Blue Lk

Great report of an excellent day Simon. Would the name of that lake start with an R,if so,I haven't been there for years,but it sure looks familiar.

Looks like it's time to share my "secret lake" with you Simon,in return for yours of course Nice fish.

They are stopping the funding of the ELP,it is hoped that somebody else will take it over,lots of locals veiw the area as a huge waste of taxpayer dollars run by empire building scientists. If it is so important to the entire world perhaps it should be funded by the UN.

oops,double post

Simon,you made the right choice my friend. You have lot of time to play with a GPS later in life,you only have the present to play with Jack at this age. I think I'm "preaching to the choir"

Me too,just add about 14hrs. Great report,looks like a perfect trip.

Looks like the perfect day,with fishing like that you still have lots of time to work on the dreaded honey do list.

Thanks for all the replies,I laugh everytime I watch it. GF had tears streaming down her face on the dock. The whole area in front of my place is infected with nesting bass,not a bad thing if you know what to look for. The dogs aren't too eager to jump in for a swim by the dock,they both have been bumped,so funny to watch.

It seems I get nesting smallmouths under my dock every year. Normally they come out & give you a bump around the ankles,decided to catch the "action the other day. GF had the camera while I aproached the dock. The jerk surprised me when he dashed out & bite my big toe. As you may be able to tell,he surprised me pretty good. Click for short vid.

Really Cool Simon,1rst thought was,just like Swamp People,was waiting for Troy to shout "soot soot"

"been there,done that" I am a "tad" north of North Bay though. Lots of lakes,great hunting,4 1/2 hrs from ThBay,3 hrs to Winnipeg & realestate prices that won't break the bank. OK have to admit,not fully retired,started working 3 days a week

Every year these suckers come into shore around the last week of May. Today was not the best for pics(overcast & a slight chop)but I gave it my best effort. As you can see they are right under my dock & boatlift. Lots of splashing along the shoreline,but every time I tried to catch the action they must have sensed my presence & headed to deeper water.

Simon,all the local "eyes" will be breathing a collective sigh of relief while you are away,safe for allmost 2 weeks.

My GF works in a hospital about 80 kms north of Dryden,on her last night shift a sow & cub were reported to be hanging around the dumpster which just happens to be beside the smokeing area. The hospital response was,if you are going out for a smoke,look out for the bears. Just goes to show you the difference in attitudes between the north & south. In the summer when I go to the local dump there can be several bears in the area,I have had 1 climb into the box of my pick-up,no big deal up here.

MTD also manufacture snoblowers with 110V starters,perhaps 1 of these would fit your chipper.

Simon & Scott,thats is pretty cool,sm bass on a flyrod is something I have been wanting to try for years. Fly fishermen are a very rare breed in this area of NWO. My home lake holds lots of smallies,perhaps you 2 should head out this way & teach this "old dog" some new tricks this season.

I have tried many walleye recipes,but allways come back to the classic beer batter/deep fry method. I subscribe to the old "if it ain't broke,don't fix it"

Maybe you should have waited till today,looks like it's going to be a beauty. I finally get some nice weather on my days off & have to spend them in Winnipeg Good luck on the crappie hunt Simon.

There is no difference in size, any Rav4 with a 4 or 6 cyl is the same size in that model year. It sounds like you have your mind made up,why ask for advise,lots of good points brought up that you choose to ignore.

That my Friend is what really matters.Imho

I had a similar problem with an oiler powered boiler last year,it turned out the switch on the power vent line was plugged,if you have a power vent it might be something to check.

I think the ice could be gone in a week if the temps improve,the last few days sort of put everthing on hold. These shots are from this morning at my place.

My GF is on her laptop right now renewing her outdoors card & fishing license , lots of bad language coming from her corner ,I will not get involved.

Simon,I don't think you recognized me when you stopped at Bobby's,I will be hanging my hat there on & off for the next while. Lots of people heading to that spot in the last few days(before this cold weather) Will let you know if the "bite" improves.

If they build them like they did in Vermilion Bay,you can't go wrong. In this neck of the woods,you see a Naden in about every second yard.