Freshtrax

Mmmmmmm...fresh caught never frozen smoked coho....

My dad has one and it's the cats meow. Will crank up to 375 and go slow for fish and cheese . Fully auto set it and come back 15 hours later on a big smoke. There are some electronics to keep dry make sure you get a cover.

No need to let wood dry with 5200 it actually will cure faster with moisture present.

Nice going, we were out yesterday and the wind from the 2nd really mixed things up. We picked through small 5 lb Chinook for a few hours then found some warmer and also danced with rainbows and cohos. They sure are a Blast when they are smashing stuff in the top 25 fow, we ad a bunch launch into the air 50 ft off the back of the boat before we knew they were hooked

Nice we were out and off the lake at 9 went 5/7 mostly a spoon bite. Lost the biggest fish of the season so far and kept a few for the smoker

 

Hellava season so far in the west end

I did 2 online in the last 12 months super easy just need bill off sale.

Looks like a great morning and a fine meal to me.

Man , wild trip. I'm I love with nipigon. I can't wait till next spring to get back.

Not sure if this is a good price says free shipping. https://www.amazon.ca/Fulton-Performance-Fold-Away-Trailer-Rating/dp/B00J4Y27TU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467074325&sr=8-4&keywords=fulton+fold+away

Nice fish! The lake looks very calm in the second photo for there to be 30 kph winds later in the day!

 

I just keep it in back of my mind that all Great Lakes are trying to kill me at all times..... Keeps me out of trouble...I'm sure it got nasty in the afternoon.

We do the same, some of the charter guys go so far as to have a aerated live well with iced water to put them in for 10 min before release. We unhook in the net quick picture then drag with boca grip till they look like they are ready to go.... This one didn't make it, I always feel guilty when it happens.

Looks like a great event.

Awesome report thanks for taking the time really makes me want to get out for some bass.

im out of fishermans stuck in the west end. We're picking up some decent fish but no crazy numbers days yet. East end should heat up in the next few weeks Whitby ect.

I dont have the patients to wait till 11.LOL

Great day out for ya all bud. Grats

 

Nice fish.

 

We missed the morning bite rods weren't down till almost 9.

Nice going, sure are some pigs in that lake.

Gotta,over bass opener....we had the lake to ourselves

 

Thought a about long point for bass but I haven't been on the big pond in 3 weeks and I had the itch.

 

 

Sat.

 

Had my Dad and younger brothers out ..slow start to the day didn't move a rod till 11 then it picked up with a bunch of small 5-8 lb salmon everybody got to land a fish so the pressure was of. The dipsy fires and I realize this wasn't your average fish so I handed it to Dad I don't normally like catching lakers in the summer as they don't release too well so I try to avoid catching them... This one came up and smashed a wire dipsy meat rig down about 50 ft over 200 ft of water and when he realized he was hooked he headed straight for the bottom. Tipped the scales at 23. Was 32 inches long with a 24 inch girth. Pictures don't do this fish justice. I only have the measurements because unfortunately the fish would not release. It will now be fed to the barn cats at the farm

 

 

 

 

Sunday

The forecast was super sketchy heading into Sunday calling for 30 kph winds around 9 . Adam and I decided to play chicken with the weatherman. Launched at 5 and the lake was flat till 10. And some fish came to cooperate also. It was the exact opposite of yesterday I couldn't get the second downriggers set for the first half hour with 3 fish right off the bat. Went 5/7. Mostly smaller fish again with a nice teen and this Hawg mixed in.

 

 

Great weekend.

2 motors on a boat that size? Strange.

Wow, nice fish. I'm still holding off on the musky thing.

Did you stay at Opimika again?

No stayed at Blue, going back up in August, gouging to stay at Reynolds that time I think, I would like to give mug lake a good work over.

Thanks guys, it was a memorable trip, if you have never done the drive from the Sault to nipigon that alone is worth it.

I will preface, this was not a fishing trip ( my wife reminded me frequently). This was a vacation that happened to have some great fishing along the way.

 

Day 1

Kitchener-Tobermory

 

No fish were harmed, we stayed at Bruce park, went for a hike had a great dinner and consumed copious amounts of beer and wine celebrating the beginning of our journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2

 

We Caught the ferry to Manitoulin did some sightseeing and crashed in some shady park in Whitefish falls. At this point i had Nipigon on my mind and as just trying to cover some Miles . We tried for some evening Walleye with no avail other than oos Bass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3-5

 

Headded Through the Sault to Agawa Bay at LSPP. I have spent some time here growing up, my Mom used to work here in the 70's and we frequented the park often growing up. This place is infested with brook trout every ditch, culvert and lake holds fish and I sneaked off frequently during out stay to take advantage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Love this Park and could spend a month here, so many fond memories over they years.

 

 

Day 6-9

Nipigon

 

 

 

I Have dreamed about this for years, I knew this place would be special And it did not disappoint. hey I have a giant brook trout tattooed on my arm what can i say. In fact I already have a ten day trip planned for next spring. Day one I was greeted at the lake with dead flat water and beautiful scenery. I was shocked as I left the ramp I spooked a monster Brookie from the shallows in gin clear water it would be one of the many 5 lb trout I would see at the side of the boat that day that would not bite. I fished for 8 hours and had 15 plus fish follow to the boat that would not commit. the fish were sunning in 1-3 fow on points it was magnificent and infuriating. I had a hard time sleeping that night knowing i only had 24 hours left to make it happen in the place of my dreams. The next morning the winds were sketchy but with the pressure on I headed out any ways I beelined it to my favourite spot..... first drift 3rd cast... fish on... was the biggest Brookie of the trip at 17 inches... no monster but the pressure was off. I fished the same drift for the next hour catching 6 trout all small and all in 1-3 fow before the waves were WAY more than i was comfortable with it took me almost an hour to get back to the shelter of the bay I launched in. It was now 9 am but the waves were upwards of 2 ft in the river with gusts of 30mph I was stuck in a small bay but managed 3 more trout. At around noon i got desperate and I sent out a planer board with a small spoon 10 ft behind it with a plan to crash it on the shoreline to try and trick the spooky monster of my dreams. not 2 min in i had my moby dick on the line....i was in utter dismay when i got it to the boat and it was a 5 lb Whitefish. This is a magnificent place, and i will be back often.. Sorry I need to work on the selfie fish pics. Also saw my first ever lynx here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 10-12

 

Fushimi

 

 

This place is Just outside Hearst And we loved It. Small park with 50 Campsites, and Great Fishing, Fish were in Tight in 3-5 fow near river and creek mouths. For the most part simple fishing something I have not done in a long time . Jig and Minnow was the ticket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 11-12

 

Was spent socializing in in Iroquois Falls my guide for Big Abitibi fell through so i was kinda bummed but was nice so see some old friends and their new children lots of beers and laughs.

 

Day13-14

 

Was spent near Temiskaming

 

Its were my wife and I spent our honeymoon and is special place to us I hit a rainbow and 2 speck lakes but the fish had complete lockjaw with the 30 degree temp and high sun. Many more beers and some great food was had.

 

 

 

Was a fantastic trip that reminded me how much I miss simple fishing, just fishing for whatever bites . There was no monsters, just lots of laughs with the wife, a great suntan and memories that will last a lifetime. In fact I have decided to sell my Salmon Boat next spring and will be picking up a big tiller. anyone have any experience with Alumaweld sportskiff in the 18-20 ft range

 

 

Big thanks to

Chris Brock for letting a complete stranger borrow his boat

 

MIke Borger

Adam Dempsey

BILLM

Bunk

for all the tips,spots and maps

Lucky devil

Nice going, I need to figure how to put more coho in the boat. They sure taste good.

My 2010 supercrew ford has been bulletproof and its been to hell and back. 165 k so far no major repairs. Average 14l/100