Adventures in Temagami

[Dano]

Well, after a hectic day and a couple hours of sleep, we finally left for Temagami at 2:30 am on the 28th for a week of houseboating, visiting friends and fishing on a Leisure Island houseboat (LIH). After getting the low down from Peter from LIH, a really nice fellow, we started out on our adventure. Five minutes later we docked at this guys place, he was kind enough to let us hang around a bit and even drive me back to the landing to get a tackle box I had forgot, he also lent me his fishing maps for the lake. Thanks Irishfield!

 

Soon, Fern and I were underway. The first night we camped (read- tied up on) an island between Loon Lodge and Wabikon and caught a few smallmouth bass. This spot turned out to be a pretty busy channel, so we pulled up anchor the next day and headed out into the great unknowm....to us anyway.

 

Soon we found ourselves in South Arm where we flat lined off the boat for lakers while deciding where we actually were.

 

 

 

We didnt catch any fish, but we found a lovely spot to call home.

 

 

We were soon fishing again, when Fern pulled this out of the water, but it was so ugly, she threw it back!!

 

 

We were catching a few smallies here, nothing to write home about, so we headed out to do some downrigging for the lakers that Temagami is famous for. I am happy to report that my boats laker cherry got broken (by Fern) with a nice little laker taken on a Williams Wobbler 1/2 and 1/2 in only about 30' of water, trolling at about 2.5 kmh. Here is the lovely lady with her catch.

 

 

So of course, we had surf and turf that evening.

 

Unfortunately, we could only eat so much that night, so we had the rest of the fish "tuna salad" style for lunch the next day, it was pretty good then too! I made it, Fern stuffed them!

 

 

Found a stow away on board one day, but he soon went to shore.

 

 

Just a little note here, they (Leisure Island Houseboats) run a really nice show, the boats are clean, well set up and comfortable.

 

Stopped by Wayne and Leahs after dropping the houseboat off and saw what really goes on when there arent any prying eyes around, here is Wayne doing what Leah called "hard time".

 

 

This shot was taken after she told him he could sleep in the cottage that night instead of the cold hard ground he was accustomed to.... (it was their anniversary after all)

 

 

Here is a picture of the two bosses.

 

 

Happy 25th, Wayne and Leah!

 

 

 

Temagami is a beautiful lake, the water is very clean, the people seem to be nice (the ones we met anyway) and I would recommend this trip to anyone. I had so much fun doing other stuff, fishing kinda took a backseat, and that was just fine for a change.

Edited August 6, 2007 by Dano

[danbouck]

Sounds like a great trip! We were there last weekend to check out the area and are going back for our honeymoon in September. Can't Wait

[Roy]

Great report Dan. You're a funny funny dude.

[Rich Clemens]

Now that's funny ... Wayne doin' hard time. Nice report Dano and I'll also wish Wayne and Leah a HAPPY 25TH with many more happy returns.

[Terry]

sounds like a great vacation

[Shelley Cooper]

Great report and pic's Dano...

 

We took a few days holiday with LIH too, a few years back... It was a great holiday and the boats were well cared for as you mentioned... I'd love to do a trip like that again... lol

 

Thanks for sharing...

 

Happy 25th to Leah and Wayne too....

[Whopper]

Glad to hear you had a great vacation Dan

 

 

Wayne looks like he's having a good time.

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Whopper

[solopaddler]

Great report Dan!

[dustink]

Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing

 

dk

[Carp]

Looks like fun Dano.

Glad to hear all went well.

 

Sweet laker. I would have thought they would be tough to catch

this time of year and much deeper than 30 feet.

 

Wayne / Leah have a nice summer home up there.

 

I've fished many different lakes in Ontario, but have yet to

experience Temagami. Looking forward to my first visit.

 

Thanks for the report and pics.

[Smokey]

Great report and pics. Has to be one of the prettiest lake in Ontario and nice to see a few trout still being caught in the summer months.

 

Thanks

[TJQ]

Nice trip bud... glad ya had a great time....

[tbayboy]

Great stuff Dano. Love the pics.

[fatherof3]

great report and looks like a great trip

[irishfield]

Was great seeing you and Fern again Dan !!! Where are the real pictures of the trip....or are they posted over on ButtNakedHouseboaters.com...............

 

[Dano]

You really didnt think I'd share those pics with these animals in here do you Wayne?? lol

[scuro]

sounds like a nice way to spend a week!

[mcallister.grant]

Great report.... And comical too!!! LOL