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Good morning, folks. I sat down to write and the words sat down with me. Not bad for a Sunday.
And a warm Sunday at that.
Weather Forecast for Port Loring, Ontario
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Today:
Expect a humid day with periods of morning rain and possibly a thunderstorm. As the day moves on, the skies will gradually clear, giving way to hazy sunshine by afternoon. Smoke from distant wildfires may roll into our area, depends on which way the winds are heading.
High: 82°F (28°C)
Tonight:
Mainly clear skies through the night, although some haze will likely linger due to wildfire smoke. It’ll cool off nicely, making for a decent night to sleep with the windows cracked if the air quality allows.
Low: 57°F (14°C)
Tomorrow – Monday, July 14:
Warm and dry with hazy sunshine continuing. Smoke may still be noticeable in the air, and it’s shaping up to be another hot one, especially by the afternoon.
High: 85°F (30°C)
Low: 60°F (16°C)
Highway 522 was pretty busy yesterday, with mostly the locals and cottagers moving around. We had a few tourists rolling through from other towns and cities, what some folks call day trippers, and a lot of them dropped by our gift shop picking up items of choice. It was nice to see, and it’s always good to hear what the rest of the world is up to these days.
Living where we do, way back in the country, we’re kind of kept in the dark when it comes to what’s taking place in the big cities.
Why do I enjoy listening to these folks? Well, I’ll tell ya, it makes my wife and me appreciate where we live and just how lucky we are.
Fishing Report for Sunday, July 13 – Port Loring, Ontario
Well, folks, if you’re planning on casting a line today, things are shaping up to be pretty fair. The morning started off muggy with some thunder rumbling around, but that’s eased off some now, leaving us with a mix of cloud and hazy sunshine.
The best times to be out on the water today are early this morning—around 2:30 to 4:30 AM for the real early risers—and again this afternoon from about 2:45 to 4:45 PM. There’s also a minor bite window around 8:00 to 9:00 AM if you’re just getting your boots on now. Later tonight, from about 10:30 to 11:30 PM, there’s another short feeding spell if you’re one to enjoy the stillness of the evening lake.
With the haze in the air and just enough cloud cover, it should keep the fish feeling a little more comfortable and maybe more willing to come up from the deeper water. Might be a good idea to work the edges of the weed beds or along the drop-offs this afternoon when the sun tries to push through.
All in all, it’s a good day for fishing. Just keep an eye on the sky in case those storms want to circle back. And as always, a bit of patience and the right lure for the day will go a long way.
Lure of the Day: From my years fishing the North, I’ve learned pickerel can’t resist a bright spinnerbait or a shiny silver spoon. Or… a simple hook tipped with a fresh minnow or a natural-colored crankbait usually does the trick. Sometimes, the old reliable ways are still the best.
So with that, I’m off for my breakfast my lovely wife has made for me — fresh-cut bacon and two eggs, easy over. No toast today; I’ve been off bread for about a month now. Why? Well, truth be told, wheat isn’t even good for a lot of animals, as it can cause all kinds of health issues.
Now, I’m not saying everyone has to cut wheat out completely, but going easy on bread and wheat products has made a real difference for me. The thing is, wheat we eat today isn’t the same as it was long ago, not by a long shot as it’s been bred to have more gluten and starch, which can be harder on our digestion. Even some of the animals don’t do well on too much wheat; it can upset their stomachs or cause health problems. So sometimes you just have to listen to your body — just like we watch how wheat and grain affect the animals. If it’s not good for them, maybe it’s not always good for us either.
Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW