Joey

That's awesome for a maiden voyage. You got a great boat there that Gerritt put alot of work into. Congrats on the new ride and the fish

Thanks so much everyone, really appreciate the kind words about my photos, our safe arrival home and arm healing. Today it was not looking or feeling too good so I've gone back to bandaging it up again in hopes infection has not set in underneath. I'll stay on top of it and if in doubt, will be heading to the docs for his opinion. On another note, I've decided to take a photo taking course. Although some of the photos seem great, I really think I'm missing many more opportunities to take better pictures by not fully understanding how my camera works. It is my first DSLR and I mostly only use it in auto mode. Those eagle shots were a real disappointment for me as they were too dark and out of focus. I'm hoping I can learn all about taking shots in different types of weather conditions and circumstances. So we'll see how that works and I'll hopefully be taking more crisp and clear pictures in the future Thanks again, Joey

Cool, an ugly yet beautiful beast

Great report Aaron, and thanks for the warning on the Hog's Bush. Sounds like something I don't want to ever run into. Some great smallies there. Joey

Very nice

Wow, what a beast

A day on the water is better than a day at work I always say. At least ya got out Moe

Jeez Terry, your troubles keep on commin Hopefully you'll get it all worked out soon, for your sanity. You caught some nice bass tho, so that is a positive

Awesome pictures, some nice fish there

Excellent Chris

That's great Paul, heck of a great day of fishing for sure Looks like a great place!!!

I just saw a show in the USA on the invading carp and they showed that it was illegal to sell them live, they had to kill them first and then sell if someone wanted to purchase one at the store. They killed it right then and there for the sale. Not sure if it is the same in Canada.

Hiya Betty, was great having you up there this year. I hope this is the start of a new tradition Thanks again for all your help with my arm. Driving me to the hospital went above and beyond my friend, but really, it sure gave us some good alone time to chat and learn a bit more about each other without the guys around eh!!! Cheers, Joey

Mike, I have an Acer and an HP. I think I like the Acer better due to the keyboard on the HP. There is a slight variation in the keyboard that puts keys in a different spot than a normal keyboard and I've had to really struggle to get used to it after typing on a normal keyboard for more years than I'll admit to here Other than that, they are both about the same. Joey

Wow, those are some great fish. That's a sweet pike for sure, well done

Great report NAW, too bad about the head cold and the lack of fish for you, but you did put your friend on the fish right

Lew, I heard about the moose, but was busy sawing logs so did not get the opportunity to see it. Too bad your camera was in the boat Brian, you can come and enjoy a day of fishing with us any time you want, you could even drive the Pro V if you want Thanks again and yes, that is what friends are for. You two are great friends for sure

So, as I said, it rained ALOT, so here are some related water shots and some scenery and other random shots. Okay, now on to the fishing, which was not too bad, we targeted musky and caught alot of pike. We even tried for pickerel a few nights but due to the high levels of pollen in the water and the recent shad fly hatch, that was mostly just a few relaxing evenings in the boat. Paul did manage to catch an old rod and reel, that stunk to high heaven, and I caught a mussel As you have probably heard, I also caught myself That was a learning experience in how things can go bad very fast. I was fishing with Brian, Betty and TJ in the pike tourny and we forgot the net. We were down to the wire and only had 1/2 hour left and no fish on board. I finally got a pike on and TJ said he would grab it, but I had worries this fish was not going to make it into the boat so I said, its not too big, I'll just flip it in the boat. I raised my rod and lifted the pike over the boat and as I did that, she spit the hook and landed on the deck. TJ picked her up and put her in the livewell and at that point I felt pain in my arm, looked down and saw the hook in there - DEEP!!! The guys were great and Brian yelled, pack it up, we're heading back. TJ cracked his usual jokes to keep me calm and Betty was there comforting me and helping me to try to keep my arm steady as the hook went under the muscle and was hitting tendons and nerves. OUCH!!! Every wave we hit was another new pain. I really want to give a HUGE thank you to Betty for grabbing the bull by the horns and taking me to the hospital in record time. Kevin cut the lure (one of my homemade lures too boohoo) and then the guys took a look and said no way I'm gonna get that out. So Betty ran to her car and plunked me in the passenger seat and we were off. I must say the Sturgeon Falls hospital did a quick removal job and we were in and out in about a half hour THANK YOU BETTY!!!!! It healed up pretty good tho, but I do have a funny tan now! So, where were we, oh ya, back to fishing. I did manager to get a nice little 25.5 inch musky!!!! And we caught alot of pike... We also ate well and had some great nights around the campfire.

Well another Lakair G2G has come and gone and we had a great time once again. The weather could have cooperated a bit better for us and we now have the task of unpacking all our sopping wet camping gear (if we get a sunny day sometime soon). Our trip started Friday morning, June 17th and we made it up by noon and were set up by 3 p.m. or so. The usual suspects were already there and I took as many pics as I could of the OFC motley crew So I'll start with the people pictures: And Roy, to say you were missed is an understatement bud The fish fry was delish as always, not sure what Sam is doing in the background here, praying to fish Gods maybe LOL! Redneck meat grinding at its finest Isn't this the cutest picture!!!! Okay, on to the Wildlife, or is that what I just did I have to say, I took some great shots and had some great opportunities to take shots, but it was dark and dismal for most of the rest of the days we spent up there, so I did my best lightening the photos to make them viewable. There were some sunny moments, few and far between, but for the most part, very bad photo taking weather. But here goes with what I could salvage from them. These eagle shots were not my best from a moving boat, but I got a few better ones later the next evening at dusk. Not really sure why this heron was so high up in this tree, kind of a dive to get some minnows if you ask me! The Eyes have it!!! continued.......

Great pics Rich, was great to see you and Patsy again and nice to meet Travis. You are welcome at our fire pit anytime I'm still eating those dang peach gummies

Yup, she's a real beauty Rich, a very well deserved musky for you. Congrats bud. glad to see you are home safe and sound too. We got home about 6 tonight! Just uploading all my pics now. Joey

I saw on the news this morning they have a Facebook page where the police are requesting you submit your photos of the riot so they can possibly identify the vandals and morons to charge them!!!

Those buggers, that's just plain wrong Wayne. Sorry to see this bud

Now ain't that cute