hoosier Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Two of the last three years I have taken my sons to drive to lakes. While we had a good time at both locations, I wanted to go to the next level for our 2012 trip. After looking around we decided to do a fly in with Hawk Air. After spending the night in Wawa we arrived extra early at the sea plane base. This was our first fly in so I wasn’t exactly sure what the procedure would be. To my surprise after a quick check in, we were winging away to Lobo Lake an hour ahead of schedule. Once at the cabin we hastily stored our gear and hopped in the boat to get some fishing in before the predicted afternoon storms arrived. Our first target was pike. We only boated one tiny pike in the first two hours. With the slow fishing we decided to troll back to the cabinet and regroup. Luckily my son caught this guy on the way. It was to be our lunch. The storms rolled in and kept us off the water for the rest of the day. As we sat around the cabin my mind started to wander. Did we just drive 700 miles and spend a decent amount of money for subpar fishing? I mean aren’t the fish supposed to jump in the boat on a fly in? The next morning we decided to go after walleye. We did a little drift fishing with jigs and picked up a couple of keepers. Not exactly fast action but at least we were catching a few. A little later in the morning rain once again drove us off the lake. High winds would keep us off the lake until the evening. That evening things would take a turn for the better and put all my worries to rest. We caught more walleye than we had ever had in any of our past trips including a PB of 24” for my 9 year old. The next day we discovered the world of bottom bouncers and worm harnesses and caught fish consistently the rest of the trip. All in all a great trip. Nice clean cabin and the best fishing we have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 And you remember that trip with the boys for a long time to come - worth every penny. Great report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 very cool report, I'll bet you guys are flyin' again for 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great trip! Great memories for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Nice turn of fortunes. I bet you were worried for a couple days there! 24" is a good PB for a young man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great report ... the smiles on the boys faces says it all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Awesome report , I'm sure you and your boys won't forget this trip ever. I like the display of the wishbone C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 congrats on your first fly-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Great report, thanks for posting! If I'm not mistaken Lobo was originally just a pike lake and Hawk Air stocked it with walleye. It's nice to see the walleye population took hold. Glad you had a good trip, but I'm frankly not a big fan of Hawk Air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks for the report! Looks like you all had a great time. It reminds me of my brother and I when we were young. We're in our 40's now and we still are doing the fishing trips with our father. I am sure it will be the same for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sometimes the anticipation makes catching fish that much more enjoyable. Great report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks for the comments everybody. very cool report, I'll bet you guys are flyin' again for 2013? Not for sure about 2013 yet but 2014 for sure. Great report, thanks for posting! If I'm not mistaken Lobo was originally just a pike lake and Hawk Air stocked it with walleye. It's nice to see the walleye population took hold.Glad you had a good trip, but I'm frankly not a big fan of Hawk Air. Correct on the stocking. I think the walleye have been in the lake for about 10-12 years. Thanks for the report! Looks like you all had a great time. It reminds me of my brother and I when we were young. We're in our 40's now and we still are doing the fishing trips with our father. I am sure it will be the same for you guys. That would be a little bit of heaven if my boys and I end up doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyp Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Great report! If you or anyone else ever wants an amazing fly-in trip try Hearst Air http://hearstair.com/ First went up as a stranger with my sister and now they are personal friends. Mel & her brother Mike will take great care of you! And I personally guarantee fish in numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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