6000 KM Adventure Part #2 (PICS)

[Basskicker]

After our wedding we drove 7 hours northeast to the 49th worlds largest fresh water lake Rainy Lake. I would really like to thank Vince of Amik Lodge.... first class guy and operation. He has 3 cabins located on the northeast arm of rainy lake about 45 minutes north of Fort Frances. The cabins are new (4 years) and the boat's are brand new 2008 and an unbeatable price. $1000.00 for 2 including cabin, boat, motor,gas, bait. The deal was great, but the hospitality was even better. Vince took me out fishing to show me the spots to fish, made our stay enjoyable and even let us borrow a DVD player and a selction of movies to watch.

 

Amik Lodge

 

This is what we arrived to after another long drive....

 

The next morning we ventured out on this massive body of water in search of walleye...not to be disappointed we caught a few fish dragging jigs with a nightcrawlers in 15-28 ft of water. I am definitely NOT a walleye fisherman but I caught the bug after catching my new P.B the very first night...a respectable 27.5" fish.

 

One of the beautiful sunsets for the week

 

The next day...Andrea caught her new P.B. walleye as well...it was so funny...she thought she snagged on a rock, you should have seen her just reefing on the rod when all of sudden the rock MOVED and all hell broke loose.

 

 

She also caught another beauty the same day.....

 

It was so hot during the day and the sunsets were incredible every night

 

 

Some more scenery shots...Rainy lake is a true gem....accessible by road but in 7 days we probably saw less than 20 boats.

 

I was shocked to see this Pelican...there was hundreds of them around.

 

We went for a short drive one day and came across a section of dead tree's full of bald eagles....I must have spent a good 15 minutes taking pictures...trying to get close. The wing span of these birds are incredible....very cool.

 

 

One more sunset

 

 

Our honeymoon was awesome as the week ended we had to decide to stay or leave. We both decided to take a drive up to Nestor Falls on Lake of the Woods. We looked into doing a fly-in fishing trip....our first ever. After checking out a couple of places...the decision was made. We rushed back to Amik Lodge to start packing for an adventure of a life time.

Edited August 24, 2008 by Basskicker

[ozaibak1]

nice report, great walleye!

[Greencoachdog]

Excellent report, pics, and fish!!!

 

 

You're a very lucky man!!!

[Grimace]

Great Stuff. Can't beat a honeymoon like that. Looks like really nice lodge boats as well

[Leecher]

Great report and pics Basskicker

 

That is a real beautiful place you guys went to.

Congratulations to both of you on your PB and

Thanks for sharing

Leechman

[scuro]

Thanks for sharing and nice walleye!

[fishindevil]

Awesome trip for the both of you,on your honeymoon as well!!! congrats, and that goes for the fishing as well,great looking walleyes for sure,and simply gorgeous scenery & sunsets!!! its an amazing place to be,thanks for sharing....cheers

[solopaddler]

Wow, amazing buddy. (I'll have to put Rainy on my short list ).

[Spiel]

....Wow, great stuff and I have viewed some of those views. Congratulations to you and Andrea on the marriage. Be nice to have a second (third, fourth, fifth....etc) honeymoon vacation back that way.

[Joey]

Excellent report and pics. I love your wife's post with her PB.

 

Congrats to both of you.

 

Joey

[ehg]

Nice walleyes and great wildlife photos!

Congrats on the wedding.

ehg

[Zubris21]

great photos! those are some nice eyes you got there!

[Cudz]

Great job on the PBs for both or you. Those are nice fish. Pics of the eagle are very cool.

I used to live in Winnipeg and there were thousands of pelicans there as well. They are enormous birds.

PS. Good job marrying a girl who fishes.

[Rich Clemens]

Yes, those are some great shots BK and some very respectable eyes as well. Allow me to congratulate both of you on your marriage. Looks like the two of you will make a fine team.

[ccmtcanada]

Fantastic report Jason!! Congrats on the PBs as well...those are some monster Walleye!

 

It's great to see the two of you having a good time like that one the water....maybe she'll fish with you more now??? hehe.

 

Cant wait for the follow up reports.....

[TroutnMuskieHunter]

What a great way to spend your honeymoon!!....nice report and pics

[outllaw]

great pictures. the awesome deal is you can share those memories with your personal best. your wife. many guys would give there right arm to share the outdoors with their spouse. congrats. on all accounts

[mattyk]

some nice fish, and great pics! Thanks for sharing.

[1leggedangler]

Congrats on your wedding and what a honeymoon!! I'd say those walleye are more than respectable!!! Thanks for the report and those pic's are amazing. I love to hear about getting great service and hospitality after spending a ton time trying to decide where to go.

 

Cheers,

1leg

[Basskicker]

Thanks guys.....I have to admit I am the luckiest guy on earth to be married to Andrea. She's from the Thunder Bay area originally...I have pictures of her with a fishing rod at the age of 5......when I saw that I knew she was the one.

 

I hate SPAM....however when I receive great service I like to tell people about it. Vince from Amik Lodge is a great guy and I would not hesitate to recommend his place. If I ever drive up that way again...I would stay there......if he's not booked solid already for 2009.

 

Jason

[corvette1]

nice trip and congrats

[fishnsled]

Great reports!!! Congrats to you and your wife and all the best for your future together. Nice walleye as well . Congrats on the PB.

[Headhunter]

When I see those pics I find myself asking the same question over and over again... Why do I live in the confounded city when there is a world of beauty, just up the road a ways!

Congrats on your nuptials, she's definitely a keeper and thanks for the report!

HH