Sept 19 2007-Downrigging for Lakers

Rick gave me the use of one of his electric downriggers so I could go out & catch my first Lake Trout in Lake Muskoka. After 4 hours I gave up & went back to my traditional method of fishing.Within a very short time of switching over I managed to hook into this 30 1/2 inch Pike. This one weighed 7 lb 1 oz. On the way back to the Marina I came across this boat sitting on the bottom of the lake. Good thing it was not very deep. Someone has some serious bailing to do.
Once back at the dock the work begins. Time to get the trolling motor unbolted from the boat. All four bolts had to be drilled out because they were so seized.

Done! Now I can get the motor serviced and ready for next year.