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Anabelle goes fishin’! ~By Dave Scott

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he annual Backus Children’s Fishing Derby took place Saturday, June 28th and with warm, sunny skies a record number of fisherkids turned out for the amazing event… over 150!

But what would you expect when Canadian Tire Simcoe, our local Norfolk OPP, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA), Backus Heritage Conservation Area, Bob Izumi, Rotten Ronnie’s Bait & Tackle and a host of others get involved?

I caught up with Nick Deserrano, Park Manager, who told me he started the Derby 11 years ago and it just kept growing and growing. He was happy to see so many out enjoying the derby. He pointed to Liz Jolly from the OPP, saying that she became involved all those years ago.

Liz explained that she and her husband, Frank, were camping at Backus that first year when they saw Nick doing everything to organize the derby and run the park. That’s when they decided to lend a hand! Since then they have come every year, bringing officers, auxiliary, and staff to help out. Liz also wanted to thank all of the sponsors who made donations and volunteered, especially Canadian Tire Simcoe who donated a ton of prizes.

I asked Liz about the community connection. She said the derby was a great way for the officers to interact with the children and show them that they are there for support and to have fun.

There was something for every child over at the huge prize table; plus upon arriving and signing up for the day, each child was given a cool goody bag which contained sunglasses, a hat, pencil, bobber, lure and park information.

All done to make the experience that much more exciting.

Finally I was off to interview first time fisherkid, sevenyear-old Anabelle Babbage from Woodstock who was busy practicing her casting, wearing her new hat and sunglasses and enjoying the early morning with her dad. Already by 9 am, she told me she had two bites!

Meanwhile back at the weighing station, young Robert Yulaka was displaying the 14 inch rainbow trout he had reeled in and explained that it put up a good fight!

It was great to see all the smiling faces around the pond enjoying their time fishing. A special thanks to the Norfolk OPP, LPRCA, Backus, Bob Izumi and our friends at Canadian Tire Simcoe for a wonderful day of fishing!

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cDonald's Simcoe has expanded their drive-thru to two lanes and owner Gord Maskell could not be happier! This will help free up the

Congratulations to McDonald’s on their new dual lane drive-thru!

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long lines which sometimes reach the highway, provide a much safer environment for everyone, and quicker service for customers.

With the many renovations over the past five years, the Queensway Restaurant has been revamped with all the latest in McDonald’s trends. Gord is very happy with the new exterior look and the great dual lane drive-thru. He says the kitchen component is next on the agenda.

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elmets for Kids was an event that took place on Saturday, June 7th at the Silver Lake Lynn Valley Trail. This endeavour was hosted by BachmannLaw

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year, thanks to the many sponsors, 850 helmets were given to kids in Norfolk County and 4,000 helmets were given to kids in Ontario!

The day was a great success in placing many helmets on both kids and adults. Scot Brockbank of North Shore Cycle was also on hand giving a workshop on pre-ride bike inspections. It was wonderful to see all the kids excited to have their new helmets and all of them were ready to go for a safe bike ride!

The Personal Injury Group and the Lynn Valley Trail Association (LVTA) in support of The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Helmets on Kids Campaign.

BachmannLaw and LVTA have joined forces to put helmets on both kids and their parents. It is all about promoting bike and helmet safety and thus cutting the risk of serious head injury for From left: Christine Zammit, all cyclists. Helmets on Kids, an Ontario wide Corina Bachmann, and Scot Brockbank. campaign, was started by OTLA in 2002. This Sponsors include: BachmannLaw, The Personal Injury Group The Lynn Valley Trail Association North Shore Cycle Prominent Homes Inc. Nick Childs, Sun Life Financial Advisor Novus Rehabilitation Ltd. RE/MAX Erie Shores Realty Norfolk’s Marlin Travel O’Grady & Association Insurance Hockley’s Landscape & Tree Services Suprun Wealth Management Gary Hepburn, Wentworth Financial Advisor Scotiabank

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Fifty at Fifty

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~By Dave Scott

t was just over a year ago that I began to wonder what I could do for my 50th birthday. I wanted to do something

to represent the number and its importance to me. I firmly believe you are as old as you feel, and I know I am perhaps in the best shape since those teenage years. Mind you it takes a little longer to get up to speed, but when I get there everything seems to work pretty good. So I’m back to my dilemma of what to do. Last year in May I had just finished a 100 mile relay, where everyone on the team ran 20 km. I enjoyed the run and saw that there were also a number of individual events (10 km, 50 km, 50 mile and 100 mile). That 50 km looked good, just an extra 8 km beyond a marathon. Now on trails that ads up to an extra 15 km.

So I talked it over with my wife and I decided to go for it.

Since August of last year I have logged in many, many miles out on the trails at Turkey Point, running 10 km all the way up to 46 km at a time. It was a great training ground, up and down looping hills, every aspect helping to build my core strength and legs. I ran alone with my music and my cell phone (you never know when you might wipe out on roots which of course I did more than once). The sheer beauty of the local trails was incredible. Every so often a deer would jump from the trees in front of me and scare the, you know what out of me.

Some days rain, some days snow. It was all about putting in the time to prepare. When the deep snow arrived it was off to the treadmill for hours at a time watching Netflix, all this training to push myself to a new level of running. An ultramarathon by definition is any organized footrace extending beyond the standard marathon running distance of 42 kilometres, 195 metres (26 miles, 385 yards). Ultra races typically begin at 50 kilometres and can extend to enormous distances. There is no limit.

With all that time training I found I really began to understand my body better. I began to listen to what it was telling me. I know that sounds odd but the sooner I understood my own capabilities and focused more on the long term goal, the easier my running became; mentally it was a freeing feeling. Trail running was not about time, it was more about the substance within the run… and when I figured that out, everything began to fall into place. My training was based more on how long I ran rather than how far I ran. I slowly began to find my 50 km pace and I was comfortable.

Race day came and I was ready to rock. I was well rested and hydrated. At 7:25 am I lined up at the start. I was relaxed and focused in a casual way. I knew I could do it; all I needed to do was run my race. The secret to many a runner’s success would be to avoid being sucked into a speed that was beyond your means (50 km is 50 km, don’t get in a big rush!). I knew I had trained well. Now it was all about execution and being aware of the heat (my main nemesis, and a strong possibility for that day). It has killed me before, taking a toll on me like no other. I realized that an easy pace was going to be needed to avoid any type of dehydration. The race started with a herd of 25 km and 50 km racers heading down the long winding hill, feet pounding along.

Runners were arrayed in many different colours of race shorts and shirts. There were folks of all ages with the younger

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guys and gals at the front of the pack. I found myself in the middle, turning my music on, checking that my supplies were safely tucked in my belt as I began to settle in, finding my pace.

The pace thing is funny, your body just does it; your mind really has nothing to do with it. You may think, oh I want to run faster, or okay slow down now, but after so much training my body just knew where to set itself. My timer was set to remind me to drink and feed at twenty minute intervals. I had discovered over the many months that believe or not, baby food worked best for me, along with orange juice and water. I quickly looked down like I had a hundred times already that morning to make sure I had tied my shoes in triple knots. The last thing I wanted was to trip over a shoelace.

I finished the hill and headed into the trails knowing full well that I would be doing a 10 km loop followed by two 20 km loops. So I settled in, watching for the first turn off. I followed the runners ahead of me. At about 8 km I realized that I had missed the first turn off and I was most likely doing a 20 km loop first. I found myself looking side-to-side, losing focus on the goal at hand. I went over the race map in my mind. At first I blamed myself for missing the turn only later to find out that a marker was missing.

Darn it, I realized out of frustration that I was running faster.

I talked myself into calming down and to run relaxed. Your mind

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Certified in running can be a terrible thing, it can mess with your body as much as any competitor. I changed my thought pattern, okay, short strides, use my core, watch for roots, and track down the runners in front. By this time I was at 11 km, the pack of runners had all separated out and I was pretty much running on my own. I knew full well I was running the 20 km loop, accepted it and got back to running clean. The last 8 km of the 20 km loop were harder than the first 12 km and had notoriously tough hills that ran on and on. I would do this section of the course three times and every time it would suck a little more energy out of me. It wanted to make you pay and by the amount of runners walking it, the hills were winning. I took my time, dropped my pace back to a light jog, being fully aware of the damage the hills could do. I thought about getting this first loop done and soon I was climbing the hill we went down at the beginning of the race. I heard the North Shore Runners cheering me on. It put a little jump in my step and as I rounded the start, I saw Monica and Lirum smiling away. Ah, 20 km down, just 30 km to go, I thought to myself, now to get the second loop done.

I headed back into the woods and at the 3 km mark a man approached asking if I had ran 20 or 10 in the first loop. I said 20 km. So he informed me that I needed to turn back and do the 10 km loop. My mind was torn. Do I trust this guy? I really did not want to run any farther than I had to. Making a split second decision I thought okay and headed down the trail he pointed to. I decided then and there to confirm at the next water station that I was running in the right direction. Again I felt uneasy and my pace picked up.

Don’t think, just run, I reminded myself. A few kilometres later I came out of the trail at the aid station. I saw a race marshal and quickly explained my situation and asked if I was going the right way. He grabbed a map and I had to stop. There was confusion and he said, “Do you have a minute?” That was not what I wanted to

hear during a race. Words inside my head appeared and I wisely choose to keep them to myself. Two minutes later the issue was resolved and I was off again.

Mentally thanking the folks helping out on the course. They were all volunteers helping the runners anyway they could; without them there was no race!

With roughly 26 km remaining, I again pulled my focus back to the task at hand.

I slowly made my way up a series of hills called the Three Sisters. They were tough and I eased my pace back, not wanting to overdo it. This was my second climb of these unforgiving, winding paths and I still would have to do them once more. I arrived at the top, coming out of the shade and realized with the open field beside me that the sun had officially decided to cast its heat upon the many fair legged runners. It was just another element to make the run that much tougher for the last 20 km.

I felt great as I climbed that last hill where the loop began again. With folks cheering me on, I realized that this run was going to get done. The heat was the

Dealer only factor that could send everything spiralling. I made a crucial decision to slow my pace, just to be safe. I had run in the heat before during a marathon and was overtaken by it; it was no fun, everything had stopped working. This time I had kept my fuel up drinking and eating on the run every twenty minutes.

It made a huge difference!

I headed back into the trail for the last time checking off mental marks as I went by them; okay I don’t have to run by that again. It all helped to keep me sharp, oh remember that big stump coming up, water around the corner, slippery down hill. It was amazing what my body and mind retained as I ran. The heat in the lower valley section of the race was taking its toll, it felt thick and seemed to drape itself all over me, sucking all the water out of me. By then I was covered in sweat, which was a good thing because once you stopped sweating, you were in big trouble. There was still 10 km to go. I started drinking every ten minutes

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Fifty at Fifty continued... or sooner. I knew my time per kilometre had dropped even more, but it was an absolute must that I kept my fluids up. I knew if I could no longer quench my thirst I would be done. I shuffled into the next aid station. Only 7 km left.

My friend Charlie, saw me and reminded me to pour water on my head to get my body cooling down. He nailed it and as the water rushed over my head, my energy began to return. My focus came back to life, I felt alive again. I drank some flat pop, grabbed a couple of oranges and headed back out for the last big challenge of the Three Sisters. Every time I came to them they looked bigger and ninety-five percent of the racers were walking them. I didn’t want to, but the smart thing to do was walk them quickly. I met up with a fellow North Shore Runner doing her first relay and we climbed it together. I reminded her to take her time, she had only four or five kilometres left, and she could do it.

I made it to the top and started to run again. I was totally confident I would finish my first Ultra. I just needed to be careful of the many tree roots on the last 3 km. I found myself looking around more, taking in the beauty, which was Sulphur Springs. Suddenly I took a little stumble, my left foot caught a root, darn it, focus. This was not the time to be daydreaming. I finally exited the woods for the last time and started up the nicely placed, gravel hill road at the end as it climbed upward, making your legs churn and your belly ache.

The heat that encompassed my body felt like it was trying to suck me back down the hill. It was at that moment I heard my teammates and the crowd cheering me on. The hill suddenly

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shrunk below me as I found untapped energy. There were less than a couple hundred metres to go. I was trying to enjoy the moment. I dropped the hammer and emptied the tanks crossing the finish line. I bent over feeling a little nauseous. My family and friends congratulated me. The medal went around my neck. I realized I was now an Ultra Runner, 50 at 50 was now complete… time to celebrate! I started a cool down; my body was taking in the shock of suddenly stopping. I spent the next hour walking and replenishing my fluids. My body still retained a ton of heat. I hit the shower and 20 minutes later, I finally felt all that heat leaving my body… it felt good!

The day was a success! The nine months of training to get to this point was worth it! Will I do another? I think so.

I love the challenge both mentally and physically. It takes your running to a whole new level! I have to say thanks to my family who since last August has put up with my running habit and helped me anyway they could!

It was an awesome experience. For those interested in running trail or road, do the right thing and train properly.

We have many outstanding programs around Norfolk to get you started. The North Shore Runners in Port Dover with Scot Brockbank does an excellent job and the stable of runners there have such a wealth of experience it makes it fun! You don’t need to do an ultra or a marathon, just take that first step and you will be surprised at how far you can go!

Remember, keep your focus on the run at hand and don’t bite off more than you can chew. Listen to your body, drink lots of fluids and who knows, maybe next year I will see you at the start line at Sulphur Springs!

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Mind Those Pollinators ~ By Dave Zeldon

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What Makes Retirement Enjoyable?

~ By John de Witt Investment Advisor HollisWealth

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n retirement, things are different.

You have time on your hands and time is more precious than any other commodity that we have. To maximize a satisfying and enjoyable retirement we should think carefully how and where we spend our time. Obviously we are all different and some things are of more interest to us than to others.

Below is a checklist of universal items that in some form are important to most of the people I work with in developing a retirement income plan.

HEALTH Regular physical activity adds to your well-being over and above the health benefits it provides.

WEALTH The gap between the money you have and the money you need is more important than the amount of wealth.

Having the security of a steady income that is not affected by the fluctuations of the stock market adds to the contentment.

MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES Working in retirement often improves

the level of life satisfaction beyond the extra income it might provide.

PREPARATION and PLANNING People who have written financial plans are generally more confident and optimistic about their retirement than those who have not.

RELATIONSHIPS Extended family and close friends are always important in life but especially so in retirement. Seeing friends regularly improves mental health and general wellbeing.

HAPPINESS People who are happy tend to be more successful than those who are not. This is contrary to the common myth that success makes people happy.

Happy people tend to be more confident, optimistic, energetic and more likely to work towards goals. Being happy and having a positive attitude will help you achieve a successful retirement.

Here are some additional tips to bear in mind when planning your retirement.

Remember the times in your life when you were happiest and most content and attempt to re-create a similar scenario during retirement. Determine what parts of your job provided you with the most satisfaction and look for similar situations if you are looking for volunteer activities now part of Scotiabank, orDundeeWealth, part-time work.

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Discovering Birds of Norfolk with George and Vic

GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER ~ By George Pond

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irding during the breeding season in late May and throughout the month of June is reasonably predictable. When the birder is familiar with the area

he/she will have learned over time just what birds are breeding in the various habitats being visited. For example if I'm walking through Backus Woods in June, I know that Hooded and Cerulean Warblers, Northern and Louisiana Waterthrush, Scarlet Tanagers, Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireos, Pileated, Hairy, Red-bellied and Downy Woodpeckers as well as several other species nest there. I might not find them but at least I can be on the lookout for them.

Birding during migration on the other hand is much more unpredictable. Because of weather conditions I might feel that a good migration has taken place the previous night but I will have only a little idea as to what species of birds may have migrated. That is why I usually start my birding day at the Old Cut banding station at Long Point. First of all Long Point is a magnet for migrating birds and secondly the banders can give me a pretty good idea of what has migrated, how big was the fallout and if any rarities have been spotted.

The banding area is a few acres in size. On Old Cut Boulevard volunteers at the Visitor Centre welcome visitors who can watch the banders as they band and record vital statistics of each bird caught. Behind this area are the mist nets that trap migrating birds and visitors are welcome to walk and bird along the net trails, provided they don't touch birds that are trapped in the nets.

I was in this area one May morning, standing along side a board fence when suddenly a beautiful Golden-winged Warbler landed on a Sumac tree just a few feet in front of me. It seemed oblivious of my presence and began hunting tiny insects along the thin trunk of the tree and the cluster of seeds left from the previous fall. I always carry my camera and began shooting pictures. Several turned out quite well including this one that Vic Gibbons has painted.

Golden-winged Warblers are quite rare in Norfolk. I used to know of several breeding territories but unfortunately these birds often mate with Blue-winged Warblers, a related but stronger species. There are still populations of Golden-winged Warblers in eastern Ontario and I expect there are still a few breeding pairs in this area. Many birders consider the Goldenwinged Warbler as the most beautiful of all the North American Wood Warblers and I'm sure when you look at Vic's painting you will know why.

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bird and was very pleased that Vic Gibbons liked it enough to leave the bird in basically the same setting. He has added just enough to really accentuate the Golden-winged Warbler in all its beauty. Vic seems to have a knack for knowing just what to add, leave out or change completely in the background in order to make my bird photos true works of art.

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misconception that incontinence is a natural part of aging often keeps sufferers from seeking help. Drugs are available to treat incontinence and non-drug approaches such as Kegel exercises are often effective. If you have incontinence symptoms get them checked, don’t just accept them!

Types of Incontinence Incontinence can be transient or chronic. Transient incontinence is common among older people and is often caused by drugs such as diuretics, conditions like constipation, or physical limitations. This type of incontinence usually resolves with time as the body becomes used to the effects of the diuretic medication, as constipation is resolved, or because a walker is kept nearby to ensure that one makes it to the washroom in time.

When incontinence persists, even after all efforts have been made to solve the problem, it is classified as chronic. Chronic incontinence is grouped according to the cause and symptoms.

For older people, it is often a mix of the different types, including the following: Stress incontinence – occurs when a sudden pressure is exerted on the bladder and weak bladder-function muscles.

Pregnancy, older age, menopause, and male prostate problems account for most stress incontinence. It can occur with a sneeze, a laugh, exercise, lifting, or even turning over in bed.

Urge incontinence – occurs when the urge to go comes on suddenly and intensely and there is difficulty making it to the washroom in time. It often involves eight or more trips to the washroom in a 24 hour period, including night time

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Overflow incontinence – happens when there is constant leakage or dribbling of urine. It may be related to nerve damage associated with diabetes, or damage to the urethra as a result of constipation, and enlarged prostate, or a tumour.

Functional incontinence – occurs when one is unable to sense the urge to empty the bladder.

Non-Drug Approaches to Treat Incontinence It is important that non-drug approaches are included in treatment for incontinence. Incorporating practical activities helps improve the results of a drug regimen, and sometimes, are effective on their own. Ironically, one strategy that does not work is restricting fluid intake. Inadequate fluid can result in a highly concentrated urine that irritates the bladder.

A common non-drug approach for treating incontinence is Kegel exercises, or pelvic floor muscle training. Strengthening the tone of the pelvic floor muscles helps give greater control over the urge to void. Once the muscles are identified, one can do the exercises anywhere. There are two ways in which the Kegel exercises can be performed: 1. Squeeze and relax the muscles 10 times, working up to 10 sets of 10 daily.

2. Slowly squeeze and hold the pelvic floor muscles for 5 – 10 seconds in two sets of 25 daily.

Another common non-drug therapy for incontinence is bladder training. This method involves suppressing the urge to void in order to extend the time between trips to the washroom.

The aim is to extend the time by 15 to 30 increments to achieve an interval of three to four hours. This is achieved by combining slow, deep breathing (to consciously relax the bladder) with several, quick pelvic floor muscle contractions; and repeating self-control statements like, “I can wait. I can take control.”

Other practical courses of action that can help include the following: Undergo a complete physical to rule out underlying conditions that may be contributing to incontinence. Check for urinary tract infection. Ensure any medical conditions that impact incontinence are well controlled. Have your mediation profile checked for any drugs that can worsen incontinence.

Quit smoking. Lose weight. Increase the fibre in your diet to avoid constipation.

SENIOR SENSE Gramps! Where Is Your Helmet?

~ By Pat Grant

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veryone riding a bike should wear a helmet! It

takes only one fall to change a life and that fall can happen in seconds. It can have nothing to do with the age or experience of the rider. There are as many causes as there are riders, including other riders, the weather, traffic congestion and road conditions

and the accident happens so quickly there is no time to prevent it. Any part of the body can be hurt, but when wearing a helmet the head has some protection. The head is where the brain is located and the brain makes the body do everything from breathing, to walking to school or the mailbox.

Sometimes the fall causes a lot of pain and a few cuts and bruises, sometimes broken limbs and then there are the times the rider is killed. The fall can cause death, but, the longest and saddest head injury leaves the rider living with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS). This is the condition the rider is in after one or more weeks in the ICU of a hospital. During this time the rider hovers between life and death and is given constant care and observation to help save their life. Then as their condition stabilizes and their lungs are taking in enough oxygen, either by tube or natural breathing, they are transferred out of the ICU to a facility that has the staff and equipment to care for them.

The person with UWS may have some or all of their senses - seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and/or feeling. So they are breathing but need someone to feed and move them.

They will be fed pureed food as their gag reflex is not strong enough and choking can

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cause death. Their care will include a regular routine of changing of positions and giving their limbs exercises to try and prevent muscle wasting or atrophy and contractures.

Skin care is given each time they are turned to prevent pressure areas. Skin breakdown of someone in this ‘state’ is a real concern as their circulation is poor and skin infections can result in conditions that are very hard to treat well. Their nursing care is constant but even in active, healthy persons, after age 40 there is a beginning of wasting and decreasing of muscles and this increases when the muscle is injured and healing. Yes, seeing a person with UWS is not pleasant!

“Hi Reader - Are you still reading??” A head injury is to be prevented. That helmet has a real purpose. Please wear one!!

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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors

Not All Bugs are Bad

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f you have been outdoors, especially in the bush, for at least the past month, there is no denying the mosquitoes and black flies are horrendous. I fished

one concession of Whiteman’s Creek about two weeks ago. I lasted less than one hour streamside! I have never experienced that many mosquitoes before. I never wear insect repellant but that day I applied it three times in that short time span.

With West Nile Virus (WNV) as a serious health risk we must take precautions. This virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes usually during June, July, August and early September. West Nile Virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda. In 1996 it was discovered in New York City; the first time in the Western Hemisphere. The virus is now spread throughout the globe. To protect yourself from mosquitoes reduce the time you spend outdoors between dusk and dawn; wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves and long pants; and use mosquito repellant.

But the article is not about mosquitoes or black flies. Rather it is about insects that tempt fish into feeding. These are some of the insects that interest me as well. Mayflies, stoneflies, caddis flies, scuds, sculpins and dragonflies are a few of a trout’s favourite things. As a fly angler it is important to know these aquatic insects and fish. But these insects and fish are a great indicator of the water quality present in a stream. They are like the canary in the coal mine if you will. A true indicator of oxygen levels within the water, water temperatures, adequate water quality and quantity, and stream flow. These are all good indicators of the health of a water system.

Mosquitoes and black flies prefer stagnant water, even polluted water, to lay their eggs. They also prefer low flow water as their larvae do not possess the energy to stay in waters with high flows. The larvae actually get flushed away. If the water you are looking at has lots of mosquito and black fly larvae it is a good indicator the system most likely doesn’t hold trout.

Stonefly and mayfly larvae and nymphs live mainly in cool, clean, flowing waters with high oxygen concentrations. They prefer streams with a significant water flow on rocky or gravel substrate; exactly the same requirements of trout. So if you have found these insects in the water you are fishing it’s a good bet it’s a good trout stream.

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The Exceptional Waters Program for the Grand River, Paris to Brantford Reach, uses volunteers to collect aquatic invertebrates (insects) at several stations within the Grand River. These invertebrates are sent to a lab for analysis. If we find lots of mosquito and black fly larvae it indicates poor water quality. If on the other hand we capture stonefly and mayfly larvae and nymphs it would be an indicator of decent water quality. By monitoring these insects twice a year we can determine if the water quality is improving, remaining the same or deteriorating. You may ask how so. Well if our baseline data shows at Station 1, for example, there were significant numbers of stonefly and mayfly nymphs but now we capture many mosquito larvae, it would indicate something is happening with the water quality. It would then prompt us to find out where something is happening on the watercourse.

The sculpin minnow requires habitat that consists of cold, well-oxygenated, clean water. Exactly what trout prefer. So if you find sculpin in a specific water system typically you will find trout.

As a fly angler I also use the nymphs and adults that I find within and about the stream to determine what fly to choose.

Hence the term, “Match the hatch”.

If you want to increase your fishing success as an angler, use the bugs to tell you. It is important to protect yourself from the biting insects and from the sun’s rays this summer. But above all else, use the bugs to tell you where to find trout.

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Fun in the Sun!

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ow that school’s out, kids can finally have some fun.

With great weather and even better friends, is there a better time to get out and enjoy some time on the lake? Spending the weekend at the trailer, going to the beach, boating and hanging out with friends is what I love the most about summer. There is so much you can do besides laying on the beach tanning or swimming all day.

I was six months old when I had my first boat ride and I have loved it ever since. My parents started me at a very young age and because of that I have been comfortable on and around water. It has also instilled a respect of the dangers of water and the safety rules to be followed. I’m told that after three waves I was asleep and ever since then I have enjoyed my time on the water. As a little girl I spent my weekends at the trailer on the shore of Lake Erie and I knew that if I wanted to go anywhere near the water I needed my lifejacket on.

From floaty toys, to inflatable rafts, to personal watercraft; I’ve done it all. Now that I’m older I have discovered so much more about what I can do on the water. Saturdays that are spent doing water sports with friends and family are my favourite.

Tubing has been an activity I have liked for many years. Getting pulled behind a boat and trying to avoid those big waves is a blast!

They make tubes in all different shapes and sizes. Donut tubes allow you to sit in or lay on top of them compared to flat tubes which are designed to lie out on. There are also some tubes designed to sit upright in and come with a backrest to lean against. You can pull more than one tube at a time, if you have multiple ropes and tubes but it is important that you don’t cause one tube to run into the other; that’s an injury waiting to happen. A safer way is to purchase a multi person tube that can hold from one to four riders depending on the tube you choose. Tubing can be fun for the whole family. I even got my mom on the tube last year. Although she said she was sore the next day we still had fun. Whether you go slowly or fast, tubing is always fun with those surprise waves coming at you.

Kayaking and canoeing is something I have taken an interest in. I don’t go out in the rough water on the lake but staying in the marina channel is a great area to paddle around in. Canoeing is also a very relaxing activity to do even if it’s on a local river near your home. It is fun and a great workout for your arms as you will be tired the next day. Using a canoe or kayak allows you to explore shallow water areas and get very close to animals, birds and fish due to the sheer quietness of the watercraft. These provide a very relaxed experience on the water.

Knee boarding is a step up from tubing but takes lots of upper body strength to pull yourself up. The rider kneels on the board and straps their legs in over their thighs. Knee boarding is harder than tubing because it’s not as easy to balance yourself on the board.

Just like wakeboarding and skiing, there is a rope for the rider to hold on to. Knee boarding is something you want to save for a nice calm water day because big waves make it hard to stay on.

Wakeboarding and skiing are two activities I haven’t personally tried before. Wakeboarding is when the rider is towed behind a boat on a board. The speed all depends on the board size and how comfortable the rider is. Not all boats are designed for wakeboarding. A wake board boat has a wakeboard tower so the rope isn’t pulling downwards on the water to make it easier for the rider. Skiing is very similar to wakeboarding but instead of having one board, you have two skis or one if you choose to slalom ski.

Unlike wakeboarding you don’t need a wakeboard tower just a towrope and bridle. Both of these activities require calm to fairly calm water conditions, lots of upper and lower body strength and good balance.

For all of these activities a life jacket is mandatory. Even if you know how to swim you should still be wearing a life jacket for water sports or activities. A life jacket helps you float without you having to struggle in case you are not close to the boat or shore.

Knowing how to swim is also a good idea when participating in water sports. Besides it being safer, the rider usually feels more comfortable around water because of it. A life jacket also helps you to be seen by other boaters around you and for the people coming to assist you if you happen to fall. In addition, there should be at least two people in the towboat. One person needs to drive the boat and watch for other boats and obstacles around them. The other person needs to be the spotter who watchers the rider at all times.

Before the rider starts to go they should communicate with the spotter appropriate hand signals such as stop, speed up, slow down and I’m okay. Prior to going out on the water you should check what the weather forecast is calling for. During your time on the water you must also be aware of any change in weather in the event you need to quickly get back to shore. The driver needs to be cautious about other boats around and maintain a good distance between boats. You should do these activities somewhere on the lake with less boat traffic to ensure the safety of the rider.

These are just a few examples of how to have fun on the water.

Remember there are also other water activities that don’t involve a boat such as paddle boarding, parasailing and skim boarding.

Don’t get me wrong there’s nothing better than lying on the beach all day or swimming in a pool but it’s also fun trying different water sports. Above all, practice safe water procedures and respect all the rules of being on the water. There is so much you can do in so little time, so get out this summer and enjoy!

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