NAW

great stuff - he'll be out catchin you before you know it.

There's a very good chance that will happen!

 

Beginners luck right.

Wicked report man!!

BEST report I've seen in a while! I have some of those exact same pictures - it won't be long before he's driving the boat...

Thanks man! Gotta get him an infant life jacket. Hopefully before Walleye opener.!!

Awww what a little cutie. Love the camo outfit

Giant Tiger has awesome jumpers! Cheap too!

What a wonderful report. He'll be telling fishing stories before you know it. You're a good dad, Nick.

Thanks Roy. I'm very happy that he enjoys the out doors. Our relationship it starting off very very well!

Awesme report, looks like one happy newbie, pretty soon your son will be posting his own threads here.

 

Time spent with your kids priceless, the rewards unmeasureable.

Thanks Blizz. I am sure once he learns how to type on a keyboard, he'll have an account on OFC!!

That's it. Trust me. It's happened to me a few times before!

I noticed the pup was looking a little burley!

 

We trimmed our dog down last weekend. She's lovin it!

Good stuff Bruce. Lookin prim and proper with the beard all trimmed up!

 

Spring crappie fishing with family is hard to beat!

Dam he's cute. Must get that from his mom Nick.

He has a striking resemblance to his mother. Thank God!!!

 

looks like a future fisherman to me

I am pushing it as on option, there's no doubt about that!!

 

That's what it's all about. Just like our kids brainwash them into the fishing world.

Fresh air is good for them!

I made it out with my son for a few hours today. He was a champ. Just the best little guy I could possibly ask for. He didn't make a peep the entire time out.

 

I had a nice report written up... But I accidentally closed the webpage, and lost it all. (flipping back and forth between PB)..

 

I don't have time to write it up again SO.. Here's a pile of pictures. I hope you enjoy. I sure did!! This was his first time going fishing with Dad!

 

The fish count sucked... Lost 3 at the shore. Landed Zero.

 

 

 

 

Looks YUMMY!!!

 

Oh Ya.. That's GOOD!!!!

 

Mouth Watering!

 

Back for seconds..

 

 

He was interest in my reel.

 

 

Nap Time..

 

 

Some promo shots for Roy!

 

 

 

He's a cute kid!

Bang Gerrett. That sucks. I had planned on taking my boy for a walk today in the woods out back to check for fiddleheads. I am going to have to do more research on these little buggers.

 

Do they hang out in packs/swarms.. Or would there just be one or two hanging around? I don't even know what to look for to avoid them in the bush.

Sunscreen - check!

 

 

We picked some up last week.

No kidding. That is one heck of a video.!

I'm going fishing tomorrow. I'll grab some if I see me. But they are not up on my house yet.

Thanks Gerrett!

 

I have my camp pack converted into a diaper bag. Good call on the cozy blanket.

So my son is only 8 months old. But he loves getting packed in the snugly and going for walks in the woods. I know a few local places with a good solid shoreline. Gunna head out in the afternoon weather dependant. Cast a few spinners. See what happens.! Have any of you guys done this before? Any last minute pointers / comments?

In my opinion, the LCBO shouldn't exist at all. Alcohol should be sold anywhere that wants to sell alcohol. The government monopoly over alcohol is preposterous. They receive 0 sympathy from me.

I signed a petition they had at my local convenience store regarding that!

 

I'll have to fire up the still!

Ahh.. The official start to the search and rescue season!

 

I love fiddle heads!

 

I didn't realize there where ones that could make you sick..? I'll have to do a little more research before I go out this season.

I just noticed.. First pic.. Truck stuck... 4th pick, Truck at beer store!

Looks like you got her burried pretty good. How long did that take to get out?

 

Thanks for the pics!

Great report and pics, NAW. Very interesting what you're training for. Do you guys draw straws to decide who gets to be the 'victim?' Cuz I hate to lose that one! lol

 

Good luck tomorrow and thanks for the report..

 

Thanks Mike. I made it out for an hour or so. I didn't see any fish near where I baited. But I did see a few on the other side of the lake. No takers.

 

Rich, not everybody lives on Erie where there are 100000 carp for every windmill, actually thousands more.

 

Might have to give that a try if I'm ever down that way.

 

I am really enjoying this thread. Lots of great advice .Hope you find those carp and hook some good ones.The only thing I can add is after looking at a map I would say the best bet would be those creek mouths along the north shore. One more thing. A pack bait made from cheap fresh ground bread will help to keep your baited hook on top of the silt.

Thanks very much for the tips! I did try along the north shore for a bit. But didn't see any fish. I'll keep checking along there.

 

I know they are there. I just need to find them.

I'm not sure what's up with Photobucket... I posted these pics the same as I always have.. and for some reason, when you click on the picture to see the actual size, it takes you to a photobucket page... That's different.

So my plans for this weekend have not gone exactly as i thought they would. But I am still on track for tomorrow.

 

I ended up having to stay an extra hour at work on Friday, so that kibosh-ed my plans to get the boat ready on Friday night. nd this morning, my K9 SAR training went a little longer than expected. And then I got side tracked at Trombley's on the way back from training, sizing up a team-mate for her first compound bow.

 

Lucky for me, I have a very understanding wife. She let me take off for a few hours tonight.

 

I got the boat in the water, and my spots baited!

 

I know there are likely more riveting threads happening on OFC right now. But I have been eagerly awaiting launching my boat for a few weeks now. So I thought I would share some pictures with you guys.

 

This morning at my SAR training. It was a nice morning to be in the bush.

 

I'll take spring snow over spring rain any day.

 

This was a nice wetland we where searching near.

 

Our "victim" (SAR Volunteer) found a nice sheltered spot to sit and hide while it was snowing.

 

But that didn't stop our K9. She's a vetran SAR K9, with lots of experience. She picked up his sent 250 meters away, and bolted straight to him.

 

The "victims" job is to keep quiet until we get there. So for a few minutes while we smashed thru the bush, she was barking her brains out in his face 6" from his ear! Poor guy...

And to boot. She whaled him in the crotch twice afterwards, when she got her reward toy.. Both times dropped him to his knees. SAR volunteers like that deserve a pat in the back..

 

Here is my launch site across the road from my house.

 

Couple shots of the area.

 

 

The Merc fired right up. Can't really complain with that.

 

 

I bet these folks thinks I'm half retarded..

 

Dropped these in two locations near a decent sized creak that flows in to the lake. About 4' of water is the deepest I could find...

 

 

Well see what tomorrow brings. The floater suite was on. And the snow as flying. I hope I don't have to shovel her out tomorrow morning.

 

 

Even if I don't get a sniff... It will be nice to get out on the water for a morning.

Talking to some folks that where driving from out Ottawa way toward my place. And they had a few detours because of closed roads. All due to flooding.

So watching the news. They have caught the guy. And he is alive. So they say.

 

The town people where cheering and clapping as the ambulance drove by carrying the suspect. I wonder what is running through the bombers head at that point. "Hey, their cheering for me!!"

Nobody has been out yet because pike and bass are closed. And I don't know if people eat fish from little lake.

My guess is that he is already dead... Somewhere in the search grid.. They will find his body soon. That's my guess... If he where alive chances are he would have moved and been caught (shot) by now...