Reflections from Crumbly Acres: rideau ferry dock

Out we went to CC's for dinner. We waited until the 23rd, as hubby'd taken the car into the city the day before.

Tuesdays are our busy day.
Hubby does Meals On Wheels in the morning and I have my client in the afternoon.

Summer is so short, I love eating by the water. Don't you love people-watching??!! Especially if they are on boats.

I took some baby's breath from my flowers, and tucked it into my hair.

I wanted mussels, but they'd run out. There seem to be a few problems like this, with the number of patrons over the summer. We both had the sea bass.

Across the lake, I spotted some crows harassing a red-tailed hawk. Usually, it is the osprey that we see there fishing.

Rideau Ferry Osprey

Red-tailed Hawk

The wind was quite strong. This guy had some trouble but he made it!

This lively young group wanted me to take their photo, which I did!

With the addition of the public docks, parking is at a premium. Some are fishing, others going into the restaurant.

This guy had some trouble. Beware those who have 'rental' on the side of the boat!

Docking from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Parking is at a premium!

Great excitement down at the Rideau Ferry Public docks August 23rd. I was curious, as I went down to do some shopping at Sew Crafty for my girls' dresses and spotted the cars on the highway. (Dresses are nearly done!)

Fishing tournaments are big bucks events! The websites are slick, the sponsors are serious and the prizes amazing.

There were cars parked everywhere, and it was difficult to find a spot to park. It turns out it was the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.!) qualifying tournament. They are trying to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.

The SuperBowl of fishing tournies. The big winner is the person who catches the most fish weight.
The first prize: $300,000!

There was much jolly bantering as the men were joking on the docks with obvious long-time rivals and/or buddies. The kids were having fun, too. Friday was the junior tournie, and they went out with guides to teach them the finer points. It is a catch and release tournament.

Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation

Anglers from over 20 B.A.S.S. Clubs in the Ontario Bass Nation will compete in the two-day event vying for one of 12 positions available to form “Team Ontario”.

In the fall of 2015, that team will advance to the next level and fish in the U.S. against other Teams from Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Spain in the Eastern Divisional. The top angler from each of these Teams moves on to the Nationals…with the ultimate goal being a berth in the Bassmaster Classic.

The live release boat contains the most up-to-date technology in alignment with the best standards in live release systems. In fact, it is a fish management and rehabilitation center, which will expedite the weigh-in process and return the fish back to the water more quickly.

Eastern Ontario Bass Open’s stage shore crew

The OVSB planning committee is using the Eastern Ontario Bass Open’s stage shore crew, in-water weigh-in scales and live release boat. They are very efficient, with different containers for the fish as they are brought from the boats to the weigh-in to keep them cool and hydrated.

Poor shoppers are having a
tough time parking.
I love our
Rideau Ferry Grocery store!

Big Rideau is a beautiful lake

A few folks watching the weigh-in

These are the brand new Rideau Ferry docks! In the morning it's usually covered in Canada Goose poo, which is duly cleaned off.
The fishermen all line up at their appointed times, 3:30 or 4:30, to have their catch weighed. They have sophisticated technology, with a large flat-screen showing the individual's weigh-in results.