SlowPoke Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 I had planned to hit Lake Ontario with my daughters. There's never a gaurantee to put fish in the boat but lets face it, the odds are better with salmon and trout on Lake O than muskie... anywhere! The forecast was calling for 20K east winds; even the freighters don't like that! I decided at the last minute to go to Lake St. Clair forecasting 15k east winds. I warned the girls "it could be a boring bumpy ride" but they wanted to go anyway. It didn't take long to make our trip worthwhile, the first fish was on the line before the second rod hit the water. I called "fish on, who wants it?" neither of them budged. After a moment of coaxing, Hannah stepped up to the plate and handled her first muskie with ease. A short time later and on the same rod and lure (yes, some of you know which one), Sarah got her chance to land one. This one was a little bigger and required a little more coaching but she managed to get it into the net. Had to cut the hooks on this. That's 4 trebles I've replaced on this lure in two outings. I think I'm going to leave my tackle boxes at home and just bring my favourite lure and a bunch of hooks! The new casting deck got some use The fishing died off after our first hour on the water so the girls decided to have a swim. Water was 81*F. And a choppy ride in We wrapped it up around 8:30 and headed homeward. Stopped in at the new Esso on Bloomfield Rd. in Chatham for a bite to eat and was pleased to find there is a new 24hr Subway!!! This is awesome, can pick one up on the way to the lake in the morning instead the 4:30AM leftover donuts at Tim Hortons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Great report. Good to see the girls spending some quality time with dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 You da man Dad, a great outing for the three of yous! But where's the shots of you hitting the water.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 But where's the shots of you hitting the water.... Almost had one back at the ramp. I stepped from the bow onto the winch and a little jump to the back bumper of the truck, cranked the boat up and then a big jump from the bumper to the dock. Big enough to split my shorts and almost didn't make it. Needless to say, the girls made me go inside at Subway with split shorts because their hair was wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 LOL now that funny great to see them pics Brian glad it was not to rough out there for the girls and yes one of these days I will be able to get out on your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SudburyAngler Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 great muskie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 yepp nothing beats time on the water with your kids! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SudburyAngler Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 even if you don't catch, still a blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Great report. Good to see the girls spending some quality time with dad! Some nice fish and a good time with your daughters can't be beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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