scuro2 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) There is something about fishing for lakers and leadcore that I simply enjoy. This was my third trip to Lake Kipawa in Quebec... ...and my second trip to Dorval Bay. This was our first family vacation there. My three girls. The girls still like to explore. We did a little outing down the lake, thanks Bob and Claire What's not to like? We were staying at what used to be the first fishing camp on the lake. They used to have fly-ins and went to Ogascanan lake. The family continues to live in the bay and the business had been in operation for a long time. Amie Dorval is over 80. We shared coffee and laughs with him in the morning. Even though I'm first generation Canadian, I was the GERMAN. As told by Amie, he was one of the first licensed guides in Quebec in 1947. Here he is with his son. They still have pics from the past, on top of the bar. Family catching fish way back when. Huge fish. The fishing is good but they are creating spawning beds to make sure it stays that way. Here is a barge loaded with fist sized chunks of gravel. As I was taking this pic I had a laker on. I got the full blast of the alarm from the boat when I lifted the laker. I'd take out whoever wanted to come. It was nice to share coffee with my wife on a beautiful morning. My daughter also came out a few times and Lulu loved to fish. This dog shook whenever a fish came on board and was growling when she determined that there wasn't enough action. She was constantly checking the lines and the water. All but one the fish were under the 50 cm slot limit. Lulu gave them all the business. She tried to bite the keeper. My keeper. Moments before it hit the BBQ Amie set up this rod for me. This setup is for bottom bouncing and the flashers are called a "Christmas tree" by locals. They use a 5 ounce weight and troll around 1.5 km in about 60 ft of water. They bottom bounce as one does for walleye. I was finding fish in 100ft of water and never used Amie's gear, I don't think it would have worked in such deep water. It sat by his table....would have tried it if there was more time. On the last day I did go out fishing with Bob who is his son in law. He tried out his own Christmas tree, but we got chased off the water by heavy rain. You wouldn't think it looking at this pic, but an hour later it poured. All in all, a very nice week. Edited August 24, 2009 by scuro2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Looks like a great trip! Those christmas trees really do work on lakers!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 awesome trip looks like the whole family had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very cool. I hope at least one of my three girls will come fishing with me when they are teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Fantastic report, scuro! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Can't believe this post got 4 replies. What is wrong with these people??? Anyways Chris. Thanks for posting. Nice to see you, Leslie and the girls sharing the summer holidays like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Can't believe this post got 4 replies. What is wrong with these people??? Anyways Chris. Thanks for posting. Nice to see you, Leslie and the girls sharing the summer holidays like this. i totally agree! Looks like a good time was had by all... That christmas tree looks real interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice job! That fish with the lemons must of been amazing Thanks for sharing, MTBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Great report. Beautiful place to fish. My granparents had the old steel rods rigged with the Christmas tree decades back. Always did well for lakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 running leadcore in kipawa for lakers ROCKS! good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Looks like a great time, such a pretty area, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice to sse the before and after pics! You have a beautiful family, I'm sure your proud! Thanks for the report! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 A sweet place to get away. Thanks for the report and pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 nice report.. my first time up there was this past july for a week.. quickly became one of my favourite lakes.. hittin the chute to Audion (sp?) was a little nerve wracking, but the fishing was worth it in there.. we stayed at Alwaki Lodge, awesome place.. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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