TJQ Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 So... after a very tiring Lakair Weekend, the kids managed to finish off their school year, with some very good marks for both of them I might add, we left Sturgeon on Wed. after school, and headed up for what was forcasted to be a very rainy weekend. ... um "they" were right for a change. There has been alot of rain up here and its been a banner year for mosquitoes and black flies.. the sky looked pretty ominous that evening. My first order of business was to get the two water tanks I brought up last time installed... so I built a frame outta 2x6's to hold up the two tanks... lol.. the bugs helped me get them up there.... Now with the pump.. theres no more hauling water by the bucketful for showers and washing.... thank god.... The fishing up till now at camp had been pretty disappointing, it was really good last year and I couldn't figure out what had changed... so we tossed out our favorite spoon and went for a troll.... my go to spoon never fails us and Monique managed to boat a decent pike for dinner.... The bass had been absent, but shortly after the pike we got a smallie on... (the spider is just there for scale) and another..... Now that we figured the bass were on, we decided to try some topwater and we were not dissapointed! Yes.... even the guide is allowed to get one once on a while.... showoff...... Back at camp... Muskie relaxed and watched as..... I cleaned a couple of fish for tomorrow nites surf and turf dinner.... Even the butterfly's were everywhere Jaden managed to get a bunch to land on her hand. I don't know what these flowers are, but the were all along the water at the front of the camp. Oh ya I almost forgot... and Canadian Tire should thank me for this.... we splurged and bought the Instant hot water heater.... I wasn't sure how good it would really be... but I gotta tell you. Its worth every penny... It will heat a 5 gallon bucket of water up for a shower in about 5 min tops... makes doing the dishes much easier as well... combined with having water in the tanks at camp, cut down on a lot of hauling and boiling. I am hugely pleased with this unit... so far anyway. Things quieting down at camp for the nite... Thunder storms moving in. In the evening we went fishing with some jigs and worms to see if we could figure out where in the heck those pesky pickerel are hiding... not too much luck (I get bored to easy I guess...) but Avery managed to pick this one up in front of the rapids. Time to call it a night. But not for the beavers though... man they must have had an easy winter, cause there are at least triple the amount there was last year... Of course we had to have Canada Day Fireworks.. ( a bit early...) Friday turned out to be the nicest day, so Avery and I took a long 4-wheeler drive in search of some other lakes to try out. We were originally looking for a lake that I know has tons of Pickeral in it as we had flown into it before, but it proved to be non accessible, but we did find this one with some boats stashed on it... so I'm pretty sure its one we will eventually fish.... it took some energy to get the boats in there so there must be a reason!!! They bugs weren't too bad that nite so we managed to enjoy the outside of the camp for a bit. They are sneaky though.... Ole Jaden is a toughy... Dad says "Bug bites are good for ya!!" It was fun... there are tons of smallmouth off the dock... whenever one of the kids gets bored its off to the dock for some topwater action. (LOL... no snags that way either) and when the bugs are too bad... theres always the Nintendo! Even Muskie got sick of them... On Saturday it was HammerHead Lures Topwater Day. We had gotten a selection of them and decided that we would try our luck all day with them.... well I gotta say.. its the best day of fishing for bass I've had in a long time. They have been very generous at the Tourney and to many members so I figured a good post with a bunch of pictures would show my appreciation We caught tons of fish all day on them. Even the pike (as you will soon see ) couldn't turn them down... I though Jaden's shirt was appropriate!! We had a blast!!!! Jaden couldn't keep them off! I think I gotta keep an eye on her though... shes getting too kissy kissy.... Avery got into the action as well.... And I got this pike behind the boat... I've had lots of small pike hit my topwater lures, but this one was a bit bigger than normal... Lively release... So... while were casting to shore, I had Monique put her popper about 150 feet behind the boat and as were slowly moving down the shoreline, she "pops" it every 20 feet or so... I know I'm gonna get some people telling me I'm full of crapola, (I've got enough stories I don't have to make nothing up.... trust me...) but all of a sudden I see something come out of the water and just nail it..... I only saw a bit of the side of the fish, and it was quite a distance from the boat, and I just thought it was a really nice bass.... till it started peeling line like no tomorrow. The fish did 2 full 30 foot runs with that lure in its mouth and we barely managed to get it into the net. We were using 8 lb fireline (my favorite) and no leader. on a collapsible rod that I usually keep in the back of the 4-wheeler... (note to everyone... if your drag is set right and ya keep the tip up... you can get anything in!!! Tookie taught me that!! I don't know how long it was... we wanted to get it back in the water after the pictures as quick as possible... I'm thinking 38-40 inches maybe... i dunno.... We let that bad boy go so we can get another crack at him/her another day... Time for surf and turf!!! Some good ole steak and popcorn pike and bass. Here's Jaden battering them up! Into the pan they go!! Lookin' good!!! best family nite ever!!! Next day it was crappy... but we decided to give it another shot... kids were smart and stayed in!! We trolled very slowly with those topwaters way way behind the boat, and even in water that wasn't a mirror we did very well. ( I did manage to outfish Monique that day!!) These are more Hammerhead lures BTW. The weather broke a bit and the kids decide to join us! All in all it was a great weekend.. it was nice that it was warm enough that we didn't have to put wood in the stove all the time... the kids had a nice break.. and we finally got into some fish!! With the completion of the water tanks... I think I'm done building and now I can concentrate on trail clearing and exploring!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow....plenty of things wrong with this report.... 1) There's lots of fish pics. 2) There's pics of you holding fish. 3) You look like a family man. Jeez...just when you think you know someone....LOL. Amazing report TJ...got lots of work done, you plugged my employer, and caught fish. That pike was HUGE!!! Congrats to Monique on that one. The bass looked plentiful too....congrats to all of you on this Canada Day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modny Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 NIce! good fishing up there. despite what u may think by the looks of it. that one pike is a MONSTER. not super long, but the girth on that baby. WOW excellent catch good luck on that remote lake. watch for deadheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow, now that was a great report TJ. That pike is huge. I'd say it was more than 38-40 inches. The place looks great. You are doing a super job at getting it livable, to my amazement Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Awesome report TJ! and a nice catch for the Misses! Congrats Monique! Wow... it is amazing @ how much Avery and Jaden have grown since I last saw them.. Avery is becoming a Man...What is that on his upper lip? forgot to wash up after dinner? And Jaden is becoming a lady in her own right... if she is willing to kiss a slimey green fish... I imagine them boys in Sturgeon Falls are in trouble! Awesome family report TJ, thanks for sharing you're adventures with us. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 great report! That pike was a huge one!!! looks like a really fun few days with the family! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keke Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 So good for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 great report tj, glad to see the fishing is picking up there. i can only imagine how bad the skeeters are there. they are bad enough on a dry year. are the black flies still going strong or heading the other way? my crappy dial up wont let me see the big pike, but i have a good imagination. the camp looks great. glad ya got into a ton of fish and some great family time. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow,great report TJ.... You guys sure do have a nice spot out there !!! Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Excellent report TJ!!! One of the best reports I've seen in a long time!!! Oh Man!!! Monique holdin' that Hugh Jass Pike!!!... I dunno if I can contain myself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I so enjoyed reading that and looking at the pics. Without a doubt your family is truly your source of love and pride...thanks for sharing that with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Great report there TJ! Very nice to see the family all enjoying their time together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickNblock Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Bud, I got as far as your first pic of you an the smallie......(dial-up)...it wouldnt let me have no more.. Man......Just from reading that report I knew it would be great........seriously wished I could see all them pics. They expect full-speed internet out our way come the fall....Going to bookmark this report as well as a few others for viewing later. Thanks TJ... -pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Boss you do have a awesome life and a great family congratz on making it what it is you are very lucky to have what you do non less the hard work it took and takes to make it that these reports are always great to see thanks for sharing. One thing that has me puzzeled is what is that infront of you in pic #10 it looks to me to be one of them things the wife and daughter use to dry there nails I hope that is not why you get out fished Keep Jiggy reports coming I love them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow lots of bass action! I love those "poppers" nuth'n like watching them smash it on top. That pike is a total pig BTW Thanks for sharing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinS Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 awesome pics boss and monique and kids the pike is for sure a dandy and looking at least 40+ inches with a nice girth on her as well but i still cant get over the purple smallie ( ive caught one a few years ago that was blue) all i say unbelievable and im happy for yous getting into some good time fishing i have pics from my up north adventure that sure will make u smile but the fish porn is to the minimun ill be posting them up soon just too busy with the most important things in life. love your report and im guaranteed i will see you and your family soon since i have family that owns a very nice parcel of propery in your strange wilderness ren aka FinS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 HOLY PIKE TJ !!!!!!! Great pics .... and WOWZER thats gotta be the fattest pike I have seen in 20 years ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Really great report, a good way to start a Monday, thaks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Excellent report!! The fishing has probably been slow because of the late summer. Water temps are down and so are the weeds. It should be picking up big time right about now. That is one Monster pike!! I've heard of many big pike caught on top waters. Especially in the spring.That area certainly has a lot of potential for big fish. The fishing can only get better once you figure out that lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Ossie and Harriet's fishing adventure. lol Wonderful report TJ! That is one monster pike, and on 8pound no leader, congrats Monique! You got a slice of heaven there, and you kids are just angels (probably from Moniques side. hehe) Thanks for sharin with us. reefrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 That is what it's all about, doesn't get much better than that. Great report and awesome memories for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Amazing report. Looks like a blast, and what a beauty pike! I hate it when the mrs outfish us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Great report TJ. Scale or not that spider would not be in the same boat as me, thats just creepy. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Pretty nifty setup you've got there. I've really enjoyed watching it's progress. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 A report with pics and fish! Haven't seen that for a while now TJ ! Camp's looking good and some nice fish. Congrats to Monique on the big pike! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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