mason05 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) I had the pleasure of heading into the northern interior of Algonquin with the KWP for our annual spring trip. Temperatures were perfect. Between 13 - 16 degrees during the day with clear skies followed by cool nights, 1 -2 degrees with star infested views. Water temps were frigid so safety was a priority at all times. Here's a typical morning around 7am on our host lake. Dead calm... Our meat boats anxiously awaiting their return to water... Friday morning I went out for an early morning troll with my bud Satan. We were looping back after running our typical troll route and Satan offered to paddle giving me a chance to cast around. Second cast to a nice pocket off shore resulted in my first laker. 20" x 38" estimated weight 19lbs. This big fella instantly earned me the trophy for this year... Back at camp times were good and looking up I pondered how the mighty pine manages to climb so high considering it's growing out of a rock island. I must mention that winter was rather harsh on the park this year as we witnessed countless monster trees ripped from the ground, root ball and all by gusty winds. Some of the area has changed drastically since last year... As I mentioned nights were cool which was a bonus for keeping a small amount of perishable food fresh all week. Sleeping was made easy by simply driving some of this into your boiler... A typical KWP lodge meeting around the fire... We ventured to a new lake this year and upon arrival found dozens of helgamites swimming around shore. Cleary we needed to catch some as there was no doubt those specks were feeding on these little critters. Once we launched I quickly noticed tons of oxygen bubbles rising to the surface. This lake was gin clear and so rich in oxygen I knew this was too good to be true. A couple of laps trolling the perimeter produced this... Regretfully our time was up and another spring opener is in the bag. I had a blast this year and can't wait to return next spring or hopefully this fall if we can get the KWP together for another journey. Before our departure I snapped one last photo of our view for a week. Makes me realize how small we are here as there are truly bigger things at work... Corn Nug Edited May 12, 2007 by Corn Nug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Beauty report Nug...thanks for takin the time to share your adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Sounds like a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great report... glad to see ya got yourself a big laker too! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfisher Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Is that a typo or is your friend's name really Satan, you know, the prince of darkness? What is it like to have Lucifer paddle around your canoe? A great report regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfville Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Nice report.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Shark Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Man I love these Algonquin reports, it really makes me want to get out and do this. Someday I have to give it a try. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great report Nug. Beauty laker, congrats on the trophy! I hope Satan didn't ask for too much in exchange... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Loved it Corn Nug. Quiet Serenity .... What a great time you guys must have had. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Beauty report, musta had a good time and congrats on the laker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Man I love these Algonquin reports, it really makes me want to get out and do this. Someday I have to give it a try. Thanks for the report. As I was reading I was thinking the exact same thing... Written well, sounds like you had a great time, not to mention the fish! WOW. Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebS Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Wow, beautiful pics! Has to be one of the prettiest places in Ontario. Looks like you guys had a great time! You're right - when you really look around you realize how small we all are in the big picture...Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 very nice report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thx, CornNug. I am glad that youse had a great trip, with some fine fish, scenery, and camaraderie too. Great report. Mine is forthcoming, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pgidley Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Nice Report, pity to see that big laker hanging from a tree and not back in the lake for someone else to catch. Algonquin doesn't produce big fish readily and fish like that are mighty rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Hell of a report that place looks like paradise.WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Brando, Welcome, and Congrats on post #1. Hope the whole posting hurdle wasn't too tuff fer ya. Allus enjoy critical posts from newbies to the board. We hope you enjoy your stay, however brief it may be (no laws broken, myob, etc.) All the best elsewhere. C yA. Just think, you coulda been a contender. Ask Stella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 great report, some truly beautiful creation up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 right on looks like a great time was had by all! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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