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April 17th Update:

I have not caught many fish on Lake Oconee, but several days ago I stood on the dock and caught 2 stripers, 1 very large cannel catfish, 3 crappies, and 2 largemouth bass. All the fish were caught within an hour! Hard to believe such a variety would be feeding in the same area. This wet my appetite for Canada and our treks into the out lying lakes. We stand at sixteen fishermen and more than ever the term fishermen might be an exaggeration. I spoke to Jack and he is already planning refreshments for inspiration point. I warned him that this years group will on some days double the size of the last year. Bob Taylor was here during the masters and he promised to be there to film the festivities. He also plans to buy new lures and switch tactics. I gave him some hints from the latest Field and Stream Magazine. The magazine lists the 30 best lures for 2011 that are certain (author"s claim) to be classics. Number one on the list is the Sebile Magic Swimmer; this should ring a bell for Jim P. and Jim W. Both of them have one in their tackle box. The Rapala X Rap is listed as number two and is supposed to be deadly for smallies or walleyes. The Gulp Minnow is number five; that should make Matt B happy. The Salmo Hornet is number eight and praised for producing on the troll. If you want something on top the Rapala Skitter Pop is listed as number sixteen; it is made of balsa wood with plastic popping mouth. Time to pull out the catalogs or visit Cabelas web site!!

I did not get any replies for volunteers to move the aluminum canoe on our island to Betty. We have one there that would be a perfect match to tape together. With Bill's two canoes, we could take eight people back and make the trek much easier by splitting the canoe carrying in four segments. This might also be a good time to have a team contest; Vaughn has a couple of my dollars that I would like to get back.

It is probably time to think about transportation for those coming in from afar.  We can plan our meeting points and make certain we have enough drivers. The Spring fishing trip will give some of us an opportunity to make a few of the plans. Scott and I will follow with cabins and meals in early June.

Looking forward to our next adventure; send the group a note!

 

 

January 2011 Update:

If you are checking the web site, you know that ten fishermen have already signed up for the 2011 adventure. I promised Bill that I would get back to him as soon as possible with our numbers. I want to give him an opportunity to market cabin eight if our group does not need the room. As I mentioned before, the addition of Steve Walgren and Neil Lovering (waiting on their confirmation) will certainly increase the number of laid back fishermen  enjoying the camaraderie on "inspiration point" with Jack Harding, Jon Rogers and perhaps Mark Kochis.

 

I think one of our excursions should be to Betty; We can carry back our aluminum canoe which is a match for the one on the lake. Bill has two canoes so we can take eight people back which should make it easy to share the burden. For those who have not fished this lake, it is similar to Stoney and Burntcabin. Hopefully the lake trout fishing will also provide a leisurely day on the big lake. Of course Mike will spend just enough time on the big lake to catch the biggest small mouth bass. Jim P. will certainly make his trek to Round Otter and Little Lake on the Hill. I plan to award the prizes for last years biggest fish at dinner on Friday night. Does anyone have a good picture of Nick with his walleye?   

 

I know the end of July seems like a long wait, but time slips by quickly and we will soon be meeting in Gaylord. Send me a note so we can start to develop plans for transportation and firm up our cabins with Bill.  

Dave Borchelt - dpborchelt@aol.com

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