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Black Lake, New York:  May 2005


Ice Ice, Baby!

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We always talk about the crazy weather at Black Lake and this year was all about freezing our butts off.  For this little adventure, it was just the core of our extended family of fishing buddies, Jason, Mike, Josh and Jordan.  The four of us have been through a lot together and we were hoping for a nice, relaxing, and non-eventful trip.  Right.  Like that was going to happen.

Our first afternoon of fishing was actually darn good.  Josh and I boated over a dozen fish from the northern bays, mostly pike and largies.  Jason and Mike got into a good mess of smallies down by the red house.  

We had a nice evening and woke up at the North Pole.  Or so it felt.


Last Minute Preparations ... Check!

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Why do now what you can put off until tomorrow .... or in my case, the day before departure.  Josh was kind enough to sell me a very nice Lowe 1648 mod-v boat with a good running 30 HP Johnson.  I suppose now would be a good time to mention the song  Jason made up about Josh's big ol' Johnson, but on second thought.  

Anyway, Josh neglected to inform me that the trailer was not functional and the boat was actually being supported by blocks of wood and ratchet straps.  Time to hit up Home Depot and bust out the angle grinder.  Campbell, Josh and I actually cobbled together a pretty decent fishing set-up.  Now if only Josh had mentioned the leaky transom and the water-logged three year old gas.

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Bailing. A morning routine.
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Is that a bike in the boat?

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful

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But the people inside are delightful.  In all seriousness, if I had to be stuck on a desert island with anyone besides Zooey Deschanel, it would be these guys.  We had some good food, watched some stupid TV shows, and even played a few board games.  I think Jason even managed to study for his class and log some serious hours on the trainer.  

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Josh can sleep anywhere.
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I don't know what looks better, the meal or that outfit.
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Hey, at least he's awake.

The Haul.

Well I ain't saying the fishing was hot hot action all day long, but it wasn't horrible.  We look back on this trip and remember the cold and the boat issues, but I think we actually did ok.  
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If that isn't a 30" pike, I'll eat my hat.
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What's bigger, the fish or the smile?
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Now there is a nice looking smallie!
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Don't poke yourself on those fins.
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