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That is pretty darn, cool!! Good stuff.

Welcome to the board! Wroxeter, you must have the Maitland flowing through your back yard

Thanks, Terry...I've told a few guys about that video, now they can actually see it.

Thanks for all the responses, so far, guys. I'm gathering from what I've read that the manual is the way to go for me...perhaps a 6" for walleye/perch/panfish, AND, an 8" for those Simcoe lakers. Now if I could catch one as big as Lloyd did, for anyone who hasn't seen the video it was MASSIVE, I'd have to get the sled and a 10"er

So, here we are with a few great months of open water fishing to go. Not to mention some great steelheading in November/December. However, for some perverse reason, I'm thinking hard water fishing...probably due to Ryan's photos of him and his daughter in the hut. My question for all the hard core ice anglers out there is do I go with my original intention of buying a manual 8" auger, or is power the way to go. Keep in mind I don't have an ATV or snowmobile, so I am the "pack-horse" pulling the equipment out on the ice. Thanks!!

Congrats on your first Kawartha 'ski!!

Some beautiful photos, still not sure whether I think a resident brown or a brookie is the most visually stunning. I do know that you would be hard pressed to find a fish anywhere that is as beautiful as either one.

The key is to let them out fish you just enough,

Juli and I just read this one together...all I heard was ahhhhhhhhhhh, oh my God, that is too cute. Great post Ryan, hopefully you've made a fishing buddy for life out of her. That wouldn't happen to be a Clam 2000 ice hut, would it??? Just got one myself this past March from Steve Rowbotham (of the forum), can't wait to use it....well I can wait a bit, still some good boat fishing to be had!

Nicely done, some beauty lakers, whitefish and walters!! Definitely going to have to get up there in the near future.

Fantastic 'ski!!! And, yeah, Terry is in fine forum today, LOL!

Don't worry about the ten, Rick! Tie goes to the lady, I put it in already. Let's try and get out at least one more time soon...walleyes, trout/salmon you name it! Hope you make it out next year as well...Ryan, Dan and Shawn did an awesome job putting it together quickly this year. Next year Juli and I are hoping to have a bigger role as well, and, with a little more time and preparation...that $4500 mark should be shattered!! I'll send you a PM soon.

Quick edit- forgot to add, sweet reel Terry...would love to have one of those for ice fishing...JULI DO YOU HEAR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's another group shot taken by Juli, with Ryan in it.

Can't wait to see the photos of the grizzlies, have always loved bears...I'm sure the trip will be spectacular!

Thanks, Ryan!! Going to have to get you to e-mail a few of those pics to us!! Great shots, looks like you guys had a blast after we left, as well!! As for Juli, beating me...the competition continues As for my wager with Rick and Vince...Juli and I pretty much tied on big fish (and it wasn't very big) I threw in the extra $20 under Rick and Vince's names! Thanks for the comments on the boys...the twins were standing here reading this, I said "he doesn't know you very well, LOL"...they were great yesterday, and enjoyed particating in the event...especially knowing that it was all going to cancer research (after Jacob passing away last week).

I'm sure Ryan will be posting the full wrap up on the days events soon, but, for now here is our families perspective through some pics. Headed for Deer Creek conservation aiming for a 7:30 arrival. We love the campground and lake, had actually spent three nights there last year. Couldn't wait to get out on the water for this worthwhile event. Met up with Ryan and the rest of the group, launched the boat, got the details of the day and we all posed for a group shot (Ryan took this one with Juli's camera) Heading out on the water...this in no way was a "tournament" all about raising money and having fun, but, an all electric motor "blast off" is pretty funny!! First fish of the day, Carl's nice Bluegill- Carl with another, Pumpkinseed this time- Ryan, his crew and the Mini-Me boat, lol- Ceagan and Carl with a caterpillar...the boys love clams/snails/frogs etc, as much as fishing Juli with a small (tough fishing with the massive cold front) largie- Setting up some fun for the kids at Ryan's place Chowing down...what a great spread...big thanks to Ryan's mrs and mother-in-law!!! The food was great! This one is out of focus due to excitement (LOL) Juli and Ryan after the announcement that she had raised the most pledges, and, had won the choice of a charter with Lloyd or a great prize pack of stuff from Dave Mercer. No offence Dave, but, she didn't hesitate in taking the half day in June with Lloyd!!! Yeah, I know, Lloyd another chance for her to "out-fish" me! A BIG round of applause for Ryan, the man who put this event together!!!!! I'm not going to go into big detail on the numbers, etc...that is for Ryan. Just wanted to show our perspective on the day. What a great event for an even greater cause. REALLY BIG THANKS to all who donated, as well as the sponsors that offered up such great prizes to all the participants!!!!!! You all know who you are Ryan, you have the full support of Juli and I for next years event (let's make it even more successful)!!! Your family's hospitality afterwards was fantastic as well. Can't wait for FISH-A-THON FOR CANCER 3!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryan pretty much summed it up...the reservoir doesn't get rough...last year we (Juli the boys and I) actually fished it in inflatable boats we bought at Walmart!! See you all in the AM!!!!!!!!

Sounds, excellent...don't forget your licenses and operator cards as well. We will see you in the morning...probably around 7:30 or so. Get some sleep, dude, if you are hitting the water at 5!!!!!!!!

Great stuff, Ryan!! Must have been a thrill catching those! The fish will be considerably smaller tomorrow

Any details, yet, Ryan? We are pretty much loaded up and ready to go for tomorrow.

Thanks!!!! The fish caught will just be a bonus, looking forward to meeting a bunch of board members...although with Rick and Vince's wager, I'm going to do my best to catch a good one!!

Took the words right out of my mouth, Steve. That will be my strategy tomorrow...slow presentation with heavily scented trailers.

Nice!! Couple of beauties!

Great fish, and, as usual, great report!! Your "formula" for reports is concise, easy to read and informative.