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Took the kids out for a drive .... picked up the hot chocolate and found a quiet road to sit and observe the eclipse. Driving down the round, I spot a familiar silhouette in the moonlight.... quick turnaround and drive back to shine lights on the fencepost. A beautiful owl sitting patiently for his next meal with the eclipse as a backdrop....NO CAMERA (don't think it would have turned out anyway). kids thought that was cool!!!

Thanks for all your help.... I went anyway and kicked ass. Crappie city and a few pics (released of course!)

Anyone hear of any ice on Jacks Lake? Buddy said sleds were on Scugog last night!!! Sharpen the auger blades and get the survival suit ready...... no boats on Scugog Jan1 this year! Play it safe everyone!

Trip began after my son played in a doubeheader Sat. afternoon. Headed up to the cottage in Peterborough to get some supplies and stayed overnight before heading up to Haliburton early Sun. morning (on the road at 5:30). I gave Junior the chance to sleep in but he said he wanted to fish all day, not just the afternoon.... ya gotta love that!! Launched the boat at 8:00 after searching for the public access..... met up with my brother, uncle, 3 cousins and a couple of friends. No more than 200 yds from the landing the water is 40 + feet...... start letting out the wire line Junior! 177 feet of line later..... tap, tap fish ON!! Fish off We land our first fish half hour later.... losing 3. It takes a liitle bit to get used to these lakers on wire. My brother pulls up and says he has his limit and is heading back to the cabin for lunch. "we'll go have a nap and hit Raven tonight" Junior doesn't land a laker in the morning but with the heat is ready for lunch!! Deep fried lakers for lunch was awesome. Evening on Drag Lake produced 7 fish for our boat..... 5 for Junior to my 2!! Here he is with one we let go since it was in the slot.

Thanks guys! We're going to hit Raven and Little hawk...... weather looks good, boat is ready.... we're out of here Report coming on Monday. Cheers, Brian

I'm heading up to Haliburton for a shot at some lakers.... taking jr. with me. He caught his first on wire line last year and he's looking forward to spending some time with uncles and cousins. I like to use Williams Wobblers.... any other suggestions? I'll post a report on Monday, Brian

Is it too much weight on the transom? Should I lay motor in the boat? Getting tuned up for a trip to take down some lakers w. wire line!!! Brian

I've used wire line to catch lakers many times. Was wondering what it would be like to try going after walleye on smaller lakes (other than Quinte, Erie....). Suggestions, comments? Brian

I'm heading up to Lovesick this weekend. In the past have caught walleye, muskie, bass, perch, bluegill .... no crappie. I've heard they are in Buckhorn next door...... anybody ever catch crappie here? Thanks, Brian

Great job! I was thinking of heading out in the morning.... are you still getting them on roe? jigs? Thanks, Cheese

What should we do with a fish that we suspect has VHS? Releasing it does not seem like a good idea..... Thanks, BG

Sounds great!! I'll be picking up my bags today..... May even get the kids from school involved!! There is no shortage of trash around the trib by the school. Keep fishing! BG

Got out Monday with my nephew and fishing buddy. Started on one trib where they had some luck on Sunday but not even a sniff.... saw a couple of fish landed, mink and beautiful sunrise. Waters were gin clear! Not deterred we headed off to another trib and ol' reliable didn't disappoint. We managed to land three nice hens and this little fella! Until our next adventure, BG

What size would your fish have to be before you consider mounting it? a) Steelhead Largemouth c) Walleye? Do you know a good taxidermist east of TO, west of Belleville? Still looking for a big one, BG

After being introduced to steelheading on Dec. 15, I've become addicted! Every chance I get, I'm scouting tribs, reading articles, buying equipment and fishing..... The past week has been great: catching fish off piers and hooking into a few on the streams. Fishing has now become a 12 month event..... Enjoy the pics and enjoy your time outdoors! Until next time, Cheese