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I am sure that you would have caught more in a Crestliner, but really, who's counting? Well done to Mel! Jim

Holy crap man. That is a little one? Congrats on a great life. Jim

In teaching we have things called "exemplars" and they are designed to show the kids what a good and bad project/assignment looks like. Perhaps we would all benefit from being shown what a "flame", an off-colour, or racially insensitive post actually looks like. I can guarantee that the people doing it don't think that they are doing anything wrong (perhaps even me included!?!). Jim

We should hire these boys at our golf course. Jim

I have had a few of them. A couple that were pictures of my son, and this one that is me where I am most happy, behind the wheel of my boat. It is not a great photo (a little dark) but it is a favourite. Jim

I've sat on this for two days now. But something isn't sitting right. Is it just me? Jim

Are GPS coordinates good enough or would you like me to drive you there? Jim

This is going to sound corny, but those pictures make me long for taking my wife to a cottage. Nice TJ, thanks. Jim

That is ironic. I too, believe that the side arguing against global warming stands to loose a lot more money than the side arguing for it. Based on straight cynicism and straighter capitalism, we've had it. Jim

Hey, that Muskies Canada sounds like a great bunch of guys, a real laugh riot. Where can I join? Sarcastically yours, Jim

You need a bigger boat. Jim

It is estimated that 0.7% of Muskie fisherman make rash statements and have zero sense of humour. Statistically yours, Jim

About three years ago my son and I went down to the banks of the Grand near the old mill in Caledonia. We picked up 3 green garbage bags full of garbage from one spot. It was all fishing related garbage (worm containers, minnow bags, cans of corn, etc.) and all withing 50 yards of a garbage can. We also found a seagull all wrapped up in fishing line with lure stuck in him. The local vet had a go at fixing him up but he didn't make it (Will still thinks he was fine). The whole episode was written up in a letter that I had sent to the local paper, to try to bring peoples attention to the situation. Good on you Laszlo and I feel your frustration. Remember for every tool on the planet there a about a bajillion good types. Jim

Maybe the melting ice will drown the extra bears that we have running around. Environmentally yours, Jim

There are many wonderful things on this great forum that the average user (me) isn't even aware of. I like the "Get North!" section for day dreaming and looking up article in the old e-zines. I am not sure of how the management structure works here on the board, but everyone deserves a pat on the back for the way that it runs. Jim

Looks like you're not the only one that had a great day! Jim

Unreal eh? So much destruction. I am not much of a war type guy anymore (I think fatherhood took it out of me) but I am a history buff. Those are some great photos. Thanks for the post. Jim

Hey Garry, Tell Curtis that MC Hammer called and said he wants his pants back. Jim

I am not much of a carp guy (in fact, I can't imagine staying up all night to do anything) but I admire your conviction and passion. Very impressive. Congrats and thanks for the great report! Jim

We have pictures like that around here somewhere. Great eh? Thanks for the post. Jim

We don't charge by the word ya know. Hows about some info on the boat? Jim

Okay, okay. Upon further review the fish have been deemed acceptable. Well done! And congrats on tackling a new body of water. Jim Dawg: Check out the MONSTER walleye in my Huntsville report.

Hi All, Will and I just got from a friend's cottage in the Huntsville area. We left on Saturday in sunny weather (from Caledonia) and it stayed that way until we hit Huntsville where it rained, and it didn't stop for two days! We managed to get out a bit between rains (both vertical and horizontal) and managed some fish. It is a funny little lake. There is no documentation so it is only through experience that we find the fish. If they are not where they used to be it becomes a search. I was also attempting to map some structure on my GPS on this trip (again, there is no map on the GPS so it becomes icons in a brown screen). We noticed a funny thing this time around; It was always a pike heavy lake, little ones you know, as well as no perch and scarce walleye (the bass were always plentiful). This time around we caught more walley (and some good ones) and almost no pike (like one the whole four days). I don't know if there is a conscious effort by the locals to harvest pike or not (like on Balsam) but something has definitely changed. Anywho, here are some snaps: Will caught this beaut about 10 minutes after we arrived (Will's the little guy on the right) on a dead minnow on a floating jig head. This is a tiny bass caught in a back bay on a tube jig (bleeding Strike King in watermelon) This walleye was nabbed at about 8:45 on a silver and black shad rap, trolling in about 14 FOW. Some others like this were caught by others as well (photos not available to me). It was a fatty. All of the walleye went back to hopefully keep the trend in the lake going in the right direction. We will harvest some next year fo shizel! I am howling because Will chopped my head on in the three attempts before this picture. Fishing at night with a 7 year old is a challenge! Jim

I was away for a few days and didn't have a chance to read these great responses and say thank you. So, thanks all! Jim

Me too!! Jim