TJQ Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well after 6 long months and a ton of snow it was time to get up to Matachewan to see what was left of camp. We were last there at the end of Oct. and I was anxious to see #1 what repairs we would have to make for the summer, and #2 how high the water was as we were getting reports that were cause for great concern., It was with a happy heart that we got there and it was like nothing had changed since we left. We were very pleased. I spent the first half of the week with Avery having a bit of Dad/Son time before he heads off north next week for work, and then Monique came up for the last bit of the week and the weekend. Did a bit of fishing with Avery but the river was swollen and very fast and we couldn't get a bite! Monique arrived and with her the weather changed to cold and windy, BUT it made the fish more active for some reason and we did pretty good. I was using spoons from the store exclusively and I now have found my new favorite!! There was still plenty of snow on the ground on the way in.. But once we got there it was nice!! The water was high about 7 feet higher than the august low.. right up to the firepit! Glad we tied everything down.. stuff was floating! First thing I did was see if my redneck hotytub worked.. and it did!! Now I gotta build a better tub!! When Monique got there we commenced to fishing, heres some great pictures... LOTS of smaller pike, they were the only things that seemed really actibve! Can't wait to get back and bring my new outboard in, we've resolved to do one back lake every time we make a trip in this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Looks like you have yourselves a piece of paradise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Nice trip boss, a grill on the fire and no meat! Nice hats, Birthday is coming soon. Guess I have to 'buy' one. Have agood summer . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobogo Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 that's are some pretty nice photos. How do you use the spoons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Fun times TJ. My go to lake for May long is still frozen, so it looks like I'll miss the May long fishing for the first time in about 40 years. But look out fish for the weekend after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 LOL.. I forgot to add this picture!! Fun times TJ. My go to lake for May long is still frozen, so it looks like I'll miss the May long fishing for the first time in about 40 years. But look out fish for the weekend after that. Thye are figuring that Averys Job may be hard to get into as well... that's are some pretty nice photos. How do you use the spoons? 50' feet behind the boat and just troll slow ... easy peazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 To be honest.. its just nice to have something to report!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Nice! Love that hot tub idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Awesome Jiggy report as always boss glad to see things are intact. You sure do have a great place there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Fish to report and that fresh northern air, doesn't get any better than that. From the stinky Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Great jiggy report! You two are amazing fisherman! Perfect hook sets every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Great report Bud. Now go buy Monique some nice gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Great jiggy report! You two are amazing fisherman! Perfect hook sets every time! Its true!! LOL.. hey they gotta be good pictures, and we cant show the nets!! LOLOL Great report Bud. Now go buy Monique some nice gloves. ON MY LIST!!! Geeezzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Great stuff TJ. Avery is going to be spoiled rotten on pike and walleye this summer. And yeah... my buddy John was still landing a plane on that lake quite a bit later into April than usual. Going to still be some icy patches likely. Redneck hottub. lol Stylin! Edited May 16, 2013 by Moosebunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 And now a hottub, man you guys are spoiled rotten!!! Great report, lots of fish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 How long did it take M to blow that up.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Awesome place boss !!!! And those due north spoons are doing the trick for sure !!!! Camp jiggy is lookin better all the time !!!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Good to hear the old homestead lasted thru the winter TJ, it's lookin pretty darned nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tootsie II Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Man, TJ, are you making me homesick for the Northern bush. We'll be up in the Shining Tree area during first week of June for 8 days. It may be just bush to some people but it's heaven to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I wish we had pictures of our Red Neck hot tub. It was an old claw foot bath tub, nice and deep. All we did is built a fire under that cast iron baby. Mind you, looks like you got room for 2 in your setup. Wish we had of kept our little ITEK swimming pool for you. The type that had a blow up ring on the top of it. It has the spots to hook up the hoses, came with a filter pump and everything. You could easily have 4 adults in it at the same time. Might be something to think about, maybe KIJII... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Glad to see your camp made it through the winter unscathed TJ. Great inaugural trip! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-home-outdoor-hot-tubs-pools-BNIB-Above-Ground-Swimming-Pool-W0QQAdIdZ468030382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks guys... I think Im gonna build a 4x5x3 box outta marine plywood. It wont be full all the time,.. Its gotta be big enough but also small enough to heat for two! Ive been told I can line the inside with "BlueSkin"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 awesome trip up to jiggy congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Go to any plumbing supply and get the sheet goods for building a shower pan. It is a plastic that can be glued together as needed and is flexible enough to fold the corners. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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