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Forget the beer, grab the boat and go fishing ...have the beer when you get back

Rich, glad to hear you finally got your Muskie...I know there a few more out there...and stay out of the weeds Cliff, it would have been great to have shared the boat with you...

Very nice Cliff, I've heard good things about the matrix, I'm sure you'll both enjoy it. I will say the dealership I bought my Kia was not great in the customer service dept. I decided not to worry too much about it...I take my car elsewhere for service...look forward to seeing the new ride Maureen

What a great day yesterday was!!! Headed out of here in the early hours and watch the sun rise as I went. Just as the sun was starting brighten things up I looked to my left and down the slope at a pond or high water area spotted a deer having her morning drink. Promising start to my day I arrived at Lakair a little before 7am and was greeted heartily by Digger the camp dog…much to the dismay of those still sleeping I’m sure. I spotted some movement to my right and there was Rich up at at ‘em, went over to say good morning and was treated to a fresh cup of coffee from Patsy, just what I needed. We had a short visit before they headed into town to have their boat taken care of. As they left, I took what was left of my coffee and headed down to the main dock to take a photo and revel in being there…ahhhh…I heard someone speaking, looked up and about two hundred feet away there was a Moose swimming across the channel…if I had a camera with a zoom I would have taken a shot, but as it was all I had was my phone so I just stood there and appreciated the site. Coffee done, time to get the boat I arranged for and get out there. I headed first to an area I had managed to catch a Walleye a few years ago, but this was not to be the morning for Walleye. Moved the boat down a bit further, found a promising looking spot, settled in and on the third cast, Fish On!!, oh it felt good to have something other than weeds or pan fish on the line. I managed to get it near the boat and spotted it before it managed to go under the boat, not huge, but respectable…and then the line broke I pulled the line up, and realized I had forgotten to put a leader on …dang…ok, no problem, there’s fish here, retie, with a leader this time and get at it…. Nothing happened for a bit, then I felt a little tug, had a small fish on, thought perch? I got it to the boat, and it was a Pike that didn’t even qualify as a hammer handle…lol..still, it was a fish. Back it goes and I continue on…nothing much happened for a while after that. I hate leaving a place when I know there are fish around so I tried a few more presentations…nada…ok one last shot with my Red Devil (Daredevil), threw it out, and started reeling, when Fish On!!! I love when they hit it hard. I took my time, reeled it in slowly, gave it some slack (was having problems with the drag), got it near the boat and another respectable fish, before I could grab the net…the line broke…ahhh… Lesson learned…check gear thoroughly before heading out, and always bring a second set up…which I usually do…not sure why I didn’t this time… I peeled out 30-40 ft of line and started over…by this time no more bites for that area, time to move on, next spot…nothing…off I go.. Got to another promising looking area and only had about an hour or less before I had to head back in. Was working the area for a bit, managed a couple of Perch, but decent sized ones, was thinking I’d play with them for a bit before I moved on. Not long after my second perch the bite died completely…huh…I was going to pull out, then thought, maybe some Pike moved in??? Tried a couple of presentations to no avail, went back to what worked for my first one, and as I neared the boat with the retrieval a big splash and twirl in the water…dang that startled me…threw the lure back right away,ready this time, and sure enough he hit it good This time I was very careful to make sure the drag was set properly, had the net at the ready, and before too long it was in the boat Finally I managed to get a measurement of 22”, not huge, but not too shabby…I was happy with it . I didn’t have a live well or cooler or anything to bring it back for lunch with, so back it went for next time. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo bucket account and am on dial up so no pictures available here…. I didn’t get a chance to see Joey and Paul as they were still asleep when I arrived and out on their boat when I came back in. I will go back again in July for a day and hopefully see them then… Maureen

ugh, every time I try to put up my report, the computer or my connection has a hiccup and I lose it all...will try again in the morning

Well my plans for fishing G/Bay fell through yesterday, so today I am taking matters into my own hands and heading up to Lakair for the morning. With any luck I'll have something to report other than the weather and boating conditions...lol Maureen

Damn Wayne, one step forward and three steps back sometimes...as for the truck, at least it's replaceable and none of you were hurt. I'm on vacation this week so if I can help, let me know... Maureen

Awesome!!!

Cliff, i don't have either car but I do have a Kia, (who is owned by Hyundai) and I would buy another one in a heart beat. I have 490,000 km,, plus on my car. I am starting to have to have a few things done now, but I am hard on my car and this is the first one to ever last me this long...up to now though, just basics, brakes, etc...well I did have to get the front control arm/ball joints done, but then, I am hard on my car and it had over 400,000 km at the time From what I know you can't go wrong with either car, it comes down to your own preference for look, style and comfort.. Look forward to hearing what you choose, and seeing the new one... Maureen

Very nice Terry, glad you got out, I'm not brave enough to even try to head out on opening day... Maureen

Thanks for the offer, sadly I have to work one more shift before vacation have a good time Maureen

Hey all, it's been a long time since I've had a fishing report...I may just get one out next week. My vacation begins as soon as I finish my shift tomorrow after noon at 1:30pm I am hoping to get out for a bit on Pigeon Lake, Georgian Bay, Nippising and Sturgeon Bay.. With any luck I'll get a chance to catch up with a few people Maureen

Very cool, would love to follow along....make sure they screw down the sub floor, not nail it, and if you can afford it, get spray foam insulation if you haven't already planned on it, it can save you tonnes in heating costs over the long term. Also looking forward to a fishing report Maureen

Good on you for the offer, hope it all works out.. Maureen

Glad it all worked out....might be something for me to look into... Maureen

Good on all of you....I think I've been smoke free for about three years now...but honestly, can't say for sure...could be 2 or could be 4...i wasn't really paying attention Maureen

FYI, I started posting at 3:30am...dang slow computer and dial up you can disregard my comment on the black and orange Maureen

Gorgeous, let me know if you ever make orange and black...that's what I've caught my only musky on Beautiful work Joey, you have a lot of talent, thanks for sharing with us... Now I'll be watching for all the reports of Musky caught with those beauties!!! Also love your artwork on the walls ... Maureen

Hope it all goes well maureen

Ya Beans you know the lad, or at least his Grandfather who is your best bud Dave. Connor apparently went fishing once and that was it, and has been wanting to go since. i don't know if i can do the Sunday...not likely... Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I'll see what I can work out and find one that works Thinking of the GM office building or the Darlington site...will see what his mother says and go from there... Thanks for all the suggestions!!! maureen

Congratulations Aaron!!! I'll look forward to watching you!!! have a blast!! Maureen

Cliff, more info would be much appreciated. As for attention span, this kid has it in spades, along with a couple of others I know...very patient as well, so that's not a concern, and ya, Panfish are what I am looking for. I thought of Scugog, as that is where he first fished, but I was under the impression that for the most part all the shore spots were taken up by cottages and trailer parks and such....or marinas. Are there spots to fish from shore there? a public pier or something??? Thanks Maureen

Hey folks, not looking for secret spots or anything like that...just a place to take a 9yr old who's only fished once before and loved it...sadly no one has taken him since...I would like to change that...he is in Oshawa so some where not too far away I think would be great...other wise I'll see if I can get him up to Pigeon Lake one day... Thanks Maureen

Ya Beans, keep trying, you've been at it for over 30yrs and no takers...face it...no one out there can afford me , you're stuck with me... besides, my mom likes me....

Glad you managed to get out and reel something in....but lets face it, you don't need an excuse to get out, Ma would love to have you out of the house any time