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Every year on Saturday, I put on a Pike Tourney from noon to 3 pm. Everyone gets to measure in their best three fish, and I add an inch if they arrive alive.. at around 4 o'clock we gather in the tenting area and we announce the winners.. The winners get to choose a prize pack from the table. and every year I have had enough prizes so that everyone who enters gets a pick at the table. In the past couple of years, people have started to bring a prize to put on the table to help me with gathering up all the loot. Its tough for me to find stuff for that many people, so if you can bring something, its always appreciated. ALSO.... after we have the prizes, i get cooking the fish of the fish fry, I supply all the plates and napkins, and cutlery, and the fish batter, but if you can bring a salad or something to add to the FOOD table that would be awesome! Heres a couple of links to last years posts...... http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8572 http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8560 Lets get the party started.....

LOL.. ya happy Bday Dawg-i-do!! ... but I think hes talking about cliffs vid....

I have heard through the grapevine, that the fishing has been exceptional so far this year... if that helps....

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Here is the MP3 for download.... http://www.ontariofishingreels.com/ofnsong.mp3

I had that custom done for $3700 or so at Canadian Can Tex. Its got extra windows and a huge screen at the back,. The wood for the floor and blocks were about $1500. So I managed to put a 16x20 camp with a 12 foot porch and a good floor in for a bit over 5K. Far less than the cost of a cottage... also getting windows etc in there would be a pain. http://www.can-tex.com/ Also I have a fabrene tarp over it .. ( http://www.fabrene.com/ )the canvas never gets wet... should last honestly 20 plus years..... Both Companies are in the North Bay, and Cantex made the tarp from Fabrene Material. The smaller green tent I got from a fly in outfitter, and it came with a prefab frame... its been standing at Camp for 3 years now, and I know that the outfitter used it for at least 15 years. Its by Can Tex as well, comes complete with door... you can see the construction of it on my Blog... its the pictures at the VERY BOTTOM.... http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...wblog&mid=3 When I was prospecting, I spent alot of time in these tents... I will say that anything below -10C, the big one is hard to heat.... (why I put the oil stove in....) I've spent a few -15 nites in it, and I'm glad I have a 5-star sleeping bag!!!!

Good for you... we need all the help we can get ....

Cliff (ccmt) put this together and asked that I post it... I have to say that I am greatly touched by the time and effort he put in, that its efforts like this, that renew my faith in the board. Thanks again!! Here At OFC New guy, fishing pole, see fish, can't catch, need help, what bait? Don't know where to go. Google, click links, overwhelming, cant't think, too many net sites, my head is gonna blow Finally found one, OFC, looks good, introduce myself, lots of great replies. Hook ups, classifieds, buy stuff, ask for tips, photographs, more replies, I can't believe my eyes. Here at OFC, it's a real community, no place I'd rather be. Here at OFC, we don't always get along, but we keep going strong. Winter, hard water, freeze my butt, drill a hole, drop a line, leave it there, or begin to jig. Hands are numb, feel a hit, tip up goes up, start to reel, feel the fish, hope it's really big. Springtime, ice is gone, shore spots, hit the tribs, prep the boat, tune the gear, gotta get out there Steelhead, panfish, hit the lake for Salmon, then comes pike, walleye, I don't really care Here at OFC, it's a real community, no place I'd rather be. Here at OFC, we don't always get along, but we keep going strong. Summer's here, all is good, shirt off, great reports, good moods, sunburns, sabiki rigs and fish porn Bass and Carp, catch a Ski, with your friends and family, sunsets, sunrise, get out in the early morn. Fall is here, chilly air, monster fish everywhere, one more cast, never know, what'll bite your hook Hit the creeks , hunt some steel, try your luck on BOQ, throw a spoon from a pier, catch a brown or a nook. Here at OFC, it's a real community, no place I'd rather be. Here at OFC, we don't always get along, but we keep going strong. Tiller, console, pickerel, walleye, photoshop, poaching, out of season fish. C&R, too close, marshmallows, global warming, politics, hockey, how to use a net. 2 stroke, 4 stoke, flossing, snagging, right or wrong, secret spots, Why can't we just get along?? Here at OFC, it's a real community, no place I'd rather be. Here at OFC, we don't always get along, but we keep going strong. Big hearts, well wishes, happy birthday, feeling sick, fish for Tyler, charities, people will come.. Get together, BOQ, Lakair, local bar, hook ups, tournament, it's all in good fun. Special thanks, to the mods, hard work, late nights, management, referee, all for you and me. Members, old and new, friendships, lots of laughs, best place on the web OFC Community. Here at OFC, it's a real community, no place I'd rather be. Here at OFC, we don't always get along, but we keep going on and on and on and on…….

This is from one of the guys at the Elk Resoration Project... I let him know te anlter was found just north of Elk Lake...

Nice job!!

OK... thats enough..... Maybe we should disable comments in the classifieds???

Geezz... nice report... but Rich... keep your shirt on.... you'd never catch me parading around like that..... grow some hair dude!!... lol.. sugarpacket.. we love ya just the way you are!

What about this one??? http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20220

Ya know... thats very good advice....

Thats never inappropriate..... except when it happens to you..

After seeing the number of bears out there by our camp this year, plus the fact that the kids are older and exploring around camp more... its occured to me that I should probably send them out with bear spray when they are walking around... funny thing is I dont remember seeing it anywhere for sale.... Does anyone know where to get it in Ontario?????

Sounds like an awesome day!

Yup.... welcome!!!

LOL.. any bear wanting my number would be in a for a bit of a rude suprise... I'm taken ... and the wife has her pal.

Thanks all.. it is coming along quite niceley... next trip up will likely be after the Lakair event sometime!!! Last thing to do is to build a stand for the water tanks I got.. then... phew.. im done... lol... i know.. it will never be done..... Glamping......

Oh god... i can just picture it.... lol... sorry... but where I come from .. thats just funny... hey Id be lying if I said Id never fallen in the drink... I can imagine how bad ya would feel.. but im still chuckling..... Someone get Beans a towel!!!!

Thanks!! I sent the pictures off to a CO as well as one of the guys at the Elk Restoration Program...

For the kids... its quantity of fish not quality,,, rock bass off off docks was always our kids favorites when they were little...

Nice dude.... always nice to get surprised!!

What can I say... incredible read as always.... up at camp.. after my last bear encounter... the side by side 12 gauge is never far....