Big Cliff

LOL, no Roy, I didn't paint the door yet, thats why it is burgendy! Actually that is a project for some weekend this summer, paint it white. Camp Chef: This Sturgeon Lake is in the Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygon area. Actually, you can access all three without going through any locks. Gnoddy: If I'm not too late with this, if you stop by, I'll lend you my GPS for the day, I have several spots marked on it that should put you in to some water that will produce. Bassboy: next time you are up here, give me a shout, I have all the marine charts on the computer and would be happy to sit down and go over them. If you have a GPS we could even upload some spots for you. ec: we just have to hook up at some point, we've probably seen each other on the water a few times and didn't even realize it. Any of you fishing Sturgeon Lake, keep my home and cell phone numbers handy. If you have any problems while out on the water don't be shy to give me a call.

Boy, there are so many variables, it would really help if I knew more about what equipment you have....GPS, depth finder, charts????? Launching in Lindsay in the river is OK, but it is a long slow trip down the river to the lake, reduced speed on the upper portion of the river, 10 km/hr. Sunday winds are out of the West at 15 km. I would consider launching at the Moorings Marina on Snug Harbour Rd. That puts you close to where you will want to be fishing. Take Hwy 36 North from Lindsay watch for Snug Harbour Rd. on your left. Just follow Snug Harbour Rd (about 2.5 km) to the marina. Fishing is starting to pick up since the carp die off seems to have run it's course. I think it's $10.00 or $15.00 for in/out and parking for the day. Where to fish..... wellas suggested earlier the South East shore from the marina towards Kennedy Bay would be a good place to start but I would also consider Ball Point and down the Long Beach (West) shore. There are some well established weed beds along that area with some deeper water just off those weeds. I'd like to be able to help you more but until I know more..... If you have any problems or want to give me a call, home is 705-328-0750 or if I am on the water, cell # 705-879-1765. I live 4 doors from the marina, look for a grey boat house with a burgendy door.

It always makes me proud when I see an OFC'r getting good press for anything (fishing related is a bonus). I've yet to meet Jamie but I sure am looking forward to it! Good on you young man!

WOW, that's not going "fishing", that's going "catching"!

Nice!!!!!! Brandon, if you want to send me your contact information; I have some friends living in North Van that would be about your age. One of them has been there for a couple of years now and his brother just moved out there about a month ago. Both are nice young men, enjoy the outdoors, and the one brother is an excellent photographer. I'd be happy to pass along your phone number and have them give you a call if you would like. you can PM me with the info if you want. Good luck with the new job and your adventure.

Isn't it nice to know it really can be used for something good LOL.

The reason I asked is that if you wanted to stop in here on your way, I'd be happy to help you with your motor, I have everything right here including the carb and choke cleaner however I suspect that if you make sure you have fresh gas in it and take it out for a good run you will find that it will work fine. If you want to drop by here, give me a call 705-328-0750.

Cod liver oil!

WD40 Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are: 50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, also commonly known as dry cleaning solvent) 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability) 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil) 10-%: Inert ingredients The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients: 60-80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated 1-5%: Carbon dioxide It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40. There is a popular urban legend that the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil. Although it is unknown whether the formula contains fish oil, material safety data sheets for the product show that the main ingredient is Stoddard solvent, not fish oil.[2] WD-40 is, however, used by some sea fishermen as an added scent when fishing with bait. If you want a natural, inexpensive fish attractant, try cod liver oil.

Very well done!

Where is the cottage? Any chance you might be going through or around Lindsay?

Maureen, with your penchant for helping others, your willingness to give, and your faith in people, # 17 doesn't surprise me at all!

Lindsay has some beautiful spots that would suit your needs. 401 East to 115/35, North to 35, then North on 35. When you get to Lindsay 35 becomes Lindsay St. keep going North. You will see a small park on your right where you can park and put your boat in. Work your way down the river, there is plenty to catch. Any questions or problems, give me a call. 705-328-0750. Enjoy!

LOL, some interesting responses! The key to getting good results is to not take too much time to answer the questions, respond to them from instinct rather than trying to think them out. You'll get much more accurate results that way. You can do several levels to improve your results in case you missed it. The more levels you do, the more accurate your results will be. If you do all the levels, then look at about the top 10 results and narrow it down from there. Joey, I did an indepth research on you and your atributes. Beauty Queen was at the top of the list. I concur!!!!!!!!!!

Nice read to start my day off LOL. (sorry about the missadventures though). Sounds like you have a good sense of humor! One trick we use to use for chanel catfish was to tie the liver in a piece of pantyhose like a big roe sack, that would keep it on the hook and hold it together. We would then freeze them and only take as many fishing with us as we needed. Easy to handle, they thaw out in seconds after they hit the water, a lit nicer to work with. Keep your spirits up and the posts coming!

Last week I posted about my new adventure in life, several people asked about the job aptitude test I had taken. Here is the information. Sorry it took me so long to get the information, if you have any questions let me know. http://www.careercruising.com User name: VCCS Password: CAREER Hope this helps!

Keeping my fingures crossed for you kid!

Thanks for the heads up!

I don't know who the author is but I hope this brings you some comfort: If He Could He would be here if he could, To help relieve your sorrow. And he would tell you: "Time will heal, Though maybe not tomorrow". He would be here if he could, To comfort you in grieving. And he would tell you: "I'm at peace, Don't fret about my leaving". He would be here if he could, But he has given you his best. And now after years of giving, Its' time for him to rest. ________________________________ Our condolences to you and your family John. Cliff & Sue

# 14 as of this morning! It's heading in the right direction.

Good food, good friends, a nice fishing story, what better way is there to spend an evening?

Good morning all! Thanks for all the replies! It is nice to have the support when things are rough but it sure is fun to share the good times! The website I went to was http://careercruising.com but you need a username and password. I just tried the old ones I used but they didn't work. I'll try to get current ones in the next few days for those of you that want them.

Well, I keep voting but only once a day. I wasn't smart enough to figure out the thing about the cookies.

Sorry I haven't been around for a bit. last couple of weeks have been a little hectic. As many of you may remember, last Feb. I posted about returning from holidays only to find that I no longer had a job. I won’t bother going into the details again but I got blindsided and took it hard After wondering what to do next and considering all my options, Sue and I sat down one evening, put on some music and had a real heart to heart talk. I knew I wanted to work; no, I had to work if I was going to be happy. Silly as it sounds, I tried retirement and it just isn’t for me. For the past 40 years I had held middle or senior management positions in sales and or marketing positions. I had enjoyed it but there was just something missing, I was very good at what I did, I had built and sold three very successful businesses, all of which are still running today. Did I want to start all over again and build another one? The opportunity was there however I thought about the long hours involved and the fact that I was tired, perhaps even bored with that type of work. The question became, well, if not that, what do you want to do? I started exploring options, went to a couple of job fairs, attended a job finding course, talked to a councillor at Victoria County Carer Services. This councillor mentioned a website that I could go to and do an aptitude test and that perhaps that would give me some direction. Well, the results came back and the top five things listed were: Gunsmith, Locksmith, Appliance Repair, Marine Mechanic, and Small Engine Mechanic. Go figure, I have been fixing things all my life, love working with my hands, enjoy problem solving and most of all helping people. That I should work in that sort of a field had never crossed my mind, (smart eh?) LOL. I ruled out Gunsmith, with all the controversy and regulations regarding guns these days, I just didn’t want the hassle. Locksmith; the only place I could get the classroom training was in Red Deer Alberta. Appliance Repair, not quite what I was looking for. Marine Mechanic, too seasonal for my liking and Small Engine Mechanic…. Now that would fit the bill perfectly. Sanford Fleming here in Lindsay has the course. Well, this could drag into a long story but I did my research, found that I do qualify for an apprenticeship program, found someone who would hire me as an apprentice and officially started working as a Small Engine Mechanic Apprentice on July 9. (although the let me hang around the shop for about 6 weeks before) The work is hard, dirty, and I am tired at the end of the day but I have never been happier! I spend my entire day solving puzzles, fixing things, and helping people. From one moment to the next I never know what is going to hit my bench; chainsaws, trimmers, walk behind lawn mowers, even lawn tractors, snow blowers, pumps. If it has a gas engine in it it could be next up. My employer is fantastic, I am working with four mechanics that between them probably have in excess of 60 years experience. They have had me doing everything from valve jobs to carburetor overhauls, sharpening lawnmower blades to rebuilding engines from the crank case up. Most of all, they are the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I still have to do two years of schooling and start my first year in Jan. but in the end I will have my license. It will seem strange going back to collage after all these years but I’m excited about it and I am in the process of fixing up a nice little work shop here at home, (here I go, bringing work home with me again LOL). Just to put a cherry on top of everything: In the last couple of weeks I have had two phone calls from former suppliers wondering if I might be interested in representing their product lines in Canada. It seems that my former employer hasn’t been doing too well and is now trying to sell the Div. that I worked so hard to build for him. I guess he isn’t having much luck finding a buyer and I suspect that the employee that took my job may soon be looking for a new job again himself. From boom to bust in less than five months; guess they weren’t as smart as they thought they were. (Yeah, I guess I am gloating just a little) Life is good!

You won't need a depth finder, most of the fishing you will be doing is going to be in fairly shallow water anyway and if you are using a depth finder to watch for shoals..... you'll have taken the lower unit off the boat before the finder will show you that it is there. As for shore lunches.... no trip to the French River would be complete without a shore lunch. When I lived there you could camp anywhere that wasn't private property, I understand that that might have changed now and you might have to pay a fee. Sorry, you should check that out with the lodge too. Thanks for the kind words Lew, just trying to pay it forward.