Mike the Pike Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Week #2 was a visit to Mom's in a town called Bonfield 30kms from Northbay Ontario the 2nd week my wife had to work so it was just me and my 3 kids.After one week of fishing in the canoe being bounced around by disrespectful boaters I pulled my boat up to my moms. For many fishing was very slow due to a storm that passed through the area 2 weeks ago when 5 inches of rain fell in 2.5 hours washing out roads and creating many merkie waters but despite all that we did manage some fish for the little time that we were out.Wish I had fished more but always so much to do with family .Had a great visit with my 88 yr old grandmother who had broken her arm and back ,in May of this year. She made me laugh telling me she was one of 5 people who still had it all up there .She is on the ball at all times her memory is perfect always responding quckly.She told me she named one of the patients Tarzan because the man moans like him during the supper hour.Anyhow I have never seen such a good spirited person and positive person as her.Well hope I have it together like her at 88. Well on with the pics. First morning was absolutely gorgeous a bit chilly only 4 degrees during the night but a pleasure to see the sunshine after driving in the heavy rain on Monday August 18th.So we headed out onto Lake Nosbonsing 2 mins from mom's. First snot rocket of the day caught by Cody(foster child of mom's)Caught on a Red Devil. Next up was Gaetan with a 4 pounder (Red Devil) Not to be out done was my son Ryan with the next Pike.(Red Devil) Oh and me I did a great job driving the boat ,netting fish and taking pictures Well Ryan has a story about the one that got away. I lent him my Medium rod with a Shimano Sedona 2000 spooled with 30lb powerpro no match for what was on his line. He got a huge hit and the fish began peeling out lots of drag no matter how hard I tightened the drag the fish continued to pull out more line after a few minutes Ryan was spooled unbelievable power from this fish the light equipment was not up to the job. After being spooled I tried grabbing the line with my bare hands to avoid break off but the big brute got away my son was devastated he has been talking about it since.Thats fishing To give you an Idea how powerful the rain storm was 2 weeks ago I took this shot of the bridge that once covered this stream.Mother nature is powerful the bridge survived but must be put back in place along with some heavy labour. Another bridge this one survived but the road was completely washed out.More intensive labour will be required to rebuild. Another evening at a secret walleye location.Gaetan taught me a little about jigging and the very light bite we caught some dinkers but not worth taking a pic of.What a beatiful spot.I want to go back. Some ducks on Lake Nippissing. An evening out fishing with 4 noisy kids who brought some cd's to play on the stereo while we trolled no fishy action but we had a blast .Believe me the laughter was priceless. Thursday we planned a day on beautiful bay on Lake Talon. Here is a shot of Solopaddler in the canoe wheelie power. We spent the day at this great location another place I must go back to. Son Ryan with Gaetan trying to learn how to hold a pike .Not he dropped it. Lip grip time Pike and nudity sorry no tan due to lack of sun this summer and yes I am 4 months pregnant. Last morning fishing on Lake Nosbonsing.You cigar smokers think you look cool check out this shot of a chocolate fudge granolabar. Always bring the smaller net I had high expectations for a big one (did not happen)had a helluva time getting this guy untangled from the net. Another dinker. On the way home we saw a lady get out of this car it seems I was not the only one taking pics of this. We stopped in Renfrew at Timmies for lunch.Check out the fuzzy steering wheel and yes flowers inside. The peace and love years are coming back Well I hope you enjoyed my 2 weeks vacation pics I spent alot of time uploading pics for the 2 reports. MTP Edited August 24, 2008 by Mike the Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Another real good report and pics Mike!!! Nice little rot snockets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great second report Mike good to see you catch some fish and not leave it all up to Ryan Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great report MIke, Good to see you and the kids had fun and caught some fish. I was looking for a musky in there but i see you had no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 both reports are awesome and great to see the kids having so much fun congrats on the great get away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Mike, another great report This time you and the kids manage to catch a lot more fish. Congrats and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuro Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 The one that got away....forever seared in his memory, forever bringing him back to the water. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 right on man! Gotta love 2 weeks with the family! To bad your little guy lost that big one, but on the bright side he'll be pursuing it for the rest of his life, spending time in the boat with his "old man". Thanks for the report, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 thanks for the report, some nice pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great reports Mike (both of them). Looks like ya had just enough action to keep things interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great report MIke,Good to see you and the kids had fun and caught some fish. I was looking for a musky in there but i see you had no luck Marko I tried junior may have had one on never seen a walleye rod lose all its line that fast did not even have time to chase it down with the boat BTW I will be buying Ryan a 4000 series shimano may help him land the fish next time lol. Marko I will be out on the St.Lawrence this fall looking for them. MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Marko I tried junior may have had one on never seen a walleye rod lose all its line that fast did not even have time to chase it down with the boat BTW I will be buying Ryan a 4000 series shimano may help him land the fish next time lol. Marko I will be out on the St.Lawrence this fall looking for them. MTP You get us a musky and I`ll get us a salmon. They are starting to come in slowly, read some reports already so its getting there. Good luck at St Lawrence, hope you catch a 50 incher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Great report mike !!! glad to see the fishing was good... .and you had a great time on your holiday with the kids,thanks for sharing buddy!!!!...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ok...where's the nudity warning?? Jeez....wasn't prepared for that....LOL. Great report Mike...great to see lots of fish caught there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Great reports Mike.....looks like a great time even with the rain and storms!! I can only imagine the laughs in the boat with the kids.....great times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Great report there Mike. Looks like a fun vacation. It gets harder to hold it in as you age I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Great report there Mike. Looks like a fun vacation. It gets harder to hold it in as you age I guess. Ah Bernie thats just an air bag I will fix it later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Here is a shot of Solopaddler in the canoe wheelie power. MTP I think Van Koeverden could have used some of that wheelie power in the 1000m race last week eh? That would've been classic: "Strapping a kicker motor onto his kayak and firing it up shortly after the starting gun, Canadian olympian Adam Van Koeeverden stuns the world by winning the 1000m race in bizarre fashion!!" (Excellent report btw!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Great Report. Looks like the pike were out in full force! That waterfall looks amazing. Is that on Nosbosing? Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Great part 2 Mike, I have only ice-fished Nosbosing once and Pike was on the menu then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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