trapshooter Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi all. I decided it was time to change my username. I haven't been involved in competative trapshooting for years now so it's time for a change. I have been a member of the OFC© for a long time now... 4 or 5 years. My new username, BenBeattie, is my real name. I am originally from SW Ont, near London. For 3 years I have been a fishing guide in NW Ont, on Lac Seul. After this coming season my wife and I are moving to Sioux Lookout where I will continue to guide. I am also getting into the writing aspect of things and hope you can all find my name in print soon Here are some pics from last season. Cheers, ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hey Ben. What lodge are you going to be working for this year or are you going to out on your own? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Welcome aboard Ben ! Anyone tell you we like pictures ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Welcome to OFC BenBeattie, not that you ever left or anything, but figured we'd better make it official Best of luck with your writing Ben, you gonna be writing about your guiding experiences ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Best of luck to you with your writing and guiding Ben. Those are some pretty impressive fish there. I think the cooler has seen better days tho Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks guys. Mike, I'm back at Silver Water Wheel this year. After we move to Sioux Lookout I'm planning on going out on my own after a while. Lew - Right now I'm focusing my writing on walleye fishing and things I've learned while guiding. I've had some great advice from JP Bushey, Justin Hoffman and Gord Ellis. Outdoor writing can be a tough nut to crack but I'm determined to get myself published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Funny, I've been thinking about a name change as well, LOL! Keep a day free when you're down this way in April Ben.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Good deal Ben! Your living what most of us dream about. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 JP's a good guy to learn from Ben, he's written some excellent articles, specially in EA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Eee doggies, welcome back!! Hafta agree with Joey about thet cooler. Tell us the story behind that cooler. There's gotta be a tale to be told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Actually, that cooler belongs to JP. Having said that, I'm sure most of you can imagine where that thing has been and what it has seen & held. Maybe he should upgrade to a Joey-sized model!?!? Solo - you know it buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Good stuff Ben. I believe you have the all the skill, determination and personality to do what you plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Good for you! It's really nice to see someone living their dreams. I hope they all come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks Bernie and Cliff. It helps to have support and encouragement like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishless Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 ben best of luck and some day i will be up there and look you up.jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome! Some nice fish there. That's a beauty leviathan laker. Best of luck to you in '08 reefrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 awesome pics...when you write a book il be the first to buy it!! i definately need some improoving on my walleye guiding fishing skills ...good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 welcome BB or welcome back . Never did get up to Lac Seul to try out your tips but there always this year. My oldest son is headed to either Fleming or Sault college for the Fish game technology couses .Been hinting to him that maybe he should look at spending summer working a lodge up north . Do you recomend that ? He's worried about making enough money to cover his schooling. Right now he's planning to keep working at the local grocery store He is an excellent fisherman , gets along well with most folks and I think would make an excellent guide ... but hey he's my son ! and Keep those pictures coming TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 TB - I would definitely recommend that your son guides while going to school. The lodge I work for doesn't charge any camp costs (i.e. free food and room) so you can save a lot of your money. Plus it's an hour in the bush so it's hard to spend your money, except on beer and tackle! Overall it's a great experience for a young man and has paid a lot of ppl's way through school. Our lodge advertises at fleming for guides and a lot have been hired from the fish/game course. If he's interested you can always PM me and I'd be happy to talk to him about my experiences. Getting in at a good lodge makes all the diference for personal enjoyment and $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hey, I remember you Good luck with the writing. Always have enjoyed your reports. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 thanks Ben I'll put him in touch with you . tb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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