Machine57

Now that was really cool!!

Great downriggers!..have two of them myself and they are heavy duty. Get all my service done at Bay Distribtors in North Bay. If you need them serviced or gone over, send them up well before the season begins, George the tech is an awesome guy to deal with!

Nice time there by the looks of it! What was the name of the camp? Dan

Thinking of booking with these guys for a week in august. Has anyone stayed there and if so, how was the camp, fishing ect.. Good or bad reviews welcome. Dan

Looking at booking a week long trip to Washington DC in August for our Anniversary. Going to fly out of Buffalo. What I am thinking is fly into DC, and use their transit system to get around. Arlington, White House, Smithsonian, ect..ect..We love to walk alot, so walking 10-12 blocks to get to an attraction is not a problem. I have been looking on Hotwire for Hotels, but the amount is almost overwhelming. My question, Has anyone stayed there and if so, can you enlighten me with reviews as to the hotel you stayed in, good or bad..ect. Do I fly into Ronald Regan or Dulles(sp??). If you wish to respond @ PM please do so I am not clogging up the board. Thanks Guys!! Dan

Looking at booking up at Bay Lee Mac Camp either July or August. It is located on Rib Lake and is just north of Temagami itself. Apparently Cliff lake nearby is a walk through the bush to get to. Can anyone comment on their experiences at the camp good or bad and if it is possible to portage to cliff lake to fish also. Thanks, Dan

Hey guy's, Heidt Furniture was produced in Waterloo Ontario. I have a outdoor furniture set were the sling chairs need the material replaced. I have found out that the company went under a few years ago. The frames are in excellent shape. It's just the material that needs replacing. Does anyone out there have any suggestions in which I can search out? It would seem an awful shame to throw out perfectly good chair frames, when all that needs replacing is the material itself. Thanks to everyone for their input and sorry for posting here, but I am at a total loss at this point. Dan

Glad to see Roloff pull up a chair beside Jack at lunch..That's one smart pooch!!

Well here is an update as to the unexpected trip to Boshkung. While the original plan was to stay at Kasha Lodge in one of the cottages, upon our arrival we were greeted by a most unwelcoming owner who portraid he was put out by our presece. Needless to say my buddy who had made all of the arrangements three weeks prior was miffed as to the downright rudeness and ignorant attitude of the owner. It was decided at this point that our money could be spent better elsewhere, by someone who actually gave a hoot. We ended up coming across a place called the Clansman Motel and Cottages. The owner Paul and his wife were most welcoming and a breath of fresh air considering what we had just been subject to at the other location. They are located directly on the shore of Lake Boshkung. Paul got us set up immediately in a roomy cottage, and got us out to the ice pronto. We even had the choice of propane or wood heat in the huts. Managed to get some fishing in till dark on the Tuesday, then did a full days fishing on the Wednesday, thus returning home the Thursday morning. Paul was out to check up on us as well as other guests every two to three hours and ensure that everything was okee dokie!! My two other pals, only managed a 1lb. laker that went back, but Wednesday afternoon I managed a nice 3 1/2lb. and 4 1/2lb. Laker within twenty minutes of each other. All in all it turned into a great three day getaway considering the rough start. To those who have wives or girlfriends who are unsure about staying at cottage/hotel, I can attest that this location was absolutely spick and span!! I will defenately be back again to explore more of Boshkung. Also a special thanks to Chimpboy for the PM on Boshkung prior to our departure!! I have attached a pic of me with the catch od the day, hopefully it shows up!! Dan

If there is a guy by the call sign Mikmac, send me a PM..I haven't got your info...Dan

Way to go Gino!!..Were you fishing big Marten Lake, or were you just the other side of that small bridge. We were at Marten River Lodge last summer and worked our way past Beaverland, under the small(tiny) bridge, through one water body and into the larger water body where hermits beach is. Found the fishing to be tough though last august. How thick was the ice when you were there? Dan

Hey fellas' headed to Kasha Lodge this week to try for some "eyes"..Never been there before, going up with two guys, staying at Kasha Lodge, in one of the cottages. Any input as to best ways to target the wally's, current ice conditions, the lodge itself, or any other things good or bad would be appreciated. Can be mobile on foot if need be, just trying to decide if it's worth taking the auger ect, or if there is a need to move around alot. Lastly, I believe it is in Zone 17, would that be correct? Dan

Hey Chuck!!..Had a great time out today with RR and you. Nice to finallymeet you!..Send me your info @ PM and I will hook up with you for some more fishing. I work opposite to RR so there are lots of days off between the two of us to go out with you if interested. Regards Dan aka..Machine57

Hey Salty, did you try Wolfs Den over by Utopia??..Might want to inquire over there...Dan

I believe it was Mr. Champ.

Fishhook!!!...Can you send me an email to [email protected] Long story short, my son is Peel Police and lives in Barrie. Caught three little buggers the other night, when he came home. Need to know where you are in Barrie. I can then forward contact info to you i.e. arresting officer ect.. Dan

Mirage is centrally located, and overall we walk everywhere we go. The Transit system is a great way to get from each end of the strip. The Duece goes up and down the strip, and the Cat goes in the opposite direction to the strip. You can usually buy a 24 hour pass which is cheaper than paying per ride, and you get a transfer from the driver if you wish to travel the other direction. There is a Walgreens at street level between the Venetian and the Polazzo. This is the closest drugstore/groceryette per say. We bought our water by the case there, chips eats and other things and took them back to our hotel room. Waaayyy cheaper than the $4.00 pops on the hotel floor. There are not alot of free wireless spots. You can pick up a free wireless signal outside the coffee shop at the second level of the Polazzo. Other than that there is the Apple Store in the FashionPlace Mall right across the street from Treasure Island. TI is defenately worn down, and needs a makeover. Beware of the guy in the electric wheelchair in front of the Bellagiofor the night time fountain shows. He makes ballon hats, animals ect, letting on there is no charge then whacks you for a "donation". As for shows, Terry Fator at the Mirage was awsome, not only is he a ventrilliquist, but also an impersonator. Jersey Boys at the Polazzo was spectacular, if your into Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. I'm not heavy duty into them, but sure enjoyed his life story and music. There isn't a bad seat in any of these theatres, so don't pay big huge bucks for premium seats. The Cirque de Soliel shows we saw, were Mystyre at Treasure Island and O at the Bellagio. Both were excellent shows and well worth the ticket price. Once again, in these two theatres there isn't a bad seat in the place. Make a trip one night down to the old strip "Freemont Street". The light show runs every hour on the hour, and Tony Romas located down there has the best ribs. There are lots of locals hanging out there as well as some very talented street artists, overall a good night out people watching!! That's about it in a nutshell from here in Barrie!..Have fun, we certainly do, people watching, walking, relaxing and taking in the shows.

Thanks to everyone for your input!!!...Last year was our first trip up in that area...Going back this year to explore a little more. It was funny last year, you could tell all the locals and set your watch by it for the eyes. About an hour after supper, everyone heads for their boats, and they don't come back till dark. Dan

Heading up to Marten River Lodge saturday for a week. Have heard alot of good things of this place. Fished Red cedar Lake last year with minimal success. Has anyone ever Stayed at Marten River Lodge, or fished the network of Marten River itself? Thanks for your input!! Dan

You can try Anglers Atlas .com and see if there is anything..Dan

Hey brian looks great!!!...Can you post the repair guy's info or send me a PM with it. I am also in Barrie and the Brides car needs a little makeover. Thanx, Dan

Have had a Tro for 15 years now, and is still going strong!!...Will defenately buy another when the time comes...Dan