solopaddler

Great report Phil! Looking forward to seeing some big gators in part 2 .

Can highly recommend this outfit, located just past Huntsville near Algonquin Park http://www.limberlostlodges.com/accomodati...e_Fishing_Lodge

It's a private reserve, cabins are excellent and the lakes are loaded with brook and rainbow trout.

Thanks everyone. I've got to admit for a while there I felt gut-shot. The dream had nothing to do with gaining any notoriety and everthing to do with making a better life for my family......and the fact is there's plenty of other ways to do that.

It's certainly not the end of the world, and in the grand scheme of things really is small potatos compared to a real issue like Lew and his family are going through.

Nice pike!

After all the build-up, it's with a huge amount of regret that I have to admit that at least for the moment, our television show, Northern Explorers will be put on hold.

It's a big let down for me personally, but hey life goes on. Nobody ever got anywhere without trying, and I can honestly say I tried my best.

The project is not completely dead yet, but I'm going to refrain from making anymore statements or predictions until a deal is signed sealed and delivered.

Ah well, it's off to the cabin again this weekend to dig another hole and drown my sorrows in some more walleye!

NIce report...but where'd the pictures go.........

Sorry 'bout that Wayne, I removed the pic's from photobucket....

Things aren't looking good at the moment for Northern Explorers, doesn't look like it's going to happen (at least not right now).

I think I need to create another post and make an announcement....

Absolutely fabulous SP ! And are you sure them bass are OOS that far North. Everything past New Liskeard, in Ontario, is open all year.

Holy moly Wayne you're right!

What threw me off was that Bass are definitely not open year round in that part of Quebec where most of my fishing is done.

Ontario is fine though, thank's for pointing that out!

yep your right prime time isnt the word

heres a lil one from yesterday

 

Awesome bud, wtg!

Good Lord, I'm so sorry Lew!

Thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family and yours.

well the curse came off of me yesterday fishing was nonstop all day no bigguns yet

i am trying to get a few pics but the weather today is iffy but im still going out very soon

ill do my best

Right on! It should be prime time up there now, not surprised you did well.

Unreal!

Nice report, I can relate .

Nice report! It's funny you mentioned the mayflies, 'cause every fish I cleaned last weekend was stuffed full of the nymphs.

That's bizarre to me as the hex hatch doesn't normally occur 'till mid to late June up there. And it's not like we've had an overly warm or early spring....

Just goes to show that nature is unpredictable.

Great job Mike. How was the water in the big lake, getting warm yet?

Not really, IMO it was freezing! Not sure on the temp., but I could only stay in for a couple minutes before it became uncomfortable.

My daughter was splashing around in it all afternoon though, so if you asked her there'd likely be a different answer .

Great trip guys. The picture of the cabin at night is really cool, I like it.

Good job on the spec's as well, I'll just bet they were incredible eating, the meat on them looks bright red!

Beauty report...but I think you tucked her into the wrong sleeping bag bud...isn't that one yours ? LOL

 

Enjoy her now...one day you'll turn around and she'll be 22 already and moving in with her boyfriend.

Funny you should mention that, in the middle of the night when my back was killing me I almost made her switch (hers has an attached air mattress)

Well, yesterday morning I made a spur of the moment decision to pull my 31/2 year old out of pre-school and take her camping to Turkey Point.

She's never camped before, so it was a pretty big deal for her. Also, she's never been overnight anywhere without mom around, so I wasn't sure how it would go. Nothing to worry about, everything went fine .

Arrived there around mid-day and set up camp.....she enjoyed that. Being a Thursday we had the place to ourselves which I enjoyed .

Mind you it was so hot it was like setting up in the Gobi desert!

My daughter took this pic

As fast as we could we hit the beach

She also took this pic of me

Roasted some hot dogs, then some marshmallows around the fire

She was so filthy, covered with ketchup, sand, dirt, soot, woodsmoke and miscellaneous goo I had to hose her off when I got home today . It never ceases to amaze me how filthy kids can get .

This picture with the yogourt and grapes is for my wifes benefit. Proof that I fed her healthy food .

(Actually, we pigged out on ice cream, popsicles and cookies, but that's our secret ).

Got her all nice and cosy last night and she slept great. Me?, not so good .

Stopped at Port Dover on the way home this morning and she caught a million little Gobies. Kids that age, a fish is a fish right? She loved it!

Messed around on the beach for a bit and came home

She had a great time (so did I!), and the best part is she can't wait to go camping again .

cheers, Mike

Awesome report, that's a heckuva walleye your dad caught!

Great report, thanks!

Murphy's law strikes again!

Remember Wayne, what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger!

Too bad about the garbage. Gorgeous looking spot though!

Actually, it's not that big a deal in my experience. Simple matter of upgrading the carb, exhaust, and some gaskets, and presto 9.9 becomes a 15hp.

If you're not sure call the closest Merc dealer to you ask about the conversion kit, cost, etc.

Mike ,are you the only one that has a cottage on the lake?

 

Steve

No, there's actually quite a few, although they're all water access and located in the south end closer to the marina.

The lake goes for another 10km north of my place and there's not much activity up that way.

Thank's again everyone,

cheers, Mike

well mike another great report

i guess youll half 2 get here in northeastern ontario youll half to show me what is going on

 

cause the fish dont wanna coop with me

let me know PM me

im here in the north

Check your messages bud

Here's a few more assorted pic's from the weekend:

cheers, Mike

Looks like a great time Mike! What depth were you catching them at?