irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thought I’d break the summer down into Months and post what we’ve been up to up North. We had a great summer, with Leah only taking ill a couple times during the rainy/cold times in July and earlier in September. I succeeded in doing some firsts, both on the fishing front and renovation fronts. Taught my two young nephews (Leah’s sisters kids) how to cast successfully and safely. One even caught a “BIG” rock bass from around the dock. Fished with my 81 year old mother and my 50+ year old sister for the FIRST time in my life. Targeted Lake Trout all season and got pretty good at figuring out where they go when it’s calm and when the wind blows. Had numerous guests up this season and not one went home without putting a Laker in the boat…or four for that matter. I learned how to split rock to any thickness I desired and hell I even managed to make it stay on a wall. May not be to Bricknblock standards…but I’m happy with my creation. Thanks to a good friend/customer (another reason why you should treat customers like they’re a king), who picked me up at the end of my dock and flew me into the back country one day, I finally got a comfortable enough feeling to explore the back country solo and over the last couple weeks did some exploring and fishing on the back lakes of Temagami. Here’s the month of July Got heavy into ripping the living room apart. Came out one evening and found this little guy left behind by his mother. A few hours later he/she was gone again and appeared again late in September eating in the front yard every night at exactly 7pm with his mother/father. Slapping down some ceramic floor for under the wood stove. I think I get to go fishing soon…. Teaching my nephews how to cast their new spincast reels. Jim at Dad’s outfitters deserves some thanks here. Took the lads over there for a couple rods, line, etc that totaled 85+ dollars and he asked me for $35 ! and their mother wonders why she’s broke ! Think he’s happy ? Had the father-in-law out on the arm when this nasty looking think dropped down like a submarining Muskie…. Common site on Temagami…I’ve seen as many as 42 loon swimming together out on the open lake. How many of you have a wife that will climb on a roof….let alone lower the chimney liner down the masonary so you can attach the tee thru the wall inside? Father-in-law didn’t have a very good hold on this one…lol Drove home with the father-in-law so I could get my airplane. Took a better shot of Sandy Island while crossing Nippissing for you Marty! Back out on the arm downrigging with my younger (than my older one) sister waiting for her fish… and here’s the first and with both she reeled in and Dang they were good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Looks like you enjoyed your time up there fishing, made some people happy and even got some work done... Way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Wayne - You had the kind of summer that most of us only dream of - nicely done! Don P.S - Look forward to finally meeting you at the Quinte G2G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Ok I get it copy and paste.Nice shots of the happy Nephews please keep your tongue in your mouth next time it rains.Ok I am waiting for more pictures of the Captain holding fish so MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 More great pics, looks like you manage to keep busy, and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) LOL...great July Wayne! The work in the house seems to be coming along just fine so far. Nice of you to stick out your tongue in that one pic too....reverting back to the 10 year old with sister??? LOL. Ok...gotta go find the next month..... Edited September 28, 2007 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Well July look good also. MTP is right there is no rules about not taking pics of the captain's fish Going to be an experience that your nephews won't forget! Thanks Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Too much tongue Wayne. Other than that awesome report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Again more great pics.. thanks Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Wayne, looks like you were having a hoot of a time. Great July report, now onto the Aug report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Excellent, Now get back to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Great report Wayne.I only wish I could have summer vacations like that.Love the arial shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Looks like I read your reports backward, ha ha ha. Great report Wayne, I love your father in law's t shirt Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I made him let his fish go....it wasn't hooked inside the mouth by the time we took the picture so I sent it back to the depths.... He was a tad ticked about that... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmastermike Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Great pics and nice work too. Hey if you exer need any kind of flooring done dont hesitate to let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Great pics and nice work too. Hey if you exer need any kind of flooring done dont hesitate to let me know. I think when you hit the August post you'll see I have the flooring handled...but thanks anyhow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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