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For my remote fishing trips, and backpacking trips I have one of these: CLICK HERE Works well, packs small and light too! I've been using this for several years, and have pumped the water into a bottle and drank....never any problems. dk

Of course I'm working....I would be on OFC if I was wasn't.....lol

Sounds like you're doing everything right. Now that you can fish there, I'd take some to him sometime, and then ask if he's changed his mind about hunting there. Again, it's his property, so "no" is "no", and he really doesn't need to give a reason. I would just ask every so often (no more than twice per year). Also, not sure if Ontario has anything like this, but in our Hunting Regs, there is a form for people to use who have permission. Here is the link: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/huntguide1/...TG0607_1-19.pdf Look at page 11 of the guide. May be worth doing if for no other reason then to let the landowner know you appreciate and respect his willingness to let you be on his land. Oh, and I wouldn't take anyone there (unless imediate family) unless that was part of the deal. Best of Luck! dk

Some great shots all around.... Ducks and a Five Mile Lake Sunset Fishing the Gamble River between Wasp & Crow's Rock Lakes in NW Ontario

Very nice Phil!! dk

Warm my heart too, TG...thanks for posting! dk

Very well deserved, and well done BPS.... dk

First thing that came to my mind too, taper. I got hungry just thinking about it. I'm going to write it down if someone posts it again! dk

Fished Five Mile Lake a couple of times - about 25 miles south of Chapleau (www.fivemilelake.com). Had pretty good success with 'eyes and some Smallmouth. Lots of Pike, but no real size. As for bears....I can't find the picture, but we had one wonder into camp as were setting up, and I've got a picture of one smelling my tent before it was set up. That was the only time we saw one all week, but they are around! Good luck! dk

Best of luck to you! Some great info there Trapshooter....well done! dk

Writing a great story is a gift. I don't have it, but wish I did. You MB, have it. Another great read....and that last line (...and the fecal matter nearing the point of no return was safely retracted back to a warm and cozy place.) is classic. Thanks for making my afternoon better! dk

Vance, Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great man, and you've got some great memories. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight. dk

Wow! Thanks for the story MB.....that's more than just a "report". Thanks for letting me tag along. dk

Very funny. Thanks! dk

Great story told there....thanks for sharing the pics! dk

Some great pics there Basskicker! Can you tell me where the 3rd & 4th ones are from? They kind of look like the Scenic High Falls on the Magpie River outside of Wawa. Thanks for sharing.... dk

Good reminder Lew! With DST starting this weekend, I always put fresh ones in all the detectors when I move the clocks (Spring & Fall) Thanks! dk

My day just just a lot better! Thanks, dk

When we're on our annual trip up that way, we usually will keep enough each day for supper. That's usually not quite our limit...but could be close. But, we do not bring a limit home with us, as we just like to keep them as fresh as possible. We found if we brought a limit home, we wouldn't eat it right away, and when we pulled them out of the air tight seal, they are still good, just not as good....so we quit bringing fish home. Now, panfish....well that's a another story..... dk

Wayne....those first few shots look like Lillypad Bay, no? ---------------------- My wife hasn't wanted to fish a lot but recently has expressed more of an interest in spending the day on the water. I'm looking forward to getting out with her more. Our trip to Turtle Lake in NW Ontario last year really changed her mind, and that's when she started to get into it more. Also having two sons (3yr. & 18 mo), and a 3rd son coming in June...she knows if she ever wants to spend time with the boys, she'll have to want to fish, hike, and camp more! Her first pike:

That's a great read, MB...thanks! You make that cold weather almost sound like it could be fun....almost! And that last picture is very cool! dk

Wow....well done by everyone. Now....to go add something to my signature.... dk

We bought this JVC model just before Christmas (from HH Gregg), and I really like it. Easy to use, transfers files right to the PC, and easy to convert them to MPEGS, and then burn DVD's. I just finished a DVD last night of our 2006 Christmas. (Click on the image for the specs) Good luck! dk

This may be the best time for a report like that! Some great pics Connie, and now Spring can't come soon enough!! dk

A nice 24" from Fushimi Lake (that's still there swimming...) Another Fushimi 'eye my buddie caught (also released back to Lilly Pad Bay) A Sauger from Turtle Lake outside Atikokan, ON: Can't wait to get back up in Ontario again.... dk