Chuck Best

I know EXACTLY where your comin' from,I lost my beard after falling and breaking my neck...was the first time 27 years ,I woke up to find they left me a 'stash and inmperial,gee thx,but you did save my life....lol...Not to worry bud,it'll come back,just leave it alone....TC and all the 'Best'....Chuck...

Our condolences to you,yours and the rest of the family.TC and tight lines....Chuck...

Yes sir ,they are so...We've eaten more than 1 meal and I stumbled upon these beautys after turkey watching yesterday,along with the bag I gave to an ice-fishing friend....with more this morning for dinner tonight....and the Leeks are ready too..... TC and tight lines all...Chuck...(sorry about the banner,I'm too cheap to buy the program)

All the 'Best' for the day buddy,and many many more to ya.....Chuck...

Great time just about covers the whole event,I know that our crew was havin' a great time,and to see all the happy faces at the park,just makes me think that we weren't the only ones......Very glad to see some of my old friends and just as glad to meet my new ones as well.Misfish covered the day in his report ,so not much more to add.Thx. again to everyone that helped out and to all those who showed up.Great report Misfish and remember the season ain't over yet....Call me bud....TC and tight lines all..Chuck...

Sure was alot of rig-a-ma-roll,just to cross a crack,but man that crack is a long one.We eventually found that the crack runs from Paradice beach ,up the east side off Snake and Fox Islands,where it moves a little west ,but continues right up to BBP.Sure hope there's some adventurous guys out there today and find(or make)a decent crossing.Was decent weather ,but a chilling wind,but hey,who's really noticing when there's fish around...lol...Sure hope we can find them again on Saturday....TC and tight lines....Chuck...

Com'on buddy,Tell her she needs to hone her skills,before the Tyler tourney...lol...and if she flat out refuses,call me.....lol..

Sorry folks ,thingy says files are too big ,so no pics of today....Was still a good day ,but bitterly cold with the wind....TC and tight lines all.....Chuck...

I was due east of the point yesterday with 6" under me,just watch the cracks....Chuck...

Happy B-day Cliff.....Many many more to ya...TC....Chuck...

Just park at our place Mis....10 lots from the lake...Ask Terry,he knows how close...

Yup,I had fun anyways.....The two guys in the background of Adam outside Andy's cube pic are the guys that left from beside me with their limits in whities,and I just got a call from a buddy who's son got 2 whities and a laker today,so there was fish to be had ,but alas not by us....Nice day ,but the wind could have buggered off anytime....Oh and aplumma,here's an inside shot....TC All and tight lines...Chuck...

Thx. all for the replies,it took over 30 years to get more than a wet boot,but as I said before,it's a good shot of reassurance knowing that I knew what to do,and could still get it done.Well, the suit is almost dry and it's still below zero here,so I'll probably get back on that horse again this weekend.....TC and dry boots all....Chuck...

Hey All.....Just to let everyone know the water is cold under that ice.I know from personal contact as I was swimming yesterday off of the park in Alcona.There were a few guys out the day before ,so I called ice-fisherman and we made arragements to meet and head out yesterday,After walking to a few different spots and spudding as I walked,not finding any soft spots or nothing under 4",we continued to search.Not until after 2P.M.,we decided to give it up and head for shore.Not till then did we even hear a crack from the ice all morning and when it cracked Emil stopped and I took 2 more steps and kerplunk,I was swimming.Looking back,I'm not even sure I thought about it,but swinging my arms,broke ice 3 times and when it didn't break again,up with the hips and rollin',up on my knees and looked back at the hole......Emil noticed that my pail was sinking,so with one of his rods,I retrived my pail,with my rods.We then headed for shore that was 1/2 a klik away....All in all was a re-assurance that I do know what to do ,and do it without thinking,All that was lost was my spud bar,and even my Blackberry turned on this mornin',which is a good thing.....It's -10 here today and it'll be making ice.Please just remeber that it may look good ,but there will always be soft spots and I found one yesterday....TC and tight lines all.....Chuck...

Hey there....When I re-skiied my hut ,I used 2x10 multi-lam beams and put a piece of ply-wood between them at the towwing end to let the hut ride up......Worked great and 10" off the ice isn't bad....HTH....TC and tight lines....Chuck...

Our condolences to the family,....Chuck and Shelley...

It's tough waiting till the last week,but I'll be at it hard....in fact I'm leavin' now for the stand......Maybe today.........TC all ....Chuck...

Happy B-day buddy,and many,many more to ya.....TC....Chuck...

I was there,got a book signed and chatted for a brief moment,even gettin' him to send me a t-shirt....and the hour in line probably saved me a couple hundred bucks.....lol.....Chuck...

Sorry,but Wood throwers,would be a more appropriate name...lol....

Hey buddy.....I can't say anything that already hasn't been said,....just so you know we're all pulling for her,knowing she will win.....TC....Chuck...

Well I'm up and we're heading to Wasaga,but if I can make it back here ,then down to check the stand to make sure everything is in order for the morning,I just might make it up to see Dave.....If anyone sees a big yellow OFC jacket there,I'll probably be in it....Say 'HI'........TC all.....Chuck....

Looks and sounds like you got it covered for tomorrow buddy,here's to hoping all goes as planned.....My partner goes tomorrow as well,I have to wait another month,but by then,we'll have them figured out again....TC and straight shots....Chuck...P.S. Sorry to hear of the passing of your friend...