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LOL, Great stuff. I haven't heard most of those. The last time we threw around "short" comments was a long time ago, I was wearing a uniform, tricky Dick was President and we were shoving perfectly good Huey's overboard as we bailed out of Saigon. It felt good to be short then and feels better now:)

I am so short I now need a ladder to pick up a dime This my last week of full time work. The company and I have a consulting deal but I can do most of that remotely. It is time to get some serious fishing in and I can spend a bit more time in the skunkworks too. I am so short, when I sneeze my head hits the floor. I am so short I now have to cuff my underwear. I am so short you can now see my feet on my drivers license. C'mon - hit us with what you got to go with: You so short.....

thanks for sharing that report

That Secret Shad color looks good.

I used to love ripping through the local twisty roads on a sport bike in the fall. I could gear up and be comfortable and the roads were clearer after school started. Constant downside was crazy deer. Lost a good friend that way. I'm not a hunter but I am sure in support of those who are. I gave up on riding though. I dont have the reflexes anymore and texting drivers are worse than the deer. I had to wave the white flag. As Dirty Harry said "A man has got to know his limitations" Fishing suits me fine now.

Now that is a funny mental picture. White Bass blowing a Bazooka Joe bubble while you try to get that spoon unhooked, LOL

Can you tell me which model Dave Scadden boat it is?

You spooning, Cindy?

Thanks for the report, QB. Always fun when they get aggressive on top

I have 2 boxes of them I never use. Not a fan of JB fishing and would rather swim a grub or hair jig. I put the baits into those older Shimano boxes which hold an separate them well. I probably won't get to the lake again until close to Veterans Day but could send you some pictures then. Many have "Ito" written on them.

Congratulations to Jack Stack & Dick Moeger with 6 bass stringer of 15.98 lbs Big Bass was Roger Matthews & Bobby Sullivan @ 4.38 lbs - also second place.

Congratulations to Jack Stack & Dick Moeger with 6 bass stringer of 15.98 lbs Big Bass was Roger Matthews & Bobby Sullivan @ 4.38 lbs - also second place.

LOL, you are the new "Whack-A-Troll" Forum Champion

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It looks like you have the lower and middle maps for Table Rock. I'm looking for the Upper map to complete my set. Happy to buy it if you have one

Lunker Landing is another choice

Sounds like great fun, Champ. It's killing Lily and I to be missing this early fall fishing. Thanks for the report

That's funny, Bill. I guess he would rather know it all then catch fish. Thanks for sharing that report. I can't wait to get back to the lake

Try again

Forgot the photo

I am fooling around with some hair jigs and would welcome your thoughts on several things. 1) what size/weight jig ? 2) Does the silicone front skirt add to or interfere with effectiveness of jig? Thanks

Has anyone tried using a prop rigged for swimming on a jig & grub?. The Whistler Jig is designed for live bait and has a bend in the hook to hold the prop & bead in place. http://www.northlandtackle.com/Category/main.taf?cat=55 It works for walleye and pike in Canada on a cast and retrieve. I'm not sure how a grub would look on it though.

Being a bit discouraged by the high traffic, heat and slow fishing near us on TR, brother Bill & I decided a trip north, over the maple leaf border, was in order while my wife was visiting her family in Wyoming. We just returned from a week at Duck Bay Lodge in Sabaskong Bay, Lake of the Woods, Ontario This was our first trip at this lake and this lodge but it certainly will not be our last. We have fished in June, at various NW Ontario lakes many times over the years but never in August. We weren't able to get much pre-trip information about the lodge but I liked that the fishing report on their FB page did not seem overblown. This trip was a last minute decision so we just went with our instincts. Dave, the co-owner, made arrangements for us to be picked up at International Falls airport by a local van service. The van service tracked our flight via internet and was waiting for us, pulling right up to the plane and transferring our gear upon arrival. A couple hours later we were in our comfortable cabin on Hay Island after a brief boat ride from Morson in a huge & comfortable covered Lund. Meals are served in a window filled dining room at the edge of the island and the view is perfect. The meals are prepared by Chef Sherry, the co-owner, and her very talented staff. Everything, from menu selection, presentation, table setting & service was absolutely first class. Sherry made things cozy by introducing everyone and breaking the ice for conversation with other guest. There were only Five (5) tables so it really had a family atmosphere. I need to use a CPAP machine at night and the generator is off from 11 PM to 6 AM. The staff had me covered with a battery setup and inverter already in place near my comfortable bed. Cabins are roomy and modern with ceiling fans and good screens. One of the reasons we selected this lodge was the quality of the boats; 18' Lunds with 50 or 60 hp motors (not sure) and foot controlled front trolling motors. Nice for us bass-boat trained guys. We scheduled a guide for our first day but quickly changed that to a guide every day after realizing how great these guides are. They are regular staff and really know the lake. Fishing was excellent, with jigs and minnows in the mornings. Many walleye, including a 10+ pound PB and a lot of big perch. We also caught a surprising number of large rusty crawdads that would latch onto the minnow. Best luck was in 18' to 21' FOW. The action was moderately fast and we moved whenever it slowed. We alternated between shore lunch and sack lunch. Both were excellent with huge sandwiches on homemade fresh bread and delicious cookies. The boat was comfortable and roomy enough for all our stuff. Most afternoons were spent casting for bass. We had several 5 lb beauties and a lot of fun. The bass came in clusters with some pike and one 4 foot muskie mixed in. I caught the muskie on a homemade 3.5 inch soft plastic swimbait and 10 lb mono. What a blast that was. it was about a 10 minute battle with the fish in and out of the net 3 times before it finally rolled and cut my line. My compliments to a smooth Shimano Chronarch drag system. We did a fly out to Karsten Lake on our last day and caught pike in the 28" to 34" range all day on bass type spinners and chatterbaits. It was a great way to finish up. There were guests in camp who had come every year for decades and it is clear why they return. Every detail has been considered and made as comfortable and convenient as possible for the customer's benefit. Dave & Sherry could teach a class in Business School. I am looking forward to bringing my wife next time. Bill has the pictures on his digital camera. When I get them from him I will share, if requested. http://www.duckbaylodge.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=2

CindyJo IS Champs good side .