pikeie Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) The fish and wildlife Program at Sault College requires u to do a summer co-op somewhere that relates to the natural resources. I applied to plenty of fishing lodges and heard back from a few but last week I got a call from the ONE that I wanted to work at! So it looks like I will be working up at Totem Resorts on LAKE OF THE WOODS lol in Souix Narrows for the summer!! I’ll be working at one of the outposts called Wiley Point; I can’t wait to get up there for the summer! I’ll be working as a dock hand for the most part but they said I should get plenty of guiding hours under my belt too. Just thought id share Edited March 17, 2009 by pikeie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats, sounds like a great way to spend the summer Looking forward to the reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats! I'm really happy for ya Bud! Enjoy every minute of it! And YES, TAKE PICTURES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats and along with the camera be sure and pack the odd can of bug spray too LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats on the placment! Enjoy it...every minute of it. That was one of the reasons i went to the same program as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I don't usually get jealous.... But I am now!! To be young again, with opportunities like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congratulations!! A great score. This is like the kid who dreams of flying landing his first job as a ramp rat (aviation reference for Wayne). Like the guys said, take lots of pictures and remember to keep copies of any favourable press from guests or employers, for your portfolio. Enjoy!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congratulations. Working at a lodge and guiding changed my life - for the better - in many ways. If I can offer some advice - invest in some quality rain gear. Gore-tex if you can afford it. You will be spending a lot of time outside, rain and shine, and it's miserable to be wet under your outerwear. Oh yeah, and sunscreen... apply multiple times daily. I was a fool my first summer and rarely used any and I did some real damage to my face and hands. Polarized glasses - buy them and wear them 100% when fishing/guiding even if it's raining or cloudy. I had a jig come loose from a guests fish and the jig shot up and hit me in the glasses. I would have lost my eye if I wasn't wearing my glasses. All the guides at my lodge do the same. Good luck and have fun. If you have any other questions about guiding or working for lodges, don't hesitate to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Glad you posted , been bustin a gut holding in that news. Now get me that shopping list so I can sepnd spend some money on tackle , er "education supplies" for you. A proud dad. TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 That's GREAT Matt!!!! Congrats to you, you'll have an awesome summer. I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Enjoy bud sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 AWESOME!!! And yes - take lots of pictures! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 thanks everyone!! ya im so excited may cant come soon enough!! Ben thanks for all the helpfull information you gave me, i really appreciate it! hey TB i emailed it to you yesterday hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 pick yourself up some coveralls or overalls to wear. Clothes get ruined pretty quick doing that type of work. You'll have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Good on ya, enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thats awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 darn age!!! wonder if the boss would let me do that for a summer!!! Great going !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 so we should see lots of these and these TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Bad day on the water , is better than a great day in the classroom! have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 lol TB dont jinx it haha so true BUSTER lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Okay to look forward to guiding, but buy several pairs of gloves to use for hitting nails, shoveling gravel, stacking stuff, hauling stuff & ................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to earn a bit of money, gain some very valuable experience and make some excellent contacts! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 GREAT stuff fella ! Just make sure pops knows that this is a job... he can't visit for free ! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) ' Just make sure pops knows that this is a job... he can't visit for free ! LOL Hey I plan on sneaking in one of his suitcases! TB Edited March 18, 2009 by tinbanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Okay to look forward to guiding, but buy several pairs of gloves to use for hitting nails, shoveling gravel, stacking stuff, hauling stuff & ................................. Thats what they have the grounds workers for lol lol wayne he will probably try his hardest no matter what i do lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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