RickOnt

npb That's gotta be the coolest fish, Well Done Rick

Planning and Prep This started about 1 year ago after I read Mike's(Solopaddler)report. I was looking for some quality Walleye water. I contacted Martin from Parks Fly In to inquire about a generator, as my fishing partner uses a CPAP and we would need to charge the battery pack. His reply was 'No problem I will put a generator in Ribes' I also asked about a Sat phone. His reply was ' There will be a phone and charger in the cabin' Great fella that Martin! OK location settled. I talked to Solo about his trip and got some great info. Mike is the encyclopedia Britanica when it comes to info on Lakes in NW Ontario. We searched for maps, Topos,Google Earth and anything else we could find. There are 6 river/creeks that run into Ribes and 1 outflow at the west end. The Lake is about 2 miles long with 2 distinct basins The East end goes to 54' and the west to 84' Mainly a rocky shoreline with a mud/sand bottom. Camp/Cabin The cabin is small about 12'x12'. Great for 2 people. It is clean and extremely well equipped. No water in cabin but Hot and Cold to an outdoor shower. There is a pump on site for drinking water, which we filtered with the MSR for drinking. Also a new BBQ On Solo's recommendation we took in a screen house, This was a fantastic idea!! We ate our meals in here and it was a great place to sit and enjoy an evening adult beverage without the mosquitos. A pic of the Cabin and screen House. View from the Cabin There are 3 boats on site, but only one motor which is a new 8HP Merc Four Stroke Onto the GOOD STUFF the fishing!! My expectations were for some mid 20" Walleye and some mid 30" Pike. A 36" Pike was the biggest for the week The Walleye fishing was simply outstanding. We started trolling and picked up a 27 incher Some of Solo's 'Spots' worked and some did not But He was there in July and this was June 16 of a late spring. Water was cooold After exploring and searching out every island,bay and all the shoreline a definite pattern was happening. We never caught a fish in over 14' of water, So mark off all the fast breaking shoreline. The key was a gradual sloping bottom with rock or in one case a mud flat and falling into deeper water, We caught Fish on Crank Baits, Body Baits, Jigs and worm harnesses. The Fish were all fat and thick a 19 incher was a handful. The Pics are of the larger fish but one evening we pulled up onto a shoal and were getting nothing but 15-16 inchers. A stringer of eaters The 29 Incher Some were very Blue. We found these fish were quite aggressive and would hit like a Smallmouth Bass The surprise of the Trip. I have kinda a look of Aw and disbelief!!!! To say the least it was "FUN" Rick

Yea Doug I am having a challenge in getting more than one pic in a post!! You know my computer skills!! LOL When I get it figured out I will put up a report

Hey Mike Another amazing trip and report!! Some excellent photography. Rick

That 'Tiger' is amazing!!

And lots of Mid Size Pike Report to follow Cheers Rick

Made a trip into the Chapleau Game Preserve last week. The Walleye fishing was amazing!!

Bunk Another fantastic report, Pics, Fish and the story. CPR for the young ones is the best!!! Thanks for taking the time Cheers Rick

So Where are you going now? Rick

A "Fantastic Day" with some great people and an excellent Captain who really knew what He was doing and operated like a fine tuned machine. Setting out an 8 Rod spread and putting us on Fish!! He was also very patient when he requested 'a little right' and then had to follow up with 'No the other Right'!! And answered my non stop questions!!!LOL The Coho is going on the BBQ very soon. Dinner is gonna be good! Thanks for a 'Fun' day Rick

Its Gonna be 'Good' Cheers Rick

Hey Not far!! That's what happens when ya retire and then get a job!!! LOL $$$ to pay for my Habits/Hobbies. Rick

OK Now Ron is making it complicated!! However we should check. I have a couple years to go before no more license!! Rick

Hey Roy Lunch,beverages, camera re: pics for Joey Don't forget the Fishing License!! In the summer its in the boat and in the winter in the Hut Gotta remember to bring it along!! Rick

OK I'm in! Where do I send the cheque? Rick

Hey Cudz That is a very nice Fish!! Well done Nothing wrong with the 'Hold' Thanks for posting Rick

Hey Terry What time do you think you will be in? Rick PS Starting time no problem!!

All the 'Best' Bruce Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick

Hey Mike and Julian "Picture Perfect" for sure!! Good times Cheers Rick

Very Nice Great trip there!! Rick

Hey Rizz Nothing wrong with a 25" Pick!! Some nice Pike ya got there too!! Great to have the 'New' boat out Cheers Rick

Rick & 'G' Nicely done A Beauty Fish It was a Great Day to be out!!! Cheers Rick

Brian I was off the Fox Shoal Looking for Whities but only Lakers to be had. That one was the biggest, and hasn't missed too many meals!! LOL Rick

Picked up this one today. Looking for Whities but just more Lakers. Rick

Another 'Great' report there Mike! That pic of Brendon leaning waaay back is a 'Best' of For Sure! Its fantastic, you are making the best of your time together, as kids really do grow up too fast. Cheers Rick