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I'm glad you brothers are keeping up the tradition. Thanks for posting your report. It's one of the Kawarthas that I've never fished.

Yup, TJ knows his stuff when it comes to snowshoes.

I've been in situations in very fast water where I've had to gun it (tiller) just to maintain control of the boat.

Good luck. There certainly is no shortage of parts for those reels.

A very nice way to score a muskie....from start to finish. Congrats! Which reel was it?

I'll submit that it was a lynx. The scat did not necessarily come from that animal.

Late making supper...making moules Marinières...think I might have posted this before but it's what I'm listening to now. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/V0OFF3q4Pxk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Very nice fish Will. And what's this 'introduce yourself' stuff? Rubin's been here for almost 3 years! He's the goby, king is he not?

It's too bad you're going up so early. A few weeks later and you would not need steel leaders. Pike lose their teeth in late fall.

You're in heaven there Dana...good for you!

I wouldn't worry about Marvin, Lew. Vultures are carrion eaters. I'd be more inclined to worry about the balds and goldens...also coyotes if you have them.

Goldens I guess. Edited to add: Y'know, we're just on the cusp of the turkey vulture summer range and with a 65" wing span they'll dwarf an eagle.....could be....

Really great pics Joey and a super day out on the lake for you guys. So did you have trout for supper last night? I guess you guys will be hitting LSC sometime soon? Or maybe the West Arm one more time this season? How about the Larry?

Yeah and his partner seems to be pulling his weight too. Standing around while Ron gets the job done.

Yeah and where's the OFC tournament sign???

Good going. Keep them coming!

Here's something for you to consider, Skip. When it comes to walleye/pickerel, most folks want the bottom fish and we all understand that but you should remember that the bottom ones are the inactive ones. The suspended fish are the ones on the hunt....they are the active fish. Bottom bouncing doesn't mean that you're fishing on the bottom. It means that you're controlling the depth of your bait in relation to the weight. Sinkers don't work well and will snag whenever they have the chance. Use bottom bouncers such as these. http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/bottom_bouncers.htm They'll save you from snags and you can have as much line from the bouncer to the bait....positioning the bait in the strike zone .

Great report Simon. It's not very often that I see a fish taking a baitfish tail first but you have a good picture of one. Thanks. Your video seems to be set to private btw.

I got a few snippets of this journal earlier that just blew me away and that's why my "I feel" thread was put up. Mike, I happened to get up in the middle of the night to check what was happening on the board. I wasn't here 2 minutes and this thread showed up. That was around 3 this morning and I could not go back to bed. I had to read it all (yes, made a pot of coffee) and savoured every word and picture. This is just a fantastic account of two guys doing what most fishing enthusiasts dream of doing. The difference is, you guys grabbed the bull by the ummm whatevers and did it. I see the word 'jealousy' show up but I'm sure that most mean to say envy. Envy you the trip but probably more importantly, envy you your conviction to just get it done. Lots can't do that. You both did it and also documented the whole journey including great photography and video. Your generosity sharing this to us all is to be commended. Just a great report guys. Thanks guys....I really don't know what else to say. ps. I'll PM Bill with a question though..... it has to do with bears.

Get Erie Dearies.....basically the same bait. Tried and true fish catcher.

If you paid attention you'd already be reading it.

It would, would it?

An EPIC report coming on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't cook it. Cut off the butt part of the fish and fix it so that the dude who took first place wakes up one morning with the fish butt on the pillow next to him. That should ensure a first place win for you next year.

Why don't you just get up and go? You'll lose another 3 hours of fishing time just waiting for someone to show up.