Newsletter 2008 (PDF-File, 140kb)

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SUMMER 2008

Summer is here, and the bass season is open!  We are hoping to get all of this rainy weather out of the way, and look forward to warm, sunny summer days.

At our Main Lodge we are accepting reservations for our waterfront cottages, motel rooms and the Settler's Lodge.  We still have some availabilities in July and August, as well as September.

Call to inquire about our fly-in packages to Smoky Lake Lodge, Portage Lake Lodge and Straight Lake Outpost.

Sightseeing flights are available most days.  Call to make a reservation.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Reservations are requested for dinner.

Give us a call, (705) 757-2050, or 1-800-663-BASS, or e-mail us at tcr@tornadosresorts.com

SMOKY FISHING CONTEST 2007!!

1st Place:  Eric Albert, Pittsburgh, PA, 6 lb 14 oz largemouth bass

(wins choice of day fly-in to Finney Lake, or day guided on pontoon boat)

2nd Place:  Bill Owen, Painesville, OH, 6 lbs 4 oz largemouth bass

(wins choice of Tornado's t-shirt or sweatshirt)

3rd Place:  Andrew Chan, Markham, ON, 6 lbs 2 oz largemouth bass

(wins choice of Tornado's hat)

4th Place:  Ron Raque, Louisville, KY, 5 lbs 11 oz largemouth bass

(wins Tornado's coffee mug)

5th Place:  Ellis Mathews, Palm City, FL, 5 lbs 10 oz largemouth bass

(wins Tornado's coffee mug)

Prizes can be redeemed at Smoky during the 2008 season!

Here is the listing of the total results:

Rank	Name	Date	Smallmouth/Largemouth	Weight and/or Length
1st	Eric Albert, Pittsburgh, PA	6/24/07	Largemouth Bass	6 lbs 14 oz / 23 inch
	Mark Dennis, Ancaster, ON	6/27/07	Smallmouth Bass	20.5 inch
	Doug Kane, Cadillac, MI	6/30/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 3 oz / 20 inch
	John Ferrell, Oregon, OH	7/06/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 8 oz / 21.5 inch
4th	Ron Raque, Louisville, KY	7/10/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 11 oz
	Dave Tagliarini, Niagara Falls, NY	7/11/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 14 oz / 22 inch
	Barry Appelbaum, Williamsville NY	7/12/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 8 oz / 22.75 inch
	Donald Katz, Williamsville, NY	7/20/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 10 oz / 20.75 inch
	Stephen McTiernan, Toronto, ON	7/20/07	Largemouth Bass	20.5 inch
5th	Red Mathews, Palm City, FL	7/22/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 10 oz / 21.5 inch
	Stefan Wolfensberger, Geroldswil, Switzerland	7/24/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 3 oz / 20.25 inch
	Bill Focke, Kettering, OH	7/28/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 4 oz / 20 inch
2nd	Bill Owen, Painesville, OH	7/31/07	Largemouth Bass	6 lbs 4 oz
	Ken Schaefers, Pittsburgh, PA	8/02/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 6 oz
	Kerry Volsky, Solon, OH	8/05/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 7 oz
	Jim Haas, Fort Thomas, KY	8/07/07	Smallmouth Bass	4 lbs
	Ron Fautz, Wilson, NC	8/09/07	Largemouth Bass	23 inch
	Michaela Wolf, Germany	8/12/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 3 oz / 22 inch
	George Pry, Pittsburgh, PA	8/12/07	Smallmouth Bass	4 lbs 10 oz / 22 inch
	Herb Siegel, Buffalo, NY	8/13/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 4 oz / 20 inch
	Brenda Hodges, Ft Lauderdale, FL	8/14/07	Smallmouth Bass	4 lbs 13 oz / 21.25 inch
	Jonah Stoller, Brattleboro, VT	8/15/07	Largemouth Bass	3 lbs 12 oz / 20 inch
	Billy Regan, Gates Mills, OH	8/19/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 5 oz / 21 inch
	Doug Williams, Mississauga, ON	8/22/07	Smallmouth Bass	4 lbs 12 oz
	Edward Levi, Deerfield, IL	8/23/07	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 14 oz
	Darryl White, Vancouver, BC	8/24/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs
	Robert Vagnoni, Glenside, PA	8/24/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs / 20.5 inch
	Bill Hughes, Farmington Hills, MI	8/24/07	Smallmouth Bass	5 lbs 5 oz
	Ernie Zerenner, Wilmington, DE	8/31/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs / 20.5 inch
	Dave Keefer, Rochester, NY	9/11/07	Smallmouth Bass	5 lbs
	Arnie Drummond, Cincinnati, OH	9/13/97	Largemouth Bass	4 lbs 14 oz
3rd	Andrew Chan, Markham, ON	9/15/07	Largemouth Bass	6 lbs 2 oz
	Dan Chapman, Toms River, NJ	9/15/07	Smallmouth Bass	4 lbs 2 oz
	Imtiaz Indawala, Toronto, ON	9/30/07	Largemouth Bass	5 lbs 3 oz / 21.5 inch

Crossing The Canada - United States Border By Land

For our American friends entering Canada, if you are a US citizen, you should carry proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, plus a valid photo ID.

When you return to the US, effective January 31, 2008, you will need either a valid passport, or both a government issued photo ID, such as drivers licence and a birth certificate or citizenship card.

Travelers under the age of 18 need only their birth certificate.

Note that all travelers by air require a passport to enter the United States.

There are other less common documents that qualify, more information can be found on the websites for both countries:

www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

www.cbp.gov

Boating Safety

By September 2009, all boaters in Ontario must have proof of competency in order to operate a motorized boat.  The easiest way to do this is to take a test and get your Pleasure Craft Operators Card.

In Ontario, it is illegal to carry alcoholic drinks in a boat.  This includes carrying a cooler with drinks for a picnic or shore lunch.

Fishing Tales

Here are some pictures from the summer of 2006.  If you would like to send us your pictures too, we would be happy to add some more stories here!  (By the way, all of these pictures are from Smoky Lake Lodge, we know that all you guests from Main Lodge, or Portage Lake Lodge, or Straight Lake Ouptpost, also have pictures!)