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Hey hey Skipper Ron! Nice to hear from you. I hope you had a chance to get out in your boat this summer.

 

Cheers,

Mike

I read on FartBook the boat belongs to someone else and is not pleased and concerned over future "street justice". If that became a reality, it's a pretty sad state of affairs.

Sorry for your loss. RIP. You seem like a focused, driven, determined individual to carry on with the event.

 

I think of my Dad daily. We lost him last summer. His health was not a good situation for the last 10 years. It took me a while but I am happy now he is not suffering. I'd love to have him back.

 

I found recalling and even discussing at times the memories with close family and friends helped.

If it were a good weather day when you plan to go and you went to Long Point, you just might always go there in the future.

 

If you only have a few hours to get away, Wildwood is certainly an option.

 

Whatever you choose, it would be great to hear how you make out. We like pictures and whooper of a fishing story. True or not.

Welcome to the forum. If you own a reliable boat ideally 16' or bigger, you are in a great part of the province to target many fish.

 

I am sure you will find good riverbanks as well with some searching this site, google maps and private messages to forum members you will meet here.

 

Art offered some great advice.

I am not sure of your situation (what fish you want to target or size of boat you have if any) but I'd suggest you go perch fishing out of Port Bruce. An hour drive and you are likely fishing within another 30 mins more (providing you have the right gear - boat, setup).

 

1.5 hours you are at launch in Long Point inner bay else likely Lake St. Clair.

 

Wildwood just isn't worth the $25 entry fee for me to fishing such a pressured body of water and typically large amount of boat traffic if its a nice day.

 

If you do go to Wildwood, pike and bass are in there. Work for them. I docked there for 3 years when I first became a boat owner. My relic boat at the time and unseasoned boating skills matched well for the water.

 

Hopefully this is helpful. Tight lines and fair winds.

My personal rules are simple and they work for me. Maybe not you. Doesn't matter. Each their own.

 

1) wear my inflatable always else a PFD if things get tricky, exception

2) when on big water (Erie) regardless of depth, range from shore or weather conditions, PFD is on. Don't care how hot the summer day gets. I am happy clam to be fishing while making a fashion statement.

3) if you're in my boat, you wear my PDF or the one you brought with you.

Chew on carrot sticks if you have too. I would think some weigh gain would still be better then puffing chemicals into yourself. At least with food intake, you can choose some form of a healthy alternative.

 

I know folks who used the e-cigs and all went back to the real thing.

 

Either way... Good luck!

Meh. NHL and NHLPA can suck a pickled egg IMO. I am not ready to go back to watching hockey yet.

 

But for those who enjoy watching the game, hopefully you will get more options rather than a bunch of channels airing the same game.

I don't skip meals and have the gut to prove it. I am sure fish are the same. Find the bait fish areas and you find hungry cruising fish.

I have had average success when out fishing this year. My issue has been the weather was poor the majority of times I was available to fish. I even had to cancel a few outings.

What a tragic, avoidable situation. Wow. Life won't be the same for many many people. My thoughts are certainly with the family and friends of the young lad who lost his life.

I seen a sign for a bait shop/taxidermy business directly beside Mainstreet Landing Pub. And speaking of the pub....one heck of a great spot to tickle the taste buds or wet the whistle.

Lake Erie perching for me and the neighbor kids on Saturday - weather permitting.

I still think the "go fishing" advice is solid and should be followed.

Welcome. Nice looking fish there. Tight lines!

Awesome. I fished there back in May. It's a nice body of water and productive fishery.

Will do. I am itching to get out but Mother Nature and/or work has caused problems lately. I'll get out though and be sure to post a report.

Like the OP, I am eager to get out and appreciate all the great info and insights from this community.

 

Over the off-season, I picked up free downriggers from wormdunker. Thanks again. My machinist neighbour fabricated custom aluminum mounts and install begins soon. I just picked up new cannonballs and clips yesterday. It's almost time to fish!

Very cool. Framing up and treasuring these items and the memories will likely have a lasting impact. Sorry for the family's loss.

I think I'll be playing it safe and cutting the grass tomorrow.

Quit in 2011, and I know that if I had one I'd be hooked again.

Class of '96 and in the same boat. I don't dare even chance having a puff.

18 years and counting and still have cravings from time to time. Keep at it!

And then the worst news possibly ever... Septic/electrical need work and wont be ready until late august or September:( good news is we can still utilize the property until then(weekend etc). Also cut a deal to help maintain the outside and free rent for two months once its good to go. Bad news, again, is will have a new house in our current area by October by the sounds of it:(

Make the most of the opportunity buddy and keep smiling. Sometimes things just seem to work out and memories are created.

I need to plan my (self invited) trip to meet you in person....