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Great report! Loved the variety of pictures.

Taken from http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_165301.html

Thanks for taking the time putting that report together. As always, it was very enjoyable to read and the videos are a nice bonus. Those brook trout were amazing. Who wouldn't love a trip like that?? Truly EPIC!!

Sure thing CARP Mike, lol =) J/K. That's pretty cool. Good picture too.

Charge the neighbor? How about charge the mother? WTH?

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That's too bad about the water. It's not an uncommon story, so we always bring some water with us. When we were at Island 10 I didn't think the food was too bad, it wasn't 5 star or anything, but still beat cooking and cleaning. There always seemed to be plenty to eat as well. The food at Garden Island was similar (I'd also give GI Lodge an 8 or 8.5/10), but when we went they didn't have a chef on staff, which I believe they do now. We switched back to housekeeping now anyway as we actually like simple foods like a BBQ steak or a burger, which you don't even get on most American Plans. When I go back, I'd most likely try Red Pine or Ellen Island, since I have not been to either place and read great reviews of both.

Was it -2 for the 1 hour long lecture Ken gives on the transport barge on the way to the dam? Actually, it's not that bad and I think he does it to kill time waiting on other people unloading/loading up. Nice report as well. I stayed at Island 10 a couple of years ago. I'd probably rate it the same - 8/10. Although, for whatever reason Island 10 charges almost $300 less per person compared to the other lodges, so it should be 8/10 + 1 if that makes sense, lol. I also want to go back.

Just go set up in the Webers parking lot. That way people who get tired of waiting in line can actually have some decent food to eat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcUOzLFZXdY

Depends which lake and what time and day I leave. Sometimes I go the back route because I hate traffic more than saving time. Especially if I am heading to the Bobcaygeon or Fenelon Falls area. If it's not a busy time I would typically just go down the 401 to 115 [or 28 if I am going to Rice]. Sometimes I go down the 407 and follow 7/7A to 115, especially if it's at a time when the traffic on the 401 near Ajax-Oshawa is BAD. It can get really congested around there going eastbound. After Oshawa it's smooth sailing though, so any eastern route that bypasses the 401 between Ajax and Oshawa during rush hour is a good idea.

Definitely epic! Thanks for recording all that footage, was fun to watch. I can only hope to have days like that ahead of me.

Great report! Those were some monster fish.

Nice trip! Love those graphs. It shouldn't have, but they made me want to go ice fishing .

That's a nifty device. I might have to pick one up.

You can see it on these maps. Goes from Harwood on the south to Hiawatha on the north - big red line going across the lake. http://trakmaps.com/PrintedMapDetails.aspx?PM=c5fe24ab-6337-473a-97be-20fd358b7ca5 http://trakmaps.com/PrintedMapDetails.aspx?PM=f9a2adb1-1205-4ffd-94a1-af7cdcc4f637

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Fish the edges of the weed beds =) The mouth of the Otonabee and Indian Rivers should be good. Lots of isolated weed beds all over the lake to pick from as well - just look for those shallow mid-lake humps on your hydro chart. I find the SW side of the railroad tracks tends to be more productive as well.

Those are some nice looking fish! That laker is one fat pig! I really think this is a great photo: Thanks for the report.

Nice fish! Unfortunately, those gloves have go to GO! LOL.

Excellent pictures! Looks like quite a trip. Nipigon always seemed like such a mystery to me. What a beautiful place.

Well, within 8 hours from TO, I think one of the four lodges on Lady Evelyn Lake would suit you well. Someone just posted a report about it. Otherwise, there are some boat-in lodges on the Lower French River and in Georgian Bay. Some options in Quebec as well. I'd also consider driving further if you are able to. It would be worth your while. Honestly, driving 8 hours or 14 hours isn't that much different. Especially if people share the wheel. Have you considered a fly-in outpost? Prices are typically about $900+ per person. Also, housekeeping in this context means a cottage in which you bring your own food and do the cooking, not someone who comes and cleans up after you . With an American Plan all the meals are cooked for you and you eat in a central lodge, so you don't need to bring food etc.

Nice to read a report from Lady Evelyn. Thanks for posting it. I really miss going there =( Such a great lake.

Eight hours opens up a lot of options. Do you want housekeeping or American Plan? What's most important, lodging, facilities, fishing? "Guy trip" or Family trip? Need a boat? All species of fish listed? Walleye and pike only OK? Secluded? Near a town? Price range per person?

The problem IMO is that this sets a precedent for other cities and towns. I can see the Simcoe shoreline in Barrie and Innisfil going next.