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been a while .... winds and life meant a no go on the water today, so we rubbed the ribs for an eight hour rest ( brown sugar, chilli, onion and garlic powder, cumin and may leaf), followed by 3.5 hours in the smoker and 30 minutes on the grill, marinated the shrimp for a 5 hour soak ( lime, vodka & chilli), stuffed the jalapenos with feta, onions, garlic, red peppers, kalamata olives soaked in olive oil) and put it all together with rice pilaf. picture Homer Simpson after a pork chop....

true dat, BB. I have noticed days like this happen no more than twice a year for me - I have pictures each time. Sights like this are like music - they speak to the inner person and then, its time to go find 'em- the mists of Onaman

KT "Water looks awesome this morning" RM " Get a shot before we get under power"

bring those fires down those fish up. ? too early - give us a bit longer on the lakes yet.

Thanks Sy - Wrong Nip though - not the one that sounds what you're not allowed to do in the pool And we think there are still a few miles we haven't touched....lol - anything outside the red zone is still inviting us to return for that trophy

aye boyo, tink nuttin of it. Happens to all of us - and I tink I got a wee bit more tan you on that count? The stuff my mind chooses not to retain these days is dissapointing It won't be long before they'll tell us we're.....

Etta's been gone for a while my friend, unfortunately However, The Queen of soul is now failing, leaving a legacy and an incomparable voice behind

Thanks Bill. Hand bombing them is something I haven't mastered yet. They were also more nuts than usual, combined with lighter set ups - I had to cut the first 20 foot of line off more than once because they were so energetic - they would make 20 foot runs, charge under the boat, under the trolling motor, around the side, race past the stern and back to the front.. A lot of them were incidentals, Caught at least 15 on just a jig and a worm, with 10lb flouro leaders, or home made worm harnesses on the same.

Thanks B - its a long ride, but the fishing, the scenery, and the away from it all makes it worth the trip. Interestingly enough, no signs of fires on the highway the whole 2700k round trip

Headed back out to Nipigon again for the annual this year. Each trip has been a different experience with different fish hopping to play. This time it was mostly eyes. We had a couple of walleye chop days that put over 50 in the boat (one of which saw us running 8 miles home in 3 -4 footers), a couple days when the weather locked em up for good periods of the day. We covered LOTS of water and were happy to have the Nautical Chart mounted on the wall,- it was a life ( and motor ) saver. There are no chips for this lake. lots of double headers. I ran nothing but my own home made baits one day - out fished my partner these guys had me putting together extra worm harnesses on home made bait day as they bit me off frequently as always, the fish here were thick across the middle and thick shouldered once again, Kev got the biggest eye of the week, this guy started home made presentation day by slamming a brass colorado blade spinner one for supper, 2 for the freezer the gator's punched 2 huge holes in the net I had to retie with 50lb flouro. Thats makes 3 holes now - time for new netting Gotta work on reviewing all the pictures for the year end summary - but you get the idea.

boiling water. kills it dead. Seeds (and ants, too)

original transducer? They do fail over time. Know anyone where you could plug the head into their ducer? That'll at least tell you if its in the head or somewhere else.

i hate you right now........

awesome report. not enough of them round here anymore. Always great to share time on the water with the family - makes for strong connections

right on - enjoy! I can see you slowly paddling out, all relaxed in the pontoon as Brian heads in to work on his ,

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nvmnd...

new waters, tough conditions, not bad results . Great day to be out exploring the waters. The Grand is an awesome fishery but a lot of pressure in the easy to access areas.. Think pontoon or tube, just sayin,,,,,,,, I've never done that end, but lots lower down with good results.

sweet stuff, must be shut down week? - - you got a headlight for that thing when you're heading out ?

in the furniture business, we used to call those Character Marks She is definitely an old warhorse. No idea how the wound happened, I actually didn't see it until I had the photo developed - did spit the hook once she was in the net, so maybe brushed that. ?

thanks for the compliment Brian. As for you other two...... you're right, turns our I kept the pretty side facing me

29 1/4 in the net, no tail pinch. Came on on the 7 colour on a hot day with a bit of a wound, so it was quick snap, measure and release. Go make some more mamma not a pb, but darn close

nice. composition and colours ..... sunrise from a tick's eye view

good cure for a long drought but a millennial who has never posted multiple pics on a forum before? I think you just essin with us ol' folks

that first one is a keeper; you can see the heat in the air its so thick. ?