John

Marc mentioned that you would be out with him next week Justin. Looking forward to your report.

Roy, the pleasure was all ours. The hospitality that you and the lovely J showed to Barbara, Cliff, Marc and I was incredible. We hope to show you the same in the near future. Pic's are posted on a separate thread. Thank you my friend.

Here are a few pic's to whet the appetite. Big Cliff and Marc have more that I'm sure we will post soon.

Big Cliff, Barbara and I had been waiting for this trip for some time. Having been the high bidders on Marc's generous donation to Rick's auction, we were ready an off at Lew o'clock Friday morning. To save us some time, Cliff had decided to meet up with us at the 5th Wheel truck stop in Bowmanville. We loaded up his stuff and then went inside for a few calories to keep us going for the next 5 hours or so. Noticed that gas was 7 cents a litre cheaper than average, so we gassed up and headed East. We arrived at Marc's early afternoon settled in and then went out for a bit to eat. Marc arrived home around 5.00 from some promotional filming and had tagged over 60 Sauger that day, the anticipation was building. We chatted a little about plans for the next two days and then we setted in with a few beverages. 4.00am came early....we were in the truck and headed to the Larry shortly after 5.30. We arrived at the launch, bought our licenses and permits, launched Marc's boat and headed out. We were trolling for Walleye by 7.20. Picked up an incidental pike and decided to head out into deeper water for Sauger and return to the Walleye's when things warmed up a little. Got into 28' of water, put the jig's on and started bringing them in. Cliff was on fire early putting on a clinic. I guess that Walleye jigging on Sturgeon had given him lots of practice. It wasn't long before before Barbara and I figured it out and pretty soon we were putting them in the boat as well. Marc was measuring and tagging the fish that we caught for the Ministry. Nothing really big, 1-2# fish but great fun and considering I had never seen a Sauger never mind caught one it was a great experience. We were eager to try Marc's trolling method's for Walleye, so we moved into shallower water, switched the jigs to reef runners and then the fun began. I will let the photo's speak for themselves. We headed in around 3.00pm to head back to Marc's. We had arranged with Roy to drop by and seen him and the lovely J that evening for a drink or two. Of course, Roy being Roy he spent what must have been the majority of his and J's day shopping and cooking for our arrival. When we arrived, drinks were served and Roy was in the final stages of preparing one of his specialities. Again, photo's tell the story better. After 3 magnificent courses and much more refreshment and great conversation, we said our goodbye's 'till June and headed back to Marc's to get a little sleep in preparation for a repeat of Saturday. Sunday was a much warmer day. We did a great job jigging up the Sauger, tagging and releasing probably 20 fish. We put the lures back on and tried to put some more Walleye in the boat. It was a little slower that the day before, but we put a few real nice one's in the boat and a couple of pike as well. As we had a 6 1/2 hr drive ahead of us, we headed in around 2.00pm, drove back to Marc's, packed up, said our goodbye's and headed West. This was, in my opinion a weekend to remember. Terrific company in Big Cliff, I look forward to spending time with you again. Amazing hospitality from Roy and J, thanks for a wonderful evening. And thanks Marc for what was probably the most knowledge I have ever gained in two days. I have fished with some professionals before, but Marc takes things to a new level. Once again, sincere thanks Marc.........I look forward to getting educated again soon.

You don't snore, do you?......

Ben, if you are allowed a small composter on your balcony you could raise your own.

Why mess with a good thing Roy? I will be there whenever and wherever as long as I am able. Get enough beer into me and I will sleep in the darn outhouse.....That will leave a spot it cottage ?? with the lovely Barbara.

Yup, 26th, 27th, 28th weekend this year Mike....it's all Roy's fault.. Should be camping spots available, but I think cottages are pretty full by now as there is another group there that weekend. There is a thread on it if you do a quick search...

You have the shakes there Paul? Too long without a boat can do that to a feller........You planning to be set up with a new ride before Lakair?

Thanks Zib, I can't wait either.

Welcome aboard Hairwig.......you will need to explain that handle over a beer some day! Nice catch.

We're really pumped for it too Cliff. Worst part is I have to work 3 days before we head out. Looking forward to fishing again with you too. Barbara promised to have us at the Fifth Wheel by 7.00am Friday morn'. I am excited about trying Marc's method for Walleye and Sauger. See you soon Bud.

Try here.......... http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/fis..._reels_faq.html

Happy Birthday Hon.........Have a wonderful day.

Good luck, let us know how you make out.

Welcome aboard by the way!

Wasn't aware that pike were there in any quantity. I knew that there were some in Dwight Bay especially over near the river mouth. I have had lots of success with decent size smallies but don't fish lake trout other than through the ice. I will talk to my cousin who lives on the bay and get back to you. I have some friends who have a place on Pancake Island I will see what they have to say as well.

Nice job bud. However, if you had done things right.......... first you buy a bigger plane and then adapt the Lund............

You guy's crack me up!....

Terrific report, thanks for sharing.

Have a great one Lew. Hope you all have a wondeful summer. Enjoy the boat and we will see you in June..

Not an expert, but have seen many of them go through the auctions. Looks like it has been refinished which will detract from the price. I have seen them sell for as little as $75.00 and as much as $200 depending on the crowd.

Looks great Lew. I know you guys will have a great time this summer.

You don't have rights and freedoms to put other peoples lives in danger.

Nobody's telling you to go ahead and do anything. You chose to take someones words and manipulate them to suit your argument.