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Went up north with my son. He finally got his boater card and he had fun driving the boat. I thought he’d set a speed record when he was by himself but I see my max speed is still tops. He caught a few nice fish.

Cant believe its been 9 months.... Im truly amazed that when we get up here, its like we never left, a bit of tree cutting to get in and the weathers not the best, but WE DONT care.. the air smells like freedom to me. Had a quick outing last night after putting the dock and boat in (getting tougher every year - i dont know why lol) it was slow but Monique got 2 to my 0.. and she even promised me i could catch the first one. PFFT.. todays another day. Looks like the moved the rain up to tonight and the morning which is a bonus. Doesn't matter though.. I think i just need to sit in a chair and stare at the river for a few days.. seems like its been and incredibley long road.

Well... I have been pretty absent posting here for a while 2 kids in 2 years and a pandemic what can I say. Was supposed to go to Nipigon this year after skipping last year due to the 'vid and the birth of my seccond child. Crown land camping was up in the air till last moment this year and so one of the regulars took a contract to frame a few houses with no guarantee we were going to be able to go. So we cancelled . We all had some vacay planned but the 15 hr drive would cut into fishing......Plan B We endeded up north of North bay and south of New liskard. Boats loaded heavy enough to not get on plane for the 40k ride in, mostly beer and single malt weight. Lake was down 4 ft of water, unpleasant as the fist 20 k of our trip was normaly through 10-15 fow only kissed once , We got pounded by 40k wind the first few days not able to fish prime spots. Enough with the negatives, what we did have was a few days of stellar fishing 20 -25 inch walleye and two years of chirps and laughter saved up, made for a wonderful release. Even ran into fellow ofc'er chuckenwind up there was good to catch up, Haddent seen him since we braved the snow one fall like lunatics to chase Auroras dropped In the wrong lake a bunch of years ago... long story. Even rumors he caught a Walter of a lifetime. Maybe he can chime in with a pic of the beast. Hope everyone's doing OK. Hopeing to do a little more fishing this year. Here's the goods.

Did up the sons order of balanced jigs as requested. He nailed fish all spring on them,so he asked for a bunch more. He twitches them under a float . Now to get 3 more orders out for his buddies.

Take a picture of the Alumacraft and hang it in your garage. Go buy the Crestliner and enjoy the new boat and all it has to offer.

Looks like summer savoury?

Looks like a nice bit of paradise right there! Doug

I don't really have a recipe Doug but a few have asked me for one, so I will put together the basic process and post it here for everyone who may want to try it.

and people are locked up by covid and not spending money on other stuff like vacations out of country................same as the home renovation boom and the sky-rocketing cost of building materials. Supply and demand.

Tried the air fryer that wasn’t as good as pan fry.

Looks so good Id eat em

For the smoker?

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of buying a used pro unit and I’m mechanically handy enough to deal with a number of issues. That said it seems like just about everyone wants drug money for anything used at the moment, from boats to ATV’s to mowers.... anyway, something will come up!

Or Trout Creek that use to have 4 gas stations, none now. I'm amazed Sundridge and South River have held on as well as they have... We still go through most times and buy our Groceries at the South River Foodland for a quick in and out.

Just look at what new hwy 11 did to Sunridge . Ghost town.

Home canned Owen Sound Salmon... Oh man, I cannot imagine how good it is!

When your buddy drops you off farm fresh eggs from Wasaga and his home canned Owen Sound Salmon you make Fish Cakes. Boy oh boy, were they ever good.