Relocating. 5 years on central rainy river

[manitoubass2]

Well,today is a bittersweet day. Because of new to me work, today was the last few casts I took here as a resident. I layed down tobacco, said a prayer and thanked the creator for many things. Our protection, our beautiful land and water, our experiences, alone and as a family. 5 years I took notes, developed patterns, won derbies, had campfires at camp etc. We havent left yet. But RRFN we will miss you...

 

First big RR walleye

 

First smallie at what became my favorite bass spot. Right in the rapids. I caught thousands of fish in there

 

Big walleye pull hard here. No wet socks. Many friendships were made over fishing here

 

Campfires by the hundreds! Unreal times with friends and our children.

 

Lots of fish frys as well.

 

Always nature all over. The kids found everything and anything. Baby snapper

 

My daughter caught this during a derby. Almost lost it at the hole but managed to save the catch. The derby was cancelled due to freezing rain

 

They just learned to hold bass lol. Didnt take long to master it, as they all have pb's over 4lbs on the first year

 

Big walleyes around in the fall and spring

 

Contnd

[manitoubass2]

They just get thick! The average size in fall is probably 25"!

 

ice fishing started out very basic. the river can be a killer come ice

 

the kiddos would fish, go sliding when bored!why not catch some air?

 

come spring id take full advantage... we now had patterns!

 

snagged my first ever lamprey, ewww lol. i actually called the MNR over this haha

 

the fish that landed my first derby win...

 

not too bad for a 4 year old lol

 

with good times also comes bad. sturgeons netted and left to rot. we successfully realeased a few. sad day

 

hooled dèep and had to keep. hows that for a 6 year olds smallie?

 

the view of many summertime evenings!

 

many beauty days on the ice!

 

we fished no matter the weather

[manitoubass2]

so many of these were caught throughout the years it became normal

 

highwater brought crappies and much excitement

 

a few years later, handling fish was no problem!

 

the kids had grown. now catching fish on their own. choosing their own baits, tying on and getting out snags

 

the crappies grew and increased our excitement

 

the kids helped local tourneys. they were now experts at handling fish

 

 

big bass just became so normal we could joke about it

 

in the past two years flood waters became the norm. changing patterns and fishability

 

aside from fishing we all enjoy golf. my drive landed next to this momma bear

 

we always enjoyed visiting the sturgeon farm

[manitoubass2]

more fish on the ice

 

fat fat fish

 

small sturgeon. they get pretty big here

 

they bend the rod a little lol

 

whitefish!!!! my first ever

 

addicted to buckshot jigs

 

 

my kids love the boat lol

 

need a break from fishing? go golf!

[manitoubass2]

my youngest caught some fish this year which was awesome!!!

 

occasionally the fish need viagara

 

the scenery here is always gorgeous

 

interesting view

 

a boy and his grandpa. always awesome to get out with the young man

 

perfect eaters

 

time to retire the boat. beauty last shot

 

hook line and sinker

 

someday my kids will look back on my photos like i do on this one

[manitoubass2]

on to new adventures! we'll miss you manitou! see ya OFC in 2015 on lake of the woods!miigwich

Edited November 2, 2014 by manitoubass2

[woodenboater]

awesome memories you and your kids have got from RRFN. now to make some from LOTW !

[spincast]

thanks for sharing - some seriously nice pics there (walleye too ) Look forward to your experiences as you discover new water in a new spot. Good luck with the new job

[davey buoy]

From one beautiful spot to another,you sure lead a good life.Thanks for sharing!!!!

[manitoubass2]

typical winter walleye

 

pretty big gator for rr

 

all of us repping rrfn

 

my youngest reeling in her first RR walley!

 

here it is!!!

 

glutony

 

pigs

 

 

 

 

 

 

[manitoubass2]

 

 

megissi!

 

 

 

 

 

 

my kids plus community kids. always willing to teach

[Steelheadphycho]

I N V U

Thanks for sharing and all the best in you future endeavors!

[scuro2]

The sheer amount of pics demonstrates how close the place is to your heart. All is not lost, there is always summer vacation!

[Rod Caster]

You had a great run! Let's see what the next 5 brings you. I'm gonna guess another pile of fishing and family pictures!!

[Tim Mills]

Good luck in the new location

[mike rousseau]

New opportunity to learn i'd say....

Edited November 3, 2014 by Mike Rousseau

[manitoubass2]

moving day!!!!

 

and we got good ice!!!

[Fisherman]

Nice photo story.

[scugpg]

Very cool story . Good luck up the river and will have to say hi next time I'm up that way! That your boat? Looks like a 142 or 162bt.

Edited November 30, 2014 by Spooled

[Entropy]

Sorry, what river are you leaving?

RRFN = rainy river first nation
RRFN = red river farm network

Edited November 30, 2014 by Entropy

[manitoubass2]

rainy river. not actually leaving, just going further west and closer to LOTWs. river is still on my doorstep, just a totally new section:)

 

oh wait was that sarcasm??? lol.

 

tight lines;)

Edited November 30, 2014 by manitoubass2

[Old Ironmaker]

Paradice , That's all that I can say. Good luck going up river. Bring a paddle.

[Roy]

You're a good man. Your family will always be proud of you. It's a family thing and, at your youngish age seem to have the family thing mastered. I'm sure that some people reading this are envious. Good on you my friend.

[manitoubass2]

lol old ironmaker, good one:)

 

thanks Roy, that was a nice post to see first thing in the morning:)