akaShag Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well, if there is an "introductions" forum or thread I missed it, and I have been hijacking other threads (notably Tyler's Derby pictures) for newbie questions and comments. So my real name is Doug, but that user name was already taken here. And my old nickname is Shag, so I went with akaShag (aka = "also known as") I am retired old fart and have been fishing for over fifty years. I am happy wetting a line for practically any species, but I did have a spell when I was a fairly dedicated steelhead addict, and have been known to pursue bass with some enthusiasm. I unapologetically keep some fish to EAT and consider fresh fish to be one of the great benefits of the sport. You want to practice C&R, go right ahead, but please don't slam me when I keep a feed of crappies or perch (or whatever). I moved around a bit with my career but now call Kingston home and I like it here. Yes that is my picture in the avatar, taken during a road trip I took in 2011 when I fished and hunted my way to the Yukon and back. It was a great trip (and I did it solo). I have friends in every province and territory, and several states, and like to visit them and share fishing and hunting adventures. My big trip this year will be to Great Slave Lake with a couple buddies, one of whom lives in Yellowknife and has all the kit we will need. I hope to bring a "mature" perspective to this site. So far I like the tone (as in, NOT rude!) and I see some friends both old and new amongst the membership. I look forward to being able to figure out some of the technological problems I am having, but did not grow up with computers and admit to some technophobia. Now back to regular programming, and I promise to hijack less threads. OK once more on the Tyler thread to link here, if I can make the machine do that....... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Good to see you jumped on board!Your input is more than welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Nice reading your input Doug. That is some impressive hair you had there, I hope to grow a beard that impressive one day, but I think the one I have now will be gone once the ice and snow leaves. I read your comment in the Tyler thread, about getting out on Simcoe. I certainly don't guide but would be game to hook up and giver' out there any day. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks Martin! It would be good to meet up again, it has been a while........... Do you still have a snowmobile that does a hundred miles an hour? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No doug I had another sled that would do 110 mph until I sold it last night... Still have my other sled though (old Betsey) that carries all my ice fishing gear and hut in tow at a decent speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Looks like you're plugged into this site. Nice avatar , Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 nice intro, this site definitely has one of the friendlier tones going for internet forums, I moved to BC and still linger around here, one of the better forums imo I've been on lesser slave a few times, but great slave is on my to do list, I want one of those 50lb lakers....please feel free to pm coordinates of your hot spots lol that Yukon trip sounds like a pretty sweet trip, any pics, hunting or otherwise? my dream job will be 14x14 at one of the mines up there, some day hopefully cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sounds like your going to be a great addition to OFC Doug! You should post up some pics from your past trips! We love fish porn here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well Doug, I have to tell you if that really is a picture of you, you have a double named Dennis (my first wife ran away with him and he's been trying to bring her back for over 30 years now). All kidding aside (and I am serious about the double) Welcome to the board! There are several of us old farts on here that were brought up in the days when fishing and hunting were for food not for sport as it is today. I still carry a lot of the old values with me; don't take more than you can use and if you do get more then you share it. Always give a man a hand up rather than a hand out, Well from the posts I have seen so far we share a lot of the same ideals! I hope we get an opportunity to share some time together this year! I'm up on Sturgeon Lake in the Kawarthas, if you are ever inclined to head this way give me a shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to the board, O mightiest of hair and beard! Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 As a junior member here I know you won't be disappointed with the tone and membership here. No trollers and people acting like babies. There are disagreements here like everywhere and usually never get silly. I would love to read and see more about the cross country trek, sounds fantastic. Is there a book and eventually a movie in the works?. Grissley Adams could play you but he's too old and may not even be alive today. I lost my cat a few years back, take a look in your beard and let me know if you find it. I don't use acronyms or smiley faces, if I say something stupid I may be trying to be funny or are saying something stupid. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks folks. No cats in my beard although there have been other things and since this is a G-rated site we won't go there. I did eat cougar a couple times of course, both times the four legged variety and found it surprisingly good. I had believed that people hunted cougars for sport and trophies only (like grizzly bears), but cougar meat is delicious! And I did hear, last time I was in the Yukon, that "some" folks do eat grizzly bear meat, but that is very rare indeed because most grizzlies live on carrion and the rotten flesh they eat imparts a similar flavour to their flesh. Apparently, I do not know...................and have zero intention of finding out unless somebody offers me some when I have seen them eating it already and from the same pot! I wrote a blog while I was on my trip, and that is basically most of the writing I plan to do about that. Back when Darryl Choronzey had the Ontario Fisherman magazine, I did write for him on a freelance basis and that was fun........... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mills Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Quality avatar. You look familiar did you ever work at the Science Center? JK Post some pics of the Yukon adventure when you have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 back to Finesse Fan.............IF my machine allowed me to use the "QUOTE" button, which so far it has not, I would just have done that rather than work my poor fingers down to nubs with my two finger typing..............or I guess it is called KEYBOARDING these years. Kind of like skateboarding but it is much slower and thankfully does not usually involve broken kneecaps and black eyes.............so where was I again? Oh, yes..........the Science Centre........... Yes you are correct, that is indeed the Van De Graaf Generator look, I thought it was pretty awesome myself. When you build up a sufficient static charge, however, you want to be exceptionally careful just what part of your body is sticking out, if you catch my drift, because that is where the shock comes aboard. On most websites, posting pictures involves incantations and black magic that I have not yet mastered, only having attended my first three years at Hogwarts before they threw me out. But I will endeavour to figure out how to post pictures here, if only to prove that I have actually caught some actual, real fish, not just the Internet variety.............. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 you are going to be a fun guy to have around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 back to strik, I think that is a compliment, and thanks for that. But if you mean you want to make FUN of me, I will have you know that I am a persecuted member of a minority - that being older, fatter, balder white males who speak English as their first official language.......... (J/K) Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just two word ... welcome aboard .. ok 2 more ... NICE LID ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome aboard. But before you can really fit in here you have to tell us all where you stand re the Leafs! You an post those comments on page 160 or so on the thread just below, or maybe just above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well Sir Doug... welcome aboard here my friend. There will be more fish coming this spring I hope. Your avatar is beard at it's gnarliest but, the man I know keeps himself in check and has heart of gold. Your years fishing and hunting will be an asset to this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Back to Mike P...... Yes sir, I surely do believe. Do you go door-to-door with copies of The Watchtower? Just curious.............. Edited February 27, 2014 by akaShag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Back to Moosebunk........ Thanks for those kind words and for some pictures of my more trimmed facial hair. And (I hope this is not a secret) THANKS for letting me know about this site, I sure appreciate it! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome oh bearded one! I for one would like to see some pic's from your travels as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 OK maybe I can figure out picture posting, but it does not work from a picture hosting site (so far) Here is one from before my twin brother was executed. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hey Doug, I think we have talked before, but mostly about waterfowl.....that you? Regardless, welcome to the site! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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