tuffishooker

" Bird " for me !

Thanks for replies ! That's what makes this site ! We had to put down our Labrador retriever after11 years from cancer . It seems this COVID 19 has created a rush on paper towels , bicycles & puppies ! Having to complete extensive questionaires with personal information plus giving substantial deposits to strangers is not the way I do business on top of inflated prices ! As one breeder said after the dust has settled from COVID 19 and some of these people go back to work they may be left with a dog neglected which poops , barks, runs away and may bite which will end up in the shelter for an uncertain future !

Had to put down our Labrador retriever after 11 years but not having much luck with getting a puppy! Now considering a Brittany as a field dog and as a pet . Any experienced owners can comment ?

All that I am saying is that in my experience with hunt club work the German wirehaired-pointer was a field dog and I never saw it do anything else ! They would show aggression when confronted by non hunters which may work for home security otherwise I wonder what you expect from a dog ? Nuff said by me !

Do a lot of field and water hunting ; also have been in two hunt clubs and saw a " professional " German Wire Hair pointer work , which was fantastic ! They or primarily pointers for field birds , ie. good nose ! Those dogs would make poor pets ! ie. " lets hunt or go away !" IMO dogs are breed, breeder, & owner ! You get from a dog what you put into it less 10% ie, useless and stupid and can make good pets !

Again for keeping it simple : a spoon that got me a w right up " in the Toronto Star Great Salmon Hunt was an all white NK 28 with blue/white tape many years ago ! Boated a 18 lb. Rainbow !

Color rules on Lake Ontario ! The back color can be just as important than the front ! White , black, copper etc. all make a difference ! Everything has changed since I started in 1984 ! Some of my best spoons have not been fancy : you do not show any tape ?

223 works just fine for us !

Ditto ; they do NOT extend your range ! Increasing your range just increases the # of wounded deer ! Not the idea of archery hunting !

I shoot an Excaliber , that is my recommendation ! Compound crossbows are ok if they shoot straight IMO !

Good Question ! #1 Why was the spark plug " seized " in the first place ? Over tightened in the first place ! There is a torque specification for plugs or just get the feel of it ! Another reason for DIY ! Always put anti-seize cpd. on the plugs when changing them ! #2 As posted use penetrating fluid on the plug ; use a high quality product ! WD 40 is not a high quality product but like bad breath better than nothing LOL ! #3 At this stage you my need heat [ dissimilar metals expand at different rates ] which may loosen the plug or allow the penetrating fluid the work better ! The best way would be to bring the engine to operating temperature , if not use a propane torch ! Again let us know how you made out !

Again SK8man all I see is a difference of opinion ! ie. you have your opinion and I have mine ! The people on this post are good people = fishermen ! We did not cause this problem !

Define " Poor Taste " ? All I see is a difference of opinion ! [ And to all please VOTE ! ]

" We will over come ! " Take heed freakes and creapes !

Maybe off topic but who and were are Mercury engines manufactured ?

Do not know Crestliner ! My Starcraft continues to serve my well since 1984 , used on the big water of Lake Ontario and less so on Lake Erie ! Have to pick your days . If I had to do it again [a lot has changed in boating since 1984 ] I would go with a 19 ft. Lund with a Yamaha OB . Are you buying new or used ? Boat shows can be a deal because the vendor usually does not want to bring the boats back to the store ! Bottom line is often you get what you pay for !

Run your add on " Spoonpullers " an Ontario site !

Others did better but we only got one which cooked well on the smoker !

Thanks for follow up post ; we wish you well and safe ! We missed the spring derbies because of COVID 19 ! Obviously not sure why the ramps were closed . ? To now there still has not been any COVID 19 infections reported in Lake Ontario fishing . Strip clubs and HEALTH clubs are a different matter LOL ! This a great site ! you will not lack for help and advice in your project .

How is the rebuild going on the Starcraft 22 ?

Like some other ?ed on this site not sure what you are asking and why ? Bottom line for me with the information given again " If it ain't broke don't fix it "