kickingfrog

The inflatable are great because you are more apt to have it on because they are comfortable and unobtrusive. The one drawback of the manual inflation ones would be if you were knocked-out. As stated above the auto ones can be an issue in some situations as well. No matter which one it is inflatable or traditional "foam" style if you don't put it on it isn't much use. Rob

My wife insisted on a stone patio??? Rob

Great stuff. My best fishing memories are simple trips with my dad. Rob

Thanks for the welcomes. Which is the better way to post photos? The forum or the gallery? Rob

Here are some shots of my brother's fish from the trout opener on the 28th. My fish are on his film camera (honest, I did catch some). He floats with roe most of the time and I usually use spinners, plugs and spoons. For steelhead he out fishes me most of the time, but I like fishing by feel and spend too much time looking around to watch my float properly anyway. We had the typical early start, spooked a wild turkey out of its roost and had another fly overhead as my brother was fighting his first fish. So it looks like I've figured out how to manage the photo size to upload, but are there some tips on how to improve the picture quality assuming the original photo(s) were good? I don't think I'll get out this weekend: Saturday wedding, Sunday visiting relatives.

I came across this board about a week ago while looking for some fishing information. My story is not much different than most of yours, I'm sure. I've fished all my life and many of my best memories are about or formed around fish, fishing, and fishing trips. While I'll angle for just about anything and everything my budget is only so big and my time finite. Main species targeted are small stream trout, river steelhead and salmon, walleye, pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass and pan fish. The majority of my fishing is done in and around Simcoe County, although I am from North Bay and still make it "up there" a few times a year. I don't fish as much as I'd like, but more than some think I should. My other hobbies/ interests are often connected to fishing: canoeing, photography, camping and birding. I'm a bit of a loner when it comes to most fishing, camping and canoeing, but my brother and I do get out quite often as well. My wife is a great sport when it comes to my endeavours and does come along sometimes, and really enjoys herself, but she also understands my need to get out and "be at one with nature". Take that for what it might be worth. I'll try to post some photos although I'm unsure about making them "fit" because of file size. I may be asking for some photo editing tips soon. Rob