Finally fished a new lake.

[Bernie]

Having a place on Nipissing I rarely fish any other lake. Been more years than I can remember actually.

It all began in the spring when a fellow that makes our boat tops invited my brother Mark, cousin Gerry and my Dad up to his camp just a few miles south of Kesogami.

My Dad couldn't make it, so a family friend, John Arkwright, was invited to fill in.

We struck off early on Friday AM for the drive north.

We had a lot of fun chatting up stories from past hunting, fishing and snowmobiling trips along the way. It made the trip seem like it was short and easy.

We arrived at the landing where our host had a pontoon boat to take us across to his place, loaded our gear and made our way over to his northern hideaway.

 

 

We unloaded our gear, got the place opened up and settled in for the weekend.

Great place in the wilderness, a real northern getaway. No wonder he loves it there.

 

 

The weather was clear and pleasant with a slight southwest wind. Not quite t-shirt weather but a sweater kept things just right.

After settling in it didn't take long for us to head out on the water for a couple hours of fishing.

Didn't take long for the first hit either. My jig just hit the water and had a hit on the first cast. Missed it!

But it was OK. We had our count in no time at all.

Back to the camp for refreshments, a big fish dinner and more tales.

 

Next morning it was more of the same weather and it warmed up pleasantly.

We went to another spot he fishes and it was still rather slow compared to the night before.

We did end up with 12.

We tried a couple more spots, but more of the same so we decided we would have some on shore time until the evenings fish again.

Some of us had a nap.

We decided on a late supper and headed out to finish up the days fishing.

Again, it was slow compared to the night before but managed a few more. Surprising considering a front was coming in and the wind became brisk out of the southwest.

Me with a pickereye.

Gerry did bag up a nice pike we kept.

 

We had enough and headed back for another evening at camp.

While walking the beach I noticed a trail in the sand. A little investigation found a poplar had been chewed off by a beaver.

 

A couple more shots from the camp.

 

Sunday morning early threatened rain and it was blowing stiffly from the south. We had a breakfast, shot the breeze for a while and packed up for the trip home.

By the time we were ready to go it was pouring rain but the top on the boat was keeping us dry and comfortable for the ride back up the lake.

Again, the company on the ride home made it a fun time as we laughed and joked along the way.

Certainly a trip for all of us to remember.

Edited August 27, 2013 by Bernie

[irishfield]

Thanks for sharing the weekend Bernie!!! Always great to put your feet up on someone else's coffee table from time to time!

[dhickey]

Very nice.

 

Great report.

 

I need a trip like that!

Edited August 27, 2013 by saltydawg

[fishnsled]

Sounds like a perfect weekend away Bernie! Thanks for the report!!

[Headhunter]

Very nice Bernie... when do we leave?! LOL

HH

[4x4bassin]

Looks like a great spot to get away from the crowds , thanks for the report .

[Moosebunk]

Looks like a great place to wet a line and kick the feet up Bernie. Thanks for reporting.

[solopaddler]

Beautiful spot Bernie, looks like a perfect weekend!

[Bernie]

Thanks for reading fellas
Hope we get the chance to go again someday.

[mikdor]

Great report Bernie, brings back lots of memories the wife and I use to go there every year for a few years but we haven't been for 2 years, We are hoping to go next year. We camp at the camp ground were You launched from Good people. Thanks for the report Mike

[Joey]

Sounds like the perfect weekend to me Bernie

[mistyriver1]

Yeah if I had your lake at my backyard, I would rarely fish anywhere else either Bernie; however, having said that, that looks like a great time.

[ccmtcanada]

Thanks for posting that Bernie! It's funny, but the way you describe that place is exactly how I describe your place with my own friends!!