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Great report. Glad everything turned out OK with the flipped boat.....could of turned bad, quick! Good for wearing your PDF. Looks like the kids had a great time! dk

some great pics, Cliff! Looks like you guys had a great time! dk

Looks like a cool trip!! dk

not a bad chart....but I go fishing to get away from paperwork..... :-) Welcome to OFC!! dk

Great pics! What a great looking boy! dk

Just got this e-mailed to me, and it worked on me. I'm curious if we've got any drummers or other folks who play an instrument can do this.... How smart is Your Right Foot ? ? This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to See if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It's preprogrammed In your brain! 1. WITHOUT anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY......) and While sitting where you are at your desk in front of your computer, lift Your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right Hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so!!! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are Going to try it again, if you've not already done so.

Great pic.... Yeah, we've got a feeder right a window at home, and have seen them sit like that. We also have a dead pine tree that will come down soon, but they like to sit in that too.... Good to know even those busy guys need to stop and rest for a bit!! dk

Some great pictures! Looks like a great night out with the kids. dk

Old college friend stopping over tonight for a visit, and it will be good to see him. Tomorrow, I've got dinner with the 3 other guys who are going with me to Fushimi Lake PP in a couple of weeks. Will be a good time of planning, sharing stories, and talking about how the next 2 weeks can't go by fast enough!! I'm sure I'll get some pond fishing in there also, as my 2 year old, just got his first fishing pole and is iching to try it out!! Everyone have a great weekend, and looking forward to the reports (and pictures) dk

Wow....great fish!! dk

That's it Gary...... Here are some of the spots I mentioned: The camp is at the SE end of the lake there where the road comes into the lake

FT, Can't for the life of me find the map, but when you get there, ask David for a map, and point out spots...here a couple you'll want find: 1. The "W" in the far back of the lake. 2. The shoal in the back of the lake, 1/2 way between the "W" and the mouth of the river 3. The old Park boat ramp (this where we caught all the smallies......on topwater, right against the ramp) 4. If you really want to taget pike, talk to David about some of the backwater lakes and the chance to fish them Here are some pics from our two trips.... Typical Walleye Pike in the top 20% of size 19" 4# Smallie Our visitor as we were setting up....never saw him the rest of the week (that's my tent he's checking out) Enjoy your trip, and tell David & Christine that Dustin from Indiana says hello. I'd love to see a report (w/ pics) when you get back..... tight lines, dk

Copy of a reply from someone else asking about FML back in June: ------------------------------ Went to FML for two years with some buddies (04 & 05). Dave & Christine are great people. For 'eyes we trolled a lot of worm harness rigs, jigs w/ twisters, and G7 Rapala's casted and trolled. The pike did well on spoons, and spinners. Our best fishing was done at the back end of the lake...a long boat ride from camp. We also got into some Smallmouth down near the old boat lauch in the closed Provencial Park....buddy & I each landed (and released) fish close to 5# on top water in the evenings. I've got a map at home. I'll see if I can scan it in. PM your e-mail addy and I'll see if I can't get some stuff to you. BTW, not sure where you're coming from, but if you're towing a boat and coming from the Soo, I would suggest HWY 17 to 101 to 129, as opposed to taking 129 North off 17. 129 North is a great drive, but no fun towing a boat. Besides, 17 between Soo & Wawa is one of the prettiest stretches of road I've ever been on. Best of luck! dk ------------------------ Oh, also had a bear wonder into camp in '05 have a sniff at my tent before it was sent up. Depending on the kind of trip you're looking. We stayed in a cabin the first year, and camped the second....both were done over Memorial Day (USA) week. We had a great time both times: Caught lots of pike (no real biggies); enough walleye everyday for supper; and got into smallmouth as well. Good people. Clean cabins. Well maintained boats. Lots of water to fish (we probably only fished 20% of it in two years) All in all was a great couple of trips, and it's probably the place I'd take the wife to for a trip, or when I'm ready to take my son on his first Canadian fishing trip! Let me know if you want some more info..... dk

Where is it located? I've fished at Five Mile Lake South of Chapleau. If that's it, let me know, and I can share some info.... dk

Come in lots of colors, and they retail for about $30.00 USD - Croc's Website I suppose if the boat was kept as tidy as Lew/Marc's I would give the barefoot a go...I just like the bit of support / feeling wearing something give me..... dk

Always great to get out with the kids! Hope the ankle heals up quick. dk

I was looking at the pics that Marc posted, and noticed in the one picture it appeared he was barefooted. Lots of big hooks on those baits...... Wondering....what do most of you do for footwear on the water? I have a pair of Teva sandals I wear (don't forget the sunscreen) that leave some pretty wicked tan lines. In fact I've a got a great little painting from Pam of my feet up on the boat wearing my sandals. I also really like my Crocs, and wear them most of the summer (oh, they're bright orange, too....so they stand out a bit). Lots of guys sling some pretty big hooks, and I can think of few things worse than a trebble hook in the top or bottom of the foot. Over 100*F here today with the heat index.....remember to drink lots of water before you get out there to keep hydrated. later, dk

Wow is right!!! dk

Is it just me, or is the "OFC Store" link at the top not working? dk

Congrats!!! 27".....wow....what a LONG baby!! dk

Looks like a great week!! Thanks for sharing dk

Great report! Way to stick it out on Sunday, and be rewarded with PB near the end of the day.....sounds like fishing! dk

Looks like a great day!! dk

Some great looking fish there, Roy! WTG!! dk

What a huge fish....congrats!! dk