crappieperchhunter

Perch would hands down be the species I fish the most and I have always noticed the same with them. A 7-9 incher will generally hit more aggressively and run around more then a Jumbo over 12. A few of us who fish them alot even have a line for it. "What you got on" a buddy will say. The answer would be " An 8 incher that thinks he's a 12.

Just back from the dentist and then into work this afternoon. So I got it in the MOUTH this AM and I'll get it in the REAR this afternoon Good morning all and thx for the picture Lew.

Yep... one of those " You had to see it to believe it things". Truly sorry I didn't have the camera today Would have loved a money shot of a musky with pineapple monster maise stuck in his face and the wire feeder hanging down The bite was dreadful until then, but that sure made up for it. It was a beautiful clean fish as well. Too bad it was under 44 or we could have had Muskie steaks on the BBQ Sorry I missed your PB carp my friend. But as you know I left Debbe at the cottage doing the laundry and to finish painting the Muskoka chair so I figured the LEAST I could do was be home for lunch on time. Again an event I was happy to be present for. Might be awhile before either of us see that again.

I always pack some extra rope. Good for extra cloths lines inside and out to dry cloths. Throw in some cloths pegs too. Your rope can double duty as anchor rope if the rope they have in there boats is a little short for some spots you might want to anchor to fish. I also pack spare fishing net netting. Some anchors these bush camps have...if they even have anchors...won't hold a boat. Fill your spare netting with rocks..tie a rope to it...and you have an anchor. saved a few trips for me in the past. Enjoys your trip.

Hey I'm just trying to help Ryan out. Not trying to start anything here fella's. His post does state that he is selling privately. My brother has done it more then once...saving a ton of cash in the process. Just thought he might be able to help Ryan out is all. Myself I have neither the time nor ambition to tackle it on my own...even with my brother giving me a hard time about it. I won't be following this any further.... I'm on my way out the door for a week at the cottage with no internet....but hopefully lotsa fish. As I said before Good luck Ryan.

Your house is a beauty Ryan...and lotsa room outside too...it must be a hard decision to make. My brother has listed privately and sold a couple of times. He keeps telling me that anyone who list through real estate is a idiot. He is a very intelligent man and has it figured out real well. I can't offer you any pointer's Ryan cause I have always used the normal real estate channels for anything I have done. However if you have any questions I would be happy to forward them to him. He might have a few things to suggest to make things easier for you and save you some time and $$$. Just shoot me a PM if you want. Good luck with it.

Don't bother OPG with this now during a heat wave. I don't wanna lose my AC Have them pencil in a resolution in September/October or next April/May

True dat Creek Specs are one of my fav's. Throw in some home fries and Maple baked beans and you got a fish dinner fit for a king. And a new to you canoe Cliff. Sounds like a great deal and fishing trip to me. Enjoy your fish fry.

That put a smile in my aisle :thumbsup_anim:

Thx for sharing this. Carping is pretty much the only fishing I do in the summer months now, cept for a few Bluegill hunts when I want a feed of fresh fish. I can just imagine how much fun they would be under a float on a pin. The grass can always get cut another day

Sandman PM Meely on this board. He had his cottage done a few years ago and was very happy with whoever did it.

Welcome Matt and thx for sharing the pics. I especially like the bow picture with the fluffy flakes of snow coming down.

Rented twice from Egan Marine. A 32 footer both times. Once a couples trip when Debbe and I went with my brother and his wife and the 2nd time we did a family trip with our 2 kids. Two of the best vacations I have ever had. We had awesome weather both times which was the key. A poor weather week would be a lot less enjoyable. Have fun.

Beauties Raf...I'd love to see the same fish with there fall girth on. And the bear pic is great too. Thx for sharin.

Whatever meds you are on....I want some

You beat me to it Wayne. I was going to suggest homemade wine....under $4 a bottle. I have OA but it has been only a minor irritation since I dropped some weight and started taking better care of myself.

That's too funny Beansie I had a hankering for a good burger today and since Debbe was going out for dinner with an old work friend I headed for my favourite Burger joint down here...Starr Burger in Whitby. I stopped at Allison's a couple of years ago for breakfast once. Good breakfast and good coffee when I was there too....plus...I kicked the girls butts...Debbe & my Mom...on the mini golf course. We spent alot of time on that mini putt when the kids where young and we all just got the urge to go over for the hell of it. I'll have to pop in for a burger sometime too.

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