It is almost 2011, time to start thinking about next year's trip. Should be another great trip with me catching all the big fish. Troy will spend his time taking Andy's big fish off the hook. Ryan will once again catch plenty of 16-20 inchers, but will not score a pot-winner all week. Bob and Steve will just be happy to catch a fish. Larry, Bernie, and Aaron will have another successful year pissing everyone off. Sorry Aaron for lumping you into the same group as Bernie and Larry, but you need to learn to pick your friends and family better.

ESP

Not only did I predict the exact moment you all would be at the Duty Free, but I didn't do too bad on my fishing predictions either.

Trent came back to earth and I haven't even heard Uncle Bob's name mentioned in the fish catching category. Bob was probably way too busy trying to drown out the noise coming from the other end of the boat.

Dad only lasted 3 days with Larry and his umbrella and from what I hear they mostly fed the eagles.

Andy catches one of the big walleye for the week but I have not heard a report on Troy as of yet. I can't say for sure if my prediction for that boat panned out. I am leaning toward yes.

Bernie and Aaron also only lasted three days. There was probably a little too much sibling jealousy as Aaron broke the sophomore slump and buried the competition from what I hear. Bernie is such a quitter.

I am glad you guys had a good time (not really) but there is no time to look backward. I have fashioned a new countdown clock to your left that shows 360 days left. Get new line on those reels.

*sigh*

Just less than two weeks and I am getting sadder by the day. Not so much that I will be missing the trip (this brings plenty of sadness by itself). Moreso for the likes of Dad and Uncle Bob. They are going to put up with a lot from their boat partners in two weeks.

You see, Trent's running of his mouth was tolerable up until last year. Now Uncle Bob has to deal with Trent's new-found, "I-am-the-best-thing-that-has-happened-to-fishing-since-the-hook-was-invented" mentality. He will be unbearable. It almost makes me think I have good fortune that this is my off year.

Poor Dad has to fish with Larry Dillon. "Where do you want to drag that Erie Dearie today Larry?" My guess is that Larry points Dad in the direction of a lot of places "Me and Bernie really tore 'em up here before". In reality Larry will have never fished there before and continue to lead Dad on wild goose chases all week while reeling his spinning reel upside down and backward and driving the boat with the wrong hand. To say nothing of the fact that Dad will be forced to get up and go fishing at 4:30 am because Larry had to piss. Gonna be a long week for that boat.

It is EASY for me to see the Troy/Andy boat will be victorious this year. Bernie and Aaron, you ask? My guess is that one of them gets wet on account of the other before the week is up.

Good luck to all of you a-holes. I hope it rains all week. Except for Saturday. The second one.

Van is ready to go!

Just got the Van back from the shop. Oil is changed and tires are rotated. Also the DVD player is fully functional, so if anyone needs to watch an instructional video on the way up, feel free. Instructional fishing video that is. Sorry Larry!

One year ago today we were on our way. I checked the mosquito situation today. They are very plentiful. ( that's here in Gnaden, not the chutes) I should be immune to all mosquito bites by the time we go north. Went on a little pratice run to Tappan Lake today. Caught a couple bass and more importantly discovered I have a reel missing. Could be somewhere in my garage. Does anyone have a left-hand retrieve bait caster for loan if I can't find it?

Black Fly Report

I checked the Black Fly report and it said the flies are bad right now. Actually that is a good thing because that means they will be gone by the time we get up there. Made a trip to Cabelas on Monday. Spent $100 on Tail Dancers. I also bought a smaller tackle box. Troy said I would be laughed at because of the size of it. All I need is Tail Dancers, Silver Spoons and some jig heads and I will kick ass. I could beat you guys fishing with a bare hook. We have just over five weeks until the trip. That is still enough time for you to read up on how to catch the big one. I suggest you all do some reading. Lord knows you need all the help possible.

It's about that time again!!!

It won't be long now. I just wanted to check and see if anyone was still checking the blog. I think we all know what to expect. Bernie and Aaron will be bickering all week. Uncle Steve will have enough of Larry by about Tuesday and his fishing will suffer because of it. Dad will be so drunk that not only will he not be able to fish, but he will drag Trent down with him. And you all know what to expect from me and the Anchor boy. Kicking ass and taking names. Beside pausing to drop some of my fishing knowlege on my son from time to time, I ill be pulling in hogs 24/7. See ypou in the driveway on the morning of July 9th.