Little Anglin' Anny Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hello to my fellow OFC'ers. I'm brand new to this board and happy to be connecting with this wonderful community of fellow avid anglers. Even though I'm new to the site, I'm sure I've run into many of you in the fish cleaning huts of the Muskokas, Kawarthas and Haliburtons or browsing the aisles of Bass Pro Shop - as you'll soon learn, I'm a total tackle junkie! While I love making excursions with all of the latest and hottest gear, I make sure to take it back to the basics a few times a year. Simply put, there's nothing more pure than an afternoon alone on a remote lake targeting trout on a simple rig from a canoe. That's why it was recently time for Anny to hit up her favourite Algonquin back lake hole to try for a tasty shore lunch of fresh brookie goodness! After almost a full day on foot and in the canoe, the mighty forest pines opened to reveal my secluded destination. The water was clear as glass and the morning sun crested over the far shore as I gnawed on another slab of habanero beef jerky (good for the belly, skin and soul). I pulled out my customized pink polarized specs, loaded the fishing gear, camera and tripod into the canoe and slid into the water. As it was promising to be a very bright and warm dawn, I was constantly monitoring water depth and temperature. After about 20 minutes of surveying the water, I found myself perched over a spot that my gut told me promised greatness. Local friends have told me that the most productive colours this spring have been blue, pink and chrome, but as I went to grab my favourite pink-speckled spoon, a neglected perch-colouration Little Cleo caught my eye. In no way am I a superstitious angler, but something in that moment told me that I had no choice but to tie that Cleo onto the line. On the third cast against a steep drop-off in 75 feet of water, I felt a tug from the depths. I leaned back to make sure that hook was really set and whispered triumphantly "Fish on!" The rod tip lurched toward the surface of the water and line began to peel off the reel. After a series of mighty runs and head shakes, I pulled this beautiful 3.5 pound Brookie to the surface. With breakfast in the boat, I paddled back to shore, sliced some lemons and coated the fish in my homemade, paprika-infused olive oil and tossed that bad boy onto the embers. As the fish roasted away, I again mounted my camera on the travel tripod to capture this shot of my solo breakfast in the woods - there's nothing more satisfying than proving that you can live alone off the land! Thanks for reading my tale, and tight lines! L.A.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Oooo nice laker! Beautiful area to boot. Welcome aboard and make yourself at home. Your report has reminded me that I must get up to Algonquin for some prime fishin. Edited September 3, 2013 by Locnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Great intro report Anny! Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Nice fish, although that's a lake trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome aboard. What a way to spend a day/weekend. I bet that taste great over an open fire. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Nice first report but Bill is right its a lake trout.Hope to see more reports and feel free to ask questions we have a great community here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome aboard and thank you for the great report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome! That's quite an awesome introduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Anglin' Anny Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Bill - you're absolutely right. It's a laker - I should have paid more attention to the tail of the fish, but all I could think of in the moment was it sizzling in my trusty pan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Great intro, welcome aboard. That looks like one heck of a good breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome to a great forum Anny! You had a good introductory first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 love any Algonquin report, this was a very nice intro, welcome aboard ... that campsite looks very familiar, does that lake start with the letter "F" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Amy, welcome aboard, and a nice report to set you up! You aren't from caledonia by any chance, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 If I wasn't married... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hahaha pics! I'm not though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 great report....and welcome to the board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 welcome to the board...that was a nice report and great fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Great report and intro there Anny very well written I may add welcome to the board. Cheers Mitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farsider Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Awesome alliteration Anny. Congratulations on your triumphant trip and great first report of same. The board needs more women like you. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome to the board, great report! It's rare to see a report from the fairer sex let alone a solo canoe trip, very impressive! Nice hat btw, I'll assume you're a fellow Hamiltonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Excellent first report! Welcome aboard, looking forward to your next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Great intro - welcome aboard. That's a heck of a meal for one person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nice report and fish. Really nice secluded spot you found there. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 great report congrats on your trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Impressive indeed ... good on you ... wish my wife could go interior with me .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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