Jen Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 It has been a while since I have posted and that is because I haven't managed to catch any fish... Although I have been working pretty hard at it. Went out with Sonny a couple of weekends ago, opening weekend for bass. He picked me up in Port Maitland on Lake Erie with my youngest son, spent a couple of hours trolling... which to a little one is rather boring, unless of course your Uncle lets you drive the boat! No fish though. Then I spent a couple of days up North on Mountain lake getting our place ready for Canada Day weekend... we have a 12 ft aluminum boat up there, and a little motor that has sat in the garage for 6 years. Wasn't sure it would work and the boat needed a little work but with a little help from friends it all came together nicely... We invited about 30 ppl to come and join us camping for the weekend... the pictures will give you an idea of how the weekend went... Although there were no fish, I can not say there was any lack of trying. The drive lures ready! Easton and the boys helping to set up First Nights Sunset Getting that motor ready... and it ran, unbelieveable! Easton replacing the wood on the boat Instant dock ( needed to cover all the swamp grass to get the boat in the water) Thanks to the guy on Hwy 6 that sells skids... great idea! finally in the water, (don't laugh, those waiters kept the leaches off ) Easton couldn't stop laughing. He was much cuter! Bass here we come! (Huge bass, we could see them, threw everything at them and not one was interested... ) So we figured some live bait might work... grab kids and off we go A stop at boat lake to see what they were catching Then a little more bait hunting, all we came up with was a painted turtle That the little boy in the picture above caught on a hook and worm. Not great for bait but the kids loved watching it for a while. Sonny making the world warmer. Me and the boys after a long day of camping, fishing and not catching at the camp fire...mmm smores! Heading home Once home and unpacked my need to catch fish was still there... so I headed off to Lake Ontario to see if I could manage a perch or two... seems this wasn't my weekend for fishing, but the sunsets were rather beautiful... Thanks to Easton , Sonny and everyone else who joined my family for the weekend... It was an awesome time! Happy Canada Day everyone. Hopefully my next report will include fish! Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Those are some great pics Jen! Gotta make one of those lures for my car Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well I don't feel so bad now lol. Nice pics of your holiday weekend with family. Love the black and white one and that campfire is definitely my kind of fire. I have no doubt you will soon be bringing those fish in therefore little need to wish you luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nice to see you got out Jen.... Nice pic's too.. .thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Great report Jen, it's not always about catching fish that makes a trip great....there are other more important things. Looks like a fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Jen...Great report even though nothing was caught. Guess that's why it's called "fishing" and not "catching". It's great just to get out there, especially with family. You are one cool mom and your kids will grow up and remember all those great fishing trips you took them on...and then pass it down to their children one day The skunk will be gone soon...that's my prediction....I'll expect to see some fish by....let's say....Sunday! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Thanks for the report Jen. There's something special about the black and white pics, classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowshep Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nice story Jen nice pic's. To catching fish is why you went, a bonus is catching the fish, but most important, its to stand at ahww in what you see that brings warmth to your heart. After seeing the moon on Fri night, it will always be a little more special from now on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I guess that's why we all love fishing, it's not just about the catching! Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 looks like a great family outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hey Victor, Those Lures in my car come off the side of my fishing bag as I am heading home... getting a huge collection... one of these days they will get back in the tackle box... LOL Nancy, you are right, Black and White photos always turn out so much nicer... The fires up north are always amazing... although this weekend we needed them for warmth ... I will anxiously await your next catch and report! Cliff - I guess that means I am going to have to try extra hard to make your predictions come true... (and stop using those dang preserved minnows in a bag, although they do fit nicely in my purse!) Ken - That moon was amazing! I am trying to remember to capture the beautiful moments on my camera, stay still long enough to see what is hard to see... thank you for that advice. Family time means the world to me... when I am 80 these memories will keep a smile on my face! Thanks for the replies everyone. This is an awesome community!~ Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 had a great time with family and friends....we definatly are lucky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton13th Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Fantastic weekend! A big thanks to Jen and her family! Amazing place you have there I may just move in one day, you show up and I am there. Easton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Ah h h h h . . . . . . our resident photojournalist / fisherperson is back! Looks like a gr r r r r e a t spot, even if the fish weren't co-operating. But I don't understand one thing . . . . why wear the waders? Those leaches are great bait . . . . all you have to do is get a few people to stand in the water for a little while . . . . then come out and pick the leaches off? Ready-made leach catchers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 to bad you didnt get any fish but looks like a great long weekend! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Great report and pics Jen .Love the shot with you and your 2 boys we can really tell who the mom is with matching eyes just like mom's. Looks like alot of fun turtles crayfish.Oh waiders I can't wait to see the pics of trib fishing .You are ready to fish with Cliff and Carol .Should catch some leetches they are good for walleye fishing Bravo MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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