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.
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WHAT TO BRING
Fishing
Rods
Reels
Tackle Box
Net (1 per boat)
Depth Finder (1 per boat)
Minnow Bucket (1 per boat)
Worm Container (optional, Dinty Moore Beef Stew Cans work nice)
Stringer (Sometimes nice to have two per boat)
Needle Nosed Pliers, Clippers, Knife (Tether for your pliers, you know who you are)
Clothes
Couple pair of pants
Few pair of shorts
Underwear (one of the most frequently forgotten Items)
Socks (another frequently forgotten item)
A couple of towels
Two pair of shoes
Flip Flops or slippers for the Cabin
Fitted sheet for mattress (optional, and by optional, I mean Trent is the only person who does this)
Hat (At least one that has the ability to cover your ears)
Rain Suit (This is not optional and make it the last thing you put in your duffle bag)
Miscellaneous
Sunblock (In 2009 we were 10 feet from the sun for about 4 days)
Bug Spray (It better have deet or you are wasting your money)
Fillet Knife
Sunglasses (May want to consider an extra pair as well)
Clear safety glasses (great for the driver of the boat in the evenings, keeps the bugs out of your eyes)
Stick a golf or small towel in your tackle box.
Krazy glue – Great for patching up small cuts
Flashlight and batteries – The walk from one cabin to the other gets a lot longer in the dark.
Camera – Disposable or Digital – If digital, don’t forget the batteries
Any tobacco products you might use – Sweet lord, you don’t want to buy it up there.
Tips:
Line your duffel bag with a big trash bag before you put your clothes in it (It will rain on the way up or down the river) and put an extra one in there for on the way back if need be.
Wash your hands before taking your contacts out. (I found this out the hard way, not only does in burn like heck but bug spray is impossible to get off your contacts)
Bring some type of waterproof bag to keep your raingear in the boat (Also handy when you start peeling off layers)
Bernie,
ReplyDeleteI just read your earlier post. Do you want to sell that rod/reel before Larry throws it in the pond. And Ryan, Thanks for taking care of the blog. And to all- It was a memorable trip-great fishing-good food-and just enough beer. Life is good.
Hey guys Just stumbled on your blog...awesome! I can believe you guys have blog for this place, im really amazed. I have been to the chutes once in 1991 and just have not been able to get back until now I am planning on going in 2011. How is the place and how is the fishing?
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