Gerritt Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) Well I finally have a few moments to myself to sit and reflect on the week and to post a bunch of pictures.. First I will start off the weather was battling us all week, High winds and ALOT of rain, but when it was safe to get out we did We once again stayed @ Welcome Lodge for the 5th year in a row, Gray and Angela are great hosts.. thanks for another memorable week! This year the fishing was a little different as we had the Slot to deal with... no matter we not meat hunters anyways... just enough for a nice meal is all I was interested in, out of 200 fish caught between the 3 of us only 4 went into into the pan feeding 6 people We did well in terms of numbers with ALOT of fish caught in the slot the biggest was a 21" that came in on #5 Perch ShadRap what we lacked in terms of size was easily made up in terms of numbers of fish. I dont have very many Walleye pictures due to the rains we were experiencing on what seemed like an almost daily basis, However I do have a ton more shots coming as my brother in-law took alot of shots of me holding up our catch on his cam... I will post them shortly when I receive them Here are a couple pictures of the weather we experianced we caught a ton of fish in this size range.. I am assuming this is either a 1 year or 2 year class fish...A testament stocking efforts are helping the walleye fishery This one measured just over 13" Then there were a bunch of these fellas caught too! Here are a few shots of some of the wildlife up there And these shots are my favourite, what a proud father I am! Ladies and Gentlemen.... We have a new RockBass Champion! He was nailing em' Liam is 22mths old and this was the first time I could really fish with him as he is able to better communicate with me etc.... it was priceless.. "Daddy, Fish Wawa" (wawa = Water) he wanted them put back into the water... Already a C&R fisherman! After a while he got a little bored and decided this would be WAY more fun! He also LOVES the boat! man is he gonna make a wicked fishing partner! Now its time for a little R&R!! After a hard days fishing he does like we all do...falls asleep at his table.... On Friday I headed over to see the guys at Lakair Spent a couple hours fishing with Spiel and CrappieSteve (Sorry I didnt make it to the fishfry Kevin!) then I had the pleasure of having Cliff and Carole in my boat for a couple hours Wow are they great people friendly easy going and great to waste some time with! I will be adding a ton more fishing picture tomorrow once they are all emailed to me..... All in all a fantastic week! Gerritt. Edited June 24, 2007 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 cool pics, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Gerritt fantastic report Bud I was waiting for this last night but turned in early.Great shots of you and you little man and that my friend is what it is all about.He will grow fast and before you know it you will have a young partner to spend the whole day with.My dream has come true my 8 year old son is just as nuts about fishing as his oldman.Some great shots Priceless I may add.Start em young thats the way to do it. Thanks for the Beauty report.MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Great report Gerrit, thanks for sharing John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 awesome report! The smiles on your sons face says it all! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hey Gerritt, Too many pics for me to download out here but will when I get the chance. Glad you got some fish too. What a beautiful area down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 That pic of you and your son with his hand on the tiller is priceless!! Reminds me of my early fishing experiences with my twin sons when they were 5.....they are 24 now, but you'll never forget them. Well done, and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Great pictures Gerritt, that is what it`s all about, fun with the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Good deal Garrett! My favorite pics are the ones with the little "G" Thanks for sharing Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 great photos! I cant wait until the day I teach my son to fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Fantastic report Gerritt. I'm sure it was a thrill to fish with the little guy. I always have a great time when the kids are with me. Seeing the look of joy and exitement on their faces when we get a fish is priceless. The begining of many father/son trips for you I'm sure. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Weather not being on your side, it looks as if you made the very best of all the good moments. Liam is absolutely beautiful, and seems to be at ease around water. You both looked so relaxed... When my boys were his age, I can remember never being able to take my hand off of them while out on a dock...the moment I did they would fall in. Now days they do the same but usually its from one pushing the other. You look happy Gerritt and that is truly what vacations are all about... may the peace and tranquility you found while up in gods land stay with you for a long time. Cheers, Jen P.S. Was that a bald eagle nesting on the hydro pole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 very cute kid there gerrit... great pics, i wish i could have a fishign partner like that one day. but no fish for team 3?? lol all's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Excellant report!Looks like you guys were slayin em!That does look like some nasty weather. I am surprised the big Musky didn't come out to play! I'd rather have bad weather and catch fish than good weather and get skunked!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Great job Gerritt. Thanks for the report and pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Great report and pics.Your son is going to make a great fishing partner.dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 And here are a few more pics Ahhh the Bouy by Round Bay.... it gets "love" every year.... and for good reason! 5 to 13 to 45-50' of water makes for some decent fishing so we pay Homage The evening bite... Perfect netting job from my FIL... The quarry... The release... one of the many caught... and another.. Expect more to come! Gerritt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Gerrit, I here theres a muskie repport coming ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Could be....... but it wont be from me Gerritt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Weather not being on your side, it looks as if you made the very best of all the good moments. Liam is absolutely beautiful, and seems to be at ease around water. You both looked so relaxed... When my boys were his age, I can remember never being able to take my hand off of them while out on a dock...the moment I did they would fall in. Now days they do the same but usually its from one pushing the other. You look happy Gerritt and that is truly what vacations are all about... may the peace and tranquility you found while up in gods land stay with you for a long time. Cheers, Jen P.S. Was that a bald eagle nesting on the hydro pole? Hi Jen thanks for the reply! he is an awesome kid!! the pic of the bird you see nested is an Osprey nest.. located just north of where I was lodged it is a blurry picture as the waves were rocking the boat.. ahhh well... the second one off the bow is a Loon stretching it wings! Thanks for asking, Gerritt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Wow Gerritt!! Awesome report...cant complain that you didn't catch any fish!! LOL. Those pics with your son are priceless. He's going to be a great lifetime fishing parter Thanks again for taking us out on your boat. I had a blast!! I'll never forget my first muskie...and you (and of corse bly), will be a part of that memory as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHall Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Awesome report and pics Gerritt!! Thanks for sharing. Both you and your son looked like you were having a great time together. Seeing some of those pics sure brought back memories of past trips up to welcome lodge. The Osprey nest....the cabins and dock in the backgound....the bouy, etc. I hope to make it back there again someday, as Gary and Angela are top notch hosts who really care about their guests. FOTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Great report Gerrit, it was good to see you again. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Some great pics there with your son....priceless! dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Great report and great shots with your son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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