Thanks everyone. It really was a great day and I'll be posting my pics in the morning.
And yes Joey, I'll be sending the official OFC version of the catch to my captain in the morning as well.
Wow! I had no idea there was a play by play going on here! For me it was a great time with four friends. Aside from the excellent fishing, there were enough stories told by all that'll keep me laughing for another while.
Last resort is print out this thread and send it to them. It'll give them a chance to make good and the good will will be worth their while with the number of people in this community.
I still have 2 two burner Coleman naphtha stoves and 2 Coleman naphtha lanterns...a single and a double mantle. Those things are unstoppable and as long as fuel will be available, these things will keep on working. Very dependable. I once bought a 3 burner and ended up giving it away as the 3rd burner wouldn't give enough heat to make it worthwhile. I love those things and consider them an essential for camping. I have all kinds of exterior lighting for the yard here but I still put out a Coleman lantern from time to time just for the bright light and the sound they make. Memories.
I almost always (to not say always) use a bouncer with a harness. Mostly fish current in the Larry here and the bouncer lets me feel the bottom. Generally have a 4'-5' harness lead from the bouncer. Land speed going up current is generally between .8 and 1.8
Yes me Brudder. I have to leave in the early evening of Friday...just after Montreal's rush hour traffic. Either grab a motel in Newcastle or sleep under the stars.
The weather is improving for Saturday.