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I'm not a huge follower of the game, but it sure looked to me that Ottawa had a lot more talent not dressed than the leafs. If our young "unprovens" can't beat their young unprovens the leafs are even worse than I though they were.

I won't be able to sleep tonight after seeing that first fish...nasty. The other two look ready for winter already, packing on some good pounds. Another great report!

that's a beauty pike for sure! congrats

thanks...was hoping there was a new crazy video, but that's still a good one

because I'm on dial up I can't check out the link. Is it the one where the musky nails "the 11th hour bait chicken carcass?" or is there another video I should check out from a faster computer?

Not sure what it is but I had one of those before. Pretty sure its something you'd pick up at a Giant Tiger or Dollar Store (I keep cheap stuff available for people renting my cottage). The one I had at the cottage caught me a few fish before someone lost it. Actually swam pretty good for a cheap bait. I remember fishing with a couple of my nephews and nobody would use that bait because it had pink polka dots...I put it on and nailed a 20 inch smallie within minutes!

haha that was great

right on! heck of a season and heck of an understanding wife. Great report

haha, you guys would be the first to know if I did! Just planning ahead, thought it would be nice some day.

I'm aware of Advance Taxidermy doing replica mounts. Has anyone had experience with anyone else or are they the only show in town?

a breeding ball of snakes...yuck!

good on you for trying to save it, but not much reason for putting it in the livewell. Just try to revive it at the side of the boat and you won't get in any trouble.

very bizarre. Why not just grab it and run? Can't believe they took the time to swap reels etc. had all my musky lures taken a few years back (well over $1000). Felt absolutely sick about it...then I went shopping

I thought that looked like Terry's handiwork!

Lew I'm very impressed with your computer skills! Our family was actually just in Myrtle Beach, left just before the storm went by. Apparently in that area the storm was still far enough off shore it wasn't too severe. Here's hoping the storm continues to downgrade over the next day so our friends on the east coast are safe.

can I buy your house? nice to be that close to good fishing

haha great story. I've only been in a boat like that once before and it is quite an experience

where the heck do you live...because the answer is maybe

wow, didn't know Simcoe had gobies. Beauty bass though!

oh yea, rain is my friend...but if there's even a remote chance of lightening I'm off the water well before the rain starts...soon as I hear the first rumble in the distance

I've only fished pigeon once and buckhorn once but I would not hesitate to go back to either, good luck with your choice! Unfortunately I don't know anything about the resorts as I was at each just for the day.We actually had an OFC g2g at Buckhorn a number of years ago

ya he was pretty pleased with his first...shoot I would have been happy with his fish! And you know he was sitting in your chair pete, he was pretty glad when I called him yesterday when you couldn't make it

I took a friend musky fishing last fall...cold, miserable day where I managed one 42 inch fish and he got skunked. Turns out he actually enjoyed being pelted with freezing rain, and decided to invest in his own gear. He's been itching to get out this year, but neither one of us has had the time until today. Pouring rain and dropping temps on the way to the lake this morning brought back memories of the last time we fished together! The first few hours on the water produced nothing other than a visit from the ministry. At 9:30 I lost a small fish (low 30's) at the side of the boat that had taken a swipe at a boo-tail. That was followed up by a smallie that paid a visit (no photo), hitting the same bait a few casts later. Then at 10:30 this beaut fell for a jig. Measuring 48 inches and chunky, this is the best kawartha fish I have caught. No release picture, as it bolted for the depths as soon as it was back in the water. Shortly after this fish was caught I tied into a pesky pesky 18 inch walleye (no photo) speedtrolling a 10 inch grandma. What it was thinking I have no idea, felt like reeling in a dishrag. Needless to say my friend is starting to get discouraged...but isn't that what musky fishing is all about, especially when you're just starting out? Luckily at the 11th hour(literally...we had to be off the water by noon)we got him his first musky, a healthy 42 incher caught speedtrolling a storm thunderstick in 20 feet of water. When I say speedtrolling I'm talking 7-8 mph. I've taken a few new people out this year, and they all think I'm nuts...until their rod doubles over and their fighting their first ski! As long as the lure is staying submerged, I'm giving 'er. Although those storm baits are inexpensive, I'll say this for them, they do operate well at high speeds.

hilarious, although I'm a little concerned that you know how a raped ape behaves