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Well I think you've just talked me into making one of those trips now Thanks for another spectacular report Drew. Always a good read and fantastic pics. Joey

I don't know how we missed each other. Kevin was going to tell me where you were and then got yacking about something else and then forgot to tell us. I did look for you (or a new camp set up) when we pulled our boat Saturday night and did the drive around the camp ground, but since I don't know what you look like, it was fruitless The fishing was really tough. We went to all our usual spots and as my report shows, only caught 1 pike each and I got two small pickerel. That was it for 4 days!! I imagine the low water levels and silty water is to blame. Hopefully we'll meet up next time. Joey

Nice!!!!! Way to go Joey

Glad to hear you got out Mo. 26" is a decent pike for the day Joey

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That looks really good Brian, well done. Nice fish too. Joey

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Great report, looks like you all had a super day. I also agree on them being played out. I've tried every release technique on the salmon/trout in Lake O and I'm not so sure they've all made it back to life. Mostly the very strong, large ones do make it, the smaller ones, not so much. We have a philosophy about all the people who get upset on here about fish not making it. If anyone is so concerned that the fish might not live, then they shouldn't fish for them in the first place, because there is ALWAYS that chance it will not make it! Enjoy your fish! Joey

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Who needs smallies when you can get some bows and salmon Super report Will, and what's wrong with Joe's shirt? I love it Joey

Yes Lew, he was at Aikenheads, but he was really high up soaring. I wasn't even sure it was the eagle until I zoomed in, but even with my zoom lens, he was very far away so the pic is still blurry. Didn't even get a sniff from a pike in that bay. There are lots of weeds tho, just zero visabiity. Yes, the water is very low and we did hit a rock right off the get go . As Kevin said, pretend its a whole new lake that you have to learn because it has all changed. There are even rocks he didn't know existed. Good luck up there, the big gals should be good and hungry by then Thanks everyone for the nice remarks on my photos, but its still a learning process. Maybe Santa will be good and get me a bird watching telephoto lens

You'll have a blast Dan. With the wind and his boat, its more of a boat control with the downriggers problem. No matter, it was nice just sitting chatting. Joey

Yup, scenery is the way to go now Dan, better than no pics at all I say Great pics, love the sunset ones, looks like the sky is on fire. Joey

Nice report and you did well for only 3 hours out. Congrats on the new ride. Why don't you go buy a "Q" or another kit Joey

Cool report, that pickerel sure swallows whole eh Joey

Wow Phil, that is really scary. Definately an Epi Pen is in order. Talk to your GP pronto. Joey

Soooooo, off to Lakair, which meant driving right past TJ's house. But alas, he was up at camp Jiggy Jiggy. We unpacked and settled into our cabin. Paul was ready for the bugs and I was just happy to be unpacked again I ended up catching two eater pickerel, but was busy taking scenery shots and then forgot to take a pic of the fish The eagle was just a bit too far out of my camera range, but I tried. Sitting at our picnic table, a family brought down their spaniel to jump off the dock and fetch a stick. I took an action shot of him jumping, then a few of him shaking the water off. Turned out pretty cool. A nice Lily. Honest, it was this big I was looking around for stuff to take a pic of while Paul yacked, and noticed this baby Gar in the water. Of course I had to try the self-timer!!! Random shots. So, all tolled, we caught one pike each, and I got two pickerel. Here is one of the pike - sheesh!! Water was silty and stained and very low. 6" lower than June. So the highlight of the trip to Lakair was my chance to see and get pictures of this Great White Egret. What a beautiful bird. Took my breath away. And one final Photo It was a great week off and the weather was nice for the most part. Great food and awesome company more than made up for the bad fishing. Cheers and thanks for your patience with my photography learning and playing. Joey

We had the pleasure of being invited up to Wayne and Leah's cottage, so we decided to do a half & half Temagami/Lakair week. We headed up to Temagami on Saturday the 24th and after a bit of a "which launch are we meeting at" we found Wayne and Leah They helped us unload and take all our gear over on the boats to their glorious island cottage. We're obviously at the right place It was a nice little work out every day from deck to water This was our typical scene of relaxation and good conversation. Every morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp, this plane took off, and then proceeded to land and take off about every hour for the rest of the day. We wondered to ourselves who made the mould for this nose This cute little Merganser duck was sunning itself on the first morning before we headed out for some lakers. There's that plane landing again. Thought this pic turned out pretty cool. Some crazy man down near the water!! A beautiful dragonfly out sunning itself. This rock was weird, the only rock with this moss growing on it. Leah said she scraped the moss off just to see what would happen, and it grew back just the same. Our wonderful hostess with the mostest!! We fished for two days and only had one laker on. Paul thought he was salmon fishing and set the hook, and we're sure ripped the lips right off the fish Needless to say, no fish was there when he reeled in. The scenery was just fantastic up there. Bear with me here, I was trying to get the hang of my new camera, which was not an easy task since I had left the manual at home. I tried to get some action shots and others so I'll post them just for fun. This was a mid-air bird fight and I wish it had of been in focus, oh well, I'll get it soon enough. Just out trolling! Tuesday and Wednesday were hot, but way too windy to downrig in Wayne's huge boat, so us gals decided swimming was in order. We ate well and had Blackened Chiiiicken Tuesday night. Some more camera playing. So Wednesday rolled around and we were sad to go. We had such a good time, but since it was windy again we decided it was the best day to make our drive to Lakair. We can't thank you enough Wayne and Leah. We had just a super time. Joey & Paul con't..........

Holiday was great, thanks for asking Brian, back at home now. Fishing was hard to non-existent. Report to follow. Guess we missed you Dunner, headed out this morning about 10 a.m. Good luck with the pickerel!! I'd give you some tips but I have none, they're not in their usual haunts and we mostly musky fish. From our fishfinder, I'd say troll deeper channels. Joey

I'm in cabin 11 right now, walked by cabin 9 to see and I could hear an electric nail gun. They were fixing the screens so that will be all good for when you come up. The dock for that cabin is not even in the water, but the one right beside is so you can use that. Enjoy and bring some warm clothes. It has been hot during the day and cold at night. Joey

Yes, I agree, Love the first one. Nice shots Brandon. Joey

That's funny Mike. I'm reading a book right now called "Sh**t my Father Says" and its very funny. You'd probably enjoy it so if you ever come across it at a store, buy it. Joey

Great fish, congrats on the PB. Joey

Mike, another steller report. You have a beautiful cottage and a beautiful family. You are one lucky man Joey