BOQ G2G Report

[Joey]

Well after a wee nap, I think I have the energy to write our report.

 

Our BOQ trip this year had a few problems in it due to Merland Park, which will be mentioned on here, but other than that, what a great trip this year.

 

It started off with me calling Merland Thursday morning as we were packing ready to go to see if they had a coffee maker in Cabin 10 so I didn't have to pack one. I was told yes, there was a coffee maker in every cabin. I thanked her and said "See you in a couple of hours" to which she replied "Cabin 10 already has someone in it for tonight." I politely told her that I had reserved Cabin 10 for months now and that I specifically told Kevin we would be arriving Thursday afternoon, not once, but twice. She said "Well I guess he didn't write it down." She said she would accomodate us tho and would put us in another cabin for Thursday night, but we would have to move to Cabin 10 on Friday Better than nothing I suppose.

 

Anyhow, we arrived and were put in the Pickerel Palace, and yes, it was definately a palace. Don't know what the going rate for this cabin is, but it certainly was nice.

 

Here was our view for the afternoon.

 

 

We unpacked and headed out for a fish but we had motor problems and it ended up being our spark plugs, which Paul had some spares so by the time we replaced them it was 4:30 or so and we fished til just after dark but no success.

 

Chuck, Shelley and Bassmaster Mike showed up later and we hung out in our palace.

 

 

Mike was a good suzie homemaker and kept the coffee flowing for us in the bitterly cold winds and weather we had this weekend.

 

 

Before we went out fishing we moved to our Cabin 10 and reorganized.

 

Then Paul and I headed out and I removed my BOQ skunk Finally!!!

 

 

Mike showing off his Dr. Death that he bought at Carra Outdoors on the way in.

 

 

DouG stopped in for a visit.

 

 

Mike hooked into his first pickerel ever. He was pretty happy and I showed him how to do Pickerel Cheeks 101.

 

 

We hung around the campfire nightly, which is always fun and the one thing Merland Park has that staying anywhere else wouldn't.

 

Dano, Terry, Corey, Bill Parker and Ted & the Gadget.

 

 

I feel Pretty, oh so Pretty...... Gerritt

 

 

Whatchu talkin bout Willis Percher

 

 

Roy showed up Late Friday night and joined us at the campfire. Here he is with Mike the Pike.

 

 

GCD never looked so good and kept his clothes on the whole weekend

 

 

Saturday Paul got into a nice one and we thought we had the trophy, she came in at 28.5 inches, but alas, Chuckie beat us. Congrats Chuck.

 

 

Saturday night was the Pot luck dinner and before we ate, I revealed a little surprise.

 

Dave Mercer really wanted to come to our G2G this year, but prior arrangements in his schedule wouldn't allow it, so he wanted to do something special for the OFC and arranged and sent me 40 Fact of Fishing T-shirts for us. Everyone was thrilled and we gave out proper sized shirts and then piled in together for a group photo of us wearing them. Not everyone could get in the pic as some had to man the cameras, but we did our best.

 

Thanks so much Dave, that was top notch for sure and you are an A-one guy in my books

 

 

The Pot luck was some of the most delectable food I've ever tasted and I personally want to thank everyone for all the effort they put into their meals. Some of the best food I've had in a long time.

 

I think Cliff bought a pop at the machine and then realized he coulda had a V8 in this pic

 

 

I always love going over the bridge here on the highway. Looks like your going to go off the ramp to jump Snake Canyon

 

 

A view from the top on our way home today.

 

 

Some sunset shots.

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to next year already and thanks again for the great company everyone.

 

The problems we had with Merlands this time, including the reservation problems and boat slips being assigned and not patrolled, were definately annoying. Nothing worse than coming back at night and going to your slip to find someone else in it, especially when we had to pay $10 a night for them . Maybe if we bring some of these problems up to Merland, they will fix them for next year so we don't have to find somewhere else to go.

 

Cheers

 

Joey

[pigeonfisher]

Well done!!!

 

Glad yall had a great time.

[HTHM]

What a great report! It looks like a great time was had despite the poor service from Merlands Park. I expect they may have a few cancellations due to the way things went. Google will pick up these threads and people will be able to read them.

[fatherof3]

even with the problems it looks like you had a good time and great pics

[danc]

Looks like a ton of fun Joey, despite the problems. One of these days, Sis and will gt up there for one. Great photos and excellent report!!

[ccmtcanada]

What a great report Joey! Congrats on your breaking your BOQ skunk as well...that's one great looking walleye you got there! Nice pic you got of me....LOL....thanks a LOT for posting that one....

 

Always great to see you and Paul...hope to see you guys again soon!

[tbayboy]

Hooray a report with walley pics (no offense cliff hehe). Great stuff Joey.

[bassmastermike]

Hey Joey great report!!! I had a great time this weekend and thank you guys soooo much for everything i had darn blast Looking forward to doing it all again at lakair... Oh and by the way Great Pics

[lew]

Great stuff Joey and good to hear your weekend turned out so well !!

 

Your having a great month so far with a couple nice musky last week and now a good Quinte pickeral....maybe you should take up guiding for a living

 

Thanks for the excellent read !!

[bowshep]

Looks like ever one had a great time even with the snags on the accommodation's. l guess thats what happens when your around great people... Peace Ken

[Terry]

Great report Joey

 

good to see you and Paul again

seems everyone has a problem or 2 with Merland Park, as did we

 

it blows my mind to see that many people from every walk of life get together and have such a good time

[Rich Clemens]

Great report folks. Nice to see a few familiar faces in the crowd.

[solopaddler]

Great report Joey! (btw, nice fish!)

[b2kptbo]

Nice one Joey, sure did look like fun...

[graftongal]

Great report Joey! You seem to be on FIRE these past couple of weeks, congrats!

 

And Roy, lookin' cute as always!

 

Snady

[mattyk]

some real nice walleyes! Thanks for sharing Joey!

[oldphart]

It was great to have met you Joey, and thanks for getting the Tee Shirts it turned our luck around on Sunday Afternoon I'll post that later when I get my Pics downloaded. That potluck meal was out of this world want to Thank all of you guys and Goils who supplied the food, I said I come with knife and fork, and I did and had one of the best meals ever. Thanks again

[ehg]

Congrats on the fishes.

Another great report for youse this late fall!

 

Thanks for sharing,

 

ehg

[motv8tr]

Great stuff Joey, congrats on getting the skunk off your back...that's a nice fish! Who knew GCD had hair??? Mike, congrats on your first Walleye

 

Maureen

[LeXXington]

Great too see you guys again. Congrats on your BOQ skunk killer..

[camillj]

Great report Joey ... thanks for sharing ... like Lew said you are having a great run ... now its time for some river chrome before a new PB on the ice ... just to cap it all off !

[Greencoachdog]

Great report and pics Joey, and OI'm glad you removed the BOQ Skunk!!! ... I may need to borrow some of the Skunk remover next year... 'cause I sure am reeking right now!

 

I kept my clothes on because it was dang COLD!!!

This Redneck aint used to those 3 and 4 layer days!!!

[Crazyhook]

awesome report and pic, wish I could of made it!

[Dano]

Good to see you guys again, nice chatting with you Joey and again, congrats on the nice fish.

[Mike the Pike]

Awesome report girl thanks for the shirt .Beauty fish

 

I missed out on yer beef jerky but the shrimp you brought to the potluck were also very tasty.