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You drifted away so fast,I thought maybe you got swept away like Dorthy .? Did you see the flying monkeys ?

Nice. Would be nice to see you fish abit.

I have come to the point that trusting these weather and wind sites means crappola these days. So I just get up,rig the toon and venture on my merry way. With that said,the wind was to be light out of the N/E. With a continuing cold front that started yesterday. I get to my launch and the wind is more then just a bit light, but still do able on the toon. Temp was 8 deg which warranted the use of the hoodie this morning. It was a cool rolly ride to say the least. The sky was looking like it was full of lava. Another great sight to behold. Not really marking a bunch of fish, I was force to move a ton. Would mark, drop and they would be gone. The amount of bait was super crazy all morning. I could see the shinners on the surface. Would explain the terns diving all around me. Fish were tight to the bottom all morning. A cold front will do this here. Also the current was really whacked. I was still and my line was 45 deg going east. After being out there for 4 hours moving about, I hit my last spot I had locked on the map and has produced. I was going to sit til it was time to get off. The current seemed to have died and I knew this would be a good thing. Well that decision payed off. I really like using my swim baits for the chase game,but a buddy tells me he has been getting them on the vibrato. SO, I drop one down, 30 ft from bottom. Letting the rollers do all jigging motion, I just sat and watch the screen. It was only 5 minutes and this red line comes streaking from the depths. I didn't have to crank much as it was on the bait like stink. It was a good battle. At first I thought it was going to be that trophy laker. Dove right to the bottom an stayed there just thumping the rod down. He had my toon turning left,then right. I am pumped. Finally I start to gain a bit. Then the rod goes slack. No lost him. Reel and reel and the rod almost gets ripped out of my hands. Dives back down. These lakers are crazy crazy. I eventually get it top side, get the vibrado out of it,s yap,quick pic and back down he went. Not the size I thought for the fight he gave, still a respectable Simcoe greaser. As much as I like the big fight, it would be nice to hook up with some smaller ones for a change. Maybe Sunday morning. Oh it,s another Sunday morning.............. Long read for a single fish, but I am just sitting here doing nothing anyways.LOL

Nick Look at the Pflueger President reels. Great reels and price does not break the bank.

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Thats when the reel fun begins. ?

Thats how I do it as well. I am going to try off the wall and throw some in the smoker after roasted. Never know unless you try.

Water off a ducks back Joe, Quack. LOL

Wheres the stringer shot ? LMAO J/K You guys have a great thing going on there. Nice day out Gino.

What chips are you using Smitty ? I have to admit, that pink salt scares the crap out of me. I would sooner just do one without .

I am looking forward to my trips to Thornbury next month trolling for salmon, and see what I can capture on the cam. Thanks again all Hey Dutch, when you coming up for a jig ?

I see you have yer head gear on. LOL

I,ll have to try that Doug. Chris, I do not have the heat like you get from your smoker. I was able to reach 165 yesterday. That was my top temp. I think the double smoke I did was a bit over. One smoke pan would of been better. I am finding the same with my fish. Need to learn which fish need more or less. Edit to add Chris, try that 3 speed if you get a chance. Nice lager from Amsterdam brewery . You get it at the LCBO.

I am still using my old Fuji film XP50 camera. Got to be 8 years old now and has been through hell and back. I do not have one of those fancy cells. I just text and call, so no need.

Something not right. Trailer has bunks, No skid marks from the truck tires, so that tells me no high speed sudden stop. If it was on rollers, ya ok maybe. Also you cant hurt a Ram like that. Ford ya, I can see it. LOL

I would burn apple and maple pellets, and add a box to the chimney for smoke,n , some fish.?

And as i sit here finish eating, the flood waters open up..............

I had to beat the rain more then twice. Coming off the water and getting my smoke done . I am not sure butt chops are the best choice to put in the smoker, but I do know a good butt chop, put on the high grill and slowly BBQ,ed for a couple of hours , allowing the fat to cook and drip away ,works out just fine and dandy. Just needs a few minutes after on the hot grill to get a char and some sticky sauce on it. So rewind to yesterday. I went to get ribs, but the sale was over. Found these 2 great pieces of butt and said , you will do. First try at this, so giver I say. Dry rub and put in the fridge till the next day. I had other things to so as well. Fishing in the AM. Did a few peppers for a friend and a glove of garlic. It was a small task, compared to the one I will be doing come a month from now. Packaged away in the fridge, my attention turned to my chops. An Asian bbq sauce Smoked away for 6 hours. My plan was to grill after this. Knowing the smoker would not cook the fat away, they would need grill attention. Attention they got and they turned out good. I am not going to say this is my favorite smoke, as it was ok. Trial and error with this smoking . The rain came, just as I finished.

I have been using the same battery going on 7 years. It is used for 9 months of the year. I charge it after every use. Weather it be 2 hours or 8 hours. I still have 4 new ones that have yet to be used. Nice to have friends in high places. Or might be low places. ?

Of all the sun rises I have watched on this bay here, this one is right up there. I am not sure the pic,s do it justice, but I could see the phoenix,s rising. If you look long enough, you will see the beak and wings. No I am not crazy nor do I puff the magic stuff.LOL I had one chase in 3 hours moving about. 1 chase and 1 fish. Oh and YUP, left the inflatable behind again. Damit. This is why I have the foam jacket always on the toon with a whistle attached now. I knew I felt naked this morning while heading out. I am always in a rush to get out there. Need to slow down ole man. like I said, I only had 3 hours to float about to fish as I had pork to smoke,peppers to char for a friend. I,ll save that for the cooking thread.

Grats G Ride safe.

I have seen some really cool moths this year. One looked like a rolled up tabbaco leaf, the other looked like a white charred twig.

YUPPPPPPP YER OLD

Going to try the ribs in the smoker this weekend. Will finish on the grill as Shane says to get that sticky glaze . What is the best smoke chips for pork ? Also whats the dif between the chips and pellets ? Do the pellets smoke longer ? The concern I have about the pellets is they are formed and held with some kind of binding solution. The wood I want to use, will be organic kiln dried . Not really interested in that whiskey barrel stuff. Thanks