Joey

Super report Bill. Great pics too. At least the weather was warm enough that you didn't freeze to death after getting soaked Joey

Hey all, Paul and I headed down to the Lower this Easter long weekend, which is an annual thing for us, except for last year when we were in the middle of our boat trade/purchase deal. We were warned not to go as the fishing was not "on," but had booked our Inn room already and were going hell or highwater!! The trip down Friday was a bust as Paul was not finished installing the new fishfinder yet and then after packing up, we hit the road at 1:30. We figured we'd still have time to get a few hours of fishing in, but for some reason the GPS (which we didn't need, but had on anyhow) was on "detour" mode. As we were yacking and not paying attention, we finally realized we were in downtown Hamilton DOH! We figure no prob, we'll just follow the GPS instruction to get out. Here's where detour mode in GPS is not a good thing if you don't know its on. It was taking us on the "scenic" route and would not show us how to get back to the QEW. We went down every back road imaginable until we finally had had enough and pulled over to a gas station (I know, an unheard of thing for a man to do ) and were told how to get back on the main highway, only to find out it was stopped from high volume traffic and construction We arrived about 5:30 p.m. exhausted. We unpacked and just relaxed on the veranda. I did take a walk down to the launch to see what was up and the smelters were in full force, doing a pretty good job too. I love the big, old trees down there, this one was kind of eerie. Here's a pic of the Inn as I walked back up the hill. We were out on the water bright and early Saturday morning, as the moon was setting to the west... The sun was rising in the east!! It was pretty cold, which we were not actually prepared for as the weather had called for warm temps, so we froze our arses off for the first few hours, then all of a sudden the wind turned warm. You could literally see the heated wind going across the river. I tried to get a picture of it as the heat waves moved. About 10 a.m. I got into a nice fish, and it was a great battle. She came in at 29 inches and 9.5 lbs. Just a beauty hen With an unwanted hitchhiker - yuck!! Lots of different species of birds around, these turkey vultures are just enormous. Shot of the bridge in the haze. We went to our favorite restaurant Saturday night, The Old Firehall, and had mussels, Steak and Paul tried the Chicken with brie and poached pear. It was a all delicious. By the time we got out of there, that nasty wind had picked up. We came back and sat on the porch and watched and Paul almost fell asleep right there. We were both sun and wind burned, and dog tired after 12 hours on the river. On the river again this morning, my only catch was this lovely stickerel Paul is Very happy with his new Humminbird side imaging sonar It was a tough go out there, the weather really has messed up the fishing. At this time of year we are usually dodging iceburgs, so I think the run has already happend. I tried to amuse myself by getting a pic of the birds diving for minnows. Was trying to get an action shot half in, or half out of the water. Not an easy task. Saw this woodpecker doing something,but not pecking, until I realized he was feeding his family (see second picture). Where's a shotgun when you need one We were just about to leave, as check out was 11:00 a.m., so Paul says "one more drift" and Bingo.... he gets a nice little football brownie So at least we were both not skunked. It was sure nice to get out of the city and on the water. Had a great chat with the Inn owners' daughter again and met a nice fellow who lives across the street who reads OFC and recognized us. He came over and we had a nice talk and shared a few stories. Nice to meet you Ed!! Sorry there are not more fish pics, but hope you enjoy the ones I took while waiting for fish Cheers, Joey

Hahaha, that's great Roy. Here's another translation funny: My son is a manager at a Metro (Dominion A & P) and him and his co-workers found a minute noodle package that says "Add Prenty of Water." PRENTY, Hahahaha, I love it. Joey

Atta boy Pete. Stick with it and don't look back. You going the cold turkey route? Joey

Also, - Proof of Insurance - Boat Registration - Directions to closest beer store

Great article Ron. Joey

Not sure if this is the link Dan put up, the link is broken when I try to read it, but I searched and found this thread that had all the info you need Darren. Hope it helps: OFC link Joey

Happy Birthday Pete!!! Hope you had a wonderful day bud. Joey

Thank you Terry

Dang, its a little video clip I got by email, but can't seem to transfer it here. Guess I'm not computer savvy enough

Awesome report Mike. Love those colours. Joey

Happy, Happy Birthday Norm. Hope you have the most wonderful day!! Joey

Click link below: Terry put it in below, Thanks Bud Joey

Gerritt, they have those mentholated back pain bandages now. They are like a tensor bandage with a kind of numbing mentholated agent on it that is supposed to work all day. Try one of those maybe? Joey

Great report, I think you should teach Spike how to get the fish out of the hole for you, then you'll solve him getting in the way and he'll be happy Joey

Happy Birthday Darlin!!! Hope you get what you want today, well, later today anyhow Joey

Okay, now even I think that's funny

Jeez, a man complaining of being blown out, go figure

Wow, I think we need to address the school system in Rice Lake more than the fishing!

Nice to see you here again Carole. Hope all is well. Joey

Isn't that first pic right on the way to your place Wayne? Crap, that does not look good. I hope he got out!! Joey

Super report Drew. Fantastic pics as usual. Some awesome Pickerel you caught there. Joey

Sorry to hear this Flex Rod. I lost my father in September last year so I know what you are going through. Hang in there and keep the memories alive til you meet again. Joey

I caught a pickerel up in Lake Temagami when we stayed at Wayne's cottage last year. Blue slime came off of it awell. We thought it was a bit odd too. Joey

Paul and I also love fishing Lake O. Great fishery and always a nice battle. Half the fun is finding them Joey