Mike the Pike

Gerritt that would be some of the damage we received during the 1998 ice storm.You will notice alot of downed and damaged trees in various areas of Quebec.Mike

Summer ya!!!!!!!!!

Great story funny too.In Quinte you need a 10 inch ice auger or a change saw to bring the big ones up.Mike

Great report nice pics .Mike

Nice detailed report Wayne until today I could relate to your report of lack of fish but you look like you guys had a great trip.Nice ride Wayne.I appreciate this report because it must have taken a very long time to make with your speedy dial up.

Well folks we had a great day not too cold in the morning and not much win until after lunch.Myself my 8 year old son Ryan,My brother in Law Chris ,Kenny my (Quinte) fishing partner and Mo who works with Kenny tried ice fishing for his first time.It was great to finally get out in all we caught 23 Speckled trout and One nice Rainbow. We went to an outfitter called Pourvoire Baroux 90 minutes north of Montreal not far from the Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort.I highly recommeend this place the outfitter took great care of us.Enough of this Bla Bla! Here are the pics Joey! Well the alarm went off at 4:20 but that wonderful snooze button got us to 4:46am. This is the map to let you know where we drove for 2 hours. The invention of the third row seat that folds into the floor. Makes room for all that fishin stuff. Are we there yet Dad? All systems go we are leaving first stop well you know.TIM HORTONS!!!!!!!!! A little shot of ski country the sun is coming up but did you notice half the moon is out. I am still fidelling with the ice hut and Ryan lands our first trout of the day.Priceless Back to the ice hut. 2 minutes later yup another one .The ice hut is still on the ground. Going for number 3.Back to trying to get that ice hut set up! Happy Uncle chris his first trout ever. Me I am still setting up. Finally it was my turn. Kenny my fishing buddy always takes care of Lunch.No cold Lunch for us Habitant soup and Grilled cheese sandwiches. Kenny ,Ryan and me .Biteme don't you dare call me BIG BIRD!!!!!! The 2 new guys to trout The new Fin Bore no need for video demo .Clampet took care of that. Thanks Paul. The only Rainbow of the day. No horses required we have lots of horse power. Oops I forgot one. eating a hot lunch in a hot place.Gerritt notice the Black Cat it was nice and warm in there. Well unfortuantely the day had to end my little Ryan fell asleep in the van .When we arrived at Mcdonalds the favorite kiddy food we could not wake him up.he has been sleeping since 5pm when I got home i just put him to bed he said he was too tired to eat. I look forward to the next outing. Mike the Pike

Here you go 007.This is what you wanted to see.

Thanks guys and 1 gal I will post the pics but I don't expect any trophies.Mike Why am I not tired I can't sleep.

Well heading out in the Morning with my 8 year old son the brother in law and 2 good friends.I booked a day with an outfitter for a day of trout fishing speckles and rainbows.Driving up to St.Jovite Quebec for those of you who don't know where that is it is very close to the Mont Tremblant ski resort.Can't wait I waited all week for this.Good luck to the many other fisherman who are heading out tomorrow! Good Night

Bring some hand warmers.And don't forget the bottle of wine for that wonderful wife of yours.Oh and bring your usual horshoe.A potty and toilet paper!!!!!! Thats it .good luck to you and the wife. Mike

Yup same for me Biteme could not contact me .Mike

Emil you look warmer than the last trip with big chev in your boat.Nice catch.Mike

Eddy when the battery died on my Honda I did the same thing I charged the battery and it started .only problem it was not holding its charge very long.It will most likely fail unless it was drained by your son for other reasons like the lights being left on.Checking for loose terminals is also a good suggestion from the others also make sure the battery posts are clean.If it dies again it is time for a new battery.Mike

Same thing happened to me in December I tried boosting it did not work.your batterie is toast.I bought a new one at Costco for my Honda Odyssey Kirkland brand $52.99.Don't ruin a good marine battery.Mike

I was there but you forgot to say goodbye

ya I am going in.

Keep it with some hand warmers(Hot Paws) in your pocket in a ziplock bag.Yes they are sensitive to cold.Mike

I think Kevin at Merland Park rents ice huts .I have ice fished Deseronto before near the opening of the Napanee River no success.I think there is more fish up around Picton.Best to talk with the local bait shops.Good luck to all on your trip to the BOQ and please be safe. Mike

nobody is there!!!!!!!!!

I hope my first one looks like that.Mike

Great catch Paul!Do you think you could put an OFC logo on that tarp.Can we catch Tarpin with those poles?

Very Sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.LOL

I won a trip to Cuba last year worth $3200.00 it was the first time the wife and and were away from the kids in 11 years.It was great we went in February 2006 .I bought a ticket for the Juvinile Diabetes Foundation and they picked my number. Joey you should play the lottery you seem to be on a winning streak. Mike

Hey D your local store who sells portable ice huts should have accessories for your hut.I have seen them before.I just use 4 hooks from the local hardware store the ones with hooks that you screw into the wall into wood hooks are about 6 to seven inches long you just screw them into the ice and tie the Clam to the hooks.It takes a little practice to screw in the hooks but I got the hang of it .I am sure the systems you buy are better.These hooks cost me 79 cents each.Mike

Tracy for years its only been Canon in this house .I have a Canon A-530 fits in my pocket convient for fishing. My wife bought the Canon Rebel and she is very happy with it.Here are some pics from the Rebel. Good luck with your purchase.Mike