Joey

Wow, huge largie, and a nice musky too, way to go you two. Joey

Nice to meet you Julie. Had a great time this year. Great pics. Joey

Thanks Hun. As for the tarp, there is a vent hole that started it, where the pole goes to keep the tarp up. I followed Paul all the way home and we only did 110 most of the way, until we got diverted of course, then only 85 down the back roads!!! Joey

Misc Shots: These guys followed us around it seemed all week. Every time we were out fishing, so were they. I'm pretty sure they are spies or something Was great seeing you two Rich and Patsy, we enjoyed our evening visits. The drive home was going great until we hit about 10Kms north of Barrie. Then, traffic stopped and if you can believe this, they made us turn around on the highway, across the grass median, and go back north due to the G20 summit convoy!!!!! I mean, they couldn't divert us at the first turn off or anything, they had to turn us around almost at the 400. Complete, unprepared incompetence if you ask me. We also had an unfortunate incident on the way home, the boat tarp blew and ripped open. What a shame. I'm sure that will be a pretty penny to have fixed - OUCH!!! So that's our Lakair trip for the year, had a blast. Thanks Kevin and Leslie for having us. Enjoyed or chat last night and you look great Leslie. Love the tan!!! Also, I'd like to thank Art and Joe for the Alpaca hair. I'm going to try to make some lures with them. And I really do love the earrings Art, thanks so much. Joey

This year I decided to head up to Lakair a day early as Paul was on afternoons and did not get off work until 11 p.m. on Friday night. I packed up the van with the tent and gazebos and drove up early Friday morning. Much of the crew were there to meet me and Art, Spiel, Gerritt and a few others helped me set up camp. A big thanks to all who helped me with that task, much appreciated. Friday night shenanigans were a hoot and lots of laughs were had all around. Gerritt and his lovely lady Jackie fed me burgers and potato salad (without eggs ) Friday night. That was great and it was a pleasure to meet you Jackie. ChrisK was also nice enough to take me out for a pickerel fish and he managed one. We ended up making that a nightly ritual and I enjoyed every moment of it, even if those pesky pickerel were hard to find. I enjoyed the great talks we had Chris, and the nice swim we managed to sneak in there. Paul arrived early Saturday morning and launched the boat, while I was busy helping ChrisK make a moose meat chili for the fish fry. The Pike Derby got underway around 11:30 a.m. or so and just as we were about to blast to our favorite pike haunt, the new aluminum prop Paul bought due to the low water levels on Nipissing started cavitating. We were going nowhere fast. I'm pretty sure Art sabotaged the whole pike derby for us as he insisted I call Paul and tell him to get an aluminum prop Back to the docks we went and Paul changed the prop back to the regular one we usually have on there. Joe supervised as he was having some allergy problems and didn't get out for the derby. Thanks bud!! We had no entries for the tourny but the prize table was abundant once again and everyone got a prize and then some. Great table this year TJ and Monique. The fish fry was delicious as usual and all the salads were tasty!!! We all had some good laughs and the evening silliness resumed once again. ChrisK won this year - congrats Bud!!! Most people left Sunday, but the remainder of us, Gerritt, Jackie, Spiel, ChrisK (now known as SpecialK), Paul and myself had a nice steak cookout, with lots of Beans I'm going to add pics in order of people, fish, scenery and misc shots. The OFC Gang pics: Monique, you're such an attention checkout girl How many people does it take to open a can of beans without a can opener? Fish Pics: I'll have to start with the highlight of our trip, Paul caught this 46" beast on Monday afternoon. She's a beauty in her own way, but man, a face only a mother could love. The poor girl had one eye covered over with glaze, we assume she was blind in that eye. She had cuts, chunks missing and sores all over. Must have been from spawning. She swam away strong and was a real fighter. Just an awesome start to the week. Scenery and animals pics: cont..........

Glad you made it safe and sound. See you in two days!! Joey

Ditto Dan Will probably be the longest day of my life

LOL, that's hilarious. Joey

Hey Plummas, you bringing some extra tins of that tasty fish batter up again? I'll buy one off ya! Joey

I do believe our very own BiteMe ate a few at Quinte a few years ago!! So Dave what was better that minnow or Gulp? Joey

Looks like the weather is going to be awesome, 29 on Friday and 30 on Saturday, with trace rain and lots of sun. So bring your bathing suits and don't stand near the end of the dock, right DouG Joey

OMG you are a true blond Twilight Not that there's anything wrong with that

Hahahaha............... I think

Well your reading paid off, very nice fish man!! Now you need a proper net, stronger line (so the fight is not so long - better for the fish) and a few more musky safe release items and you're good to go. Joey

Looks like a great day out on the water. Enjoy the BBQ'd fish, mmmmmmm!! Don't forget lemon and fresh dill!! Joey

Wow, that's wonderful Wayne. Congratulations to all of you. Hard work pays off. Joey

Thanks Hun. Hope Kev has stocked up on wood

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Welcome Teressa, you come from a fine family Look forward to reading your posts and reports in the future. Also looking forward to the Cliff mischievous side of you too Joey

Well just read this and checked my bank account, yup $330 deposited, nice!! Not worth it I know, but I'm sure I'll find something to spend it on

Great report, love the pictures. I haven't been to Gull Lake in a few years, I miss it. Joey

Really sorry to hear that Fisherman. My condolances. Joey

Congratulations Connie, that is a long time. Good for your two for sticking it out, you sound like the perfect pair Joey

Wow, what an awesome adventure. Absolutely super report. Joey

Those look Awesome Mike. I've been playing around myself making a few of those. I'll be taking mine to Lakair to see if the girls up there like them. Joey