bigbuck

WOW!!!

That’s the dream gig for many of us here…..

Went today and caught the tail end of Mike Handlebarz’ presentation on muskies. He was shanghaied into presenting as a couple that were supposed to be there didn’t make it in. I thought he did a great job. Had a great conversation with him. Solid guy. Some great deals on boats and fishing tackle. By the time the Sportsmen’s Show rolls around, things are going to be much pricier. Wasn’t busy at all.

Anybody heading over to the Fishing Show this weekend? I was planning on going Sunday morning but the snow coming this weekend has me thinking Monday morning. I haven’t seen a couple friends that are vendors that are going to be there in a while so I’m hoping to reconnect. Any OFNr’s have a booth? I need to get a new walleye/rod and maybe a musky lure or 3

Good luck!! Slay them out there!!!

I’ve fished LOTW many times in the early 2000s. The smallie, largie, pike, walleye and musky fishing opportunities were endless and I only fished the North Eastern corner of the lake. Unbelievable fishery. I could happily spend the rest of my life fishing that lake. Eagle Lake on the way up is another great fishery. Lots of others along the way.

Having had cars with winter tires and without, this I can say, they do make a huge difference BUT if the weather is really lousy, it’s safer to stay home and not venture out unless absolutely necessary. Far too many drivers out there that haven’t a clue of how to drive in snow, ice and slushy conditions. Case in point, a couple years ago, driving back from the cottage up near Port Carling, an early snow storm hit, driving was miserable from Wahta all the way down to the 401. A lot of drivers gave up and pulled over to the side. Others were literally sliding from one side of the road to the other. Saw at least a couple dozen accidents and another dozen in the ditches lining the 400. Had I known it would have been that bad, I would have stayed up at the cottage and tossed another log in the stove…..

Nice truck. Pig on gas but ohhh so comfortable!! Change the oil every 5k. Also, do a flush with seafoam or some atf. The phasers and solenoids get plugged with sludge. Do it for the first 2-3 oil changes. Use a good oil and enjoy.

Beauty Catch!!! Coated in a bit of flour, salt and pepper and fried in bacon fat!! I’m salivating…..

I’d winterize it. Better to be safe than sorry esp if it’s an i/o. If it’s an outboard it’s not as critical because the water drains out of the motor. It is good practice to change the motor oil, gear oil and fog both an outboard and i/o.

I was out on Pigeon on the 28th for our annual tourney, only one 30” ski was caught. We got skunked. Didn’t even raise one…..

I totally agree Lew. The things they are able to do are amazing but for other things they still scratch their heads….

Absolutely stunning Lew!!

I lost a good friend earlier in the summer. Massive heart attack and it was over for him. He just retired 2 years ago and had a few grandkids that he absolutely adored. We never know what is going to happen tomorrow. Bill, I hope you get those clots cleared up quick. I have an aneurysm in my gut that has my vascular surgeon really concerned because if it pops, I am pretty much a goner and the surgery to repair it requires him to gut me like a fish. Live hard and enjoy every minute.

At the bare minimum a fuel filter that separates water. I had a water in the fuel issue a few years ago and it wasn’t fun. Took 3 filters after a trip to the marina to get the water out. Royal pain.