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Despite the cold front and the start of the mayfly hatch, we caught lots of fish. We really had to change tactics. Both pike and walleye feeding on crayfish and a large grey underwater beetle on mud flats or by beaver lodges. The smaller the bait profile the better the catch rate. Slowest day was about 20 fish. Busiest was close to 100. We did not catch too many fish over the slot.

You are only allowed to keep one walleye over 18". That ain't much more than a 2lb fish. As for dying, I could care less. Been dead once before.

Wednesday we were chasing pickerel, again, in another location. The pike kept interrupting the bite, with lots of bite offs, but we still got some on our 4lb line. Rob picked up a rare 13" perch as well. Our last day out was a pike hunting day. Gray and wet outside. We were still hoping for a "BIG" pike. We found lots, just nothing big. Even hit a few walters in the shallows. We had a bald eagle watching over us the whole day. Rob even picked up a walleye from the deck, 20' above the bay. At the end of the day, Rob's one spinnerbait, our first prototype we manufactured, was looking real beat up, but still working. Lots of teeth marks in the head, and 1/2 the paint stripped by the pike And the last meal was a fish fry. Our lodge handyman, taxi, guide, on the way out. The cabins were simple and clean. The owner, Bryan and his helper, Andy, were great. No shortage of food. The guide, Ed Gagnon was excellent. All in all, a fantastic trip with hundreds of fish caught. Our first prototype spinnerbait worked great. The walleye really loved the bucktails and the minnow head jigs. We are already thinking about next year

Monday morning was Mom's turn to go with Rob and the guide in search of pike. I have to wait for Mom's pics to show their day with Ed. I hung around the lodge checking things out. Things are finally warming and the flowers finally starting to show. A little solo fishing . When they got back, there was a healthy number of pike for me to clean The gang with their guide. Back to more fish in the evening to put more bucktails to the test. Rob would use the same spinnerbait all week. Tuesday morning we headed out on our own for a 1 hour run past Grey Owl island to hit a walleye flat with some great results. Lots of double headers My Quasimodo walleye with a big face tumor Then we hit a nice shallow bay for pike in the afternoon. Our end tally That evening we went and scouted a few more spots. We found that the bait of choice was leeches. and the walleye preferred them baited on a minnow head, instead of a ball jig. The next day, would again be about walleye

We is back. All I can say is "WOW"!!!!!! Left late on Friday night to avoid the traffic for our 9 hour drive. Did you know that lots of the Tim's, up north, close over night?? We arrive in town with a glass bay and clouds of blackflies and skeeters. A short hop across the bay on the barge and we are there at Ritchies End of Trail. Once there, its into a boat to check the nearby shoreline. Not a lot to show in the first day but, Bisco has some 600+ km's of shoreline to drift. As predicted a cold front, with rain, moved in Saturday night. We woke up to a wet dreary morning for our first full day. We had booked local guide, Ed Gagnon, for a day of scouting for walleye. Ed was the same fellow who had guided the Fish'nCanada crew for a series of shows a few years back. As I said, a cold front had blown in and conditions were tough. It was a very soft bite, when we had a bite, but Ed did have us on walleye on almost every location. At least we know the fish were hitting our bucktails And of course, Ed puts on a great shore lunch. Despite the tough bite, we still had a decent number of walleye, with enough for supper and brekkie. In the evening we went out to wash some more lures and catch a few more fish. First a dock pike At the end of the day we were beat.

Father in law was a surgeon with the GGFG and came ashore a month later in time for Falaise

So fantastic to see and hear. No question you are a real Dad. One who will stop at nothing for the sakes of his children

I have a wonderful son, A bit headstrong, stubborn and impulsive, but loves us dearly. This winter he went and booked, and paid for a bucketlist trip for his Grandmother, himself, and moi. It's something we talked about for a few years, and Rob decided it was time to "get off the pot" before it was too late. Let me tell you, I have been itching to go for weeks. Ritchie's on L Biscotasi for a week of hard fishing, beautiful surroundings and serenity. For those wondering why my mother... She has the ability to outfish most you boys. And tied to the reading material thread, I'm taking my old copy of 'Tain't Running No More" for some night time reading. My way of keeping in touch, in a way, with my dear Grampa.

You would have to go to a rare book dealer. The works of Prof. Sherwood Fox. Of Western U. "The Bruce Beckons" "T Ain't Runnin No More" His books were a big part of popularizing the Bruce Peninsula. My Grampa was his driver and guide through many of his hikes and misadventures. Just about anything by Farley Mowat

The old laws regarding squatters rights/adverse possession on Crown land were repealed several years back. Under the old law you needed to occupy the patch of land for upward of 7 years before the courts would recognize entitlement. At any time during those 7 years, you were subject to eviction for trespass and any home you built torn down.

First responsibility is to your family. During the depression, there were family members who poached to make ends meet and ensure the family was fed. I would readily do the same without hesitation.

Not confused at all. I despise all politicians. Hence my direct participation in the electoral process. Someone has to try and make sure they play fair. As for the mock ad, that's all fine until you put it up as an election ad. I merely pointed out the problem as a responsible voter. Don't be surprised if someone brought it to the attention of Elections Ontario. I've seen heavy handed responses for far more trivial breaches of "political etiquette' during elections.

Still a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Yes the Liberals broke the law. Then again, so did you.

You do realize that this may represent both a libelous misrepresentation and a violation of electoral law?

I have involved myself in the political process since I have been old enough to vote. I vote religiously, I have campaigned, written party literature and speeches, worked as part of the electoral process at all 3 levels of government. I am having a hard time this go around. To many lies from all sides. Not one leader with any real skill, potential or vision. A whole lot of waste and greed. Far too many political dynasties that have controlled policy in this province for decades, and they are not interested in listening to John Q Public. No one party gives a hoot about the MNR, unless it pertains to winning urban votes. On the topic of a spoiled or declined ballot... They only really take note of these irregularities during a close/ contentious/ appealed vote.

Sadly, Tim Hudak has been, until this spring, my MPP. Don't go expecting any salvation of the MNR coming from him. There have been enough environmental and MNR issues for him to face here in his backyard. Hudak's track record... back pedal, sidestep or avoid, unless you have a pet project and money to throw in the "right" direction. Just go back to that long thread about 15 mile creek. http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41739&page=6&hl=%2Bmile+%2Bcreek&do=findComment&comment=455461 After an initial positive response, Baby Face and his office did everything possible to avoid that issue. Might have something to do with the big blue sign that was on the lawn. The only reason we got any response at all from his office was because of a very large number of letters and emails that began to flood his office. On a side note, re the MNR's involvement in this, The ministry made a serious effort to shut down discussion of this matter.

You never replace them. There isn't a day where I don't think about Peanut or Lucky. That said there is nothing wrong with making a new friend

It always hurts. No matter how many times I've gone through the drill. Yet I am willing to subject myself to this emotional torment again in the future. just remember Midnight was your best friend , and you were hers.

Down here in Niagara there are communities which also have similar views to those experienced by akaShag up in Moira. Until 2008, pike could be speared and netted, and fished all year. Seems many here have not heard of the regs changes, and there are those who feel they are "entitled' to carry on as their forbears did. No it is not the native community, nor is it the immigrant community. Some of these communities have 200-250 year histories.

Never. It is part of human nature to take risks/gamble. If not we would still be in Europe in the dark ages.

That is one happy young fella

Judy caught a few mooneye

Had a beautiful afternoon for some family time. Lots of fish to catch. Judy outfished us all. She won't bait the hook, and she won't touch the fish, but she still had a lot of fun.

It's the dealerships that focus on the small things that you want to do business with. They will make sure the details are right, answer all your questions, and that you get the service your hard earned money deserves. For years I went to the same Ford dealership. Was always treated well and fairly. They now have new owners and customer service seemed to disappear. I'll be looking for a new car dealership. As for boats, I had similar problems of poor service with Legend's big dealership on the 400. I will never look at them ever. Now their Ft Erie dealership, Nicholl's, is pure gold. In 15 years of doing business with them, I have never had a bad experience. Tim, Judy, and the staff, take the time to look after you. So the son and I continue to give them all our business.

and here I thought the women of Stevensville were running wild again