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.

Anyone seen Fishfinder????

Somebody check his garage and see if is trapped under a pile of rubble. I know he has been doing some garage remodeling but I haven't seen him post on the blog lately. I wonder how many minnow buckets, worm containers, stringers and taildancers he found.

meeting update

Saturday evening, before the meeting we will have Canadian Walleye and monroe County bluegill, The walleye are the ones I caught,5 and 6 pounders and the 6 ounce bluegill came from a monroe county pond.
Hope to see all of you May 7th.


Camp director/Texas Bob

Some more math

77 / 7 = 11 - Weeks left until we hit the road.

875 * 1.05 = 918.75 - I don't think I need to put this in print.

1700 / 15 * 3 * 4 - 400 / 10 = 96 bucks per man in gas if we left today.

We could really use something to turn in our favor between now and July 15th. :)

The diet suffered...

Mom's Easter dinner, kid's Easter baskets, my lack of willpower - All led to me not losing any weight this week. I didn't gain any...but I didn't lose any either. I will right the ship this week. 11 weeks left. Need to lose about 2.5 a week.

Fishin in Motown

Aaron in motown ,
How has the fishing been this past week? The weather here has been terrible for the last three weeks, did give me time to get my tackle box ready for this years trip.How did the mountainers look during the spring game? see you on the seventh.
C amp director

Wide Open

It looks like this years Rookie of the Year award will be fought over by 4 first time campers. This will be the most exciting race since I won the award in 1979.

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Blog Posting

For those of you that go on this trip and would like access to start a new post, just shoot me your an email to rsmcouts(at)gmail .com. For those of you who are minimally computer inclined, be sure to change (at) to the @ symbol and remove any spaces. Writing it this way keeps my inbox from filling up with spam.

Tackle box loaded and ready to go

up early this morning, put new items in my tackle box. it is loaded , ready for a big week of catching big walleye. Nothing special, just full of the old fish catching lures of the past. Trent and I have industrial heavy duty stringers to make sure we do not lose any of our big fish.
happy easter to everyone on the blog, as you can see this is my first attempt at the computer, I am a lot faster at cutting trees. fishing meeting mav seventh

Camp director

Catching up with technology

Camp Director ( a.k.a. Texas Bob ) is now able to post on the blog. Visit frequently for latest trip updates, or if you just need personal advice or attention.

What the......

This trip seems to have just gotten more expensive for me and it has nothing to with anything in Canada. I am currently blaming Troy but I am sure it will all get sorted out at the meeting.

For the Young Guys....

Smoothest flight you will ever be on.

News From Richard

Dad and I talked to Richard today. Read the comment from Camp Director for more information.

You are all going to lose

I am the best fisherman and the rest of you are playing for second place.

My first setback

Well I didn't do very well at my weigh in tonight. I gained 1.5 pounds. I need to get back on the ball this week. There is a $50.00 contest to see who can loose the most weight over Easter week.

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Additional Beer Update

I was down 4.5 pounds this week. I also logged about 6 miles running this week. Not only am I going the right direction to be able to bring an extra case, but I will also be in better shape to get it up the hill. Andy, Connor, Harris, and Cody should appreciate my efforts. Hope everybody has a great week. 12 weeks from Fri. Time is flying by.

Trent was right....

This is a great read. Click the link below to go to the article

Makes me want to leave tomorrow.

Thaw slowly creeping its way north....

But it isn't there yet. Things up north still pretty white...

Still on this diet

Well I know you guys are on the edge of you seats waiting for my weekly diet report. I bet you have been wondering why I haven't posted my weigh in results over the past couple of weeks. Well it is your lucky day because me and my fat ass are beck. I hadn't posted recentley because we went to Disney World 2 weeks ago and I missed the weigh in. Last week I was back on the scale regretting all of those prepaid Disney meals and desserts, but was surrprised to have lost 1 pound while on vacation. I guess all of that walking must have helped. This week I lost 4 pounds. That brings my total to 18 thru 7 weeks. 13 more weeks left and I would like to pick up the pace a little. See everyone at the meeting.

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Canada Meeting- Be there or else!

The current Camp Director wanted me to post this for him. Texas Bob camp director,retiree says I have a young wife that comes first ,I'll get to the details of this trip. Show a little respect for your elders. fishing meeting May 7th at 7 o'clock bring your own weenies. No shows will have extra camp duties. Bernie,Larry,Aaron and Cody can stay at Shirley's bed & Breakfast but bring your own doughnuts. Camp Director Texas Bob

Pocket Blog

So sorry about the pocket Blogging. I am taking steps to stop this from repeating.

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<-------Double Digits....

Work/Relax trip to DC was not kind

But my workout/weightloss just got serious. Biggest Loser competition started today at work and I paid my registration fee for a 5k in June. No turning back now....

Camp Director seen???

Is the Camp Director spending his retirement with his feet up or is he planning a date for a Canada Meeting? As of tomorrow there will be double digit days left. It'll be here before you know it. A trip like this takes a lot of planning. Has anyone ever been there before? :)

Early Run at Canada

Just returned from our friendly neighbor to the north. It was a little hard to visit Canada without wetting a line, but it did get me in the mood for the trip in July. I must say, the Duty Free store at Niagara Falls is a lot bigger and nicer than the one in Michigan. I managed to drink a case of Blue Light, but I couldn't find a Hot Hamburg anywhere. Just over 100 days until we make our trip to the Great White North. I feel something special might happen this year- maybe Ryan might catch a pot winner, Uncle Steve might win a card game, and maybe, just maybe the three young boys will have the time of their lives.

passports

Heads up for J.J.- You probably already know this , but just in case, you need a passport for this trip. My son-in-law,Theron, applied for his this week and it made me wonder if you were aware of that requirement. Thanks to Troy I now know where mine is. I'm sure glad Patty didn't decide to get rid of that van after our last trip.

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Ghoo

Pjfla.
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Rediscovering my Buffett roots....

This morning....I shot six holes in my freezer. I think I've got cabin fever....Somebody sound the alarm. I've gotta go where the pace of life slows....

Going back through some older posts....

Was there ever an official vote for Fisherman of the Week for 2009? That spot must be blank in the official log. That's a shame...Trent and Bernie both had pretty good years that year. It would have been nice to see how the vote turned out. We need to be sure and vote this year before everyone goes to bed. I would hate to see Bernie get screwed out of another award.

From 2006

Excerpt from an email I sent to the group....

Weather for Chapleau, ON for the 12th of June.  Partly cloudy  High 70 Low 40.  (This is as far out as I am able to project)
Gas price at the Sault Ste Marie 93.5 cents.......a liter.  (93.5 x 3.78 = $3.53 per gallon)
Exchange rate is $1.10 (could do without that)


Ha!  What we wouldn't give for 1.10 on the exchange rate right now.  Gas in Canada then is what it is in the US now.

Canada Meeting

I was thinking....there are going to be a few first timers at this meeting. We could put together a bunch of pictures on a thumb drive from those of us that can contribute digital images. I could bring my laptop and projector and we can just let it run as a slideshow. Might also be fun for us to see some pictures we didn't know existed. Maybe Dad and Bob could gather up a few older pictures and I can scan them to get them into the slide show.

For those of us with a little bit of know-how, maybe I'll just start a photobucket site and we can all upload the pictures we have and I'll just download them from there. I will start the album on photobucket tonight and give instructions on how to upload pictures to the album?

Now, who has digital images on their computers, CD's, etc.?

I may have to drink whiskey....

I need these Girl Scout Cookies out of my house. No progress toward my weight-loss goal this week either. I need to buckle down. Troy, I hope you had more success than I.

New Equipment Functions Properly

Tried out my new rods and reels on Friday. Caught 4 Largemouth. I am not sure of the drag function of my new reels. The fish weren't trying very hard once they got hooked in that cold water.

My wife made me buy a new rainsuit on Saturday. I protested but she insisted. I also bought new sunglasses but those broke Saturday night so I sold them to Larry for 25 cents. He then sold them to Cody for 3.00 who then sold them to Bob for 5. The Grandapple doesn't fall far from the tree.

16 more Fridays. I will be bringing one bag this year for my clothes, boat cushion, tacklebox, rainsuit, shoes, etc. The only thing that won't be in that bag will be my rods.....oh, my rods and the ass whoopin' I plan to put on all of you. That will require it's own protective case.

One last item of note, The Camp Director assured me on Saturday that all the arrangements have been made for Travel. I am not any more convinced than I was before Saturday. He was a few Black Velvets and Water in by the time he made this claim. :)

Week 2 Weigh In

Well after a fast start last week, I came back down to reality. After loosing 9 and 1/2 lbs last week I only lost 1 and 1/2 this week. I will need to keep a better pace if I want to meet my goals before our trip. I need to work a little harder this week.

18 weeks to go!

I Was Told There Would Be No Math.....

So here is how this breaks down....nerd-like.

Last year there were 10 people on the trip. All the cargo in Uncle Bob's truck. Uncle Bob's Truck with a cap has an approximate area of 180 cubic feet. That averages out to 18 cubic feet per person.

18 cubic feet per person x 14 people is 252 cubic feet of cargo room we will need.

The cargo area of each truck is as follows.

Bobs with Cap - 180 cu ft
Larry's with Cap - 150 cu ft
Steve's with Tonneau Cover - 60 cu ft.

If we assume 16 inches from the floor of the bed to the bottom of the bunk in Bobs Truck, that brings his cargo room down to 62 cu ft.

If we assume the same for Larry's Truck, that brings his cargo room down to 52 cu ft.

If we put the bed in Bob's truck we are going to be WAY short on cargo room. If we put the bed in Larry's truck, we are are still going to be short by 20 cubic feet or to put it in terms we can all understand, 7 cases of beer.

Something to consider for whenever the camp director schedules the meeting. (Not the first weekend in April, I will be in DC. ) :0)

Fourth Ride

I just secured the 4th vehicle for this years trip. 33 mpg. Plenty of room for 4 adults.

Week one weigh in.

Well so far so good. Tonight was the first of 20 weekly weigh ins. Glad to say that I lost 9.5 lbs. I know that there is know way to keep up a pace like that, but I'm just glad to be off to a good start. I think the biggest challenge ahead will be sticking with this for the whole 20 weeks. That's why I decided to make my journey public on this blog, to help keep me motivated and make it harder for me to give up.

19 weeks to go.

Wednesday % update

I have lost 2.38 %. 5 lbs Went with my scale numbers. I must have been really heavy when I did my first body test on the Wii. The Wii said I lost 6.37 lbs. I had to double check on my scale. I will post a picture of my Wii Graph after 4 weeks.

Added motivation...

Thanks to Troy's inspiration, I have decided to get serious about getting back down to fighting weight.

So I propose this...Everybody get their starting weight and keep track of it between now and July 15th. On July 15th the person who loses the biggest percentage of their original body weight gets their lunch/dinner paid for at either at Upper Deck or Red Pine depending on when we leave. Honor system of course.

Who's in?

My Personal Effort to save space for this years trip.

I just started a 20 week weight loss challenge. The final weigh in is July 15th. In case you forgot that is the same day we leave for the mother of all vacations. I have 2 weight loss goals. First, try to loose enough so that Andy and I are not on the same eye level in the boat this year. I mean why should his feet always be bone dry. My second goal is to loose enough weight to justify a couple of cases of beer being flown in for me to enjoy. I know you guys don't need to loose weight as bad as I do, but I suggest that everyone only gets to bring one case of beer for every 20 pounds they loose before the trip. Dad I'm just kidding, and know, that does not apply to bottles of liqure. Just think of the overweight charges we could avoid if we wen't beer free this year and switched everyone to whiskey.

Anyway I weigh in every Wednesday and will keep you posted on the results.

20 weeks to go.

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Another Month Goes Down.....

February has come and gone (thank God). As I was on my way home from teaching last night I mentally took a trip down the river. Aside from coming around the bend and getting the first look of the chutes, what is your favorite spot on the river? There is something about sitting and BS'ing just out from the beaver hut at the Trapper's Cabin. That may just be the quietest, most peaceful place on the river. There may be some fishing down below for me this year.

Update From Texas Bob (Read the comments below)

Just so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle...

Trent, whilst under the influence, entered into a verbal/text agreement for himself and his father. He then proceeded to call me vulgar names via text message. Very poor sport.

Just received my final order....

My wife has phoned Gander Mountain, Cabela's and Bass Pro and told them to no longer accept orders from me. I think I am done shopping....well....you know, until I see the Rain Suit I want on sale. I don't know what I am going to do for the next 140 days....

Sitting here watching the snow fall makes me wonder what it would be like at the chutes right now. One thing is for sure, we wouldn't need to worry about the windows having screens in them.

Gander Mountain Fishing Sale

Gander has a bunch of fishing stuff on sale online right now.

Bleeding Colors Tail Dancers (TD7) for 5.99. You know, if you are into that sort of thing. Husky Jerks are 4.79.

Just trying to help....or recruit people into my addictive behavior....however you would like to see it.

www.gandermountain.com

Enjoy.

Little Joe

I think with the three young boys going this year it might be time for Uncle Steve to break out the Little Joe card trick. Better practice up, the trip will be here before you know it.

JJ and Son - Welcome

Let me do the blog introductions...

WalleyeKiller - That's me. Ryan - a.k.a. every other year guy. I really take a beating here.

WawaWalleye - Troy - I assume you have met. If not we need to do a little better job screening our new applicants.

Mudslinger - Trent - You will hear him refer to himself as the Co-Camp Director - You are going to want to dismiss this.

Texas Bob - Bob - Trent and Troy's Dad - The actual camp director. You can believe most of what he tells you. There is a tipping point and takes a while to figure out how much Black Velvet makes him start lying. You'll figure it out.

FishFinder - Steve - My dad - Been going on this trip since 76 I think. Gin and Tonic is his Kryptonite.

Big Fish - Bernie - He is a little wishy-washy. Andy will tell you. Every year he says he isn't going back and every year he makes the trip.

No Pulp - Larry - But Larry's thoughts are posted by Bernie. You will soon find out that Larry entire purpose in life is to piss you off. Larry is bringing his grandson (I think) Cody.

Morgantown Pie Man - Aaron - Bernie's brother....He actually posts his own thoughts. I guess he had a big year last year, I don't know, I wasn't there. I will have to see for myself.

Anchor Boy - Andy - He will be the veteran of the young guys. Great kid. Loves the pull the anchor rope.

Theron - is...well...Theron - My brother-in-law - Making his second trip. If he asks to borrow your pliers, you are going to want to say no. Unless of course you want the added challenge of fishing them from the bottom of the river. He is taking his oldest son Connor on his first trip.

That about sums it up. You can go back to the beginning of this blog and learn a lot about the trip and the people. Welcome aboard...Trent came home from his first trip when he was 6 and told his mom "It was the best F*******g trip I've ever had." Nothing has changed. Best week of the year.

If it was yours

Imagine if the Chutes were yours. What would be the the things that you would do to fix it up a little. In other words, what needs done to make it the perfect camp?

Here are just a few things to start the list.
1. Fix the roof in the cabin.
2. Build docks down below and up above.
3. Make sure the ice gets cut every year.

I've always wondered.....

Ever wonder how ice gets cut (or doesn't get cut)

http://www.redpinelodge.com/ice.htm

Pretty cool (cold)

Pro-tec Powder Paint

Wow. If you ever wanted to paint your jigs, this is what you need. Crazy easy. No globs, no unevenness, really impressive. I did a few last night. Heat em up with a heat gun or a torch, dip in the powder, wait 5 seconds, drop it and start on the next one. Cured them in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Dropped one from as high as I could reach on my workshop floor after curing and no chips, or even a scratch. I am impressed. I bought 50 1/8 oz jigs for 3.50 and they will end up the same quality as 6 Northland Jigs for 3.49.

Speaking of the jigs, I bought them from the site down a few posts and they are really good quality. Eagle Claw hooks, well molded, and much nicer than I thought they would be for 7 cents a piece. He could charge double that and still be WAY under anyone else. Pretty cool.

New Rod ordee

I just placed an order for a new rod to replace the one I broke last year. I ordered the exact same one as the one I broke. The way the walleye were fighting with each other to get hooked on that thing, I figure why change.

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droid

pretty cool

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Test from my wife phone

This Droid Blogger app is pretty cool.

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Somebody Needs to Stop Me...

I can't stop. Somebody come get this computer from me. Did you know you can order almost anything related to fishing over the internet? New items so far:

Spinning Rod
Spinning Reel
Baitcasting Rod
Baitcasting Reel
Jig Heads
Powder Paint (4 colors)
Tackle Box
Plastics Binder
Husky Jerks
Line
Grubs

Jig Heads

Jig heads on this site, up to 1/4 oz, $.07 each. www.tnttackleonline.com

I am also going to tinker around with some powder painting of my jigs this year.

Husky Jerks were on sale at Cabela's for 4.69.

Berkley is having a rebate going on now thru June. Up to 15 off of 40.

Consider yourselves educated.

Change your names

Hey Troy and Ryan, could you both change your user name. Neither one of you is worthy of having the word walleye associated with your name. I laugh every time I read those names.

Bernie

so did you say bernie may not be going this year? What is his deal?

Pictures

Does anyone have any pictures of the hook through the thumbnail removal procedure? You had plenty of time to take them. It took him darn near all day to get the thing out of there. Pansy. I don't have many pictures at all. I am going to take our digital camera this year and photoblog the entire event. Be on your best behavior boys.

High Tech Blog

i wanted to let everyone know that I now have this blog on my droid and will be able to reply to any lies of exaggerations quicker than ever before. my typos and misspellings will be at a all time high.

Back OnLine

Well It took me a minute, but I was able to remember my password and here I am. You guys can stop telling lies now and lets get down to business. This year will have the most kids in camp since Trent and Ryan were getting their butts kicked by Little Dan and Cool Ray! As far as Logistics go, Dad and I were talking. Here is what we were thinking. Dad's truck, Larry's truck. Dad said he bought a cap, and my van. That is only room for 12, but what do you think about 2 sleeping in the back of the truck. Sorry, now that I typed this and did the math I realize that, we only have room for 10. Dad and I must have been drunk when we came up with that plan. Looks to me we might need 2 trucks the van and another car. Boy I hate to think about buying gas for 4 cars. Does anyone have a better idea.

Problem Solved

Who said vacation homes have to cost millions....

Think they'll do a time share?

LINK

Speaking of Logistics...

Does Uncle Bob's truck have a crew cab? Is the Silver Sierra making its first trip up north? Will Trent or I have to beg an Acadia from our wives.

Assuming the Ford is a 2 passenger ride:

Troy's Van - 6 people without much cargo I would imagine.
Acadia - 6 with very little cargo - 4 with a considerable amount
Bob's Ford - 2 people and obvious cargo.

I don't think this senario gives enough cargo space.

If we take two trucks, and Troy's van or one of our SUV's with a third row seat, we won't have enough room for 14 people.

If Bob's truck will hold 4 and Dad is willing to take his truck, the we could just decide who's wife to take a vehicle from and all would be right with the world. :) I am sure we will work it out but just something to think about.

logistics

It's been a long time since such a big group has made this trip. Hope the tractor works because there are only three to four decent boats above the chutes. Although I don't mind fishing below for a couple days.
Rodney is going to have to deliver ice at least every other day.
Bob still gets a bottom bunk.
Prediction: Connor will catch a 2o inch walleye on his first trip, not his twentieth.
Prediction: Larry's roomate will be Bernie(They have matching shirts,you know.)
Prediction: guys on last flight will not arrive at chutes the same day as everyone else.
Prediction: There will be mosquitoes
Check list for Theron: Worm box if desired,Landing net, Stringer,several sets fishermans pliers,life vest and rain suit for Connor
Note to Connor: You should be practicing with a rope and 20 pound weight fom that door above you garage to simulate pulling the anchor for your dad. (This is a PG-13 exercise)

This is a test post from my Blackberry via text.

Truth and Rumors

There are a couple of rumors going around this winter I think need some clearing up.

1. Bernie is out. (Scratched out in very light pencil)

2. Theron is in. (Written in Pen)

Edit: I have verified #2 as being true and in addition he is bringing his oldest son, Connor. Welcome to the trip Connor. Camp is officially full by my count. Additional attendees will be on cots in the kitchen of the back cabin. I may have to run for Camp Director this year since the present Camp Director and Co-Camp Direct seem to be slacking on their responsibilities.

If # 2 is indeed true. This may need to be a consideration.

http://www.basspro.com/Berkley-Classics-Tools-Floating-Needle-Nose-Hybrid-Pliers/product/10221708/-1754550

Where's everyone at

This blog is one of the things that gets me through the winter, where is everyone? I know Ryan has more material to use to bash me. Troy usually talks out his ass about how great a fisherman he is- by the way, has anyone seen the minnow he has hanging on his wall? Let the bashing begin, if we don't it could be a long winter.

You guys love Me

I know that I am the butt of a lot of jokes on here and I know it gives you guys pleasure to bash my fishing skills and leadership qualities as co-camp director. The only reason I don't get upset is that I know you guys truly love deep down. I am the type of person the rest of you are striving to become. Watch and learn boys-watch and learn.

Revisiting the Old

I have been going back through some of the old posts/comments. There is some good quality stuff there that need some revisiting this spring.

Boy, Trent really takes a beating on this blog. You guys should ease up. :)

I just saw that Tim Anderson posted too...

Can you imagine the overweight if Tom and Tim brought that wooden crate with Trolling Motor, Battery, and Generator these days? Good to hear from you Tim.

New Equipment

2 new rods and a new reel. You guys are in such trouble. I may just take jigs and twister tails this year...anything with treble hooks would almost be unfair. You guys have 26 weeks to figure it out.

I just noticed we had a visitor post - Frank - if you have not been there since 1991 then you have only missed my cousin catch 3 fish over 20 inches and he has only missed one year since then. :) The water still flows over the Chutes and the fishing gets better every year I think. The camp could use some work. The John Deer Lawn Tractor could also use some work, but it would be better if it was just present. If you were there in 1991, you would have been in the brand new cabin (I think)...the tornado that took out the log cabin was in 1990? Somebody can help me out. If you stayed in that cabin when it was brand new, your expectations should lower considerably. It has since had a propane explosion and 20 winters. It could use some TLC. Thanks for visiting...and stick around...things will get more interesting the closer we get to July.

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.