Rich Clemens Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) After a year-long (very long) wait, we headed north again for my second Lakair OFC GTG and my wife's first. I must say that I have been looking forward to this, since last year. Met a lot of great folks last year and was really surprised at how many names I actually remembered. For me, that is an accomplishment. One highlight was to meet everyone again and had the privilege of meeting quite a few new members. This is one great get-together and everyone really knows how to make a newcomer feel welcome and part of the group. Another highlight was to bring Patsy and our two girls along and everyone had a great time. We're already looking forward to 2009. This was the first real trip for Kia (my new Airedale), so we really didn't know what to expect. Of course, her first trip down to the dock, she starts carrying on, and right off the side of the dock she goes. Thanks to Joe for helping pull her out. She is a lousy swimmer and most likely scared the living crap out of her ... and me too. Both dogs did very well on the 12 hour trip and and while we were on the boat, typically lying down and taking a snooze. Kia really seemed to open up with everyone and had a great time. Gradually we did get her coached to walk into the water a bit. We caught a few fish here and there, but we spent most of the time in search of the elusive musky. Hit the water pretty hard for 5 days once the season started, but never seen one. Patsy had never caught a walleye/pickerel, so she wanted to catch one. Patsy did manage a 12" Wallye and was pretty excited with her first. We had him for supper our last day. Later on, she nailed a very nice 17 incher (pic included). Of course, this was in the slot, so I had to break the news that we had to let it go. To say I was out fished is an understatement. Two or three of the days, Patsy put more fish in the boat than I did. Oh well, at least someone was catching and I did get to take them off the hook. Normally, at the other places we go on the French, she is lucky to catch just one or two fish. At Lakair, she caught a whole lot more - so of course she wants to come back. I think John was experiencing the same thing with Barb along (great folks the both of them). Hey John ... next year you and I will go out and we'll let the ladies back in camp. See if we can improve our luck. Tuesday, my trolling motor crapped out. Wayne took a look at it (which I greatly appreciate) and figured I had a broken wire in the main cable. I could troll right all I wanted - but could not go straight ahead or to the left. This kinds shot our focused fishing as it was quite windy Tuesday and Wednesday. Spent the days just drifting across the cabbage beds in the west bay. Anyway, if was a great time catching up with old friends and making new ones. I ended up taking about 110 pictures, so I'll just put up a few. Of course - there is only one of me. But - to the better fisher woman goes all the credit. Looking forward to our two weeks on the lower French in September and hope to see you all again next year. You all a fantastic bunch of guys and gals. Edited June 27, 2008 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 It was good to see you again Rich and meet your girls....that last picture of Kia is great! Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I was great to see you again Rich and to meet Patsy too! Those are 2 very well behaved and sweet pups you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hey Rich it was great to meet you again and of course Patsy and the girls. Barbara and I were about even for the 5 days, neither one of us did very well. If the trolling motor is a MinnKota I can almost bet it is a circuit board problem. Will take you up on your suggestion for next year. Have a great time on the lower French, it is one of my favourite places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 If the trolling motor is a MinnKota I can almost bet it is a circuit board problem. It is indeed a Minn Kota. While Wayne was messin' with it, he jiggled the wire near the top and it would kick in and move in the other direction, where normally it would not. I'll have see what my options are about getting it fixed or just by a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 There are a lot of wives out fishing their husbands!lol Gotta love fishing. A fun sport for everyone! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 It was great to meet you Rich. We Keystone State boys (and gals) made quite a showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Was great to see you again and meet Patsy and the girls.You are very lucky that Kia didin't get in the truck when I was pulling out Sunday. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 ....It was great to see you back again Rich and a pleasure to meet your wife and those wonderful dogs. Brook is kind of bored these last few days without all the excitment of her four legged friends about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Great pic's and report Rich, it was nice to see you again! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Rich, it was great to see you again, fine lookin pups you brought along. They will always be welcome. Big thanks to Patsy for running Quality Control on the filleting before our Saturday fish fry. She knows her way around a fillet, that's for sure. Please let her know that I didn't find or see anyone find a single y bone in their dinner. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Good to see you and Patsy and the two pups. I am always glad to have dogs around me their it makes home seem alittle closer. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 It seemed whenever I saw you two we passed eachother along the roadway there! It was great seeing you two...hope you both are there again next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modny Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 givin those pike the infamous " lakair pretzel squeeze" nice fish. tips up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Rich, it was great seeing you and Patsy. I'm glad we got a few moments to chat at Wayne's cabin on Monday night. Looking forward to seeing you both next year. As you know we also had a hard time finding the elusive musky. They are there, they just didn't come out to play this year (except for Lew of course ). Great pictures and that is a beauty pickerel Patsy caught Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Excellent too meet you, your wife and your great dogs. Glad you had a great time, see you next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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