crappieperchhunter

Anybody I don't enjoy fishing with never makes it out for a 2nd trip with me. So far that is a short list as I have no one on it yet. Over the years I have had 2 Oriental fishing buddies. One a co-worker and another an old boss. I joke with both of them that I especially like taking them out when the mosquitos are real bad because both those guys seem to attract the mosquito's like a big magnet and they virtually leave me alone.This may not be a politically correct statement, but for my two buddies it seems to be very true and it has been an ongoing joke between us for quite a few years now.

He had doggie breathe

All great stories....but this one is my fav

LOL....I'll try to train the cat to do that. It should work shouldn't it

Had a mess of Carpenter ants in the cottage this spring. Noticed the same thing last spring as well so we decided to have the cottage sprayed. That was done and now our weekend visits to the cottage find us sweeping up dead ants when we arrive...so I know whatever they did was successful. My question to anyone with some knowledge on the topic is this. Is there anything I could do on my own to help to keep them at bay? I was thinking I could get whatever sprays/chemicals anyone could recommend and give things a little squirt a couple of times throughout the summer/fall. The $$$ I spend on having the cottage done was a little steep for me. So if I could "do it" myself and maybe save some $$$ I would be happy. Any tips /suggestions would be appreciated. Thx in advance for any help.

Hope you got it fenced or I'm sure some of your "new neighbors " will be helping themselves 2foot high chicken wire will keep the rabbits out and give you a chance anyway. Nice peaceful spot you got there Lew, I'm glad your enjoying it.

Not quite sure what I find more unpleasant. The treatment you got your first visit...or the fact that after a first visit impression someone goes to great lengths to slag a business on the internet. Everyone has a bad day. Maybe a second visit would turn out much better....just sayin.

You made it farther then ME I saw the original posters name, checked the size of his rant and skipped right to everyone's comments....cause I knew it wasn't going to be worth my time to read it. Was I wrong

Well done Emil. Did you actually catch a laker ...or where they landed by someone else I'm glad the fish co-operated, and thx for sharing.

My "Whine about the wife on an open forum" filter doesn't seem to be working. Any of you MODS have a patch for me to fix that

Well done Bruce. Looks like the sink in your new place is going to see just as many fish as your last residence. Thx for sharing and enjoy the fish fry.

Your my friend Cliff so I wanted to say something meaningful and nice. I could not possible do better then what Roy had to say. Thank you Roy for that. Cliff you have known a great person. Honor her memory by keeping her in your heart. She sounds like a keeper

Not trying to start anything here...but to me there is no difference whatsoever between fishing them in gin clear 3 ft deep water or water that is the same depth or deeper but is stained. You know where they are, you know what baits to use and you drift it in front of them. Condition may vary a little but the technique is pretty much the same. Trib fishing has never been about sport. You are hunting the fish when they are there most vulnerable and predictable. Hey I do it too. I would just never call trib fishing sporty. Back to the original post now. I think things are fine as far as the openers go. The weather changes every year. That is what keeps it interesting IMHO.

I will look forward to another Stanley cup thread from you on the subject if it does indeed play out that way Your totally unbiased thread last year was entertaining. My son is a big Crosby fan so I tend to support the PENS. But I don't have a team to call my own. Not sure who will come out on top this year. But from watching the PENS series I really don't think they have the D to repeat. Ottawa though severely outplayed still got too many chances IMHO. Playoff hockey is all about strong D and strong goaltending.

Great looking day to be out. A multi species report too Is that little guy an ATLANTIC

I agree 100%. Coaches corner for me is pee break,snack break or beverage break. And I make sure it is over before I return to the TV. Cole too. I can't believe the number of mistakes he makes. Both icons of our great game. But both should be put out to pasture. I hope that if I ever get to that stage of embarrassing myself, Debbe takes me aside and says "Honey its time to let the kids take over the reins".

My first channels....another species off my bucket list Had a GREAT day. Steve worked to put us on fish...moving 3 times and trying several bait combinations to try and find the "magic bullet" Always a pleasure getting out with you Cliff and nice to meet Josie..sp? and John. Steve's deck hands carved up the smaller cats we kept in record time.Cliff, I hope your cat jerky turns out for you. I wholeheartedly volunteer to be a taste tester Steve you are in a nice area and run a good business. I wish you every success. Good day and great company. A well spent Friday off work. Thx all for a good day on the water.

Lake X has every species of fish found in Ontario in it.

On another board your saying the crappie are in full swing on Dalrymple and on here your asking for people to spoon feed you . What's up with that?

Packing/Unpacking is never fun. But new digs on the water....good on you. Git er dun and then relax.

Word for word...exactly what I thought.

Your a good man Phil, but you know I was just messin with you. Half the fun is finding them yourself. Our little Lucas for sure is THE crap master now....totally disgusting and not fishing related however. But grandpa has one hard and fast rule...he doesn't do diapers EVER. And so far it's working.

So next summer when my grandson turns 3 and I plan to get him hooked you will help me too . I hear GPS co-ordinates to productive waters are especially helpfull in raising a child through those difficult years

Nice!!! Save some for the 16th though. Looking forward to my first big kittie.

That's what I wanna hear. Hopefully everyone will see through the smoke and mirrors of the RLTA propaganda. Like already mentioned...if they took a fraction of there energy and resources and put it into embracing this new change...can you imagine how much better off they would be.