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    Poll on CHEK to ask about Banning Fish Farms in BC

    I see this poll has been running for about a week and I am really surprised that the vote is as skewed as it is. It is asking if BC should follow Washington states lead and Ban Fish Farms. I know it is a heated subject but do not believe the results they are getting, I guess using bots really...
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    Propane at Courtenay Costco

    Anyone know the cost of a fill for a 20lb tank? Do they carry replacement tanks as well and if so how much and are they prefilled?
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    Top 3 Local to you Fishing Holes

    So since everything else is in 3's. Flashers, hooks, hootchies. So where are your top local fishing holes? You don't have to be specific ie GPS. Powell River side Coho Point Grant Reefs Iron Mines
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    Sliammon Local Hatchery Takes a Beating in Flooding

    With all the rain yesterday the local hatchery at Sliammon sustained a lot of damage when the fish fencing got jammed by material being brought down by the heavy rains...
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    Garmin GPSMAP and adding RCA's

    I did post this in the General Forum then thought it really pertains to Saltwater Fishing Just replaced my GPS Sounder and while looking through the charts realized I need to put the RCA's back on it. I used Fugawi before on my laptop and it was easy just add the information and name it. With...
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    Garmin 526S and RCA's

    Just replaced my GPS Sounder and while looking through the charts realized I need to put the RCA's back on it. I used Fugawi before on my laptop and it was easy just add the information and name it. With the Garmin I need to figure it out but thought I would see if anyone has already done it?
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    BC Ferries Myths

    BCFMWU President, Chris Abbott, speaking at the Gabriola Island ferries community engagement meeting, December 10, 2013 No wonder the costs are so high. Dispelling the myths. - BC Ferries listen to this it makes your blood boil Some interesting comments. http://vimeo.com/81786000
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    Post your Location

    I know there are people who do not want to but, it would be helpful if members gave their location or little more accurate point of their location than just BC or Canada. There are numerous posts in all categories where people ask for your location. This would be helpful if people are looking...
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    Fish Farm Dangers

    They are starting to take a closer look. http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2013/03/18/Fish-Farm-Dangers/ and here is Mark Humes March 11th article http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/largest-study-of-salmon-health-ever-undertaken-set-to-begin-in-bc/article9563287/
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    Halibut Fishing 2013

    If the fisheries Notice FN0774 says Hali fishing is closed for the balance of the year, does this not mean it does not open until April 1 unless a new notice comes out? Reason I ask is I see postings on the south island talking about the March 1 openning. Yet I can find no information or...
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    Scary Situation For the Crew

    Scary, glad things worked out well for these kids in the end. http://www.theprovince.com/news/bc/Fishing+boat+crew+rescued+from+shotgun+wielding+captain+allegedly/7013687/story.html
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    9.9 Merc Kicker Mounting

    I have a Campion 552 and it has an area on the transom to mount the kicker w/o a bracket. I had a 96 9.9 Merc kicker and the lower end of the mounting bracket was bolted through the transom. Just ordered a new 2012 Merc 9.9 and while the old one is off the boat wondered if i need to fill the...
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    Transient Pod Off Powell River

    Just been watching the pod that was in English Bay yesterday in front of Powell River. They cornered a seal and the adults kept it corralled while the young ones trained to hunt it. A great show that has gone on for the last half hour. We got to see the bull tail whack it at one point and...
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    Boat Insurance

    For those of you that have insurance and smaller boats, do you insure them year round? Do you know of any insurance that covers 6 months? Say May to October. Just curious as in the last few yaers I have found I don't use my boat over the winter.
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    Cooling system flush on Merc 9.9 4 strooke

    I want to flush the salts from my cooling system and I think I probably need to replace my pump as I have replaced the impellor every year in the past 3 years and they do not seem worn. What do you use to remove salts from the system? When I first clean the cooling system and replace the...
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    They weren't fined enough

    Just read this in the Province No wonder we have problems with limits. http://www.theprovince.com/technology/fined+throwing+objects+lions/5901548/story.html
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    Looking To Buy A New Dishwasher

    Looking to purchase a new dishwasher. I am looking at the Samsung 610 or Bosch 500 or maybe a Kenmore. Who has bought one lately and have good or bad reports on them? The main things I am looking for are Stainless tub, quiet and ease of use (since most of the time it will just be on a normal...
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    Looking at Icom 412 and 422

    Looking to replace one of my radios with one that has DSC. Looked at the Icom 412 and 422, does anyone have any pros or cons?
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    Humpy Tangled In Crab Pots

    Just heard that there is a humpback in Georgia Strait tangled in crab pot lines. Any word on where it is? This was on CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/08/17/bc-humpback-whale-tangled-nets.html
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    9.9 Merc 4 stroke Low Cooling Flow

    Maybe someone has the same problem or has had. My kicker has very little water come out at idle, you can feel air passing through it. Seems to work fine at about 2x idle speed although it does have gaps where the flow slows. I have replaced the impeller and the thermostat and have flushed the...
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