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Looked like a perfect time Mike! Can't believe how fast your kids are growing!!!

Still looking for my first muskie this year... I guess it would help if I actually got out and fished for them!!! Reports like this are giving me the itch....great fish!

True Victor, but of all the responses, I think only one person answered his question and he hasn't replied to any of the other posts in this thread. Lol. So, are they running up Bowmanville creek??? Anyone else??? Lol

Sorry to hear this outing turned out like this! A few good things though...the repair bill on the motor was a lot less than you expected...you spent time with friends out on the water...and you likely learned a few things you didn't think of before! Every outing will be different. When you think back on this year...and the trophy, you will have stories to tell...although it sucks now, you'll be laughing about it years from now. Put it another way...you can only look up when it comes to the experiences of coming years!!

Dreams and goals are good to have! You are getting back on your feet and maybe this is something you want for down the road. Someone here once said in a report that if you don't have something to look forward to, then it's a crappy way to live....or something like that! Good luck!

It's always an adventure isn't it Will??? Just glad no one was hurt, you caught a few fish and had a great day out there. Next time you need someone to keep the boat straight while you set up lines, just let me know....LOL.

Great report and the pics were awesome! Gotta love pier fishin! At least there were no storms to contend with this past week!

I've had the same on that lake this year...went to get my license out and was told "we're not here for that". I told them I just got to the lake with my daughter and they asked what fish I had caught. I said, none, because literally we didn't have the rods set up yet...lol. Hope no one was hurt in the fire...just scoured news for the area and nothing has come up as of yet.

Yep...Roy has it. I always check snopes.com when I see pics like that... http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/puertorico.asp Love the marshmallow pics though...LOL

Loved this report! Your daughter doesn't mess around when it comes to fishing does she?? LOL. Excellent pictures...that one of the dragonfly...just noticed the spider looking right at it!!!

That's a great fish! "The crowd goes wild"...not that's funny! Great pics

Happy Birthday!

LOL!!!!! Great job on that!

WHOA!!! Those are some FAT pike!!! A great family trip for sure...you'll always remember it. Great report!

LOL....any excuse for a party...veal chop day? Priceless!

SWEET!!! I'd take a "slow" day like that any day! Great stuff and some real hogs there!

You've had quite the summer Mike! Great year of fishing for sure. Thanks for the report...lots of great fish there

Lots of lakes hate me...big lakes, little lakes...doesn't seem to matter!! At least you got out there! Cant catch a thing sitting in your living room!

Now that sounded like fun Cliff!!! You sure you are not 30 instead of at retirement????

The huge smiles say it all!!! Looks like another one has caught the fishing bug!!! Great day on the water I'd say. Great report!

Sounded EXCITING!!!!

Call me a chicken, but when I fish for musky I make sure I have my lindy glove with me. I started fishing seriously only about 5 years ago...I learned a lot from my early mistakes and got a lot of constructive advice from this board. I have a scar from a pike on my finger to remind me! Go get em Matt! I look forward to more reports from you!

So...that's some hurricane coming isn't it???

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I was going to say I don't think you are allowed to fish for the whales and dolphins!!! I got this from their website...so I'm assuming coolers are ok...just take note of the no glass bottles. Picnicking You may bring food and beverages into the park. Alcoholic beverages and glass bottles are not permitted. Picnic areas with tables are located as you drive into the parking lot and at the Family Picnic Area within the park's grounds. Check the park map when you arrive. As far as cheaper tickets...I cant help you with that. Good luck and have fun!