The JAY Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 Well, I'm finally back from the bi-annual Fly-In trip with the boys. 2 new guys in with us this year, and one has never done much more than bank fishing for Sunfish, so I knew he was in for a treat. Sunday morning the gang packs into the mini-vans, and off on the trek. Hamilton to Windy Lake Hotel. Express... Unfortunately, not our boat... After a nice dinner in the Restaurant, it was time for the 'Getting to Know You' session that is key to these types of events. That's me on the far right with the white legs and no fashion sense. All other pictures from this night were removed to protect the parties involved... The next morning, oh so very hung over, it's back in the vans and a quick 45 minutes North to the Flight base. And packing the Beaver. It was 3 flights in beautiful Northern Ontario weather. Ray, our pilot, was happy to let us know that the ice-out was less than 48 hours ago, so the water was going to be chilly, but that was okay, because the Lakers wouldn't have gone deep yet. Fingers crossed. The first afternoon and next morning brought some nice weather, but the fishing was less than spectacular. A few little pike, but no sign of the Lakers. That afternoon brought me the first Laker of the trip. My buddy Trevor, not a hardcore fisherman to say the least, was putting up a good front, but he wasn't catching. I really wanted him to hook something nice to put a legitimate smile on his face. A little troll through a likely channel put a nice bend in his rod, and a nice pike in the boat. A nice one over 30", and he was now a truly happy camper. There's $5 on the biggest of each species, so we were happy since we were both in the lead. The following morning Trev and I set out again to look for some bigger fish. I was just lining up our troll pattern to try that lucky channel again, when Trevor called out that he had snagged. I didn't think that was likely in that area, so I scoped his rod tip and told him the good news that he was wrong. A 4Lb Laker and a grin that wouldn't quit. Okay, the grin was mine. I was so happy for him. In the lead in both species! After getting the fish on the stringer and the rods reset, we were again lining up for a trip through the channel when my rod went off in exactly the same place. A few minutes later there was a new leader for the Laker category. A nice 5Lb that is my record for that lake. For posterity sake, we had to get a picture of our days work. Although not new to fishing, we had another new guy in the group. Ken had some good fishing as well, and was the only one in the group to get Pike, Laker, and Whitefish. The best part was that he got them all on the same Syclops! Due to us bringing along a true joker, we even managed to has some visitors to the cabin... The Evil Mastermind behind the ladies even managed to find some time to catch some fish. A decent pike that nearly won him the pot. Well, Friday morning eventually did arrive. It was time to pack the gear and drag it down to meet the Beaver. Luckily were well prepared. We expected Ray at 8:45, but I think he was over an hour early, due to weather blowing in. One last photo-op, complete with a variety of 'Bunny Ears', and it was into the plane for the trips out. Well, there's the story, and I just want to thank all of the boys for letting me drag them along, even though we've been there 3 times now. There were no monsters caught on the trip, but my 5Lb laker to the pot there, and Jim, he one crouching in the above shot, got the pike award with a nice one North of 7Lbs. All in all, I had a blast and I'm looking forward to the 2012 trip... Wonder where that will be...
Terry Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) looks like a great trip I guess you don't need pink rubber gloves when you have rubber girls along...LOL and I guess one of the guys were new looks like he thought they would fly in his bass boat to fish out of Edited May 16, 2011 by Terry®
Lunatic Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 LOL!! looks like a good time. the pic of the ladies in the cabin is classic!
solopaddler Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 Nothing better than a fly in with the boys, thanks for sharing!
corvette1 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 congrats on the trip the blowups that was best i have seen for gags
irishfield Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 Boss.. Boss.. de Plane !!! Thanks for the porn !!.. oh and the dolls ! lol
BiggFish Posted May 16, 2011 Report Posted May 16, 2011 Hey there, I go on an annual fishing trip from Brantford Ontario and we stop at Windy Lake resort for the night and then continue up where we get on Ray's nice beaver and he flies us into Lake Ramsey. Small world. Looks like a good trip all around. Chad
The JAY Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the reads guys. I loved the trip. Biggfish! Nice to meet ya. Ray's a great guy, good pilot, and knows his lakes! Irish, I included the Beaver shots just for you... The pic with the dolls was the tamest I could find for a family website. A lot of the pictures had to get cut, but it was the best practical joke, ever... Thanks again, and tight lines.
lookinforwalleye Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks for the reads guys. I loved the trip. Biggfish! Nice to meet ya. Ray's a great guy, good pilot, and knows his lakes! Irish, I included the Beaver shots just for you... The pic with the dolls was the tamest I could find for a family website. A lot of the pictures had to get cut, but it was the best practical joke, ever... Thanks again, and tight lines. I never knew Wayne had an old beaver fetish!!!
irishfield Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Nothing wrong with a 65 year old women... have you seen Susan Sorandon lately ! lol
The JAY Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Posted May 18, 2011 As I was typing that I knew it was going to be trouble....
irishfield Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 As I was typing that I knew it was going to be trouble....
The JAY Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Posted May 18, 2011 Forgot to mention the part where Jim almost vomited when Ray flipped the plane on it's wing to circle and look for debris in the water before landing the first trip in... THAT was funny...
irishfield Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 I know that all too well Jay... I use to do all the spring and fall counts for the Trumpeter Swam program for the Wye Marsh and had a few too many of their female stewards use the bag in my airplane while circling nests from Wasaga to Six Mile Lake.
Moosebunk Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Appreciate the morning read. Thanks for posting that up. Looked like a tonne of fun with new and old friends.
fishindevil Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 nice trip with the boys !!!...even the girls decided to show up!!!
Joey Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Awesome report, love the ladies in the windows Looks like you all had a good time and even caught some fish. Great trip for all of you Joey
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