Rich Clemens

I have a Dodge Dakata and the owners manually says to not use overdrive while towing. I'm assuming this is all the time, even on open road at normal speed. I don't think it makes any specific reference to whether you're changing speeds a lot vs. open road at a constant speed. I don't use overdrive when towing the boat - at any time.

Beauty ... Congrats. Just a few short months and I hope to get into some action like that. Been a looooong winter (as usual).

That do indeed sound like a dream job. Glad to hear you got the job you really wanted. Congrats.

That do indeed sound like a dream job. Glad to hear you got the job you really wanted. COngrats.

So ... where's the picture of the Smoker Craft ? I can only dream of seeing a fish that big.

Nice pics. Don't underestimate the power of water and the ice flows.

If we choose nylon ... can you throw in a matching set of stockings ? pink maybe ? Personally, I liked the yellow ones that I've seen folks wearing. They do kinda stand out.

I have the Garmin Nivi 205W and really like it. Lately I've been doing a lot of travelling for my work and it's really worked out well finding these out-of-the-way places. So for, so good.

Yup ... Looks like Dan will win all three prices. Congrats bud.

That sucks Bernie. I had to do the same thing with mine last year ... just a little over a year ago, and I still really miss her. Just like yours, she really loved going out on the boat, the fish we caught, and the breaks to run along the shore line. We did get a new Airedale and it's just not the same. I honor my Nikita in my Avatar. Sorry to hear of your loss Bernie.

Gonna be a sweet ride on the water this year Lew. Looking forward to seeing her in a few months here. A nice lean mean fishing machine.

One very cool vid to cherish.

Anyway ... we're back up and running again. Kept on checking here and there - just waiting and waiting.

Hope ya have a great one Joe.

Good deal. My TM konked out last year and I got the same model, but you got a better price than I did. Will be great to see how she works out. Supposed to use less battery power, so we'll see.

Welcome to OFC Oliver. Stick around, you'll become addicted in no time - if you're not already.

Now that would be a great day and looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats to all. Looks like everyone is doing great. Can't ask for any more than that.

It's a long struggle Leechman. I've had to do that a couple times at bedside with family and it is tough. I can feel what you've had to go through. My condolences to you and your family.

If it weren't for OFC ... I would not have much use for this computer.

Snag: My wife and I have been staying at Wolseley Lodge the past few years and I have a couple reports out there in history somewhere. The accommodations at Wolseley, at least in the cabin we rent, are modest and well suited for our needs. Price is very reasonable, but they did up their docking fee to 75.00 per week for larger boats - which mine would fall into (Bypassing Wolseley this year to meet up with Dad over on the Rideau). We pass Bryers as we come out Wolseley Bay and looks like a very pretty nice place from the water. You'd have access to a lot of fishable water right from there. Bassman hit it as we were trolling right past the lodge and something nailed my lure. But until I got out of the seat, she was gone. Just a little further out in a bay on the opposite side, my wife hit into a very nice sized musky, guessing 40s, but it must have rolled over the line and we lost her. In the few years we have visited that area, I've never actually landed one, but do know of a few places that hold some nice musky. I have several places marked where I've had follows and a few blow-ups on top water. So, the big girls are there, I just have to be fortunate enough to latch into one. For the most part, in that area the main channels are fairly clear, but you do have to be careful around the shorelines and don't cut the corners too sharp, or you may be in for a pretty nasty bump. We're typically in the area mid to late September, whcih makes for some nice fishing, although the days are getting shorter by then. Last year, I spent more time with Top Waters in the bays and around the many shoals, and had a nice blow-up on it once, but she missed. I mixed things up quite a bit, just trying to figure out what they may be after. There are 50's caught in the area each year and within easy boating distance and time from Bryer's. When I read the title of North Channel, I have stayed at Rainbow Camp and Trailer Park, on the North Channel of the French. This is right after you would turn off Rt. 64 onto 528 - heading down to Wolseley Bay. Althought I have only landed two skis in my life, that's where it all began. First a 29" to get the juices going, then a 43" the next year. I've seen skis various place, but only showing two for my efforts. That part of the French is kinda locked it with rapids on both ends of the channel. Rainbow sits somewhat in the middle with about 5 miles of water on both sides. Going back there again this September. Best of luck and show me a picture of what they really look like. Rich

Sweet ride Lew. Glad you were able to fulfill your dream. Not too long now until you'll have the opportunity to really get that slimed up.

Dreading the day I have to go through that. Allow me to pass on my condolences as well.

Ah ... more Pennsylvanians .... sweet. The good ol'e boys south of the Mason-Dixon line better watch out. I just got off the phone with Leslie and since we had booked early, we were able to move the dates and will be arriving on Wed. 24th and leaving the following Wednesday. Cabin 11 eh ? It's a loooong walk from our Cabin 5. but for a cold one, we'll make the sacrifice.

Well thanks a lot ole buddy. Move it from the third week to the fourth eh. I was already booked for the week-end of the 20th. Time for a fast schedule check and a phone call.