Rich Clemens

That's a heck of a week in anyone's book. Awesome and thanks for sharing.

I arrive at Lakair this Friday afternoon (June 15) and staying the next week and heading home on the 23rd. I'll be back up on the French September 8th thru the 22nd. First Week at Wolseley Lodge and the second on the North Channel at Rainbow Camp.

I'll second that. Same reasons Patsy and I keep coming back to that area year after year. Trust me, I went through a six-year SKUNK without catching a musky - which I finally broke last year. Who knows, maybe it will start all over again this year. Just a beautiful part of Canada and only a days-drive for us. We'll keep coming back to that area as long as we are able - catching or not. Oh yeah ... only 4 more days and I'll be back. Good night's sleep on Friday and then hitting the opener first thing Saturday am.

Now thst's some good fushin'

Assuming there are any left after we get done with them Saturday

Oh yeah. Where is that spot again ????

Uh ... Lew. Can Patsy and I each have one if we promise to release them unharmed ? Yeah. Hopefully next year we'll be back up to full strength again. But, there will be less competition for the pike derby this year.

Yup, Patsy and I will miss you guys and the morning "Breakfast at the Lodge". We'll have some bacon and eggs for ya. Hopefully things will work out next year. Hope you're both doing well.

I want. I want. We're in number 9 this year. Have they lifted the fire ban yet in that area ?

Lookin' forward to another great time. Just one more week to wait. Boat's ready

We had one custom made for our boat. It is four hand-screws to attach to the inside of the boat. When not in use, we remove the 4 screws and it lays down along the back of the boat, right in front of the motor and is out of the way. If we know we will not need it, we can just lift it out of the boat completely. If it is up, it can be a pain casting from the back - and trolling. (At least for the way ours is configured). Good thing is, we really only use it on real hot days or when it's raining.

Sweet. What a great way to start the season. Congrats

Yeah ... would love to see some pics of that rig. Congrats on teh new ride.

Last couple years and primarily last year I threw DC-10's just about all the time. Put three in the boat with them and 2 were PB for me. Dominate color of black skirt / silver blades. Probably see a lot of action this year as well, I tried trolling believers over the years and have yet to get a hit on one. I also troll with depth raiders. Patsy put a nice fish in the boat with a custom bait Joey made for her. I'm sure that will get some heavy use as well

Very Nice. I can't wait to get back up to the Canadian Sheild ... two more weeks.

Sweet. Kinda like the layout inside. Sounds like you're gonna have a great set up when your all said and done. Congrats.

Us too. June 15 - 23

Yup - I too have had that experience.

I still enjoy it when my dad takes his "little" guy out. We made it happen last fall and we'll have to do it again - while we still can.

Love it. I'd like to be able to do that some day.

That would have to be horrifying. I too send my condolences to the family and to Cochrane Air.

Just about all of us were "lurkers" at one point. However, we made the decision and hopefully contribute as we can. If we look for activity, one thing we have to consider is the knowledge of the member and what posting they do. I'll put myself on the line here. 1). Am I a marine mechanic ? Nope. If it's broke or not working - I'm outta luck. 2). Am I a car/truck mechanic ? Nope (see above). 3). Do I have knowledge/experience of various waters in Ontario ? Nope. I visit the same places each year. 4). Am I am multi-species fisherman ? Nope. 5). Am I a hockey fan ? Nope 6). Do I fish a lot each year ? Nope. I spend three weeks in Ontario each year. Back home, I can count on one hand the number of times my boat is in the water - with fingers left over. And the list could go on. However, once in a while someone will come on and ask about bodies of water that I have fished. For these, I try to jump on them either posting here or PM. Personally, that makes me feel good that I was (or hope I was) able to provide something helpful and informative. With limited fishing trips. I post when I think I have something positive to offer. I try to post a report each time so as to continue sharing what I can with the very fine members of OFC - which may only be a few times each year. I've had the distinct pleasure of meeting dozens of members on here at the GTG and even had the opportunity to spend some time fishing with some of these members. I WOULD NOT trade any of this - at any price. From some posts here, I agree that we get a lot of great reports and each one, the member is taking the time to share his/her fishing experience and not always a lot of replies. Funny that how pretty much every new member gets a reponse that we like pictures. If we really mean that, when the newbie does post, we should acknowledge his/her post when the do. Something I should be doing a lot more of - but fail to do. Maybe I am missing the point, but I've been thinking about this thread a bit. Maybe we need to be a little better at really giving the new members a warm welcome and some on going encouragement. Rich

Really Cool. She wasn't gonna give up that meal.

Boy I hope he catches "CHAMP". I'd love to see a real-life dinosaur.

Hey ... If it works, why not.