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The real test will be to see how they last on me. The souls on gray work socks usually dissolve on the second or third wear.

Wifey picks up a dozen pair every 3 months

My Gram's favourite was pike. She'd be happy with anything, but really wanted pike for 'fish head soup". I would bring her a pike and she would get on the phone and razz my great aunt because I had brought home pike and my cousin had not Followed up with the suggestion that if my aunt was really nice I might bring a pike or 2 for her as well, or teach my cousin how to fish.

Thank you for your report, and for triggering some happy , yet sad, memories.

your son looks "impressed"

great pics though.... and if he doesn't put a better smile on for the camera next time,, you can remind him that he has a nice girl friend that LIKES fishing with you

lol

You could wave a "C" note under his nose and get the same facial expression

Who cares if it was cold out. We wanted to fish. So off we head to Dunnville and Fishmaster's place. In tow were the son and his main squeeze. Now Amy has not fished very often, and tends to be afraid of them. Won't hold them or bait hooks, etc..... The crappie weren't very co-operative but the sunfish were. Dozens and dozens of large slab sized pannies. The young lady was having a blast, she even started baiting her hook to keep the action going.

The smile says it all.

We wound up with a decent number of dinner volunteers from the wounded and too far gone.

Even with a side console one can put up a full top on the boat.

Works quite well on my friend's Legend

Really sorry to hear, Beans. I really do hope all turns out well for the two of them.

Picture this if you can!!!... no closed seasons on freshwater fish, open water 12 months a year!!!

 

 

... hunting season is for those that aren't worth a crap at fishing!!!

 

 

 

 

 

It sux to be y'all eh!

You just keep on braggin, son. We'll just have to set up a squatters shanty on yer front yard over the winter, Dawg.

sounds like a great kid.

 

My advice whatever he gets invloved with you get involved with , weather thats coaching , cheering , being a Beaver leader whatever .

We did it and I think that why I can't get rid of the kids/teenagers + now !LOL

 

Hav efun

Gotta agree.

Was voluntold into being a Beaver leader. Wound up a Scouter for 10 years of fun and adventure, not just for my kids' sake but for mine as well.

Sometimes it helps for a parent to just be a kid again every once in a while, too.

Have to admit, I've been thinking about it a bit lately. The crunch of snow underfoot on a cold morning. Seeing that first fish come up through the hole.

Watching my son go through the ice yet again

Get him out fishing and hiking more often.Serious one on one time will make a big difference in his life as well as yours. Having your son in numerous activities is good to a point. Too much grooming, too many structured activities, and micro management might produce a 13 year old burnout.

You did well. I'm sure your son had a blast.

Great way to stop people from crowding your spot.

I grew up in that hunter gatherer heritage and am damn proud of it. I have old tackle that I still use, and some that has a special place on the wall. They always remind me of the happier and simpler days of my childhood. I like 'simple' fishing; of watching that float go down and the initial hookset, then trying to figure what you got on the end of the line. Truth is I still have more fun chasing pannies.

You don't need grandkids per se. I get a kick out of taking area kids out for an expedition. Nothing beats the looks of excitement, astonishment and pride on their faces. There are too many kids out there who don't get that kind of opportunity.

It has been very busy the past week with little time for fishing. Far too much time in the kitchen storing away fresh vegetables and producing this:

Can hardly keep up with the demand.

After a solid week of harvest chores, it was nice to sleep in and get out in the afternoon for some pannies with the son and his woman.

Amy isn't much of a fisher and it gets funny to watch as she is so afraid the fish is going to touch her

Any how, back to tending my cauldron

That there may work just fine. One suggestion. You might get better action with the line tied to a ring on the front of the blade. Having the line tied to the nose of the lure, the retrieve might dig the nose into the water?

Well done. 6 Mile can really produce at times if you can avoid the heavy boat traffic.

The rails are a great idea. Mother had a summer place in Minden that was 75' above the lake on a steep slope. I remember only too well having to haul gear up and down that hill.

I certainly miss the views we had of the lake framed in birch trees and blanketted with a morning fog.

Who cares if the Mrs has a habit of whoopin yer sorry arse. Most fellas are droolin because they wish they had a wife half as good as yours. You get to fish all the time, Heck, Bly probably has to kick you out of bed to get moving on the next fishing adventure.

I use spinnerbaits with anything from 6lb mono up to 50 lb power pro. Most the my spinnerbaits are cheap ones that are 3 for 10 bucks. There is no single set up or type of spinnerbait that will work.

You must be picking up Blackfly's at Tremblys. A good bait for the price. Some really great colour combos as well.

Unless you have activities to keep you busy, retirement is no fun. I know many who went back to work 2 years into retirement out of boredom.

Me, I'm forced into retirement due to my health. Thankfully I love to fish 3 days a week, but if I didn't have my tackle making or the farmer's market, I'd go nuts.

This song bothers me...Please let me find love with a fishing girl lol

They are out there. My Mrs lets me fish whenever as long as the essentials are looked after. She'll even come out on occasion.

The daughter puts most boys to shame

Just remember, outdoorsy girls tend to have very outdoorsy ( read redneck) fathers. You need to check out the dating application

http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...1&hl=dating

Congratulations on your good fortune.

Now as a rep for the "Henpecked Husbands Union", Local 112, its time to impart the guys "secret" to a happy marriage. Three simple rules to remember:

1) Yes Dear

2) No Dear

3) Anytning you say Dear.

Remember them, use them. When practiced effectively you can either butter her up or drive her to frustration in under 30 seconds It's all in how you say it

Never mind I thought it said "Panties"

Those just aren't worth the trouble or expense any more

You'll eventually get it right. Just a process of trial and error.

Great vid. Some right nice smallies too. Well done.