irishfield Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Been trying to get to the lake for a couple weeks. Too darn cold a week back at -40C and lower, so we picked the past weekend to head up and then of course the weatherman changed the forecast! -32C mornings Last time I got Leah to go up in the winter (2007) we sat inside and stared out into the cold. This time I thought if we had another couple up with us the initiative would be there to get out and enjoy what Mother Nature provides. Now what couple has a sled and their own gear I thought.... well that Tybo and Joey couple seemed to fit the bill perfectly and they both were able to get some time off work to do so. Leah and I headed up first thing Thursday morning... well it was supposed to be first thing, but we all know how that goes! lol I need to get a trailer or a bigger truck.. or start ditching stuff. Arrived in Temagami mid afternoon, got to the camp and got the woodstove fired up and the power turned on... then went to town for provisions while the place heated up. Had a good supper and watched a beautiful sunset. Puttered around on Friday waiting for these two to arrive! We should have got out and fished... but hell, we sat around inside and caught up from our last yak fest in June! At this point Leah's already had enough of Tybo's yaking! Actually don't know why the looks... probably both thinking where they're gonna stick the camera! Saturday morning came and it was -31C .... so we took our time.. Paul and I went for minnows ....1 dozen for me 2 for Paul. When counting them later I had about 55 and Paul probably a 100. Including a $3 BBQ lighter and taxes these cost us a total of $12.53 at "Dad's"!!! Finally hitting the lake about 11am! lol Still -24C... but the gals are in good spirits! We went a good 6 miles up the NE Arm and drilled some holes where the lads and I had some good luck last year for Whities. Joey in out of the wind and Paul on the ice. "You want me to show you what"... damn it's cold ! Get that darn heater going!! Had no luck there and decided to move a few thousand feet. Joey got one nice little laker... but they're OOS so no pics to show of it unfortunately. Released just fine. Sunset came and we packed up and headed back down the lake. Stoked the fire and got our cores warmed back up before going for the best Chinese food in Ontario. Sunday AM... or was it PM lol.. we headed up the lake again. Sunday AM was -33C so we weren't in a rush! Took us to a spot I'd never fished...but it looked "right" for Whities. We got set up.. holes drilled and I told Paul I was done being a good host and waiting for him to catch a fish. Told him he had 10 minutes or we'd go ahead and catch some ourselves!! 4 minutes later... FISH ON! But not what we expected out of 72 FOW. "Yah.. that sun's nice..... but can we close this sucker up and turn on the heat!" lol What a trooper!! Joey's turn again for fish on. She out fished the three of us... and note she uses no electronics... just old school jiggin. What can this one be...... a Ling ! So Leah's off yaking with Paul and her line goes ding... ding... I yelled she had a fish biting and grabbed the rod and handed it over to her. What a fight and who knows what this one was going to be. Paul came over to grab it so I grabbed the camera and got this shot coming thru the hole. Beauty laker that again released just fine! Joey's turn again... and again a Pickeral out of 72 FOW. DOA... but thankfully below the slot size so table fare! Then just before sunset it was my turn....again in 72 FOW. I had my spoon 7 feet off bottom and watched this guy shoot up from bottom on the Lowrance and nail the hook! A shot inside the hut to show our set up and the roominess of the Frabil Trekker. Joey and Paul's Pickeral had blue slim on them! Was a tad warmer Monday morning! And even with that Paul still needs to buy a Ford if he wants to live in the North! Damn GMC's !! Rurr.. Ruurrrr ... Rurrrrr... Click... click... lol Once we got that little problem running..... Paul and Joey decided to load up and hit the road vs fishing part of the day. Probably a good plan considering their delays on the way home. Leah and I were staying one more night and then our neighbours on the next island came home after 2 weeks away. Tuesday I spent shovelling off the entire cottage roof to negate the ice damns and then the neighbours begged us to stay another day and Doug and I went out Wednesday for a couple of hours. About 15 minutes into our outing... I got what we were after all weekend. A small Whitefish. We got nothing after that so headed back to the cottage and started packing up. Loaded the sled etc and got on the road around 5PM. Drive was miserable... thru Powassan too late to visit Bernie... stuck behind the plows for almost an hour North of Orillia and finally home just before 10PM. A great weekend away.... with a great couple to share laughs with. Edited January 30, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyemaster Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 as usual nice report wayne looks like you had a great time...area looks nice too..trying to find that spot..looks really similar...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpin_drift Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 great report irishfield, nice to see you hit a nice mix of fish. Nothing like hitting the lake -35. Did you catch those eyes at sliderock?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Good read! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 great report, man you folks are spoiled with all the toys out there, you where certainly rigged up to go get them that day. Nice mixed bag of fish and by some of the smiles, looks like some great company was had to boot, doesn't get much betetr than that. Great way to make the most of the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 great report irishfield, nice to see you hit a nice mix of fish. Nothing like hitting the lake -35. Did you catch those eyes at sliderock?? Thanks... Nope.. NE Arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Mighty fine weekend there Wayne! Pretty tough to beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Finally!!!!! Super report Wayne. We had a really great time. Maybe next time we're invited the mercury will be on the other side of 0 I'm glad you finally got a whitey. Hope you marked that spot on your GPS. Glad you made it home safe and sound and thanks again for having us and for posting the pics. Joey p.s. Can you get Leah to send me that cheater cabbage roll recipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 great report! Got to love that fireplace wall just awesome! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Good report Wayner Paul the yaker ????? Boy isn't that the pot calling the kettle black Looks/sounded like everyone had a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Got to love that fireplace wall just awesome! Cheers! THANKS! Sometimes amaze myself what you can do when you set your mind to something. Learned to split rock... learned to put it on a wall.. and learned never to do it again! If you look hard... we even keep marshmellows close by! Edited January 30, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great report Wayne... nice week off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Paul the yaker ?????Boy isn't that the pot calling the kettle black Great recount of the events, Wayne, and nice photos too. All youse got some determination to actually venture out at -30C, that is chilly. Paul and Joey is doing a right some fine tour, laughs and fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 great report nice to see you went up there to work out all the bugs and get stuff ready before our trip...LOL hope the stairs stay clear between now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great report Nice to see someone braving the minus 30 temps TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 .... Thanks Wayne. Coupled with Joey's post a great weekend report. The new walleye hot zone....72 FOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks Wayne, thanks Joey, great reports. Hope to see you up there this year Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 looks like a great trip wayne good friends beer and fish congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great report Wayne! I think I prefer Joey's report with that Froot Loops money shot! As we mark Pickereys on Quinte in 70-100 feet of water, I'm not that surprised you got them that deep up there. Looks like a fun time.... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yeah...I think I remember that first spot... Nice report...good times and good fishin'...Temagami never disappoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great report and pics Wayne Looks like fun was had by everyone considering the cold temps and you guys got into a good mix bag..... congratulations Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great report Wayne, nice to see the other pics that Joey was talking about. Thanks for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylinCatch Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Nice report , some cool looking fish but whats with the blueish slime? Never heard of such a thing. Nice pics though forsure! Go Temagami! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Blue slime, Float suit burlesque! This is a family site! Well done IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The blue slim was only on their two.. and not on mine. Now theirs flash froze on the ice while mine was inside my minnow cooler 'till we got back. Not sure if that sets something off with the slim colour or if these are indeed "extinct" blue pickeral ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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