Orca

Hey guys, Near North had a cold winter with lots of ice this year. It should be interesting to see whether it takes longer than usual (?) for it to melt the entire lake. Here on Lake Nipissing, the water level in the late fall was (for some reason) very low. I wonder if it will extend into May this year. It has on occasion in the past. https://www.nugget.ca/news/when-will-lake-nipissing-be-ice-free

Cute!

And the minnows!

We used heavy canvas tarps supported by 3 lodge poles sourced near our destination to keep outta the wind.

Started with a Pelican sleigh because it fit in the car. Wasn't big enough. What do do? Decided to purchase a second one, and it fits into the first one, without taking more room except for a couple inches in height.

I would think she could easily outrun and climb from a coon. No?

Now that's a keeper!

That's a good idea, it would make things easier.

Well you sure have done your homework! Have you seen the LiveScope sonars? The fish don't stand a chance. Not within many peoples' budget, at around $3K. Im making do with Flasher. First you find the fish...

Those are HUGE! Thanks for sharing!

They're nice. You get what you pay for. I just got back from driving to our storage locker to put away all the ice fishing gear including the Clam. Tried different ways of folding it so that you can get that strap around it to snug it down enough to squeeze it into the carrying bag. Once things dry up more, I will go back and persevere until I get it.

I had difficulty setting up a Canadian Tire Outbount insulated hub. Decided I have to pay more on a Clam C360 because yhey looked a lot easier to handle on the Youtube videos. Then there is the takedown. Still can't get it right after about 4 times. It's rolled up loosely in stotage. the nice black cloth carrying case is beside it. You have to picture this on every outing, as I did not want it stolen. So I haul all my gear to and fro. Thankfully it's only a three minute walk! I wound up hauling in two lots. That way I only need 2 days to recupperate, instead of the 4 when doing it all in one go. More than once I had to remind myself that this is fun, and a privilege. Otherwise it was great!

I lost (thru my own stupidity) my beloved Persian Cat, Rafa to a 'Yote, while living in Guelph in 2020. Nice neighborhood, with lots of dogs being walked, mislead me into thinking the coyotes would be too afraid to be anywhere near. Wrong. Im positive he got ambushed and became an easy meal. He had a beautiful back yard to enjoy, but unbeknownst to me, he was venturing off, following a neighbors' cat, where a nearby park bordering a river, must of enticed him to investigate.

I remember reading your posts, Moosebunk. You have accumulated many memorable outings.

I made quite a few trips to Simcoe while residing in the GTA. At least I have some memories. You're right about other opportunities (relatively) close by. It would help if I had someone to go with and share the load of dragging the sleds loaded with equipent. My 69 years are starting to show. Gotta stay off processed foods to alay the soreness caused by imflammation.