May 13 & 20th-Walkabout Is In The Water

 Finally, its that time of the year again! Time to get the Walkabout ready for another season on the lake.

 All dressed up and nowhere to go!

 Now we're ready. Let's go!

 Once again Udo, thanks for all your help!

Our new home for the summer. Hard to dock, but nice and close to shore. See you on the lake!

March 18 2014-Happy Birthday Udo!

 Today is Udo's Birthday and what a better way to spend it. Fishing! First fish of the day caught by Udo.

 Second fish of the day!

 Third fish of the day.

 Happy Birthday Udo!

Udo caught four Lake Trout and I caught two. These two fish went home with Udo to join him for dinner. Did I mention that we stayed nice and warm!

March 11 2014-Lake Joe

 Today I am fishing on Lake Joe with Joanne and Daryl. First thing on the agenda: set up Kimo 3.

 Next: set up all the fishing lines.

 Next: sit inside where it is nice and warm and wait for the fish to bite.

 Next: after staying in the warm hut and no bites, it's time for a few photos.

Next: one more picture and it's time to pack up and go home. No fish; but at least we were not cold!

Jan 14 2014-Eskimo Quickfish 3

 First day of fishing in 2014! Fishing with Udo on Bluege Lagoon with our new ice fishing shelter; the Eskimo Qickfish 3. Now named "Kimo 3". Sets up in 3 minutes.

 Nice and toasty in here!

 First fish of the season caught by Udo, A nice plump Rainbow Trout!

 Udo, fish, and "Kimo 3"

Me holding Udo's fish. I took it home for dinner! Only caught 1 fish: but we had a great time and stayed warm!

Oct 15 2013-Sad Day!

 Once again it's that time of the year when we must put the Walkabout to bed for the winter. The boat is ready to go. Just waiting for Udo!

 The boat is on the trailer and ready to go to it's winter home!

 The Walkabouts winter home.

Joanne is building the frame while I take the photos!

All tucked in and ready for bed. It is always a sad day. Already can't wait for next year! Once again, thank you so much Udo for all your help!

Oct 8 2013-Last Day Of Fishing!

 This is the last day of fishing before putting the boat away for the winter. Next year we will be at a new location. Allport is building new slips for next year. We will be in the slip closet to shore on the right hand side. 

 On the way out of Allport Bay, Udo and I came across this Blue Heron looking for a meal.

 Beautifull Fall colours and calm waters.

 Pike on board.

Last day of fishing and the last fish of the season! See you on the ice in 2014!

Oct 3 2013-October Already?

 It's hard to believe that it's October already! This young Loon is almost as big as the adult!

 The colours of Fall are all around us!

 First fish of the day was pretty badly hooked, so this is dinner!

 Future monster Bass!

Joanne catches her biggest Bass of the year. A nice 3 1/2 pounder. Way to go Joanne!

Sept 25 2013-Daryl and Lian-Day 3

 Last day with Daryl and Lian before they head back to Edmonton. Hardy Lake Trails is on our agenda today.

 And a beautiful day for a 7 km hike it is!

 One of my favorite pics of the day. Don't get too close to the edge Lian.

 We stopped at the bridge for a picnic lunch.

After a long and very enjoyable hike we ended our visit with Daryl and Lian at Waboras for dinner. See you guys in January!

Sept 24 2013-Daryl and Lian-Day 2

 Today was a perfect day to spend the day with Daryl and Lian on the boat. Here is a Merganzer showing off!

 Then we went to show Daryl and Lian the Beast of Baxter Island.

 Then a little fishing before heading to the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. Joanne caught the only fish of the day. It was the biggest Perch I have ever seen come out of Lake Muskoka!

 We finally made it to Gravenhurst.

Breakfast at the Sunset Grill, then we headed home. Great day!

Sept 22 2013-Daryl and Lian-Day 1

 Daryl and Lian are both in Bracebridge for a few days before heading back to Edmonton and we wanted to spend as much time as possible with them. First up on the agenda: a round of mini-putt!

 After a brief sprinkle, we were treated to a beautiful Rainbow.

 Daryl and Lian hanging out waiting for their turn.

 Great shot Joanne!

After an exciting game ( I don't know who won ) we went to Swiss Chalet for dinner!