fishnsled Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Our annual spring trip to Bernie's has come and gone once again. It was great to see everyone but too bad that a couple of the usual suspects couldn't make it, you were missed Cliff and Gerritt. Stepping up to fill the void this trip was Bitsmith2K. We arrived safe and sound but greeted with some crazy winds. After unpacking and catching up, we presented Bernie with his new Spiel creation, a custom walleye jigging rod that we all pitched in on. It was great to give a little something back to the man that has been such a great host over the years. Thanks again Bernie. With Cliff (AKA - our photographer) missing, there were not too many shots taken over the weekend but I managed a couple for the report. Friday evening was a pretty good fish with a few walleyes brought back to join our steak dinner the following evening - no pictures so I guess they don't count. I can tell you that they were delicious!! Saturday I was better with the camera and grabbed a few more shots. Started out the day with Bernie's favourite species. Followed by some of these pesky things. Those Sworming Hornet jigs work well Phil!! What a monster!! A bit of a slow bite in the morning but even slower in the afternoon. After a nice steak and walleye dinner it was back on the water to see about getting a few more in the boat. A couple of eaters and some perch for both boats and ended with an awesome sunset. Nice shirt Joe! Brook joined them and was an extra set of eyes on the rod. The next morning the weather cooperated and we gave it one last go. Mike and I had a great morning with a bit of everything coming in the boat. This walleye looking to be the very same fish I had caught the day before. Exact location, and the exact same markings, just wished I had a pic from the day before to confirm. A couple of minutes later Mike hooks into what could have been causing the damage to my fish, A few more walleye were caught along with some perch and one other surprise. After a good morning fish it was time head back and start the dreaded packing for the trip home. Another awesome weekend in the books. Thanks again Bernie for putting up with us 's again. Fantastic time as always! Edited May 31, 2012 by fishnsled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 as always it sounds like a great time at "Weekend at Bernie's" too bad a couple of the guys couldn't make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Classy move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Good times on good 'ol Nip! Nice sucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Great report and pics Will. Glad you all had a good time, which seems to be the norm up at Bernie's. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Those Sworming Hornet jigs work well Phil!! Awesome Will, getting some amazing feedback on the swormiong hornets! Pike are destroying the 1/2 oz as well. Love the shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for putting up the report Will... I'm surprised you can even see me with the way that shirt blends into the background! I never knew Bitsmith could smile! LMAO A good time was had, great to see Spiel again and as always, I'm humbled by Bernie's generosity. We had the camera in the boat, but lacked any inspriation to get it out and actually use it! I knew there was a reason why we brought CLiff along! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 It was a great weekend (as always) and being there with y'all is just what I needed. I had a good time, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I missed a great weekend it seems!! Hopefully I'll be there in September.... I know you guys missed me LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looks like a great way to spend the weekend....nicely done, boys Love those sunset shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 It was a great weekend (as always) and being there with y'all is just what I needed. I had a good time, right? Yes Chris, I think you did.... CLUBS!!!! LOL HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Good stuff Will! Sounds like the usual good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for the replies! Classy move. Classy move for a classy guy. Good times on good 'ol Nip! Nice sucker Me or the fish?? Awesome Will, getting some amazing feedback on the swormiong hornets! Pike are destroying the 1/2 oz as well. Love the shirt! I've got some ideas for those baits this weekend, we'll chat when I see you tonight. We still need to plan for a crazy shirt fishing day with Joe too! It was a great weekend (as always) and being there with y'all is just what I needed. I had a good time, right? We all had a great time! lol! I missed a great weekend it seems!! Hopefully I'll be there in September.... I know you guys missed me LOL. Who are you again?? Yes Chris, I think you did.... CLUBS!!!! LOL HH Or......Joe, if you take the 9 out of the run, you still have your 8 for the phase.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Or......Joe, if you take the 9 out of the run, you still have your 8 for the phase.... Oh ya, that led to several minutes of uncontrollable laughing, "DOH!" .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 it's a well known fact that I have significant trouble counting past ten, after 10:00pm... who brought that dirty rotten vodka anyway???? Sorry, I know a "Jill Terapoopa", not a CLiff! LMAO HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Lol Joe! You leave Jill out of this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Lol Joe! You leave Jill out of this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 good times guys! tks for the report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looks like a fun weekend guys. And Mike does smile, even at huge fish like this - sorta IMG_1869 by Sean Maurik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Good job on the report Will. You fellows are always welcome here. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. The Spiel fishing rod is a thing of beauty. Light, sensitive and I think it will handle a big fish, if I ever get one.... We are going to have to get a simpler game to play after 10pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sounds like you guys had a great time. Chris told me about it. Nice picture shots. Chris offered me some protection on our annual trip next week I'm going with 8 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sounds like you guys had a great time. Chris told me about it. Nice picture shots. Chris offered me some protection on our annual trip next week I'm going with 8 guys. Watch out for the spikey one! I don't know Bernie... either find a differnet game to play after ten or find some smarter friends! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Watch out for the spikey one! I don't know Bernie... either find a differnet game to play after ten or find some smarter friends! HH I hear it's a good game if you play it fast, we'll never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sounds like you guys had a great time. Chris told me about it. Nice picture shots. Chris offered me some protection on our annual trip next week I'm going with 8 guys. Snicker snicker chuckle gaffaw laugh........ Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Don't know how I missed this one.. Thanks for having me up Bernie, hopefully next time I'll be allowed to talk or even eat in the cottage with you guys.. Trying to figure out what the scarier sleeping situation is: Gerritt's demonic threats, or Will's humming show tunes in his sleep.. Looks like a fun weekend guys. And Mike does smile, even at huge fish like this - sorta IMG_1869 by Sean Maurik, on Flickr thanks god it wasnt the goose picture.. Good job on the report Will. You fellows are always welcome here. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. The Spiel fishing rod is a thing of beauty. Light, sensitive and I think it will handle a big fish, if I ever get one.... We are going to have to get a simpler game to play after 10pm. no need for simpler games Bernie, i'm building an app for this kind of thing.. i call it "things to do when you're drunk", and i thought of the idea all by myself with no outside help.. Will, I truely wish the best for you and Joe and I'm sorry we couldn't make things work out.. you'll always have a special place in my heart.. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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