Lakair - And yet another report (PICS ADDED)

[Rich Clemens]

Well, I may as well add my loonie to the board. There were a lot of firsts for me on this trip and I'll start with those.

 

First Trip to Lakair.

First meeting of another OFC'r.

First attempt using a baitcaster. (Sorry Muskystud, it didn't take long to clean out the bird's nest.

First Walleye caught.

First time fishing with other OFC'rs.

 

These are all firsts for me and who can say thay had that many 'firsts' all within a week. This was indeed a great week for me and I am already starting the planning to come back next year with the better half. Coming up alone, no boat, not knowing anyone, never camping in my life .... I just wasn't sure what to expect. HOWEVER, all that wondering passed very quickly, the minute I got there. All you folks are truely first-class and the best You folks just have a way of making a newcomer feell welcome and part of the group. I had a fantastic time and, without a doubt, the best fishing trip ever (and I mean that). I tried to meet as many of you as I could, spent some time talking, getting to know each other ... that was priceless. For all of you that took me out on the water ... THANK YOU - I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

 

Although I didn't catch a lot of fish, to me, that really doesn't matter. It was getting to know you and the opportunity for you to know who I was, and our time together meant the most. I see there are a lot of reports coming out now and a lot of pics. I tried to pick out a few different ones to share.

 

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ....

 

 

 

Largest Pike at 28 1/2 inches.

 

Second Walleye ... first one was too small to photograph.

 

Just a couple of the OFC shore lunch entrees. That was a great idea and hope that can become a tradition. I think we had about 24 OFC'rs there. Great time. NEXT TIME ... DON'T FORGET THE BEER !!!!

 

Shore lunch gathering.

 

Kevin cooking up the Friday meal. Great job Kevin !!!

 

Awesome price table.

 

TJ cooking up the catch.

 

First price for being the most upset with catching no pike during the tourney ... good thing I wasn't. I still think we should have passed it around for everyone to make a contribution.

 

I think the creator broke the mold after making this. Beautiful county that I just love.

Edited June 26, 2007 by Rich Clemens

[Clampet]

An occasion worthy of note!

A noteworthy occasion!

No matter how ya dice it, you had more firsts in one weekend than a field full a nuns on a ...(enter yer own thought here ----> ______ ! <------).

[Whopper]

Rich I know exactly how ya feel bud, went in blind myself last year and had a blast.

 

The folks sure do know how to make ya feel at home.

 

Glad you had a great time.

 

Whopper

[Daplumma]

Was a pleasure meeting you Rich,you fit right in with the rest there.The fish will come with time up there.If you want to travel south a bit you have a fishing partner here.

Joe

[fishindevil]

Glad you had a great time & enjoyed all the company ,ill try to make it next year....cheers

[motv8tr]

It was good to meet you Rich and I'm glad you had a good time....

 

Maureen

[Loonietoon]

It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the boat with you.. Good looking walleye you got there. Hope you make it up again next year

[Chuck Best]

It was good to meet you too Rich,If we could have controlled the weather and the bugs,it would have been perfect....When you come up next year,bring your wife and leave the bats there.....lol......TC and tight lines....

[Daplumma]

How cool is it that a guy shows up and must have fished with 10 different people thru out the week!Thats a lot of local expierience (and some not so local) and everyone is happy to have fished with him.What a great bunch of guys.

Joe

[Dano]

Yea, nice to meet you Rich, glad youre home safe.

[Squid]

It was nice meeting you Rich, enjoy the rest of the summer and see you next June!!

[Mike the Pike]

Wow all those first times .I have to go next year.First time camping really?

 

Nice pics.MTP

[SlowPoke]

Joe brings up a good point - Rich didn't have a boat and got to fish with a bunch of great people. I was stuck in my boat with a guy from work and another guy that lives a block away from me.

It was a pleasure meeting you Rich. Great report and congrat's on your many firsts. We'll fish together next year and I'll be returning your PM shortly.

-Brian

[mattyk]

nice pictures, sounds like you had a great time.

[ccmtcanada]

Rich...it was great meeting you up there this year! Glad to hear that you'll be making it an annual experience! It was me and bly's first time this year as well, and you can bet we'll be back again too. Great weekend all around....couldn't ask for more.

[John]

Pleasure fishing with you Rich. Look forward to doing it again next year.

[Beans]

Great report Rich and now I've got a pic of Crappy Steve with the antique bedpan...

 

Thanks for posting...