Leeches are for fishing not for bloodletting!!!
We had to feed seven – count ‘em – seven ravenous fish eaters yesterday. It was the first rainfree day in a string of about 5 warmish days with scattered drizzle to heavy downpours so we aimed to “make hay while the sun shined”. The plan was to send out the infamous Japanese long liners! The long liners consist of me, the evil Janeeto (Yes, of the planet Janetron), Baxter and Bart. We take our tiny ultralight fishing poles and park on “the Shoal” in the Piscarious with about 10 beverages and about 3 dozen leeches and fill up a stringer with eating sized bass (say 12 to 15 inchers). We also enjoy a beautiful day on the water. This time we needed about 10 fish to feed this crowd of gourmands! It took us about an hour and a half to complete our task. The cool thing is that several “whompers” were caught and released on the way, Janet caught a 19″, 18.5″ and a 17″ on the way and I (not to be out done) caught a 19.5 incher. Oh, that precious half inch! On initial measurement I only got the fish at about 18 inches – but it was curled and flopping so I remeasured it and it came in at 19.5! The Evil One may leave a comment disparaging my measuring technique but I can assure you all that it was on the up and up! What a beautiful day on the water – northwesterly breezes with a strong westerly component puffy cumulus clouds and warm sun. The bass tasted fantastic for supper too. We wrapped up the expedition a little early and journeyed back for bean bags and keeping a squirrel treed and fun on the beach. What a great day!
It is warmer and sunnier today but still with the comforting northwesterly breeze and I am slated to put a new roof on cabin number 9 – so I may have to get a little long-winded on this blog to delay the inevitable. The lake temperature is in the high 70’s F. The water level on this lake is about normal for late summer. The fish are biting and the insects are fast approaching their low point for the seasons activities. The Humming birds have hatched and fledged and I have to refill the feeders almost daily as the little winged piggies drink and fight with each other all day. Well lunch and a roof beckons so I must bid you all adieu.
Just wanted to drop a line and let everyone know that Randolph had an F2 Tornado on Saturday afternoon. No Injuries have been reported But the Town looks like a war zone, Alot of downed trees and damage all up and down main st. Power was restored last night around 10pm, we will be cleaning up for awhile from this one.
Good Luck Bear Hunter. Good to hear everyone is ok. Hopefully everyone made it out to Sunday services at the coop to thank for no injuries. Jack, sounds like the fishing is great. Less than 5 weeks and counting, can’t wait. Only 10 beers makes me wonder exactly how accurate this tale is. If I were packing the coolers we had almost that many a piece. You might want to throw the trebucet (my spelling lacks) one more time before you fix the roof on #9. Does seem to be a shame to cover over that fine custom made skylight like that, but what the hell. Until then, keep your worms wet and your rods bent!
Jack…You’re telling me all the things I want to hear before making the trip up north! Sounds like thing are still perfect at camp! Can’t wait to enjoy the great fishing with the crew.
See you Friday.
Just up from a late night campfire. South wind, full moon, glorious night, getting caught (up) with old friends – the world is once again spinning in greased grooves!!!
Love Master (aka PUSSYBOY)
Thanks, Unfortunatly we couldn’t make it to the Coop for services.
Way to much s*&t scattered, held services in the garage over a couple cold x’s.
As usual, I am loosing sleep in anticipation of yet another week in the paradise of Gowganda and Firth Lake. See you all very soon. Andre
Now Jack, we already know that Janet has accepted that you exaggerate the length of things! But whether it was 18 or 19.5, those are still some nice fish for the shoal. I am anxious to see what is hiding in the weed beds. How are they producing? We will be on our way in a week!