Park's Flyin Abbey Lake

[AmongU]

Hey Everyone. Recently made a trip with my Wife, 16 yr old Son & dog with outpostcamps.com

 

to Abbey Lake in the Chapleau game preserve.

 

I will try not to repeat info from previous reviewers. But add my 2 cents!

 

This was a first ever flyin adventure for all of us. I started to plan for this trip via the web.

 

Well this is where I found Mike Borger. Enjoyed a few of his videos on YouTube. He has a much more thorough & well written report here:

 

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=56667&hl=abbey

 

Made the first contact (email of course) to Martin & Jennifer @ Park’s. Initially was looking for

 

Anginami but Abbey was only available. My Son & I were pumped. Asked my Wife if she would

 

join us & she said only if she could bring our lab. Well Jennifer said it was no problem, so.... We Booked!

 

Made the drive from London, ON down to Sarnia & crossed into Michigan then north to Sault

 

Ste. Marie where we spent the night @ a pet friendly hotel (Sleep Inn) actually pretty good if

 

You pay the advance Internet rate ($120). Headed the next morning to Wawa where we picked

 

Up our worms (flat for $60) @ Young’s general store [email protected] then off

 

to Hawk Junction for our flight.

 

Martin emailed me that the generator had been malfunctioning for the current group.

 

I offered to pick one up in Wawa’s Canadian tire & He was onboard for that. So a little

 

scramble at the last minute but

 

 

We were just in time for our flight.

 

Hawk air – very professional. Checked us in & loaded us fast. Very efficient. Offered to hold

 

My car keys. Pilot was very nice; Lenny I believe. Take offs & landings extremely smooth. On a

 

trip back my car was waiting @ the foot of the dock – nice touch!

 

 

Arrived @ Abbey Lake, The cabin was everything that Mike Borger….

 

& Terry

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55985&st=0&p=610043&fromsearch=1entry610043

 

& jds63

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57301&hl=abbey

 

& Bronzeback

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65268&hl=abbey

 

reported on in their reviews.

 

Above is a panoramic view of the site from the cabin.

 

Generator worked great (charged the ipad & ran the magic bullet) Fridge was cold & made solid

 

Ice! We opted to pump the water from the well drilled on site- treated it with tabs & all was

 

good. Sattilite radio was a perk. There were 3 boats & motors – the Gentleman that had stayed

 

before us said he had an issue with 2 of the motors – I tried the third & worked flawlessly the

 

whole time. Plenty of gas/kerosene & mosquitoes! Bring repellant the more deet the better.

 

The mattress in the cabin are singles and memory foam; very comfortable – I’m a BIG guy &

 

Usually end up on the boards all night but not so with these- slept great! Had everything we

 

needed as far as cooking goes. Cheated a little and brought some paper plates. Brought a bbq

 

brush (now there’s 2) still needs a metal spatula for the bbq – there are a short pair of tongs.

 

Had some fun with the meal plan – and made a pineapple upside down cake in the dutch oven.

 

(rainy day) and tried Mike Borger’s fish tacos – very good!

 

We were a little worried the first few days as the rain only allowed us midday fishing –

 

which was tough; Caught a few pike & a walleye trolling 15ft diving perch like rapala.

 

Then we were able to get out in the morning & evenings (Terry mention’s this) & WOW

 

what a difference. One after another - white head & duo tail jig with orange eye with

 

worm & the walleye coloured worm harness were best.

 

 

http://youtu.be/qlPCYQ9u9WI

 

 

 

 

 

 

We sure didn't have to go far

 

from the cabin- the rock pile really produced! Left a laminated copy of a map Mike was

 

very kind to provide in the cabin alongside another that was there. It was a great help.

 

Thanks Mike!

 

 

Overall, I would rate Park’s quite high. Very reasonable pricing & Everything they

 

promise is delivered.

 

Haven’t been this isolated in a long time. Felt good to enjoy the quiet. The stars were

 

incredible you could definitely see the milky way & shooting stars abound. I believe my Son & I

 

have become closer from this trip would recommend to all Dad’s.

 

 

Last day was a bit of a scramble as I didn’t expect the plane till about 12:30pm... Well he arrived

 

about 10am! (Best to pack most everything the night before.)

 

Did the drive back all in one shift with a few rest stops along the way.

 

 

Had packed some walleye kebobs & a cheese tray in the cooler for the ride. You guys gotta try these they are fantastic!

 

 

 

Great trip for a total Newbie!

 

Thanks everyone.

 

Scott

 

[solopaddler]

So glad to hear you guys had a great time Scott!

 

Very cool that you brought your dog as well. I've been considering bringing mine but she's horrible in the boat, whines and jumps all over the place LOL!

[adempsey]

Looks like a successful trip to me! Going to have to get in gear and book one of those myself. I think I'll leave the wife at home though.

[Terry]

great report

 

glad you had a goods time

 

makes me want to go back again

[wormdunker]

Awesome! I appreciate your pix of the scenery. Of course the fish pix r great!

[Jds63]

Nice to see you got the family up there. Thanks for the report !

[beerman]

Sounds awesome. We are headed into Anjigaming Lake next June... Cannot wait!

[corvette1]

awesome report sounds like the whole family had a great time

[can u fish]

Glad to hear you had a great time my brother and I will be flying into Abbey Lake on September the 6th for seven days in I have done many fly ins this time of year and every one of them were awesome this will be our first trip with Parks and based on all the reports on Abbey Lake this should be another great trip well thanks for sharing.

 

Cheers Mitch...

[Roy]

Thanks for that, Scott. A very refreshing report. These trips are excellent bonding times.

[bronzeback]

What a timely report Scott! Charlotte and I leave this Friday for our second trip to Abbey. Glad to hear you and your family had a great time. Cheers.

Edited August 12, 2013 by bronzeback

[AmongU]

Looks like a successful trip to me! Going to have to get in gear and book one of those myself. I think I'll leave the wife at home though.

Taking the Wife isn't so bad....She was a great sport! Lol!

 

 

 

Sounds awesome. We are headed into Anjigaming Lake next June... Cannot wait!

 

That's awesome. Hope you have a blast!

 

 

 

Glad to hear you had a great time my brother and I will be flying into Abbey Lake on September the 6th for seven days in I have done many fly ins this time of year and every one of them were awesome this will be our first trip with Parks and based on all the reports on Abbey Lake this should be another great trip well thanks for sharing.

 

Cheers Mitch...

 

Your gonna have a great time! Cheers Mitch.

 

 

 

 

 

What a timely report Scott! Charlotte and I leave this Friday for our second trip to Abbey. Glad to hear you and your family had a great time. Cheers.

Wow! Terrific! I left some kebob sticks in the kitchen drawer; Make sure you try those walleye kabobs @ the end of my post....they are great

 

 

 

 

So glad to hear you guys had a great time Scott!

 

Very cool that you brought your dog as well. I've been considering bringing mine but she's horrible in the boat, whines and jumps all over the place LOL!

 

Many Thanks again for your help!!! You definetly made the decision easier.