It just hit me....

Like a ton of bricks that I am not going to Canada this year.  I will still suck it up to provide some pearls of wisdom to everyone going.  For Example:

If Larry is cooking burgers at the fire pit, he really enjoys it if you start a fire in the burn barrel.

Revisionist History...

You know what the great thing about this blog is? Everything stays right where it is....year after year. So I was looking back and found this little pre-trip gem from Big Fish. And if I forgot to mention it after last year's trip, "Suck it, Bernie."

Sincerely,
Ryan
31" walleye 2011

 ONE HIT WONDERS
 I'm a little confused on why Ryan is giving reviews on our boats. It's a little like listening to Keith Oberman give reviews on NFL players and their teams. Don't you think one should play the game first. There is however an old tale about him catching a nice walleye at the moose stand many moons ago. I believe this is my eleventh trip and I haven't seen any thing on his stringer that could be called outstanding. This fish I've heard about must have been caught in the previous century. He predicts a bad week for the Haines Brothers this year. Ryan knows as well as all others who have been there that a bad week is still a good week when you're at the Chutes with friends and family. Hope everyone gets a pot winner.

Same old-same old

Went to lake Erie to refine my skills.I think it will take several more trips for all the better I did. I think Larry and Aaron H. will be able to catch a few, but don't count on me or Cody unless there are sheephead and catfish in the Nemagosenda now. The weather was good and the beer was cold. I guess you can't have it all.

Is anyone even going fishing this year?

Never has there been so little talk about this trip 45 days out. Without me on the trip, you had better take a couple extra bags of popcorn since you won't have as much fish to fry in the evenings.

What time is it?

I tried to get the blogmaster to reset the countdown clock for this years trip. Maybe someone else can be more persuasive, Just order some line and a few plugs. Looking for a recipe for instant ice,too.

Meeting Date Has Been Set

Well, Texas Bob has decided to get the ball rolling on this year's trip. A meeting has been set for April 21st at 7:00. The meeting will take place at the house on the hill in Gilmore. All people planning on going this year are asked to attend. We have a lot of things to figure out for this year's trip. I am sure the bullshit will be flying especially since Baker will be there. I am looking forward to seeing every one. Please RSVP to this site ASAP that way I can let Shirley know how much food to prepare. Take care and lets get this site rolling a little bit.

need to have a meeting.

Here is the roster:
Bob,Steve, Aaron Couts, Aaron Haines,Larry D.,Cody.Rick and Hunter Baker.Troy and Andy, Trent,J.J. Ong and son, Bernie Haines(you know you're going). We need to get together to see how much milk and orange juice we need. Will try to plan something for early April. The date of departure will be 7/12 or 7/13

Anyone Out There?

Just wondering if anyone has been checking the post from time to time? Looks like it could be a full camp this year. Sounds like the trip could be interesting with Baker back in action and with Hunter Showing his dad how to fish. I hope Richard is getting some ice cut, or it could be a long week of drinking warm beer.
Let's get this blog rolling again. It helps the time fly by a little quicker until we are able to get our lines wet. Take care boys.

Looling Back

Well I see that Andy and I came at last place in the boat rankings, and I can't argue. We did not win many pots but we caught a lot of fish, got along great with each other and had a lot of laughs. Andy said that this was his favorite trip yet. Looking forward to next year but no yet recovered from this year.

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The Chutes

Great trip

Another trip has come and gone, Ithink we all had a good week, agood enjoyable week with family and friends. I hope the camp is still there next year so we can do it again.

Boat Spotlight Confidence List Review

The final pre-trip list looked like this:

Gin is Toxic
Eye to Eye
Camp Director
Boy Was He Pissed
Almost Heaven
Teach a Kid to Fish

By my calculations, the final results should look like this

Gin is Toxic - There was 192 dollars in the fish pot this year and this boat took home 64 dollars (or 1/3) of it, including Big Walleye AND Big Pike for the week. This is not disputable....but I am sure someone (Trent) will have a dispute.

Almost Heaven - I don't have the log book in front of me but it seems like I was handing someone in this boat 12 dollars about every other day.

Boy was he Pissed - Ended the week with three and a half pots if I am not mistaken and stringers full of BS. Also, I am pretty sure this boat didn't clean a fish all week. That is some skill right there.

Teach a Kid to Fish - This was the surprise boat for me this week. They caught a lot of fish and caught some nice fish. Theron had a 26 inch walleye (ended up with two 13 inchers) and won two pike pots if I am not mistaken. They had a good week.

Camp Director - This boat started out on fire with Trent boating 3, 24 inch plus fish on the first day and Uncle Bob winning a Pike pot early in the week. Things fizzled out from there as Trent didn't win any fish pots and Bob never added to his winnings. Total pots won - 1

Eye to Eye - This boat never quite reached the expectations put on it. Troy and Andy were both in the running for fish pots almost every day but just couldn't get it done. Troy laid down for a nap one day with two fish pots and woke up an hour later with none. I think this boat won half a fish pot.

The camp director has the official book and I am sure each boat knows how many pots they won so please set the record straight in the comments.

What a Trip!

Thanks everyone for a great trip. A great time with a really great group of guys. It was nice to climb into my own bed but today I am ready to go back.

Recap:

Estimated Walleye over 24 inches - 8
Estimated Walleye over 30 inches - 1 :)
Broken Rods - 2
Lost Rods - 1 (Recovered)
Lost Nets - 2 (Both Recovered)
Hook Barbs Buried in skin - 2
Smoked out Hamburger Cooker - 1
Boats Paddled Back to Camp - 1
Pairs of Sunglasses lost - 2

Feel free to add to this list...Boat Reviews and Awards coming soon...

well its almost here

As we take care of the last jobs and say our last goodbyes the chutes is still rumbling by the caben to keep it company until we get there

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Boy. Trent must be busy.

Between not being prepared and the rumors of grocery list eff ups, the camp may be accepting nominations for co-camp director on Monday night.

*Fingers tapping on desk, Staring at clock*

Headed that way...

About to leave the house to pick up pepperoni rolls, have lunch with Jane, and head for Ohio. I have to leave in plenty of time to hear Dillon complain and try to steal my stuff and sell it, give Cody time to say so long to all his imaginary girlfriends, Bernie time to grumble. Here's hoping we all have a great time and catch lots of fish, most of all be safe! See you in a bit.

And so it begins...

The slowest day of the year. New yard is seeded and covered with straw. Work til noon, then mow, shower, check off all the things on my list, take my oldest daughter to girl scout camp and hit the road. I will not have a chance for a nap today so don't figure on me driving the first leg. I will take the second shift.

Chuuuutes

Good luck guys, have a safe trip and catch lots of fish, we left you plenty.

Back in the pink

I need to thank Wawa Walleye for mentioning Suzy. I instantly remembered where I left the shirt. I also found the missing salve I've been looking for. Damn rash....