It’s a great hobby. We started with 10 trees in the yard and now have 225 tapped. For finishing without a hydrometer ($15.00 very good investment), when sap is getting close to being done it will boil up and look like a head of beer. When this happens, remove from heat so it doesn’t boil over. Test syrup now for taste and thickness. If you want it sweeter and thicker, boil again till head comes up one or two more times. During this stage you must watch very closely (especially if you’re in the house) because if it boils over, your wife will kill you!

I really enjoyed watching JP’s videos too. Talked to him on the phone and he seems like a real down to earth guy. However, I’ve seen some up to date videos from JP on other fishing websites. Hope he’s not disgusted with IDO. Got a hat from JP (the red and white one), it’s awesome! Pink Charmer!!!! LOTW Baby. Was up there with a buddy last Monday to Wednesday. Caught about 140-150 fish on the small side. Had a blast. Took JP’s advise and fished where he suggested. Thanks JP. God Bless

ya husky great trip lots of fish good weather and food man im hungry has it been 2 hrs yet sorry guys i wish i t00k typing in sch00l

thanks for the response didnt get a chance to try it the wallys kept us too busy ill try it next time

thanks chris