue May 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Need advice on decent trolling rod
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Not sure what happened there... when I looked at it there were no replies, after I posted my reply I noticed the other post with all the replies on it??
by XXXL
Tue May 06, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Need advice on decent trolling rod
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Those are pretty high demands for a single rod. Dragging a 12 inch crankbait through slop and off rocks at 4mph for musky is quite a bit different than pulling bouncers and crankbaits around at slow speeds for walleye. I've never done much trolling for pike but guessing it's pretty similar to musky....
by XXXL
Mon May 05, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Opinions on possible boat purchase
Replies: 40
Views: 4816

I just bought a boat from the states last month, couldn't have been easier. Only real downside I can see is that I have to drive a couple hours down to NY state for warranty if needed. For me it was well worth it. I just saw the same model boat with an older, smaller motor listed in Toronto for $800...
by XXXL
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Re-spooling mess up
Replies: 15
Views: 1570

by XXXL
Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Lake Champlain/Vermont spring bass season
Replies: 7
Views: 2720

Champlain is actually on the border of New York and Vermont.. as well the northern tip which is right up in to Quebec. South of the border you can fish under a NY or Vermont license but regs depend on which section of the lake you are fishing. December 1 thru the Friday preceding the 2nd Saturday in...
by XXXL
Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Rod Holders
Replies: 20
Views: 4355

What makes the plastic on the Folbe's any better for big fish than say a Scotty PowerLock or equivalent? I'm running a Traxstech rail system using Salty's for Musky and Scotty PowerLocks for everything else. Pretty similar to the Trojan setups but they seem to have more out of the box options availa...
by XXXL
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Anyone have any feedback on the Minn Kota 36v 101 Vantage?
Replies: 4
Views: 664

i think the cost compared to a Pro Kicker or even 9.9 Bigfoot is the primary reason I'm looking at one of these. Factor in gas prices and it's almost a no-brainer. If I was only trolling for walleye and trout I'd already have it. Just doesn't seem like the batteries will hold up trolling around at 3...
by XXXL
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Anyone have any feedback on the Minn Kota 36v 101 Vantage?
Replies: 4
Views: 664

Anyone have any feedback on the Minn Kota 36v 101 Vantage?

I'm in the same situation as fisheaded but didn't want to hijack his thread. I'm looking for a kicker for my Crestliner 1750. I've got a 24v 67lb bow mount but I don't think that's gonna cut it for trolling all day. I'm considering a Minn Kota Vantage 36v 101lb Transom mount as an alternative to a k...