Roy Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I spoke to Marc Thorpe this morning when he proceeded to tell me about the pinnacle of his fishing years. He'd just gotten off the water from filming, this morning and yesterday, with none other than Big Jim McLaughlin. Everyone knows that Big Jim is a mainstay in Canadian fishing and has been for many years. So when Marc got the chance to fish with his hero, he was just overwhelmed. I understand that, especially because for all the years that I've known Marc he's always told me just what kind of a selfless man Big Jim is. The show they filmed was an episode of OFAH's The Angler & Hunter with host and executive producer Cam Brownson. I don't have all the nitty gritty on the episode itself aside that they fished for 8 hours and were able to land 5 muskies. The episode will air sometime in November and I'm really, really looking forward to seeing that one especially. Thorpe is no slouch when it comes to fishing so when he tells me how elated he is over this I can only understand why so many people like Big Jim. I have asked for permission to post a couple of pictures from yesterday. Thanks for reading folks and watch the show, I know I will. Big Jim with Cam Brownson Be well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Awesome! Can't wait to see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Looking forward to seeing that one, Roy. Muskies, Big Jim and Cam (who has done a great job since taking over the show)...sounds like a "keeper"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Glad to see Jim doing well. Maybe someone could give us a heads-up a week or so before the show airs. Hint, hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks for that Roy !! Real nice to see Jim looking healthy and Marc putting them on fish! Now back to packing the boat.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Great to see BIG JIM out on the water fishing. Met him a couple times when we were fishing the Rideau system. A few years back, big Jim invited my Dad and step-mother out for a day of bass fishing. What a great day it was. Won't find many poeple with a heart as big as Jim's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Just super, can't wait!!!! Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thats great.Good to see him getting out. Thanks Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Thorpe Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) Tks Roy,Mon Chum I have had the honor of fishing with Big Jim prior but all trolling/never filming. This time we casted and he and I took part in tagging and DNA collection in collaboration with QMNR/OMNR AND University of Syracus (DR John Ferrel) Neat thing is allot of info about the fish and what are MNR's are doing by being involved will be highlighted. Most of all,it was a wonderful moment to capture Big Jim and Cam and I, The man is Larger than life. Undeniably the most generous and kind hearted person in fishing A memory to last a lifetime with the man that has impact most of us if not the most in the fishing industry I experience wonderful things and people in life This one meant allot to me (Merci Mon Chum) the greatest advice for all Dont take life for granted Big Jim,you never cease to amaze me Show should air this winter Like the large himself says often" Vient icit mon Chum" and they did The Big man shined like no other Edited June 29, 2010 by marc thorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Big Jim is a great guy. I talk to him every now and then. Not sure if he remembers my name but he knows me for my truck and store. I offered to take Jim out for a quiet day of fishing a couple of years ago when he wasn't doing so well. He wasn't able to take me up on the offer, but I'm still hoping. It's great to see him doing better for sure. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the episode? My outdoors program watching has been almost nill for the past year. I catch Cam's show whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McCutcheon Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Save that one for your Archives Marc!!! It will remain priceless. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Thorpe Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Tom,you bet,this one is memorable for me do good and good will follow If folks only understood the meaning power of karma Edited June 30, 2010 by marc thorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Great thread Roy, thanks. Class guys,no doubt. Can't wait to see the full show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Nice!!! I can't wait for that episode to air. Marc, we are going to start calling you the 'Fish Whisperer'!!! Big Jim is a great guy and I'm happy to see that he is doing well.] Enjoy your life, it's no dress rehearsal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Shirley Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Awesome stuff Marc! Congrats on a great film shoot with Cam and Big Jim. You must be thrilled for sure, Big Jim is a super guy. Cam is also a great guy. You will have to let us know when and where we can watch this show. Good fishing! Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks for posting Roy. Always a pleasure to see the BIG in pics or person. Looking forward to the show too Marc, I'm sure you showed them just how it's supposed to be done in the muskie world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Two Living Legends in the same boat!! AWESOME!! Can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozwob Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 that's just awesome .....I'll be tuning in to watch that episode for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickNblock Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Roy, I just had to come back and read this again...actually it was the pics of the Big Unit hiself and Mar-co together I wanted to see. Thanks for posting that Bud and please pass my thanks to Mr.Thorpe for allowing those precious shots on-line prior to the show, I realize the personal significance of those to Marc. Once more Roy, My thanks. Take care Bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Sounds like a fishing show to watch for sure. I am starting to watch fishing shows again and have my PVR set to tape all the fishing shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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