Watch out for Moose!

I think that is what the sign says. Here are a few shots between Mont
Laurier and the infamous rock road, of the 29 km of hell.

Quality Inn at Mont Laurier

We got to the hotel Friday night kind of late, 12 midnight.  A couple of logistical issues occurred along the way like trying to buy beer knowing that by the time we got up to Mont Laurier it could be too late to buy beer.  On the second attempt to get off the highway and drag the boat around the outskirts of Montreal looking for a grocery store.  The other thing we needed were worms and we found that you can buy them just about anywhere, so we got them at the gas station.

548 miles down

We arrived in Mont Laurier last night at Midnight.  Staying at the Quality Inn on the north side of town and really like this place.

Now starts the worst part of the trip, the last 18 miles of the trip down the rock road.

Back to Cabonga!

Headed back to the Cabonga Reservoir and Deer Horn Lodge this week to fish for Walleye, Pike, and Lakers. It's going to be interesting because the intell from Walleye Central from those that have already visited Deer Horn in the past weeks is that the reservoir is down as much as 5 feet! Yikes! The last time we saw it down that low must have been around 1999.

The Map above shows every area we have fished since we started going to Deer Horn Lodge and the Cabonga Reservoir since 1981. Of course we haven't be there every year since then. I think in the span of 29 years we have been there some where 16 times. One year we went twice, or it was more of a do over because my father had a herniated disk. We got there on Saturday and went home Sunday night.

With our 2nd boat and a much larger engine (90 hp) we now have far greater range to strike out for places like the big water (depths between 105 and 250 feet), Baie Dixie, and beyond the Lumber Camp. With the bigger motor, I think it takes 30 minutes to get to Sterns Pass when it took over an hour with our 25 hp and the Tracker. Although, this time around with the low water, we'll see where we can get to.

This could be the last year we go up with kids because my daughter who is 9 now has expressed an interest in coming next year but I don't think she is prepared for a week of no TV, limited internet, and fishing all day. I plan on posting daily fishing reports and lots of pictures provided there is still internet service at the camp and it works well enough.

Elliot Fishing with Pop Pop

Here are some old pictures that I forgot to post of Elliot Fishing with his Pop Pop about three years ago.  Unfortunately, Pop Pop is not with us anymore but we will always remember his easy going attitude and willingness to help others.

Back to fishing!

I wasted $20 on a fishing license last fall when I started taking Katie and Elliot out in the canoe. After the first trip they wanted to try fishing and if they are going to fish, then I want to fish! So, we went out a second time, and third time, but caught nothing.

As some of you may know we got a new boat and twice before took it out but couldn't get the main motor started. I got a little help earlier this week on what to do and it started right up on the first try.

So, I took the family out to Lake Lilinonah for a little fishing. We motored up to a cove in Brookfield for lunch but didn't catch anything. Then we headed back down towards the inlet where we launched and fished in another little inlet and had a lot of fun.

Brodie fell asleep in Michele's arms and I worked with the kids to catch sunnies. Nothing beats worms! Elliot caught his first fish and not only did Katie catch fish, but she is turning into a really good caster.

After Brodie woke up from his "nap" he didn't want to fish nor did he want to do anything we asked him to do. In fact while we were heading back to the launch he kept trying to crawl under my leg to get under the console.

It was a fun day but a lot of work. I got my line in the water but didn't get much fishing done because I was too busy baiting hooks, casting to the "right" spot, and trying to keep everything organized.

Below, Brodie is trying his rod out for the first time. I just put a bobber on the end of his line, casted it out for him, and let him reel it in.

Elliot caught his first fish! It was a sunny. We were fishing in Sunny beds because I figured with worms, that would be a sure fire way to catch something.

Brodie asleep in Michele's arms

Katie with a fish she caught by herself

I told Brodie that he couldn't climb under the console so he tried any way. He is a stubborn little guy

Katie and Elliot

Katie, Elliot, and that's Brodie trying to crawl underneath the console.

Brodie wasn't feeling very photogenic

Elliot's Birthday Videos Part II

Elliot's Birthday Videos Part I

The present that made the biggest hit for Elliot and more so with Brodie is the one from Grandma Teddie which was the Bug Hotel. As some you may or may not know, every fall hundreds and hundreds of Lady Bugs like to winter in our house, mainly in the door jambs and window sills. We generally have lots and lots of red and black polka dot visitors through out the winter. This year, I decided enough was enough and vacuumed up many, filling a vacuum bag, yet I did not get them all. For Christmas, I got a handy vac to police up the stragglers. Of course, Brodie, our youngest goes nuts when ever sees one. He calls them "BBs" but he is learning to call them Lady Bugs.

Today's warm weather brought many "BBs" out and we scooped as many as we could find and gave them a new home, Elliot's Bug Hotel.

Katie's second day on the slopes

Elliot Running in Vermont

On your marks? Get set. Go!

Me at Harriman Dam

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