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by Ramblinman
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Rods, Reels, & Other Gear
Topic: Ideas For Early season
Replies: 2
Views: 1802

Ideas For Early season

I always seem to go to my confident bait for early season (senko). I really want to make an effort to try different techniques this year, what are some patterns or techniques you might suggest and why.
by Ramblinman
Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Looking for woodlots
Replies: 0
Views: 761

Looking for woodlots

Well I have tucked the boat away for the year after a great season which Fish Hawk helped me along so thanks. I now turn to hunting Birds with my Bird Dog Mac an English Setter, we have been partners for many years and love tip toeing around woodlots for Grouse and Woodcock. I am looking for places ...
by Ramblinman
Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: Hunting Talk
Topic: Seeking shotgun advice
Replies: 19
Views: 7678

Re: Seeking shotgun advice

Mossberg is not a bad option for a multi barrel combo in the same class, the 835 is backbored, so it patterns better with mag loads this is important. Quality is always a good investment , Benelli s are very well made, you need to consider them for the long run if you are thinking that way. I had be...
by Ramblinman
Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: 2000 spinnig reel
Replies: 6
Views: 1682

Re: 2000 spinnig reel

Thanks for the input, greatly appreciated, I'll stick with the Shimano product given the advice.
by Ramblinman
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: 2000 spinnig reel
Replies: 6
Views: 1682

Re: 2000 spinnig reel

I am using it on a 6 ft scabard 1/16 to 1/8 rod.
throwing grubs and small flukes . Using for skipping under docks as well.
by Ramblinman
Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: 2000 spinnig reel
Replies: 6
Views: 1682

2000 spinnig reel

Always been a die hard Shimano user, I am looking for a 2000 series reel given Shimano only offers 2500s now I was wondering if Diawa or Abu were a decent alternatives, any suggestions or input appreciated.
by Ramblinman
Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Fishing Rideau River help
Replies: 7
Views: 2567

Re: Fishing Rideau River help

I have had success at times running a White - yellow buzz bait at the bottom of the Manotic lock dam. Sometimes good action in the morning and evening. Hope this helps. Be prepared Muskie like yellow too!!
by Ramblinman
Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:02 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Aluminum boat rivet repair!
Replies: 7
Views: 3762

Re: Aluminum boat rivet repair!

You can get it at Cdn Tire, or The Chandlery in town.
by Ramblinman
Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Crankbaits
Replies: 4
Views: 1922

Crankbaits

Out of all my baits lately I have barely used my crankbaits for a while.
Anybody throwing them and what are your go to favorites.
by Ramblinman
Wed Aug 19, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Aluminum boat rivet repair!
Replies: 7
Views: 3762

Re: Aluminum boat rivet repair!

Depending that the rivet hole is not too egged out, you can drill out the rivet with a smaller size drill and use a blind rivet , fill the hole with 3M 5200 first, and use a good quality rivet gun. Rivets can be found at Laurentian Marine in Ottawa. Otherwise West Marine makes a rivet repair product...
by Ramblinman
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Morrisburg smallies
Replies: 1
Views: 824

Morrisburg smallies

Hello to all, new to FH. Looking forward to joining after reading for a while now
Going to east of Morrisburg for the first time for Brown fish.
looking for any heads up to help get going, ie depth, bait, color the standard stuff.
thanks in advance.