Joey Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Paul and I decided last minute to head up to Lakair to join Lew, Diane, Marvin, Rich and Patsy, and for one night Dan Bouck. We had a great time and wished we didn't have to leave. Weather was off and on, hot, rain, storms, we got it all. This was Ralphie's first time up north and he was a bit skittish at first, but loved it after that. He and Marvin made fast friends, even Digger came around to liking Ralphie in the end. We arrived about 3:30 on Saturday, a little later than we had anticipated as Paul realized as we passed Holland Marsh that he had forgotten the trolling motor. So a turn around at the Bradford turn off and back home to Richmond Hill we went. Added a bit of time to our travels When we got there we were welcomed by Leslie, then Lew and Diane and Marvin. Rich and Patsy came by after fishing and Dan arrived a bit later. Best Buddies!!! And Lakair just wouldn't be Lakair without Digger! Took Ralphie for a walk and got some wildlife shots. A very sappy tree We had a crappy Sunday with rain and storms. Woke up to thunder but headed out in the afternoon for some muskie. We only managed a few pike (didn't take any pics of them) but found Lew out pounding the water These loons did a nice little dance for us These next photos are a sequence of two osprey fighting over a fish. The first osprey caught it and was trying to land in a tree to eat it and the other was trying to steal it from him/her. It was pretty far away so I'm at full zoom and the boat was moving in the waves but I did the best I could. The original osprey managed to keep its catch and ate it. Still trying, circling! Finally he gets to eat in peace Some seagull shots The crew down on the dock!! Eventually, a few needed a nap. Marvin went to sleep in his chair with a little coaxing, Ralphie in my lap, and Paul on a rock We had a few visitors down there too We did manage a few fishing pics. I got a couple of pickerel (we went out most nights fishing for them) and got a good 20 incher for our team, and Paul got a 9.5 inch perch for the team Unfortunately, the bigger one was in the slot, so back she went, actually, we never kept any of the fish caught. Let them get bigger The deer in the headlights look Ralphie did awesome in the boat and eventually we let him run around free in it without tying him up. He is a great fishing/boat dog now. The waves and fresh air tend to tire him easily tho. See how stresed he is here : So it's back to work tomorrow, but it was a fantastic few days off with some wonderful company. Thanks to Lew, Diane, Rich and Patsy for the great company, and Dan for the short time he was there. Thanks to Marvin for teaching Ralphie how to swim, and thanks to Leslie and Kevin for the great service and accomodations. We had a super time. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Mighty fine report Joey. Gotta make it one day. BTW, whose the svelt dude dressed in black in the early photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sweet camera work! Great post, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Awesome report Joey !!!! Those pics are world class too !!! What setup are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Mighty fine report Joey. Gotta make it one day. BTW, whose the svelt dude dressed in black in the early photos? That's Dan Bouck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 That's Dan Bouck! OMG !!! He's sexy and don't know it. How many pounds shed there Dan? Lookin good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Awesome report Joey !!!! Those pics are world class too !!! What setup are you using? Thanks!!! It's a Canon Rebel T2i with a Canon Zoom lens 1:4.5 - 5.6 EF 100-400mm L IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 great photos. Love the one of Ralphie asleep in your lap...zzzzzz also looks like the bugs weren't a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great report, and fabulous photography, Joey, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great report Joey. Love the pictures of the birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great pics Joey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 great report Joey congrats on a good time up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks all, I'm really digging the photography with this new lens. Still need a bit more practice but I'll get there. Woodenboater, the deer flies were a pain during the day, and the mosquitos came out at 9:20 sharp each evening. No campfires for us this year. They were nasty, especially after the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great report it's always fun to be on a fishing trip with good friends ! Well done on those pictures ,they look great . Love the osprey pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Some great shots there Joey, really makes me sorry I missed making it up there and seeing all of you...hopefully it will work out in August. Ralphie looks great and so does Marvin for that matter. Thanks for the pics and report. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 great report and photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky80 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great photography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great photos J. Glad you guys had a great time. And yes,Dan,s looking fit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Really outstanding photos Joey! Glad you guys enjoyed yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Love the osprey shots, Joey. Great report, looks like everyone had a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ummmm....your photo's are getting REALLY good! Great report as always, I feel a bit more relaxed just having read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Absolutely stunning pics! Its like I was there myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great report Joey and pictures. Good shots of Lew casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Great report! Loved the variety of pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 the deer flies were a pain during the day, and the mosquitos came out at 9:20 sharp each evening. No campfires for us this year. They were nasty, especially after the rain. I stand corrected and not having evening fires, well that's just not right so did Lew's dockside cottage become party central ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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