T-Bone

We did Rizzo...thanks. And I figured it was a 'ski...but never saw it.

We had a great couple days on Pigeon Lake. Caught a handful of small walleyes, but even I didn't expect that as it was sunny, warm and still the entire time we were there. Also caught several smallies and a load of panfish. The only real 'action' was I hooked into something sizeable when fishing a weed edge structure for walleye and it took me for about a 5-second ride then bit me off. Oh well...so it goes. We really enjoyed our trip down memory lane and shared many laughs and stories from decades gone by. Love that little town of Bobcaygeon...always have.

Thanks! I've been there for turnover before...may as well stay on shore.

Appreciate the honesty Andy. And, the reason I've been fishing Lake Kipawa the last 25-years is explained in your post. The fishing on Pigeon became increasingly tougher (to say the least), likely over-harvested, and the whole lake was way too busy for our liking. This is more of a trip down memory lane, but we'll definitely be giving a try for walleyes, muskies, and bass. Thanks!

Planning a quick 3-dayer up to Pigeon Lake / Bobcaygeon in mid-September and wondering what type of fishing experience we can expect that time of year. Have been up to Pigeon Lake many times many years ago...but mostly summer period. Have been fishing Lac Kipawa, QC since 2000, so our skill for fishing walleye, bass, northern pike, lake trout, etc. is sharp. I recognize Pigeon Lake is not going to give us a similar experience, but just looking for general direction are patterns that time of year. Are walleye still on mid-lake shoals? Are muskies an option to spend time on? Thanks in advance for the insights. T-Bone.

Sorry to hear it's such a challenge up there. In Ohio yesterday, they had open vaccinations (no appointment necessary) at a drive-up site and were calling for people on the news to "come down to get your shot right now...no waiting...no appointment necessary." Hopefully we'll have over-supply soon (if we don't already) and those doses can be sent north ASAP.

Good news Lew. Not sure why they're pressing "within four weeks" down here. Just so it's effective...that's all that matters. Here's to good health...congrats!!!

Finished my two doses Thursday of last week; as advertised, the 2nd shot did come with a bit of a 'hangover' that lasted about 48-hours. Fever, achy, headache, severe fatigue...but in the end all worth it. I got the Pfizer brand and here it's 'required' to get both does within a 4-week time span. The March > July split of the two doses seems contrary to everything I've heard about providing effective coverage/immunity. Is that what the brand that's being administered up there calls for? Either way....at least we're all moving forward to ducking this thing...

That’s great... but why wouldn’t they have been doing that since like 2010? It’s free. Businesses that weather adversity thrive...the others...well... Like all business...gotta be smart and ready for almost anything...even this crappy hand we’ve been dealt. The good ones will make it...the others weren’t meant to... It’s been put to song many times because it’s so true...only the strong survive.

You want a very specific brand of a very specific bait, in a very specific color, only from a CA distributor, and are complaining about an email not being responded to? Sounds like you're setting yourself up for a frustrating PIA from the beginning. Yes, buying local is always preferred, but for products marketed worldwide and sold via hundreds (or thousands) of reseller channels...it really doesn't matter where you get it from. The paper-thin profit from 10 packs or even 100 packs of those worms is not moving the revenue needle for whomever you buy it from.

Can't fix stupid. It's my assessment after a year of this thing that you have to almost go out of your way to get the virus. Social distancing, masking-up, and staying away from people that are doing neither seems to be effective. Lots of ventilation also for enclosed areas, as stated. Most people I know that have had it were cavalier about their activities or simply weren't afraid to get it...almost inviting it... Ohio opened vaccine availability to those 16 and older yesterday...soon available vaccine will outnumber those wanting to get it; hopefully this gets more flowing into Canada ASAP and we can collectively put this thing behind us. I heard this morning you can now get an at-home COVID test kit delivered by DoorDash within a couple hours of request...not sure why there would be a 7-day waiting period...other than to wait and see if it is 'growing'. Good luck HH with the kids...

Pine Vista Resort...Stoney Lake. https://www.pinevista.com/

8,800 new cases in Ohio alone today. Blowing- up like wildfires out west in a July drought.... I remember when 1,000 new cases a day caused me to pause in fear. Seems like yesterday. Oh...it practically was... 🤬

https://georank.org/covid/canada/united-states

That's recovery from the initial symptoms. Of the people I know that have had it (all healthy, relatively young people prior), all speak of a very long-haul to getting back to feeling 'normal', some things change forever (lung capacity), and another guy I know that had it in March just died a fatal heart attack...out of nowhere...dropped on the spot. There is growing evidence the virus has after-effects on the brain, heart, lungs, liver...etc. I'll get the vaccine. As stated, better to risk that than getting the virus...or living with the after-effects. Also...more evidence showing antibodies only last about 6-months in those that get it...so if you've had the virus it certainly doesn't mean you can't get it again.