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Awesome pics!! Thanks for sharing!!!

LOL... why... why...

I would imagine the price of gas....

If ya wanna waste the rest of your afternoon at work.. check this out 1933 Field and Stream Magazine or this: http://www.myfishingcoupons.com Im really interested in some constructive.. lol.. feedback!

LOL.. for a change I WASNT the belligerent one!!

Tons... 80 lbs I think he said... hes in great shape.. making me jealous.. lol... I think I know where it all went.. I got IT!!

As part of the fifth annual Water Gathering, a yearly event presented by community partners to promote the protection and preservation of our natural waterways, the city had Dave over to give a FREE seminar. He was proceeded by an Ecology / Fisheries Professor who outlined a bit about what species we have up here and why they are here. It was pretty interesting but very "lecture" like lol. Here's Dave thanking the professor.... I've only seen Dave speak at the Subway Venues, which have alot of "production" but I have to say, having Dave up there and alone "unplugged" was really really funny. And even I, as great a fisherman as I am, learned a couple of things. Dave was very interactive with the crowd, and I tell ya he knows how to handle heckler... lol. This lady's husband couldn't make it to the seminar, so he sent her .. she took notes for him all night long... Dave had fun with her. Dave was showing the audience a proper jigging technique.. using this gentleman as a .. well.. backboard.. lol... Afterwards, he signed autographs with the fans and waited until he spoke with everyone. There was this one girl there, who was quite vocal.. very interested in Tourney fishing and she was from Field. Now not alot of people know this but Field is indeed the name of a small town just north of Sturgeon Falls. I think the best quote of the night was when he asked her where she was from and she said "Field" ... Dumfounded Dave looked at her and said.. wow... "I'm from House!" It was pretty funny at the time! I tired to get a good picture of her, but she wouldn't stop talking lol.. Before he ended, he threw out ton's of tackle and hats to the crowd, lol.. even calling out a guy who grabbed two lures. Like I said afterwards he spent time with everyone who wanted to talk, including this very last guy who shared his secret weapon rig with Dave. Dave's telling him to put it away as I was snapping pictures! I had a bit of a laugh, when the guy waited till every one was gone, came up and said I'm so and so from Onaping and have a present for you and proceeded to pull out this ziplock bag... for a minute there.... well you know... We had brought Randy with us and got his pic with Dave before we came home with sore sides from laughing so much. I have to give out Kudos to the City of Greater Sudbury and especially Stehen Monet who is the Manager of Environmental Planning Initiatives, Growth and Development for getting Dave up here and making the connection between Anglers and Conservation. I know most anglers are conservation minded, but ill bet that not many in that audience would be at the gathering with out Dave having brought them in.

Should be interesting... Look for my OFC hat if your going!!

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Hey Randy... Yup Me Monique and sturgman - bus leaves my place around 5!!

Pretty COOL!

Ill be going! Anyone else from the north contingent?? Canada’s Fishing Funnyman Dave Mercer coming to Fraser Auditorium on April 26 Canada’s #1 Fishing Funnyman Dave Mercer will appear at Laurentian University’s Fraser Auditorium on Thursday, April 26, to delight an audience of all ages with his unique blend of humour, entertainment and education. Admission is free of charge to the 7 p.m. show. Doors open at 6 p.m. for best seating. ==================== Canada’s Fishing Funnyman Dave Mercer coming to Fraser Auditorium on April 26 Canada’s #1 Fishing Funnyman Dave Mercer will appear at Laurentian University’s Fraser Auditorium on Thursday, April 26, to delight an audience of all ages with his unique blend of humour, entertainment and education. Admission is free of charge to the 7 p.m. show. Doors open at 6 p.m. for best seating. Mercer is one of the best known professional anglers in Canada and is the host of television’s Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Facts of Fishing Tip Series. He is also the popular emcee of the Bassmaster Classic and Elite Series. The City of Greater Sudbury is sponsoring Dave Mercer’s appearance as part of its fifth annual Water Gathering, a yearly event presented by community partners to promote the protection and preservation of our natural waterways. “Each year, our Water Gathering partners choose a topic of interest to local stakeholders,” said Stephen Monet, Manager of Environmental Planning Initiatives for the City of Greater Sudbury. “This year, we’re appealing to local anglers, to raise awareness of their important role as stewards of our lakes and rivers.” Information booths will be hosted by the Sudbury Game and Fish Protective Association, the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, and the City of Greater Sudbury’s Biodiversity and Lake Water Quality programs, in the lobby of Fraser Auditorium during the event. The Fifth Annual Watering Gathering is a partnership of the City of Greater Sudbury, the Nickel District Conservation Authority, the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, the Sudbury & District Health Unit and the Vale Living with Lakes Centre. About Dave Mercer: Canadian professional angler Dave Mercer spends over 250 days a year fishing for just about anything that swims and when he’s not on the water, there’s nothing he won’t do to promote the sport of fishing. As host of television’s Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Facts of Fishing Tip Series, Mercer has eaten worms, minnows and even plastic lures just to see why fish find them tasty. He made history by throwing the first ever “cast” in major league baseball and has jammed a hook into his hand to show anglers how to get it out. Mercer’s signature style combines high energy and outrageous comedy with valuable lessons to catch more and bigger fish. His one-minute fishing tips are seen over 250 times a week on the nationally broadcast The Score and are also featured on The Weather Network and The World Fishing Network. He has also grown his company to include Facts of Fishing seminars to meet his viewers, affectionately known as “The Mercenaries”, and to speak with fellow anglers. As a professional angler, the Port Perry native still finds time for competitive fishing. In January 2005, he set a new unofficial world record for the largest Tambaqui caught in the world. More information is available on the Dave Mercer web site at http://www.factsoffishing.com Media Contact: Shannon Dowling, Corporate Communications City of Greater Sudbury, 705-674-4455, ext. 2539 Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatersudbury

That is an amazing story.

Hey.... never let it be said i didnt do anything for Bass Pro. As for the pike, back in the water (as always) she went!! LOL.. I still have the socks!! <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obO9StwVzt0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obO9StwVzt0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obO9StwVzt0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>

Its been a while since I posted, its been a pretty crazy winter for me. Anyone whose ever had to put their parents in an Old Age home will know what I mean. (Nuf said about that.) It had been three weeks since there was any snow in Sturgeon so we figured that it would be a safe bet to get into camp. I coudnt believe the snow that was still up there.. a few spots in the road. (Normally I dint even try till May 1st) Heres some pics from Camp.. I cant wait to get back! As always Spring Fishing is tough.. we did (WELL I DID) manage tp pull a nice pike off the bottom with a big deep diving crankbait. Pond behind Camp Jaden and Jamie Creek Beside Camp Very Happy everything was on one piece.. hadnt been back since Nov. Jaden inAction Saw our first moose The boast was nice. A sight for sore, tired eyes! Another sight for sore tired eyes. The trail in. Fishing in PJ's TJ 1 - Everyone Else - 0 So far Im in the LEAD!! Ahh the old snow in the wheelbarrow cooler!!

OK... How about this..... 26 years ago when I worked at the Shell Station in Sturgeon, Gas was 45 cents a litre and Min wage was 3.85 an hour. Minimum Wage is now 10.25 an hour or 2.7 times as much as I got back then. If we multiply the price if gas then by 2.7 times we get the equivalent of $1.22 a litre now when using min wage as a comparison. So my point is that its not the cost of gas thats increased, (compared to wages) its everyones disposable income and the ability to pay for the gas amongst everything else we get dinged for thats the problem.

Awesome report as always, you never cease to amaze me!!!

Garmin..... 'nuf said.. lol

Thats pretty nice stuff bud!!

Ive had one for 20 years, dont use it much anymore, it was top of the line then. One of the best pieces of equipment I ever purchased.

I have a 2010 and just LOVE IT!! (of course Im a very Biased Honda User..)

I met a guy at the fishing show a few years back... Ill see if i can find his name, i think he did one offs...

Great to see your doing well!

First pickeral of the season!! Awesome!!

Looks like a great deal to me!!