pikeie Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Well as most of you know, I spent my summer a little further north then im used to. I had a co-op placement this summer on Lake of the Woods. I was working and guideing out of Wiley Point lodge which is part of the Toem Resorts chain. I dont think there would have been a better way to spend my summer, it was incredable! The fishing was amazing and the views were fantastic. Every day I got up I could not belive I was getting payed to stay up there. Although I didnt get out guideing as much as I had wished, I had my fair share of days on the water. And I loved every minute of it! So i decided to share some pictures with the rest of you. I had a great season for everything but Muskie. Although I got guests into quite a few fish I my self could only manage 3 . It was very strange because I had so many follows it was starting to get annoying, I think i really have to practise my figure eight over the winter haha. Anyways here are some pictures I promised. a beauty 20" smallie another nice one a few decent walleye off the dock a 37" northern off the dock my first forty plus northern! 41.5" another nice smallie Tinbanger got while he came up to vist a decent northern Tinbanger got a nice walleye my bro got no measurement but 27-28" a 31.5 inch walleye i guided this summer infact i got this guy 2 of them back to back, twin fish lol me cooking shorelunch our shorelunch mix the final product the main lodge the boathouse and some of the cabins the docks, this was during the Rapala Pro staff visit hense all th 620vs's haha LOTW sunset... Me and my bro is one of the camp boats. A 17`triumph with 40 horse E-tecs my 42.5 inch muskie my biggest of the year, but i had guests boat plenty of muskies in the high 40`s. dont worry thats my blood and i have the scars to prove it haha So i had a great time and am definatly thinking of doing it agian! any questions feel free to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 co-op placement out there eh? how'd you manage? i'd love to get out there on one myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Excellent report, fish and pics Pikeie!!! So guide means boat driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i got the placment through school and dont forget net man, jig supplier and tier, minnow rigger, fish remover, master fileter and the list goes on GCD lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 through school eh?.... tell me, tell me, tell me what to do to get there! how many credits you gotta have... i wanna know! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 well im studying fish and wildlife tech. at sault college. in the summer it is mandatory to have a co-op placement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i think a classmate or two of yours may have been at my place of employment this summer. sweet report! looks like a great way to spend a summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 well i deffinately know what im doin when i hit college..... by the way great report and nice job on the musky and smallies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 You will have those stories to tell for the rest of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Dang and to think back when I did Co-op I waitsed it at a Ford dealership fixing cars and never went into that job market wish I had been smart enough to do the same as you congrats on such a sweet summer job. And for all you other your gunns on the OFC site take a lesson from Pikeie and Brandon (he spent a couple summers up north also) dont worry about making all the biggest parties for every summer there is alot of time to party after school is out. WOW I sound like a old man now that suck's but is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Musta been quite the time 4sure, beauty report, WTG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Outstanding, what a great experience. I've done it myself and I know, it's not all fun guiding. It's usually long days and a lot of work. If you can I'd definitely go back next year. I'd assume you'd get more days on the water... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Great report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Nice report with some GREAT pictures.........the very first picture of you I thought it was a pic of my oldest son. You could pass as brothers. But anyways, I hope you do well in your schooling and then later trying to make ends meet like the rest of us smucks...... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I know I could have been happy in my youth spending my summers like that instead of partying and chasing women. Hell I may do it in my retirement someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hell I may do it in my retirement someday. RETIREMENT where everyday is Saturday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 What a great way to spend the summer!....enjoyed the report!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wow...awesome pics!! Gotta get there someday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Great report Matt. Glad you could make it over here to Lac Seul for a day on your way home. Next time I'll repay the favour and take a picture with you and a muskie. PS - I boated one of the fish we saw at the spot that had 3 of them on it. 43"er...on a Top-Raider... figure 8..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Great report and pics pikeie Getting paid to stay up there, with absolute awesome fishing just doesn't get any better than that Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Great report. That definately would be a sweet way to earn a living. Great pics and some nice fish there. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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