Terry Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 thanks for the info.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 it's Abbey lake Abbey Normal Have fun Terry, watch out for them Sasquatch. Run if you hear knocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 thanks Joey....as long as I can run faster then the other guy, I'm golden I still have a week off before the trip I am hoping my boat is fixed and I can get out finally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Have a great trip Terry!! I shouldn't be too difficult to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Thought I'd bump this for you despite the pm's. Surprised no one's mentioned Youngs general store in Wawa. It's a really cool old landmark, well worth checking out while you're there. As far as the fishing goes ask the pilot to circle the lake a couple of times. Have your map and pencil handy and mark all the spots you see: points, rocks, and especially mid lake humps that would normally be difficult to spot. I always spend a bit of time at first combing the lake with the graph pin pointing as much structure as I can find and marking it on the map as well. Once you start fishing a couple of floating markers are very handy to mark the spots, especially the offshore humps. On a new walleye lake I always troll either worm harnesses or crankbaits to find the fish. Once they're found you can usually sit on them and pound them on 3" twistertails tipped with half a worm. White, charteuse, yellow and pink are all good colors. Many of these smaller outpost camps don't have proper anchors. It's always good insurance to bring a mesh bag (replacement landing net) and some rope. Throw in a nice round rock and you've got a servicable anchor. Also good to bring a big roll of duct tape and some oversized nails. Both will come in handy pretty much guaranteed. Another thing I'll bring is half a dozen of those cheap solar garden lights from CT. I'll put one on the dock, and place several more on any major lake hazzards or shoal markers for fishing. They're fantasticly handy if you do any fishing after the sun goes down. Have a great trip Terry! Very very ironically Terry is flying into the very same lake I'm bringing my young family to. We'll be there the week after Terry LOL! (I'm expecting lots of detailed info from you when you get back. ) On a side note you might find this funny (I know I did). Check out this piece the CBC did with the Wawa transit commisioner. It starts at the 14 minute mark. http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/ Edited July 25, 2011 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 great info thanks I am going to put all the info and tips to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 On a side note you might find this funny (I know I did). Check out this piece the CBC did with the Wawa transit commisioner. It starts at the 14 minute mark. http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/ That is hilarious!! I wonder what they were even thinking to try to put that in place. Politics at it's finest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 That is hilarious!! I wonder what they were even thinking to try to put that in place. Politics at it's finest?? Me thinks the transit commisioner has had a few too many bong hits!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Okay thats a joke right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Check out this piece the CBC did with the Wawa transit commisioner. It starts at the 14 minute mark. http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/ Mike you are BENT ! I am glad that not being a resident I will still be able to use TO parks for free. One of CBC's redeeming qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brw Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I moved last year and my new neighbor across the street owns MarMac lodge and White River Air...the old guy behind me used to fly for them and a lot of other airways...could be a neat new hood edited to add, there is no way I would miss the drive along Superior to save an hour on a gravel road through Sultan and Chapleau The MacLachlan's are incredibly nice people and they run a first class operation at MarMac and Camp 88. And I agree about the drive along Superior. I have yet to see a more beautiful area from the Soo to Wawa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I moved last year and my new neighbor across the street owns MarMac lodge and White River Air...the old guy behind me used to fly for them and a lot of other airways...could be a neat new hood edited to add, there is no way I would miss the drive along Superior to save an hour on a gravel road through Sultan and Chapleau I've flown with those guys many times over the years, definitely cool neighbours you've got! They run a great operation and have some really outstanding outpost camps. Say hi to Danny for me when you see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait22 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Kinniwabi Pines has very slow service. Expect 2 hrs. No joke. Food is good, so if you have the time ... The Motor Inn is ok but 7 yrs ago it was great particularly wing night on Wednesday. The Embassy and Columbia are alright. Never eaten at the Best Northern but I've heard that it's good. No real winners. Beer store closes at 6 except Friday Saturdays at 9. The coast route is the best. Sultan road gets old real fast. Youngs GS has a great selection of lures and there is a tackle store at the end of Broadway past CTC. Old Woman Bay is worth a few cast right off the beach. I don't fish for walleye enough to give advice but I'm sure you won't have any problems. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm surprised so many people are recommending driving 17 all the way to Wawa. Yeah it's scenic in spots north of the Soo, but it's also a lot slower going that route. A lot of small towns with traffic lights and transports that are impossible to pass.. My main priority is always getting there as fast as possible LOL! The Sultan road is by far and away the shortest route. That said when I fly out of Hawk Junction next month I'll be taking 17 to 129 then 129 to 101. I'm overnighting at a small lodge (renting a cabin) just east of Hawk Junction and won't even step foot in Wawa. The drive along the first half of 129 is also incredibly scenic as the road hugs the Missisagi river. That route to Hawk Junction is almost exactly 40km's shorter than 17 to Wawa then east to HJ. Not "that" much shorter distance wise, but waaay faster because of less traffic.. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm overnighting at a small lodge (renting a cabin) just east of Hawk Junction and won't even step foot in Wawa. We're not that bad are we? Is it the smell, what? what is it? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 We're not that bad are we? Is it the smell, what? what is it? LOL A wife who despises long drives and 4 and 7 year old kids who get antsy in the back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 A wife who despises long drives and 4 and 7 year old kids who get antsy in the back seat. Two words Mike, - duct tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgraham Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I used to work at a fishin lodge just past Wawa. It doesn't matter what you bring up your going to catch fish. these lakes don't see too much pressure. Jigs tipped with leeches are dynamite and X raps work well. Heck we even took spoons out of the kitchen drawer drilled a hole at both ends slapped a trebble on one end and caught pike with it. Enjoy and have fun! btw the best place to eat in wawa is Tim Hortons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 btw the best place to eat in wawa is Tim Hortons. That's pretty sad!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 The drive along the first half of 129 is also incredibly scenic as the road hugs the Missisagi river. Looking forward to that drive in four weeks!!!! Have a great time up there Terry!!! Hopefully you've used up your bad luck for the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 man, Friday can't come quick enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Looking forward to that drive in four weeks!!!! Have a great time up there Terry!!! Hopefully you've used up your bad luck for the year I think Terry is safe for the rest of his life. Only good stuff's gunna happen now, Bud. You're driving up to get the plane Friday morning? If that's right you only have one sleep left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 no we are driving up on friday morning flying out saturday morn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hey Terry Have Fun! and Get the "Big Guy" Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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