Bernie Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Today my two brothers and my Dad went for a fishing trip to the French River. It's about a 15 mile run to the mouth of the river from our end of the lake so we don't head down that way too often. Usually a couple times a year. The winds were light out of the east and the skies were a pale blue. It's a very nice part of the lake with many islands, channels and unmarked rocks and reefs. Over the years we have found a few favorite places to fish and we hit a couple of them today. My brother Mike. And Mark. And Dad. We did OK, but the numbers of fish and the size are certainly not the way it has been in the past. A little after noon hour we found a shoreline spot and set up for a shore lunch. Fried up some bacon, potatoes, heated up some beans and of course some fresh pickerel. While cooking up the grub we had some time to take in some wildlife. A turtle (not sure what it was-not a snapper) came by to have a bite to eat on the fish remains. Shortly after a snake went swimming by, again, not sure what it was. Gave the dishes a rinse off and packed up for the trip home. On the way back. All in all a very good day and was great to spend the time with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Looks like a great day out there for you Bernie. That is a cool shot with the turtle eating your leftovers Excellent photos of your day, thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 A wonderful picture essay, Bernie. I wonder how many people will read this and envy you, your brothers and your dad, the gift you have of being able to spend a day all together in the same boat. Very nice, thanks for sharing your day, Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 you, your brothers and your dad, the gift you have of being able to spend a day all together in the same boat. Truer words were never spoke Roy Fantastic day Bernie, enjoy what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 looks like a great time with family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) awesome. the yellow under the chin makes me think that was a blanding's turtle . snake looks a bit like a northern water snake. i guess some of that school as good for something after all! Edited July 2, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I enjoyed that post. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks for the comments folks. Mark, Dad and I work together so we see each other all the time, but an outing like this is so good. Mike also lives in town and always keep in contact with him. Thanks for the update on the species Doc. Blandings turtle...OK, I'll look it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 awesome. the yellow under the chin makes me think that was a blanding's turtle . snake looks a bit like a northern water snake. i guess some of that school as good for something after all! I'll second both of those I.D.s., the more "rounded" shell and yellow neck are the keys that help with the blandings. I haven't made the run to the french from my uncle's place for a long time. Great chance to be boys again, thanks Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Good times Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targaboy175 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 thanks for sharing with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 That's what it's all about Bernie! Great pics and shore lunch eh... sounds good to me! HH PS... nice net! LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Missed this report. Nice job Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Great way to spend the day...thanks for sharing it with us I spent one summer working at a lodge just east of the mouth....couple bays before the "white dot"...and have a lot of great fishing spots burned into my brain....great area that I hope to get back to soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks again guys. Joe, I won't tell you what was in the net. Can you say baaaaaa? :lol Johnny, it's a beautiful area. You were fortunate to spend the time there. Was it Mac Mac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Yes, Bernie...it WAS Mac Mac! I'm just realizing that those cedar strips I kept washed, fueled and floating came from your place....didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks again guys. Joe, I won't tell you what was in the net. Can you say baaaaaa? :lol Johnny, it's a beautiful area. You were fortunate to spend the time there. Was it Mac Mac? No wonder you had the net hanging over the side of the boat!LOL Bernie, your Dad is lookin great! Must have made him very happy to have all three of yah in the same boat. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 awesome day with the family congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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