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  1. Like Lew, I am ex Navy also. I like the list too, but technically it is incorrect as far as size progression goes. World War 2 era Battleships ( USS Wisconsin ) were much larger than WW1 era Dreadnoughts ( HMS Dreadnought ) Supercarrier should top the list.
  2. A couple things you should also be considering. 1. Resale value. If and when it comes time to sell you're boat, you'll be glad you went with Alumacraft. I'm not saying Smoker is not a quality aluminum boat, but their reputation is not up to par with Alumacraft. 2, No doubt the Suzuki is a nice outboard but their dealer network is small. Meaning if you plan to take you're rig to Northern Ontario,Quebec,Manitoba, or the States and something goes wrong there's a better chance that there will be a Yamaha dealer close by. With a Suzie you'll most likely be SOL. Good luck with whatever you choose!
  3. Joe Seeberger (guy in the middle) fought the fish himself. The others only aided in lifting it in the boat....
  4. It looks like this muskie will be the new Michigan state record ( great lakes strain ). 59" and 58 lbs. caught on 8lb. test and minnow lake Bellaire. verified by Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist Patrick Hanchin from the Charlevoix research Station. This fish is from the same chain of lakes that gave up the 50 lb. 8oz. record in 2009 (Torch Lake)
  5. Definitely get Bill to take you out for a day or two if your budget allows. I've never fished the Northwest Angle area but fished Sabaskong years ago. July is the most popular time for musky anglers on the woods but there's LOTS of water. My good friend here in Michigan has an uncle who lives on the Angle and helped Bill build the cabins at Blackhawk Island. My buddy went up to visit him a few summers ago (in july). As a favor Bill took my friend PJ out musky fishing in his old bass boat for a few hours and put him on his first musky. PJ also went out with Bill's father Les the next day and landed a couple more. Enjoy your trip and good luck!
  6. I just returned from two weeks at Lunge Lodge. The new owners are steadily making improvements and the camp is shaping up nicely. Casa Blanca is still open (saw Brian on the water), as far as i know none of his cabins have sold as of yet. Chaudiere is a stones throw from Lunge Lodge. Keystone Lodge has opened back up this year. Talked to a couple who were staying there and said they were the only two there. Of all the camps Keystone has the best location in my opinion.
  7. Hi Lew, I'll be on the Upper for two weeks August 11-27. Have you heard how the weed growth is progressing this year? Last August the weed growth was lacking to say the least.......on the Upper French anyhow. Good luck on the West Arm, have a safe trip. Jay
  8. Chart 6036 is the Upper French River. There are no hydrographic maps of the Lower French.
  9. Hello, I've heard conflicting answers as to whether there are Lake Trout in the Nipissing/Upper French watershed......can anyone shed some light on this for me? Also, for those that live in the Temagami- Nipissing region, have you had any snowfall or rain this month? Thanks, Jay
  10. It's unfortunate that some(poachers) knowingly target OOS species. Also unfortunate is the many anglers(many of them from the U.S. sadly) who dont take a few moments to read and understand the regs. The chain of thought seems to be that they can legally fish for out of season species "as long as they release them". Educating these people is key. I have even posted a regs section on the website of the lodge i stay at. Still amazes me that when an individual asks for tips on their upcoming trip and i ask them what species they will be targeting, the answer almost always includes a species that the season is closed for the time frame of their trip. From the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources: Fishing season opening and closing dates vary depending on the species and the area. It is illegal to attempt to catch fish for which the season is closed, even if you are going to release them. Fish accidentally caught during the closed season must be immediately released back into the water. Closed seasons protect fish at vulnerable times of the year, especially when they are spawning or protecting their young.
  11. Stayed at Sunset Point back in October of 2003. Their located on Moon River Bay between Woods Bay and Arnolds Bay. Very nice cabins but set far back from the water. Saw Black Bears on the property every night we were there, including a big one on our porch one night!
  12. Like Marty said the weed growth should be in good shape by early-mid June this year. For pike I like the Rapala Husky Jerk model-HJ14, the Rapala 4 3/4" X-Rap, Rapala Glidin' Rap, Storm paddletail plastics,Mepps #5 spinners....dont forget spoons and spinnerbaits. As for musky the season does not open till' the third Saturday in June. It is illegal to target out of season fish even if you plan on releasing them. Good Luck and be safe.
  13. Lower French is extremely low. If your'e staying at Cranes Lochaven, you should give them a call to get a report.
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