I added a few pictures to the photobucket. Just click on "see full album" then choose view as slide show.

More technology for me to rip you guys...

My loving wife got me an iPad for our ten year anniversary. There is literally nowhere I can go and not have access to this blog. You guys will reap the benefits by having glowing boat spotlights written about you.

Attention Rookies.....

This is a 5 minute lesson on improper net man tactics. Keep the net out of the water until the fish is ready to be netted. Take my word for it. I was the resident expert two years ago.

About 7 weeks left...

It is coming quick. No weigh-in for me this week because I was in Orlando, but I fear what next week's weigh-in might bring.

I don't know if we actually took a poll at the meeting but I am good to go Thursday night rather than Friday morning if George tells Richard there is availability.

Boat spotlight

Trent and I can,t wait for all of the positive remarks we will be reading about the s.s. Camp Director. A perfect name for the vessell hauling two of the best fishermen in the whole camp,looking forward to the June 3rd biography of the s.s. Camp Director. Positive remarks will definately be appreciated.
p.s. Headnets may be needed at the main street address we are leaving from, I was there this afternoon, mosquitoes seemed to be plentiful.

Fishing Season is Open

As of yesterday, Walleye season is officially open in Ontario. If Ryan goes up now, he might actually have a chance of winning a pot. If you listen real carefully you might be able to hear Rodney trying to start the tractor at the chutes.

Too Much Coors Light???

I am concerned that I ordered 1 case of Coors Light too much. Is there anyone who might over drink their beer order and help me finish my last case on the final day? Or, is Coors Light considered to be P*** water by all, and my only option will be to pour it in the River for the Walleye to enjoy? :o)

Poll for today...(and trivia answer)

Trivia answer for the last question....Potatoes. It is now legal to take potatoes into Canada. It hasn't been for a while. Anyone ever not eaten a potato up there in the last 10 years?

Today's poll: Are you putting anything new in your tackle box this year?

Also - I will be doing Boat Spotlights this year starting Friday, June 3rd (6 weeks left). I didn't do a very good job with the after trip reports for the Angler Spotlights so I am just doing boats this year. I will be doing one a week and have conducted a personal random drawing to determine the order in which they will be done. (Which really means that I am doing them in the order that I see fit.) It is also customary that a boat be given a name and I have also assigned them below. The order is below...

Bob/Trent - S.S. Camp Director June 3rd
Troy/Andy - S.S. Eye to Eye June 10th
Bernie/Aaron - S.S. Almost Heaven June 17th
Larry/Cody - S.S. Boy Was He Pissed June 24th
Theron/Connor - S.S. Teach a kid to fish July 1st
Steve/Ryan - S.S. Gin is Toxic July 8th

So there you have it. I am looking forward to writing them as much as you are looking forward to reading them.

Today's Trivia...

What have we been bringing on our trip accidentally illegally for years that is now legal starting this year? (Hint: It has nothing to do with fishing.)

Weigh-in Wednesday....

Down 1.5 lbs. I was 214 at the start and am 198 now. 8 more Wednesdays to go.

Walleye Fishing Anyone?

Ice Free

Poll for today (and yesterday's trivia answer)

Poll for today - What is your favorite sound of this trip? Least favorite sound?

Favorite: I can't really decide but it is between the sound of the water splashing up along side the aluminum boat or a loon first thing in the morning on a glassy frog lake.

Least favorite - Hearing a beer fall off the boat seat into the bottom of the boat.

Yesterday's Trivia Answer - 88 Degrees on Monday and Tuesday. But I agree with Dad and Aaron...it felt a lot hotter. I don't know if it was the boats, the water or the lack of wind but man it was hot.

I got to wonderin'.....(Trip Trivia)

I was thinking about past trips and how hot it was in 2009 which brings us to our first "Trip Trivia' for 2011.

What was the warmest temperature we experienced in 2009? (Hint - I would have been high with my guess.)

Groceries have been adjusted

The Camp-Director and I went through the grocery list tonight and made the proper adjustments. We just saved every man about $20. We felt that lunch meat was way too expensive so we have decided to go back to Spam. Also, we are going to try powdered milk. If we focus on using the things that are available at the Chutes we could really cut down on the cost of groceries. So here is your assignment. Thinks of meals we can create using the following ingredients: Good Luck
Wild Blueberries
Fish
Groundhog
Mice
Black Flies
Mosquitoes

12 is a good number

twelve is a good number, a little more comfoftable riding. The young bucks in the back, more room for Texas Bob up front. Some adjustments on the grocery list and beverages or we can just eat and drink more, either way a good time will be had by all.

Rod Balancing for 2.25

I balanced both my spinning rods last night using rubber chair leg caps and quarters. My Bionic Blade (with a Spirex) took 5 quarters and my Fish Eagle II (with a Sedona) took 3. Really makes a big difference...not enough for me to pay 20 bucks per rod online though. Enjoy your tip for today. The Chair Tips that are 7/8 - 1 inch work for both the Fish Eagle II and the Bionic Blade.

Nightcrawlers

I picked up 5 or 6 dozen night crawlers last night after the rain. What in the world were we thinking that year we decided to catch our own nightcrawlers. That is hard on a guys back.

Down to 12

Well it was with a sad heart that JJ told me today that He and Harris will not be able to go on the trip this year. They hope to be able to go next year. I just spoke to Trent. We will get together and scale down the menu, and yes Ryan I will reconsider the pop count. I may have over estimated how much we would need. Also I think we may want to cancel one of the hotel rooms. 12 of us should fit in 3 rooms. On the bright side we will have more room on the ride up. 6 in Trents car and 3 in each of the trucks. Or if we want we could make the 4 West Virginan's stay in Larry's truck so we can enjoy the ride.

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Weigh-in Day

Down 2lbs this week. After the Meeting and Mother's Day brunch, I'll take it. I am down 15 total, 15 more to go. A couple more pounds and our gas mileage on the way up is going to skyrocket. Good Luck tonight Troy. Trent - Aaron and I are going to do this in September. You in?

Warrior Dash

Aaron in Motown

I wonder if I got this to work?

Camp Director: Avert Your Eyes...

This may break your heart...

"It is further recommended that the remaining twenty-nine (29) properties be vested into the City of Greater Sudbury. Following is a list of these properties. The first two properties are improved with older buildings which are at the end of their life expectancy. Tenders will be requested for the demolition of the buildings. "

18 Young Street, Capreol
Riviera Hotel, two storey building
Parcel 22014 SES
Lots 43, 44 & pt of Lot 45, Plan
M-65
Con 6, Part of Lot 11, Capreol twp

Wow. Trent - I think we were both wrong...

This is a 5 pin bowling alley. If I recall there was a laundry mat across the street that had vending machines with the little cans of pop with no pull tab. Just the two holes...

Anyone up for some Chinese

"You try #8, you like it." Can't believe they are still in business.

Recognize This Place?

Wow! Looks like it could use a little work. I am surprised it is still standing.

What I learned from the Canada Meeting...

1. Troy is worried about the amount of pop we are taking.

2. Dad is lucky there aren't any bar stools in Canada.

3. Trent has a hard time taking control of 8 adults. I have no idea how he handles a classroom of kids.

4. Cody will be lucky to go the entire week without going over the chutes.

5. I need to do some training before this trip because I felt like CRAP all day on Sunday.

6. There will be 10 rods and reels in the Camp Directors boat.

7. The next 66 days will seem to take forever. This is going to be a great trip.

River is Open for Business

The river seems completely free of ice and the ice pack at Main Camp seems to be diminishing.

Invites Sent....

For those of you that gave me your email address on Saturday, you should have an invite in your inbox for starting a new post.

Great meeting on Saturday. Thanks to the Camp Director for the hospitality and the food. Thanks to the Junior Camp Director for taking all the notes. Should be a great trip, hopefully these next 66 days fly by.

Meeting in the Books

Well, I think we got a few details worked out last night. But It seems to me that some of you were not serious about the meeting. I think a few were just there to drink beer and tell us stories. Thanks to the Co-Camp Director for keeping the meeting on track. It won't be long until Andy and I are winnning the first night fish pot! You Boys better sharpen your hooks.

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Ice is gone...

The ice has left Frog Lake and Pine lake. Looks like Kapuskasing Lake is still frozen solid. Just a little over 2 months and the fish will be practically jumping in the boat.

10 Weeks

In honor of us breaking the 70 day mark, I have fashioned a new countdown clock. I hated the other one but until now had been too lazy to change it. See you all in Gilmore tomorrow evening.

Weigh-in Day

I was actually a little bit shocked this week to only lose 1.5 lbs. Hopefully those last two weeks were my lull, now things will start picking up pace. I ran 5 days last week. I am done with my 1.6 mile week and this week begins 2 miles. 10 weeks from Friday we leave. 6 weeks left until my 5k. 4 days until the meeting, see you all there!

Gas Money

Here's an idea, if everyone that is paying for gas on this year's trip brings $20 to the meeting and throws it in the gas pot we would instantly have $200 more towards the trip. Doesn't seem like much, but it might make things a little easier. Just a thought, what do you think?

Walleye Killer

Come a little early to the meeting if you can, we have a few problems on the computer.

Going back to 2009

I think it is sad that Troy and I are the only ones that posted favorite parts of this trip. I will give the rest of you a chance to redeem yourself....

Troy started this list and I added to it.

-Hearing Dad's diesel fire up when it's time to pull out of the driveway.
-A hot hamburg at the upper deck.
-The drive from the boarder to Wawa.
-Getting off the plane at the Pines and giving Rodney a hard time.
-The boat ride to the chutes. (this is my favorite time of the whole year)
-Seeing some of the familiar scenery on every turn of the river for the first time of the year.
-Coming around the last turn and getting the first look at the Chutes.
-The feel of a hook set.

My additions....

The smell of a crisp morning stepping outside the cabin is one thing that is burned into my memory. I smelled that smell one morning when left my hotel in Seattle.

The glassy river as you leave the trappers cabin and make your way to the fish market.

The sound of a loon along with the water splashing up on the side of the aluminum boat.

"There's one"

The sound of the screen door slamming shut on the back cabin.

The smell of a pic burning.

I wonder why Nemogosenda Lake thaws before everything else???

Thaw report as of April 30...

Missing persons report

I was putting milk on my cereal this morning and noticed the pictures on the side of the carton were of L. Dillon and B. Haines. No reward being offered. Haven't heard from them or seen any blogs. Anybody know there whereabouts? If so, just keep it to yourself.