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Well looky here!!! While away the dood's did play. No. Never! Just like this guy didn't either. Team NoQuit! That's too many hours Wayner. Betchya that one felt fantastic.... for the both of yas!

Hmph! Just a little snot rocket really........... Very nice fall fish.

They did not want you to know, or go. It was kept from you. You were excluded. And from your history, that's not usual. There has to be a reason. And if you're truly friends, there should be some honest answers. I've been at both ends, and those times despite it being best, any and all honesty is tough to give and receive. Try to keep a level head with that. Would understand the upset, and hope it works out for the best for you.

You bet. Out front of the Bloody is where Brenda hooked the biggest laker we believe we've ever hooked. They're there Dave, and giants. You'll find one.

No issues with it for the most part, not until there's a claim that it is something it's not.

Ohhhhh gnarly ride!

Some good suggestions Dave in the rest of it. And totally understand just keeping fishing for yourself and friends, plenty do. Will likely want a revisit to Bear at some point as well, but through the lodge it would likely be Trophy Lodge. With Branson's (or maybe it's Arctic Cirlce) opened up again, and the self-guided plan, that'd be great too. To book it though, thinking you'd need a couple years in advance and a solid group of eight or more anglers. Big fish caught there as you probably already know. Heading out and camping at the Bloody, that would be something else as well. Would like it for the lakers sure, but some shore grayling and maybe on the fly would be cool too. Chris, you've always got cool replies to the post, and thanks for that. Agree with the above statement too, but with me, it's not age (or shouldn't be age) dependent in the least. We can all be grumps in the making some days, and always keeping the negatives in check is impossible. But again, in that place there's just no need to take it beyond with that "schoolyard" stuff as you put it. By the responses to the post, I'm actually glad to have kept it in the report. It did add something different, some real food for thought. It makes all that good fishing and stuff, that much better too. Hey! Just ask them if the guide's available when you call 'em to book. If he is, he's yours. Appreciate all the kind replies guys. Surprised so many are actually taking the time to read though all that too, and not just look at the pictures. lol.

Watching this I need to #1 - extend Autumn by about 10 more days a year so I can #2 - head back down to St. Clair again. Good fishing and tips.

You've had some tough times Bruce, this ain't one of them. Congrats.

Great fish and photo Riz!

You've got Simcoe dialed Steve... and those pike too. Solid year for you.

They are stromatolites Al. And I guess those come in many forms depending where found. I'm wondering if this one deposit found on Slave was crushed flat by the building weight of glacial ice? http://www.fossilmuseum.net/Tree_of_Life/Stromatolites.htm It's rare you'll chime in Dave, but I kinda had a feeling this report would hit home with you. I will say, being a rookie it's understood that I would sit out before others, and Bob was actually great and accommodating to this as best he could be. That I am thankful for. And it's understood that I would have to learn the ropes and need the right direction to get things done, maybe working harder in the process to keep up too. Luckily there were many guides along the way that helped with that in a friendly manner... What's remains a question still, is that in a place I would consider paradise, all guides "choosing" to be there to work and guide, attending to happy guests who are hoping to enjoy some of the best times of their lives, and each day all of us being permitted to share, create and enjoy those experiences together, that, someone, anyone, would want to be miserable, or insulting, or pushy, intolerable, rude, or anything else negative for that matter. If being there makes one be like that, or if that's the way one simply wants to be, then to me it would seem they're not in it for any decent reason. He has friends there. His reasons he chose not to be one with me and I'm fine with that. Would love to see ya get there Tom. If there and you wanted, I'd guide you in a heartbeat too. Thanks Simon. You're invited!!! Tyler was a champ by the end of the week, knock-out blow after K.O. he must have reeled in a hundred fish or more that week. Your blood pressure Chris... no way man,.? You're cool as a cucumber dood. Thanks for looking out though. Guest or guide, both awesome memories either way. Drifter nailed it. Saw a couple big fish eyeballing from below, the struggles smaller lakers would have coming in on the line. Looking up at 'em like a hungry dog at the dinner table. Not sure what was caught after leaving? There was another 50'ish pounder caught. Real long and muscular looking, not as short and slobby as The Viking's laker. Quality to be had from all the guides though. The number of 20 to 40 pounders caught weekly is incredible.

Because of race and profession I've been called plenty names, dealt with crisis and extremes in peoples emotions, and been hit, kicked, bit, burned, stabbed and spit on too. Many times over. Mental illness, alcohol and addictions, racism, ignorance, etc., And in just recent years I've had plenty slander thrown my way by thugs and bullies as well. You have to "think" through those kind of challenges, and having restraint is the first step in being able to do that. It's a part of the story yes, but overall it's a small part part of this story. Maybe I should have left it out of this report? Maybe, but I don't think so. As Jimmer says below too, the pictures do tell a whole lot more. "Very!" Thanks dood. Thanks. It was a success, agreed. Isn't it? Maybe the slobbiest fish I have ever seen, but definitely the slobbiest and biggest from Slave. Thanks guys.

Been without internet for a few weeks while in Nunavut on a contract. Everything blocked at the new job except work related crap. Monthly fee is pricey so held out as long as possible before hooking up to this slower service. Gave me time to work on this report, explore some tundra and watch some T.V., but most of the time it's just work. Begging to get some ice fishing in, the weather has not been too co-operative and I don't have an auger for the two to three feet of ice already on the lakes and ocean. Have taken a walk out on the Arctic Ocean though, nabbed some photos, and been hoping to capture shots of the little arctic foxes that group up around the residence I'm in. Pretty cool (actually cold) experience, and not much daylight. After being up for only 14 minutes, the sun goes down on me December 1st and it doesn't come back up ti'll January 13th here. And never seen anything quite like the blizzards in this place, they actually shut down the town.

http://bunksoutdoorangle.com/a-slave-guides-story/

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http://bunksoutdoorangle.com/a-slave-guides-story/

A SLAVE GUIDE’S STORY. This past summer I took a job guiding in northern Canada. Fueling the idea was much curiosity, fishing experience and one overwhelming urge to challenge myself in an entirely different way. At age 39, with twenty years devoted to work and study in healthcare, recent changes have opened doors for new opportunities... And so it came to be, that with some nervous anticipation I boarded a July flight destined for Plummer’s Lodge on Great Slave Lake, with hopes to become a guide... INITIATION. A talkative angler sat on the plane next to me for our flight to Yellowknife. At first Trevor carried much of the conversation, excitedly explaining how he loves muskie and all things muskie fishing. Within his descriptive stories he held quite a confidence and passion for it, making all that he said quite easy to believe. When he slowed down enough to ask about my fishing it only served to open up a giant can of worms, one which lead to several beers and hours of us rambling on and on. Waiting for him at final destination was his uncle promising pike, lake trout and the possibility of inconnu found upon Great Slave Lake. A nice fella to meet and share unexpected time with, we’d part ways on the ground. Trevor planned to stay two weeks in the city and explore outward from there, while I had another flight to catch the following morning. A year earlier Brenda and I upon Great Slave had fished that same grand stage ourselves. Third week into the Plummers fishing season as guests we were treated to exceptional fishing. While forest fires blazed across the Territories, some continually encroaching upon the lodge, we happily inhaled the threat as one unique part of our experience. An angler, what intrigued me most about this fishery was its jig bite. I love and prefer to jig, and no other trophy arctic lake that I have fished does such a quality opportunity exist at even close to the same caliber. Slave's underwater topography of vast differences and enormity, greatly inspires possibilities for catching giant lake trout lurking anywhere beneath its surface. Read on here if you like at Bunks Outdoor Angle... http://bunksoutdoorangle.com/a-slave-guides-story/ Thanks, Bunk.

Ha! Now that's the way we should post from here on out. Funny that is. Lol Hope you find your way there Clive, you love your big fish for sure, and these sturg are just that. A must do of you can.

Sweet buck! He's gotta be on the juice that one.

Rick... agree with every bit of that. Probably the most sore and worn out of the bunch of us was myself. Whipped going into this trip and beaten good by the fish and food ti'll the end. Girls were commenting on their biceps the morning after their first day. That kinda sore is the best sore ya know? Hey Joe! Far as I know (and I did ask the guide this as well) sturgeon in BC are really only found in the Fraser and some of it's tributaries like the Stave and Harrison. There may be some elsewhere, but there's no known fisheries let alone sport fishing for them. The Natives there may know different. The Columbia would be the next closest thing but it's rather ruined because of damming and over fishing. What Rupert will give you, you already know. Some wicked salmon and halibut opportunities. See, you know! You want more now. lol. And you're not actually bitten by the sturgeon bug either, you're just very much gummed and sucked on by those giant pucker lips. That video is funny. Really shows how much wear and tear they put on ya. Still in awe here too. Was expecting a good trip but, this one really was a sturgeon slam of serious numbers and great sized fish. And Will... I wanna hear what the censorship wouldn't allow.

Own 5 Symetres. 1000, 2500, two 3000 and a 4000. No probs ever with any of 'em and I'm rather hard on rods and reels. Just asked for another 3000 for Christmas. With that said, there's little difference in weight and size between the 2500 and the 3000. Deeper spool is all really. Just to get ya thinking.

Two weeks is all I can afford to be at home and high off this trip Chris. Got big news soon as walking in the door here. Next "adventure" begins in a couple hours. Work! You're right, by the time this photo was taken we didn't much care anymore. I was rather exhausted. We'd caught our fill of fish and were steady doing so all week, only hoping for two more for the girls that day, but weren't stressing it. West coast is cool in many ways, but so to is home here in Ontario. Thanks again gang. Another very BIG report to come next, before calling it a year.

Try detaching some at this point. Babe will be just fine at 8-months. Do believe that it's not a food thing at this point. In a crib in the babes own room let him cry some before going to him. You might find he stops and goes back to sleep on his own more and more often as he gets used to it... AND he will get used to it. Just like you will learn to as well. With firsts it's firsts for everyone, so much anxiety. When our second was born I would have to hold Brenda back from always going to Leah every time she'd make even a little peep in the night. Before long, 90% of the peeps and more just lead to one kid going back to sleep, and we'd learn to sleep right through most too. Good luck bud. There's no easy answer though for every parent. You guys will surely do well regardless of how you handle things.

Thanks bud! Knew you'd like those sturgeon. Wish'd I'd got some better jump shots... could have used Simon (Salmon) there cause he's quick on the draw. Some halibut would be a real treat to catch, partly for the fight and fun, partly because it's the best tasting fish out there. Wayne!!! Please do not let me drive you nuts anymore. Come join me. ANYTIME! Anywhere. In fact, there is interest in returning to FRFL in 3 years or so. You and Leah come along. There's no excuse not to. And even better yet, get Joe, Brian, Terry, Roy, T.J., Monique, Jo and whoever else is in need of some sturgeon to come along too. Thanks Gordy! May just do that. Orkney's are calling for Bren and I to visit, but we'll wait ti'll the kids are all grown up before doing that one.