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I managed to talk to the guy in charge of the development. I asked about this rumor of Barrie putting in a public launch. He said it is in the plans. Barrie has kept a portion of the land for this. The next question will be, how much to launch and park?

Tupelo I as well just signed up with IMGUR. Works well and has nice features. Thanks Andrew, welcome. Enjoy.

I see lots of things I can play with for the pics, which is very nice. Now my question is, I clicked on share and got replies in 2 minutes. Is that what this site is about? Like a face book?

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Last pic looks like a painting. Very nice.

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LOL Fooled another one. LOL Was nice to meet you as well Mr. Governator. For the life of me, I cant figure out you young fellas. ( did I just say, young fellas ) Hell, Im young too, at heart anyways. LOL. A nice easy paddle canoe and you got an electric motor to push ya around. LOL Nice stringer of perch and yes, that area holds some nice bass. Keep it to yourself. If you do, they will be there years to come to play with again. I did notice your choice of spinner bait. There are many spots on the bay to explore, and access with a toon or canoe. Pm when you need a shore launch area. See ya on the water again soon Tight lines

No offence here. Dont read into it. Just read in between it. LOL I like this way better.

Dont say I never take advise Now you can enjoy them one by one

I release blue gills too. Did this morning for a matter a fact. Well it,s cousin the sun fish any ways. Hit a top water of all things. Now, If he caught a nice 4 pound steel head, what would you tell him?

I can relate after this weeks fish. Nice accomplishment Mike Thats a nice one. Size at times, dosent matter.

Although I have fished 7 lakes in 8 days, my goal was 5 in 5, Monday to Friday. I was totally jacked to get this started. Most of my days off have been extra long weekends the past 10 years. This was my full Monday-Friday,week off, and was excited to get this 5/5 on. All 5 lakes were picked. A three of them were leads from a couple of member buddies and a work mate. The main fish was bass with some pike added in. I did not know what to expect from 3 of the lakes, I had not fished them before. DAY 1 Up super early and coffee in hand and off I head. All the way north, the skies were dark. Ya I know, it,s dark in the early morning hours, but the cloud cover could be seen around 4:30 or so. Im told to look for a cut off on a dirt road, I wont miss it. Guess what, I missed it. Thankfully the road ended and I knew there was only one way to go. Back and keep my eyes peeled for this opening. I find this muddy path and can see just throw the trees a lake. Is this the spot? Park the truck and go for a walk. I was told there would be a hill, and it would be easy. I was assured, it would not be like Billy goat hill ( Bear Point ) Well it wasn't as steep, but it was a work out. Large rock drops and mud. Sure glad I made a dolly for the toon. Going down was ok, but the drag back up, well, I survived and lets leave it at that. Did I mention I forgot bug spray? I got eaten alive. They were so bad, I had to put on my waders and jacket. My head on the other hand, was a feast for them. They were huge. Even while typing this, Im starting to feel ever bite again . The lake water was BLACK. I have never seen a lake of this kind before. The agreement was,I tell you a lake, you figure it out. I have no problem with that. So I figured the only way to start figuring this lake would be to start with top water. That wasnt working, so go with a white senko. Hey got one. Think I got it figured. Not. Must of been sitting there where I casted. LOL Lots of lilly pads, so give the frog from dollar rama a go. You will see the results of this bait in my video. Did I say it started to rain just as I got there? Oh ya. 6 hours of fishing BLACK water had tested me to say, thank you, I except defeat. Day 2 Knowing this days lake was in the same area, I figured it was going to be a BLACK water lake as well. So I was ready to tackle it on. I was told I couldnt miss the toon launch area here as well. Look for an area where a canoe can slip in. Canoe???????? I have a toon. I find the spot and It,s not that bad. A bit of work to get to the main channel, but made it. I had a fly rod with a leech pattern. Top water, spinner bait and wacky rig. The lake was like I thought it would, stained BLACK. Started with the fly rod . 15 minutes in I get a hit. Miss. Think ok, this might work. Continued on for another 1/2 hour with no results. Tuck the fly rod away and go to the hardware. This seems to be working. Sparingly, but working. Wacky worm for a bit and well, get a baby bass. Lots of hits on the worm, but nothing hooking up. I rowed and I flipped one legged, up one side of the lake, across and back down. This took about 7 hours or so. For the amount of time I was on this lake, I did not catch a lot of fish. That is not really important, although it would be nice, I was on a new lake learning and having my ass handed to me. LOL I fished so many prime spots, but all they offered were small bass and short strikes. ARE ALL NORTHERN BLACK WATER LAKES LIKE THIS? DAY 3 With the high threat of thunder storms, I decided to play it safe and travel an hour to a lake I have fished before. If the storm came, I would be able to get back in, or at least, find shelter. I arrived super early. Dark time still. Put the toon in and sat there having my coffee and struck up a conversation with a couple of locals. One seemed to have some where to go, so was left with just the one for a half hour.This was not a BLACK water lake, but still stain water. I decided I was going to head towards the big lake, as I have fished the smaller lake enough to know, there was stunt bass and spinner bait destroying snoot rocket pike, plus there was an area I wanted to try. I thought it would hold some big pig bass. As soon as I could see my way, I was off. Thanked the local for the chat and wished him a long life. DAY 4 BUST,BUST,BUST AND I WILL LEAVE THE VIDEO TO EXPLAIN DAY 5 This day was to be a lake I would have to terrain to. With once again, a high chance of thunder storms, I was rethinking what to to,where to go, while traveling up the hwy. I didnt want to get stuck in it and getting myself in trouble. I decided to play it smart and headed to a spot that I knew I could get off quick if needed . The lake I passed on, I will be heading there when stable weather gets here. I have heard nothing but good things about it, and it,s not stained water. LOL When I got to "back up day 5 lake", I could smell relief in the air. I felt this over whelming surge go through my arms. Like popeye after popping a can of spinach, and gulping it down. Ready for battle. I really needed to shed some of that BLACK water curse. Clearer water and I knew I could fish it. On the water once again way to early, I stayed close to the shore line throwing my popper fly. Missed a few strikes. Once it was light enough, I ventured out. Spinner baits on the ready as they always are for this lake. I could see off in the distance, the storm was surrounding me, so I had the flipper and oars going to cover as much water as I could. Throwing those spinner baits every where. Over there, over there and here. Then it happened,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, WAIT FOR IT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, So my recap of the 5 days. I am not disappointed, not at all. I am very thankful to my buds for the tips, I went, I seen, I fished, I learned. I learned I cant fish BLACK water. YET. I will conquer this demon. I have another week in September. I will revisit a lake or two. Day 2 lake really had me intrigued. Also I was informed after my day, I should of had the finder hooked up on the toon. Lots of shoals. Might explain the fish jumping out in the middle of the lake. LOL Im not the greatest story teller. I am sorry if you were not captured by the read. You needed to be there in person, to really enjoy the full experience. Wish I did all this when I was younger. Hind sight eh. OOPS Heres a vid from this morning using my home made crude popper IT WORKS Sunday will be a sleep in day. Wake up around 5 am.

Hey MR.B There was a 3 day tourney on those waters this pass weekend, you might want to reconsider.

Thought I would get some top water rust off before heading on my way to 5 days on 5 lakes. Yes, they will all be bass filled, BUT, there might be a few pike and walleye. LOCAL POND REPORT It can be a tough pond to crack at times. Over fishing pressure can do this. I know there is lots of catch and keep that goes on, and that is all good . Too each their own. I prefer to catch and let swim for another angler to enjoy. I found my way out this morning , and I had a great morning. Top water and my only spinner bait, was the ticket. I made my way up the pond at 4:30 am . Got to stay away from the on coming renters. Seemed to be the right call. Pond was flat and rowing was 10-12 ft span per stroke. Oh I can move that toon along pretty quick when I want to. Knowing the wind was going to kick up from the west, I knew a nice slow drift back was going to work for me. I have fished this pond for over 35+ years. I know every part of it. There is no area that dosent hold fish. You need to know how. Fishing from the toon, limits my covering area, but I can catch fish here. The weeds are up, but they seem to be dead. Brown weeds. There is some fresh green . Top water will get you pike and bass, so you never know what your going to get. Spinner baits produce the same. Seem the pic snap from video are too big. Another learning curve. Hope you enjoy the video non the less............... See ya all in 5 days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

That is what it,s all about. Great job DAD

Father/son time..................... The rest is well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WOW All that nice looking water and not a fish pic. Thats some nice area

Pay no mind Simon. The vids are for you and your family and friends to ENJOY and REMEMBER. Some will never get it. Enjoyed.

Tuck that shirt in. LOL New quad you say. I know many an ice angler that own them. Not giving up on ya bud. I know you can do it. LOL Thats a piggie.

I just went there and pop ups galore. I cant even access my pictures. They should at least delete all pics and accounts that dont want to play by their new rule.

Sweet report. I enjoyed the read and the pics and the food. Thanks for taking the time and all the best to your mrs,s. B

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