Tony

Brother, it's about time you got this report up! It was a great trip....and having Dawson there made it that much better. I'll never forget having him in my boat all day Thursday and having him fall asleep on me.....only to start reeling in his sleep!!! I'm already looking forward to next year! Roy... It's been awhile my friend. Marty and I were talking and we may make it up your way again for a trip with Marc. It would be GREAT to see you again. It's been way too long! My wife is scared with your "cute" comment though....lol. Lew... yeah I still got that boat. It serves it's purpose, but I wouldn't buy another. About the only thing I like about it is the motor. How have the muskies been treating you this year? I check in here every so often but I haven't seen many reports from you. How's retirement treating you? One of these days I have to get up there and fish with you.....maybe the Lakeair trip next June? Spiel, Don't take this personal, but I'm glad we didn't have to call you from the side of the road this year with transmission problems....ha ha. I hope all is well with you. Good health and happiness to all, Tony

Now that I'm finally caught up at home and work (and my body has recovered) after 2 weeks of hardcore fishing, I have to send out a couple of thank you's...... Marc...we had GREAT time with you and I can honestly say that I learned more in 3 days with you than I ever could have imagined (trolling techniques, working and tuning jerkbaits, daily lunar periods, etc.). The size and numbers of muskies you put us on was incredible and has to be seen to be believed. You truly are a MASTER of your craft. Roy and J...I can't thank you enough for the OUTSTANDING meal and hospitality! Everything was first rate and you two really went above and beyond! It was great seeing you again and I look forward to meeting up again sooner than later!! As Marty said, it really was a trip for the ages! Big fish and lots of fish. Great memories with family and friends...even with the minor mechanical problems. I dropped of the boat this morning to get an estimate on the damage to the motor. It has a broken and bent skeg, the stainless prop is bent and scraped, and it appears that the propeller shaft is slightly bent. Oh well...I guess that's what insurance is for. It was worth it anyway after a trip like we had!!! Now the hard part....waiting another full year until we get the chance to head north again! Tony