solopaddler Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'm at home this morning, no fishing today. The kids are in school, Joanne is at work and the dog is currently watching me intently to see whether I'll rise and grab the leash. With winter on the doorstep I find myself in a contemplative mood. It's been a good fall fishing wise, maybe even a great one. That however has been offset by my uncles health. He was my angling mentor as a child and has always been my hero. Even now. Just before thanksgiving he was diagnosed with liver cancer and frankly is not doing very well. We each deal with these situations as best we can. I find myself finding solace through the eyes of my children and their unabashed, untarnished view of life in general. I've had my son out several times this fall and at 6 years old he's becoming an angler in his own right. Seeing him succeed and laughing at his excitement does my heart good. I've had my share of success as well, fishing all corners of the map. Racking up several thousand kilometers on the truck and fishing all over Ontario and three different States in pursuit of steelhead. Of course fishing with good friends has made the experience even better. Hope, as always, springs eternal. I think I'm going to take the dog out for a walk now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 All the best for your uncle, Mike. You've been tearing up the steelies as always, but the wee lad stole the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great photos Mike! Sorry to hear about your uncles health. All the best to him. The pics of your little man in the waders are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Sorry to hear about your uncles situation. I am sure the Dick Proenneke in him will put up a good fight! Thanks for the report. Some nice pictures. I feel bad for the dog though. He had to wait for you to finish your post for that walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 great pics. the little guy is better then me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Sorry to hear about your uncle. Brandon is killing it in those child sized neoprenes awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Wishing all the best for your uncle, Mike!! Great post, awesome pics. NOW I really have the itch for some chrome early next week!! Monday is already booked off, bring on those beauty bows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Mike you are a gifted and blessed man. Keep on keepin on Bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) This pic is KILLER.LMAO Love the neopreans. :rofl2: I hear ya Mike, on the mentor and the relationship. My pop and grandfather were mine. All the best to your uncle. Im sure the walk did you and Zoey good. Edited November 30, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Some beauties Mike, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 sum fat chrome dare bye ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Priceless pics of your son Mike. Very nice chrome in the others as well. That boy of yours is certainly following in his old man footsteps including the unmistakable Borger smile. I used to love putting a ear to ear smile on my dads face while up north. Just had to put him on some fish and he was the happiest guy in the world. I miss those days....I still remember when he was reeling up a big muskie spinner bait in Nipissing and right behind it followed in a 50 incher to boat side.An event that no words could decribe. Cheers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 sorry to hear mike, i see brendon still has the magic awesome steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Those are some great shots! Like father like son, eh? -- Outstanding fish - bigger than anything I have caught out of a river. Few things compare with the pleasure of watching their eyes light up with a beauty on the other end of the line. Each one for me with G is a PB. On a different note, I share you're introspection - my father in law was just diagnosed with the big C too. Here's wishing things turn out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Looks like your son has some room to grow into those waders. Great pics of steel. I recall more than a few of your past stories involving your uncle. I hope his battle goes in his favour with minimal suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Stellar report Mike, the young man is a chip off the ole block God bless your uncle Edited December 1, 2012 by Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 The pics of your boy make me happy for you, and excited for my own future. Sorry to hear about your uncle, though. I'm hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Sorry to hear about your Uncle, Mike. Those are some great shots and beautiful fish On a side note, I just love how the search engine works on this site, as soon as I opened your thread, the advertisement at the top was for the band Muse's new album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) great pics. the little guy is better then me correction and yes I'll admit this here and now. He's better than you and me... So by those odd's (due to replies vs. well; you get my point) and folks not posting that makes it that he's better then a LOT of us! I hope all you and yours all the best Mike. G Edited December 1, 2012 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yes your son is indeed a "chip off of the ole block" great pictures ! Sorry to hear about your uncle , Mike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 best wishes for your uncle, I'm sure you guys will be back at the Dusey or somewhere as awesome, next spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Best wishes for your uncle, Mike Really love the pics of your son hoisting up the rainbows. I can't wait to take my nephew out when he gets to that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Best wishes to your uncle and seeing your sons pics makes me excited about my son. I really hope he likes fishing as well. We hope the best for your uncle... Edwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairpy Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Sorry to hear about your Uncle's health Mike On a Happy note I may have some waders for your son that might fit better lol ! Emily has breathables now and Erin just turned 4 , let me know. Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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