Moosebunk Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 April's few decent days of weather hardly seemed to mesh with work, and so because of this fishing nearly stalled right out. Just a couple trips Stateside would be it for the month, and as it happened, the rainbow fishing which would have normally been great through this time, hadn't even really taken off running before the long stick got stowed away. Into May I was ready for some gar action, but it too arrived late and remained quite slow to warm up. Dabbling with crappies to fill the void, I was quickly tired of them before their prime time actually came around. Not until mid-to-end of the month did both species fully venture out to play, and while I enjoyed many a gar slay, the crappie gear was quickly set aside. Into June the lakers opened. A late ice out and frigid water temps kept the greys scattered, yet after each few attempts catches improved until June 10th put an early end to my spring fishing. Brenda's Uncle passed away in Moose Factory, and after my not having visited our northern home since the winter of 2010, we set off for a week to be with family and pay respects... In a brief look back, this has been quite a strange and exhausting season. Besides the family loss, hit and miss fishing through variable weather, I also came to a decision to step back awhile from my permanent position in healthcare. Looking ahead at options there will be interesting decisions to be made, as I'm leaning to combine work here with contractual work in the north once again. Fishing will change because of this as well, but hopefully in a good way. Overall there have still been many days playing outside this spring, and several hundred photos to show for it. Half the pictures must be during gar outings as it has been another great season for those toothies. Although to divide up the load for now, I figured first posting up the many scenics along with some of the "other" fish caught during the spring season. Will keep the text to a minimum and just let the pics fly!!! Some April pics from the local backroads... A best rainbow of the season... The WarCanoe breaking new boundaries with the spring runoff. Times with the pannies... and Bren's first crappies. A unforgettable school "P.D. Day" (Play with Dad Day)... and getting chased by a moose day. Mike's contributions during some different outings. Spring splaker and a few lakers. Continued... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Brenda's Uncle, Mushkegowuk Grand Chief, Dr. Stan Louttit. Paying respects... and a return to our northern home of Moose Factory. Some favorite fishing of the spring season... ... soon to follow. Great summer fishing everyone. Bunk. Edited June 29, 2014 by Moosebunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Condolences on Bren and your loss. Love the golden sunsets up there - I think I took the same shot from the same place when we visited back in 2010. That train trip is just a great experience - but man, the skitters up there must take steroids - they is some kinda big. Good luck and enjoy the change in life directions - as I'm sure you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks Rick. The skitters were in full force on the island during the trip, as blood thirsty as ever. Years on that train I could do with out it, but having the Eco Lodge nearly to ourselves on the last night and family there with us through the other nights made for a great stay. Although it's not a happy reason for a trip north, the chance for Bren to have all her family together from far and wide was nice. It doesn't happen enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Superb pics as usual Drew. Sorry to hear about Bren's uncle. It's been a weird year for sure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 As usual a grant post with incredible visuals. Sorry about the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Losses bring families together, so some good is still done. Sorry for your loss. Great pictorial Drew. Still tells a story. I especially like the last one. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Losses bring families together, so some good is still done. Sorry for your loss. And that's just it Smitts! Those times truly do. And in recent years although people shed tears and mourn the loss of loved ones, as is the way, a number of more recent funerals attended have been considered "celebrations of life." These sadder times can now include a more calm and even happier reflection of one's time with us, allowing some good memories and times to come from the experience. Maybe should not have put this into a "fishing report" here as not at all looking for sympathies but, the time was a part of our family's spring and it was more to pay some short homage to a great man, as well as include the Moose to this seasons report. Each time I travel North, especially James Bay, I am reminded how incredible the scenery and big skies are up there... and also how amazing Bren's family is. Damn A man of many words Ter. Edited June 30, 2014 by Moosebunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Some decisions to be made? You and your family belong in the north, that's probably where you need to be. Nice pic's as usual, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 awesome report and photo's drew sorry to hear about your family's loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Condolences. It never gets easier, but it isn't supposed to. Your pictures are beautiful, and I hope we see many more in future. Haven't spent a lot of time at Moose Factory, but they were memorable times. It's a lovely area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 sorry for your loss Drew. Great post as per usual. i would never get bored of panfish like those......i would still be out there fishing....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks Mike, Doug, Dave and Simon. Yes Mike... at a crossroads of sorts with work... but been there before and things have always turned out fine. Always some stress making the necessary changes though. Simon... don't get me wrong pannies are fun... for awhile. Yet if given the choice during spring, I'd take fishing other things like lakers, gar, walleye or bows if I know they're biting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Deepest condolences to Bren and your family, sounds like he was quite the man. Some great pics as always and an enjoyable read, thanks Bunk. Good luck with the decision process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 catchin' the big ones as usual Bunk, nice! sad to hear about the family loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Your reports are always enjoyed. Keep em coming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I love this kind of stuff Drew. History As always,. On the report. Respects, to Bren and the family Sir. Edited July 2, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Very nice. Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlybri Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Wow amazing shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks gents. I love this kind of stuff Drew. History Middleville Ontario Brian. Pretty well middle of the road along a country route called the Wolf Grove between Hopetown and Almonte, but turning off to head north on the Galbraith Rd. This farmer's fence line is made up of derelict farming equipment. In the field behind graze Highland Cattle. First time turning down that road it was a scenic drive from there over to Clayton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.M.05 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Not just some great fish pics but also some interesting and meaningful stuff to follow along with. Enjoy your time North. and oh yeah..... that's a Beau-T bow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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