Jen Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Yesterday I took the boys out fishing... We were in the States and came back via the Peace Bridge so a little excursion to Lake Erie seemed fairly simple... we were so close anyways... I made a couple of phone calls to see what the weather was like... Thank goodness Fishmasters Bait and Tackle always answers the phone. After a short chat about Port Maitland, Steve made a suggestion and arrangements for me to rent a boat off Mohawk Marina in Lowbanks. The rain had stopped, and perch were biting... the kids were so excited... and of course a little scared. They are used to fishing from shore with me, unless we are on small lakes. We arrived at just past 6:00pm, after getting minnows from Fishmasters (its a rush to get ready to go fishing... ) the boat was tied to the dock ready to go. A 16ft aluminum with a 9.9hp motor... lots of room! Mike got us life jackets and then we were off to where all the other boats were. Not long after my son dropped the anchor did we start catching fish. Since I have recently filled my freezer with perch, I only allowed the boys to bring home what they themselves would clean and eat. Out of the 20+ fish that were caught these are the ones they kept to eat. Arrived home at 11:30pm, cleaned fish... Cooked fish... Fed Children at 12:33 am... ( Great dinner planning mom!) We hadn't planned on fishing so my camera was at home the whole time we were on the lake...a shame because there were some really funny moments... ie: the sheephead my youngest was reeling in that he swore would be a shark... rod tip bent right over, watching him reel backwards, line peeling out as the rod bashes against the side of the boat... but he brought it in! It was a great night... When there is no planning and you just fly off to create memories how can it not be. Thanks so much to Fishmasters Bait and Tackle for arranging everything for me with Mohawk Marina, I had no idea you could rent a boat for a couple of hours to save yourself the loss of tackle on the rocks at Port Maitland. My time with the boys quietly bouncing on the waves as I watched them jig ( I do mean jig) with a pickeral rig was awesome... Have a great weekend everyone... cheers, jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Awesome... Although the food pictures are making me very hungry and I already ate lunch!!! Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) WTG Jen!! I knew the skunk would be off...my prediction that critter being off your back by Sunday was right!! Now...I predict a....let's see....40 pound Salmon!!! LOL. I was glad to open this report and see fish!! The report was great....and hey...dinner after midnight? I bet your kids didn't mind at all...haha. Great job Jen...glad to see the smiles on the kids' face. Edited July 6, 2007 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Got to love those spur of the moment activities! The boys look happy and mom sounds happy so all is well! Congrats Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 got to love those spur of the moment outings! Looks like a good time! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duber Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Wow what a Mom!! Nice catch and a good looking midnight supper. Those kids sure are lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I've said it before Jen, but I'll say it again...... Your one awesome Mom !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Nice report jen......I wish i could get my lads out more but only one left at home now and my daughter resides back in the Uk so that makes it somewhat difficult....lol........Ahh how i miss when they were your boy's ages........ Looks like you all had a blast......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 looks tasty mmmm.nothing beats a fish fry after a days fishin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Super report Jen, especially the shots of the frying pan! It made me hungry and happy to have taken out some Crappie for my dinner tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 great report and even better dinenr! nice work Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Wow Chef Jen another great report I would have loved to see your little guy fight the sheephead.They are fisety critters.Pull like a freight train. That plate of perch looks like it came from a high class restaurant.Nice and fancy at 12:30am.Simply wonderful MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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