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A couple shots of that room Cliff mentioned...we checked in quick...went back fishing.....came back that night ...went holy crap...this place is way too nice....had we known it was that nice before hand we may have stopped to grill up some of the days catch with a juicy steak on the side....but it was a great place to enjoy a few cold ones and watch the big storm that rolled in with the lightning show....but funny rolling in all dirty from fishing ..hiking around...and spot hopping for the whole day....2 king size beds....2 bathrooms... jacuzzi tub...soaker shower...fireplace... living room area with digital tv....deck with a bbq....heck I would have been good with sleeping in the car🤣

That looks like a nice spot for a few casts and cold ones

That does seem strange for sure on a massive loss like that....I have a friend who has a small hive....his are for an alternative medical treatment so to speak.....he has had many severe arthritic problems in his hands for many years and uses bee stings as the therapy.....it has been very successful for him...has gained a ton more mobility and pain loss over the last couple years....I know he lost a small hive before...not sure why...but if I talk to him he may have a bit of insight

20 hours ago, cplummer said:

We always have fun fishing together bro. And that motel. Wow eh

Always great adventures....and ya...that place was nicer than my house...didn't even want to walk around with my shoes on🤣

It's always nice to get out and do some recon on an area....fishing only gets better here on in for a bit..soaking in some nature is good for the soul

That's good to hear about the trailer.... especially after all the years up there....sad to say but besides them complying with local mandates... they probably where putting a few of thier own rules in place...I'm sure they learned a lesson or 2 when people started pulling out of the park...or putting thier trailers up for sale....they realize it's big business these days.... unfortunately for some places it's all about the money...years back when I had to let my trailer go it was all about the money.....the original owners where all about the fun and family aspect of the park....due to retiring because of health reasons it turned into all about the money...when the new owners took over they crept up the lot fees so much that most of the people I knew in my 10 years up there pulled out .. specially those of us that had lakefront lots...they priced us out on purpose with the plan of putting up cottages..and took away the year round access turning it to seasonal.....well guess what ...the cottages never happened...they lost alot of long term residents...and ever since the park went way downhill in every aspect including upkeep......it would be a shame that you had to give something up that you value in your life so much because of freedom of choice

I'm good for just about any morning Bill...I'm home by 6:30 am..just limited on the days I have the car....pretty much up for any kind of fishing

There's probably a different joke in there somewhere........ something about handling a rod🤔😲

That sounds like a plan Bill...time to start getting out more...we share the car and work opposite shifts....I get home 630 am...hand over the car...it's like.." morning Ralph"...."morning Sam"...got multi species gear sorted out and ready to go...from the ultra lite speck gear...to the toothy critters...I'm off tomorrow...might get a chance after 3 or 4 when the car gets back home...lol..I'm off tomorrow

Nice way to spend opener

Hey guys...been a super long time...I hope this post works...lol...it's been a crazy time over the last couple years...and working straight nights have definitely put a big damper on fishing....I haven't bothered much fishing some local haunts due to crowds ect...ect ....took the opportunity to enjoy a road trip last weekend for opener to do something a bit different than our local fishery has to offer....great way to beat the crowds...get some hiking in...enjoy some beautiful scenery....and catch a few fish...and enjoy the company of a long time fishing friend along the way ...doesn't get much better than that.....also hoping to catch up and wet a line with a few of you soon....and by the way Tyler...thanks for the help getting back on the board...was somehow not able to get on

Sounds like fun man....and way too far out to do the old beach the rig and pull er up on shore thing...haha......that must have been cool to see come up...browns get some wicked colour patterns on them

Cool...that's a decent one for there

10 hours ago, smerchly said:

I'm pinching the barbs on my body baits,   like Rapalas, Kwickfish , Husky Jerks etc . The 10.5' rod is flexible enough to keep the barbless trebles from slipping out . I have done this with my J13 Raps ....may lose the odd one but those trebles hold the fish well if the line is kept tight . 

  Never heard about the cola before ....maybe it will work on me when a pike gets it's revenge .....

One of the reasons I dont fish often with body baits for pike...if I do..generally I take the middle hook off..sometimes plus change the tail hook to a single hook....may lose the odd fish..but better than dealing with a mouth full of teeth thrashing around with a bunch of hooks too...lol...and I always feel bad when I see a nice fish with a jaw full of trebles... I also have had a few experiences with muskies in the 50 incher plus range...almost get them in...then just open thier mouth....and off!!!!....not even hooked because of taking the extra hooks off...just too stubborn to let the lure go..haha...its all in the fun, specially with a fish you where releasing anyways......now I want to look for some decent size live bait and bobber action .... one of my favorite ways to seek out the toothies....hopefully be able to share some pics soon now that I finish work at 630am mon through fri...in the meanwhile i dont mind you guys rubbing it in with your reports..lol

That's a decent niagara pike any day

Nice to get some action on your own bait design...good thing you might have a few spare parts kicking around to fix up the ones that get munched ..lol...and cool about keeping the pike thread going..I'm hoping to add a pic or 2 soon.

Nice...there is a pretty versatile pike fishery in and around niagara..never know when you get a big one as well...cant wait to try out a couple spots once the weather settles in to a consistent pattern

I got 3 that day... was nice to see all where different year classes of fish as well...and it's always rewarding to catch what you set out to target that day.

Here's the only ones I have for 2020 so far..an outing with smerch just before closure.....one had a nice bite mark in it...hoping to get out for some toothies soon now that some inland water are opened again

Scouted out a couple spots when I drove my daughter home today....looks like shaping up nice...baitfish around...with the temps forecast over the next week it should be worth a shot

1 hour ago, Tyler0420 said:

What’s going on Sunday the 15th jack? I’ll be at the fort Erie show then fishing afterwards. 

So far I got nothing up...I could probably meet up and show you a couple spots to try

There will be a couple spots on the upper Niagara in the next few weeks that will be teaming with huge schools of big carp

All open and beauty looking way down Pelham road....thinking of giving pike a go on my next outing...I'm sure there are some carp kicking around

I was waiting for bill to post a "look what I caught after you left" pic 

Well...we came we saw..got conquered so dont feel so bad Tyler...met up with bill for a bit today for a go at a local spot...of course great seeing smerch...sharing some fishing banter....now if we can all knock heads and try and put together a cold water pattern ...lol...