What do you get when you put a guy who can’t sit still, in a 15 foot aluminum boat? You get -“Well Trent, what do you want to do?” This will inevitably lead to them heading back to camp to trim some hedges, split some firewood, or mow the grass. There are nearly 70 years of combined Canadian experience in this boat and I think if they were able to make an effort long enough, they could probably be pretty productive…on the water.
Don’t get me wrong, I am very appreciative of the fact that Bob doesn’t let the paths get over-grown and that Trent can build a fire pit like nobody’s business. The problem is, there are other boats that will have to pick up the slack for the fish these guys aren’t going to catch.
These two guys offer a ton to this trip but unfortunately there aren’t a lot of awards in camp for the most well-rounded camper. Nor are there awards for participation. They will have fun. They will drink a lot. They will get a lot of stuff done in camp. They will make sure everyone is having a great time. Don’t discount this. It is all important.
If you are kind of feeling like there is something missing in this review…it is any mention of fishing. Uncle Bob doesn’t really have an interest and Trent is, what I like to call, the locust of fishing - he shows up about every seven years and REALLY shows up about once in every 30.
I don’t think this boat is in danger of winning any fish pots or setting the fishing standard for the rest of the camp to aspire to, but you will have a good time and much of it will be their doing. Maybe I’ll bring Certificates of Appreciation so they don’t feel like they are leaving camp empty-handed. There are 6 weeks left, maybe they can develop a plan to improve their odds, but just in case, you should plan on catching their share of fish.
Next Friday: S.S. Eye to Eye
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This review sounds a lot like the review I received before the 2009 trip. If you have forgotton, that is the year that I kicked everyone's ass. Dad and I do spend a lot of time doing the little odds and ends that need to be done in camp, but that is something we enjoy. I would follow dad anywhere he would want to go, I really enjoy the time we spend together. Just remember, Dad and I catch as many fish in four hours during the morning than most of you catch in a twelve hour day. Dad and I have caught more fish in Canada than any other boat that will be on this year's trip. Needless to say that at the end of the night when the fish pot money is being handed out, it will eventually end up in our hands. The way I see it, the rest of the boats are fighting for second place.
ReplyDeleteP.S. With this review I believe Ryan just found his way to the back cabin.
I just try to give an unbiased view of what I see happening. I have been wrong before. I thought this review was very complimentary. By the way, I eased up a LOT from 2009. That year really turned around my thoughts on your fish catching ability. I did some memory searching and I am due to catch a big walleye. It has been a while.
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