steve_paul Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Went up to the French River on the May 24 long weekend with my son Ryan and his friend Tyson. Fishing was slow, weather for the most part very nice except the dreaded cold front that moved thru. Had a great time, can't beat the boys weekend away with my son. Tyson had never been up north so there were lots of new things for him to see. It was fun seeing the beauty of things that sometimes you take for granted through someone elses eyes that have never witnessed them. While the fishing was slow, got some pike and a few OOS bass but sadly no walleye - we had a great time. Left St. Thomas on Friday at 3am, great time to travel, little traffic on the road and were on the 400 by 5am. Plan was to change the old toilet at the cottage to a new compost toilet. Not a fun job but had to be done. Out with the old In with the new (Ryan warming it up on the deck) Job was done by about 6 Friday, had a few pops, dinner and early to bed so we could get an early start on the water Saturday Woke up and the loons told us to get moving Beautiful weather during the day on Saturday - sunny and warm Ryan landed a nice pike Fished all day, noticed a very large black wall of cloud moving in, temps started to drop and fish seemed to disappear. Woke up the next morning and things were a little different Fishing got tough but managed a few snot rockets to keep us out there Took the occasional break to get warm While it was a tough day with few fish, the boys perservered without any complaints and we stayed on the water until sunset - my favorite time of day up there - the beauty is incredible Monday was our last full day up there and we had to get Tyson, who had been skunked up til then, some fish Took him to a little panfish hole and washed the skunk off him Full of confidence now, he wanted his first pike - thankfully he got it Not much else that day, except we interrupted this little fella having his lunch Even the clouds taunted us, telling us there are fish there but no luck Watched the sun go down on another great boys weekend away with my son, up early the next day for the long ride home. A quick stop at BPS to stretch the legs and restock the tackle that some of the rocks up there ate and we were home and unpacked by dinner time Tuesday. Tyson loved it, says he is going back up with us in July. Can't beat the time with kids - it goes so fast, get it in while you can. Thanks for reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve awesome report brother! where abouts is your cottage? how far of a drive from the city known for the Elephant? Good job on the kids getting out there! That is what it is all about! Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve awesome report brother! where abouts is your cottage? how far of a drive from the city known for the Elephant? Good job on the kids getting out there! That is what it is all about! Gerritt From losing Jumbo's behind in the rearview to the marina is about 6 1/2 hours depending on traffic and how many stops we make. Usually only 2 stops for coffee though as BPS was closed at 5:30 am thankfully - that usually adds about an hour to the drive and a couple hundred bucks to the cost of the trip. You're right about the kids - I am learning a ton from Ryan as he is a sponge for learning - spends all winter reading up then numbing my mind with all his fishing facts and info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Great report and another beauty sunset to complete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Great report. Gotta second wayne's comment on that final picture of the sunset .... simply beautiful. That's the part of Ontario that I just love to be a part of. Heading up there myself for the last two weeks in September .... can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Loved the blurb and the panfish pic LOL Awesome sunset. And the best is yet to come with your son... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Great report! I love French River country. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Good report and always good to spend time on the water with the young ones! Great pics! Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Love the 'washed the skunk' pic, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Really enjoyed this! Looked a little cool running WOT in the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Another great report nice pics,beauty sunset pic .Nice to see the young lads out enjoying nature. Thanks for that awesome report. MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Great report and pictures Steve! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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