Harrison

Thanks for posting Capt. Bruce and others. Do you remember how long it bothered you Capt bruce? Wasn't feeling to bad yesterday(at home resting), but today I am not feeling so good. Have an Appt. tomorrow morning with my GP. Called the poison control board but they have little to no info on fire ants.

Ben from BJ's is a great guy, this doesn't suprise me. When I had my big brothers and sisters events the town was giving me a headache to use the park, he stepped in and let me use his property. He's a good guy.

Which ones lol, as embarassing as it is that's why I toughed through it. As soon as we got there a school of jumbos came in and she was having a blast. In hindsight, we should of left right away. I've never seen the ants there before. If they stung my lil one it would of ripped me apart. I doubt I'll go back there with her now as I remember walking out and one getting me above the knee so I assume they are not only on the ground.

Exactly Photoz, those are the same buggers and in the same general area as well. I would absolutely tell folks where this is if it was a spot anyone would know. I have never seen anyone there. If I thought someone here might know of it I would post it.

Awesome guys, love the shirt Joe. Wil, lets set up an ugly shirt Smallie day on Lake O.(not saying your shirts ugly joe)

Thanks all for the kind words. Feeling better today. Left a message with my GP to get in and see a specialist. It's amazing how fast it happened. The timeline from bites to shock was approx. 40 mins. - I've never had allergies - Been bitten tons of times with no issues. - I'm heathly and fit - I've spent thousands of hours in the outdoors. Then a few ant bites/stings and it became very serious - quickly. I know at work it is mandatory to have Epipens at some locations. I'll tell you now, with this happening to me I will have some always around for my family. Thanks again for your kind words, and yes Jewelbee, she's not just a pretty face. Phil

Absolutely Spiel, I agree 100 percent about driving, but I really had no idea what was going on, or what was going to happen. I was very lucky that the full force hit when I was there because it happened in the blink of an eye. Now I know and count my blessings I didn't hurt anyone else. Thank you for the well wishes everyone. Maybe we should all have an epipen with us just incase.

Thanks guys, after calming down a little I've done alittle research. Definitely an allergy from what I gather. Very lucky it really hit me while walking into emerg. I had no idea, that's the freakiest part. Thank goodness I listened to the misses and went to the hospital, she was right (for once lol) Wil, PM me.

Ya, I would like to get in and find out what the deal is. I got out of the hospital early this morning, so I am still freaking abit. Shame, becasue if it is an allergy I am nervous to head back there. I spend alot of time in the bush, thankful I found out 10 mins from home and not way back in the bush somewhere.

Yes, they were redish in colour and stung pretty good.

No they didn't Roy. This was just last night. Never was allergic to anything before. I best get checked again. If I am not wrong, I believe allergies can start as you age. They made me think it was the ants themselves though.

I have a little gem spot off Lake O for some perch and crappies off shore. Its perfect for the lil one. While we were there I must of got bit 6 or so times by these ants. Thought nothing of it as I've been bit by all kinds bugs, bees, flies etc. Well when I got home I started feeling weak, took off my shirt and my misses freaked. I had hives the size of softballs all over me. Within a few minutes I went totally flush and bright red all over. I drove to the hospital and was waiting to be checked in and my chest tightened. I started pouring sweat and nearly passed out but a paramedic saw me and put me in chair. They rushed me right in, hooked me up and pumped me full of stuff. They said I just made it in time. Has anyone one here had something like this before? Not sure if its an allergy or as they put it "the poison" that caused it. Thankfully my little one had rubber boots on. Anyone else have this before? Phil

I thought you were talking about in Downtown TO today, man...to be 21 again.

Nope you hit the nail right on the head Terry.... however, swing on by Lews and we can let the bevies do somemore talkin!

I do the design work now and we hire the labour, but, I still get my hands dirty once and a while.

Owned a fishing guide biz, landscape construction & deisgn(still involved), and currently I am partners in a production company where I do writing and storyboards. My fulltime gig is with a municipal gov. working in finance until... well.. we'll see.

Giants, nice work! Tell by the rods and mixutre of baits/colours your dialed in! Only think screwy is throwing a jerk on a baitcast You look familiar, do you go to the Downtown bass club?

Even though the number of anglers is declining, todays fisherfolks are much more educated. There is a ton of information on the internet for any species. Therefore the spots that produce for you may get over crowded because the anglers did research and are looking for that certain structure. There are only so many weedlines, humps, points, saddles etc.. on a lake. Also, you may see more boats on the water now as the baby boomers are starting to retire. Lucky buggers.

Am I allowed to bring just one Flippin stick? Check your PMs, always have a good time on the water with you. Quadruple chin hook sets and all!

Whoa.... there's the deal breaker for me. How far was the run? Thats insane.

Thinking the same thing, 80-90ft of water if I remember right of the top of my head.

Lew, you rent the stump grinder and I'll grind the stumps down for ya. However there may be alittle fishing involved!

Good on ya Terry. Can't wait to get out there when the "Jig" bite is really on. Another few weeks! Cheers

Agreed Bob. Tough to have a fishing show without "fishing industry" sponsors. Outside the industry is where the money is and the more sucessful shows have those sponsors and work darn hard to keep them. I really respect Facts of Fishnig with Dave Mercer for their marketing creativity and drive to promote the sport to a HIGHER level.

Fishing the phenix open one year and my bro put his rod between his legs just after he cast to take his jacket off. Sure enough a big smallie grabbed the bait. Paul thought he could set the hook and jerked the rod crushing his "fellas". He laid on his back trying to fight the fish while tears rolled down his cheeks. I'm yelling at him to get over it as its a big fish and gettem to the boat! Another team approached us at the weigh-in and did their best to describe, through their laughter, what they saw. Apparently it was quite comical, until he lost the fish right at boat side and they saw the size of the toad. That fish would of won us the T. We laugh about it now, but it stung then(three times for him).