John

You sending some joy juice up by UPS this year, or was this a cunning plan to let us Canadians dry out for a season.

Thanks Rich, sucks about the escort home though.

Hey Mike very few of us at Lakair are adults.

I find a spare drainplug helps for those times Roy......

Dang Rich, the reason it is on the bass opener is to please you "bassy" guys....damn baitfish!

Thanks for sharing Charles, great report.

Last year was pretty good, you and Chris were filleting, I was skinning. The year before was a nightmare with names that will remain nameless....lol It all depends on the ratio of beer to pike....tip it too far the wrong way and well, you know!

I was thinking the same thing this afternoon Roy... Not sure I would let someone weld my skeg with the lower unit in place.

I figure $100 to $150 for the prop depending on the definition of a few dents. I'm guessing that the skeg repair won't be cheap either as I would think the lower unit would need to come off.

Hi Cliff, you have a PM. If I was lucky enough to live on the water as you do and not have to trailer, I would probably buy a glass boat. I prefer comfort these days, but that's just me! J...

Welcome Chris, stick around a while. Like Spiel, it's been far too long since I was at the Moon.

Rob, how about this T-Bolt mounting bracket. It allows you to mount a track above the gunnel. You can then take the 'riggers off and mount rod holders or other stuff on the track. http://www.traxstech.com/store/t_bolt_mounting.htm

Welcome aboard. Tell us about yourself. Not sure that a map would help much. Not a lot in the way of structure. RONDEAU BAY Rondeau Bay offers anglers a chance to match wits with some of the province's cagiest bass. The dishpan-shaped bottom offers little in structure, except for sporadic manmade structures placed about the bay by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Rondeau largemouth are referred to locally as nomads, traveling in small schools, using basic structures and sandbars as they move about. A large sandbar preceding the Rondeau mash on the east side of the bay is a known haunt for big bass. Casting a large white spinnerbait on the bar and retrieving it slowly just below the surface accounts for as many bass as does fan-casting the large sand hump in the middle of the bay with silver/blue crankbaits. Pay attention to details, such as wind direction, which influences currents in the small opening between Lake Erie and the bay. A strong southeast wind brings bass to the "Eau" to feed on large schools of shad. Lewis Rattle Traps work well, as do large tube jigs, cast and retrieved along the sharp sand break. Rondeau marsh is silted to the point that successful bassing occurs only at the outer reaches. Due to shallow water, push-poles and electric motors are necessary. The western shoreline offers anglers better access to subtle underwater structures, such as weedbeds, dock pilings, and trough adjacent to rock and steel seawalls. Late summer and early autumn yield the largest Rondeau bucketmouths. All the fish are chunky and well fed, with 1 3/4 pounds being a fair average, and plenty of 3 and 4 pounders Remember, Google is your friend! John..

You forgot about the 2.30 - 4.00 filleting Pike! I would be happy to help again this year, if you need some re-enforcements and the beer flows steadily.

Damn, I thought we had got a break from that word for the summer....

Had him worried though! I think that these reel designers and manufacturers discriminate against us left crankers... Imagine Easton telling us that they are not going to make lefty sticks any more..

You are a good man Roy. Now, if you can find them in a lefty, I will kiss you square on the lips.

This deserves a bump

Great report guys. Pink is more your colour Rich, the yellow clashes with your eyes.

I will bring some stuff to Lakair too Paul...

Damn......... we wouldn't need to sober up for the drive home.........does Avery have a drivers license?

I could write a thesis on what I think of the boaters card and why. Having said that, no amount of instruction can compensate for shear stupidity.

Thanks for the feedback Pete. I'm like John F I haven't learned to crank with my right hand yet....... . But I do like the reel.

Very sincere congrat's Dave. One of our sports true ambassadors....