TJQ Posted June 11, 2013 Report Posted June 11, 2013 Wow... but where are the BIG fish lol.. nice stuff.. truly a trip for the books!!
wallyboss Posted June 11, 2013 Report Posted June 11, 2013 Gorgeous colors on those walleyes which is typical for Northern Ontario. Love all the pix's
K_F Posted June 11, 2013 Report Posted June 11, 2013 Unreal report Mike, thanks for taking the time to post. Glad to see the timing of everything worked out for you.
lew Posted June 11, 2013 Report Posted June 11, 2013 Very enjoyable read Mike, but then, all of your fish'n tales are !!
davey buoy Posted June 11, 2013 Report Posted June 11, 2013 You never disappoint Mike,great pics and ventures!!!!,maybe one day,maybe one day .
Aaron Shirley Posted June 12, 2013 Report Posted June 12, 2013 The Terminator Titanium leader material is exceptional. I started using it years ago and haven't looked back.It has many attributes that make it ideal for pike fishing. For one, it resists kinking unlike traditional stainless steel leaders. Second, it has quite the stretch to it similar to mono. It is bite-proof and ties easily. Another huge plus for me, is the fact that I can tie direct to braid (or mono/fluoro if you choose) with an albright knot.This is very useful when using light lures like a Husky Jerk. The leader material is so light and thin, that is is like not even using a leader, especially 20lb that I use so much. With no additional weight from a swivel, it doesn't add that bit of extra weight to place the nose down on a light lure like Husky Jerk. I put a light snap on the business end with a clinch knot to change up lures easily. I use a pair of pliers to pull on the tag end to get a good tight knot. For larger lures like spoons, in-line buckails etc, I use 30lb titanium and add a small black swivel rather than tie an albright direct to the braid. This helps with line twist. It has been a very effective tactic for me. I like making my leaders approximately 18" to 24" as it adds a bit more stretch for violent head shakes when using braid, and the extra length allows to re-tie the snap on after a while. The titanium will wear over extended use and must be re-tied a few inches up so that no breakage occurs. I made the mistake of trying to get away with the same leader all week and it cost me the biggest fish of the trip on Thursday and a lost lure. I normally get a week of fishing before having to re-tie the snap, but the Attawapiskat had too many big violent pike! lol
ehg Posted June 12, 2013 Report Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks for taking the time providing another multimedia fishing extravaganza! Has the feel of an old time fishing article/show being so well written. Great stuff! Oddly one of my favourite reports by you was the one where you took the family blueberry picking up on hill in QC. Again, very well done!
fisherman7 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Posted June 12, 2013 Great report as usual. I was there in 2006 when the camp was called Kissing Otter. They didn't have the second cabin in though. Great fishing then and I can see it hasn't changed. Loved sitting up on the deck after a day of fishing and taking in the view. Glad to hear Hearst Air is going there and I may just go back, but Pym Island is still my favourite of all of Hearst Air's camps. Particularly if Harry's the guide.
LeXXington Posted June 12, 2013 Report Posted June 12, 2013 Wow that is some excellent fishing. Thanks for the pics
Lunkerhunter Posted June 12, 2013 Report Posted June 12, 2013 amazing report! i definetely have to get up there one day. thanks for sharing
SirCranksalot Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 Tough life, eh Mike?? Well, I've been out fishing too. Maybe I should do a detailed report!
corvette1 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 What a trip to the Attawapiskat River! It was great fishing with Mike and Aaron. What an experience for Kevin and me....even with the snow. I would highly recommend Heart Air's Fly-In Outpost....great people and service....the camp was excellent. Never used freighter canoes....they were stable and tons of room...I liked them better than the normal 14' aluminum boats you usually get. Lots of walleye and pike....that's for sure.
mattyk Posted June 14, 2013 Report Posted June 14, 2013 what an amazing report! Thanks for taking the time to share this.
The Urban Fisherman Posted June 14, 2013 Report Posted June 14, 2013 Speechless. Thank Mike - that was awesome!
Loadman Posted June 14, 2013 Report Posted June 14, 2013 Mike, I heard the water was even higher this year? to the tune of 10'?? I know when I went last year it was around 7' above.... great trip it looks tho. Some nice fish
Aaron Shirley Posted June 16, 2013 Report Posted June 16, 2013 Nice photos Doug. It was great to spend a week with you guys and have such an awesome trip!
chris.brock Posted June 17, 2013 Report Posted June 17, 2013 what an adventure, I've said it before, I'll likely say it again, you're a lucky guy good call on bringing the extra gas and extra outboard on the long trip down river, pretty ballsy day trip due to the remoteness
solopaddler Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Posted June 17, 2013 Thank's guys, the response to this one has been overwhelming. Not surprising though, it was a true trip of a lifetime. I've been away on another fly in the last week or so, just got back. Once again an amazing trip. Should have something posted later this week. Well, I've been out fishing too. Maybe I should do a detailed report! 030.JPG For sure Harold! Mike, I heard the water was even higher this year? to the tune of 10'?? I know when I went last year it was around 7' above.... great trip it looks tho. Some nice fish Yes it was SUPER high! We had to adapt to the conditions and travelled a LOT to find the fish. I believe under normal water conditions the fishing would be even better. good call on bringing the extra gas and extra outboard on the long trip down river, pretty ballsy day trip due to the remoteness No kidding!! What I didn't mention was we also had a sat phone with us for safety so it wasn't all that ballsy. Thanks for taking the time providing another multimedia fishing extravaganza! Has the feel of an old time fishing article/show being so well written. Great stuff! Oddly one of my favourite reports by you was the one where you took the family blueberry picking up on hill in QC. Again, very well done! Thanks bud. And that trip to Mont Cheminis is one of my favourites too. We're tentatively heading back there again in August. Great report as usual. I was there in 2006 when the camp was called Kissing Otter. They didn't have the second cabin in though. Great fishing then and I can see it hasn't changed. Loved sitting up on the deck after a day of fishing and taking in the view. Glad to hear Hearst Air is going there and I may just go back, but Pym Island is still my favourite of all of Hearst Air's camps. Particularly if Harry's the guide. Amazing that you've been to that camp!! The Kissing Otter plaque is still tacked up on the front of the main cabin. How'd you make out when you were there?
Fishenforcer Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 Looks like a trip of a lifetime to a world class fishery!!! Will definitely be looking at booking a trip with Hearst Air.
snaggermeister Posted June 23, 2013 Report Posted June 23, 2013 It's always great reading your trip reports Mike. This one looks like another epic Fishing adventure. How would this compare, adventure wise, to some of the other big river walleye and Pike you have done in the past?
Basskicker Posted June 24, 2013 Report Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like you guys did rather well, thanks for putting up this report for all of us to see.....really much appreciated!!
solopaddler Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Posted June 24, 2013 It's always great reading your trip reports Mike. This one looks like another epic Fishing adventure. How would this compare, adventure wise, to some of the other big river walleye and Pike you have done in the past? Adventure wise? Nothing compares. We did a 90km round trip twice, it was truly incredible country. Looks like you guys did rather well, thanks for putting up this report for all of us to see.....really much appreciated!! Thanks! How did you guys make out on Nipigon when you went?
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