Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Had a great week up at Mashkinonje Lodge with the great company of Lew, Diane, Rich and Patsy. We arrived on Saturday, June 20th and they helped us unload our gear into the cottage, that was a nice helping hand after a long drive. Sat around and gabbed for a bit and then we all started making our suppers. BBQ's ribs for us and twice baked potatoes. I ended up burning my arm on the oven grate taking the potatoes out. Nice scar and it was fun to take care of the rest of the week in the sun!! Sunday Lew and I fished Muskrat for a few hours. It was a beauty day and Lew managed 1 pike. I got skunked Oh well, was nice weather and great company. Steak for dinner - YES! Monday Paul and I fished Muskrat again and got 1 pike each. We knew we were having a fish fry later in the week hosted by Regan and Goldie so we kept them. We tried our hand at pickerel later that evening, but only managed some perch - no keepers. Mosquitos drove us all in by 9:30, which seemed to be the golden mosquito hour every night. Burgers and salad for dinner. Thundered all Monday night and poured rain. We all awoke to terrible winds Tuesday. Winds too big to be fishing in so we all sat around and made fun of each other Diane cooked us a great spaghetti dinner. Goldie brought Caesar Salad, Patsy brought two pies for dessert and I brought buns and fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Leslie and Zach from Lakair joined us. Great night, great food and great company!!! We were all itching to head out Wednesday morning after being grounded all Tuesday due to the winds so we roared down to Muskrat and 3rd cast Paul gets a nice musky - 42 or so inches (we didn't measure). About an hour later I hooked into a nice one. We measured her at 44". I was happy with that. Shrimp on the Barbi for supper! Thursday we headed into town for some supplies in Noelville and Diane joined us for the ride as she needed a few things aswell. Paul and I fished all afternoon but only caught a rock bass and two mussels (the mussels at the same time on one lure trolling a five of diamonds) We did our fish fry after Rich and Patsy upped the pike catch by 3 or 4 more. Enough for the crew there and some more. Everyone else added to the supper and it was a real feast. Regan got schooled on deepfrying 101 Up and out Friday for what we knew was our last day to fish. Paul caught 2 pike and I caught 1 (the biggest ). 25.5 inches, not bad. Diane made us up a nice chili dinner and once again, nobody starved and we sat around the fire after holding our full bellies. Check out is at 9 a.m. so we packed most of the stuff up Friday night and we all headed out in the morning Paul and I had a shock when the gas guage went from 1/4 tank to 0 in about 5 seconds flat. We pulled off the highway and found a gas station up the road - guess what, they didn't have Diesel and said the closest place was 15 minutes up the highway. We proceeded crossing our fingers we would make it, but alas, 5 minutes into the drive we ran out. Pulled over and Paul got out and hitch hiked to the gas station, bought the diesel and hitch hiked back. While I sat there waiting, about an hour and a half, one of the guys from camp that we had met last year and was there again this year (Adam) saw our truck and boat on the side of the road. There was no place to pull over so he went all the way to the next turn off and ran back to ask if we were okay. I was taken by his thoughtfulness to take the time to see if we were okay and if we needed any help. It was a good jog for him too. He said he would look for Paul and if they saw him would pick him up, but otherwise we exchanged phone numbers and he asked me to text him if Paul made it back soon. Sure enough about 10 minutes later Paul did make it back and I texted Adam and thanked him. So from the two people that picked up Paul and Adam and his buds stopping, we have renewed faith there are still some great and wonderful people who help their fellow man So home now to some rainy weather. Gave me a day to download my pics, and here they are. Hope you enjoy! IMG_0302 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr [i mg]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/548/19053138549_189d54bbe6_b.jpg[/img]IMG_0479 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0540 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0525 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0583 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Here is your favorite bird Patsy IMG_0606 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0713 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0794 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0865 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0874 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0558 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0888 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0914 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0982 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_1032 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_1036 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_1074 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr This one, although not as in focus as I'd like, got the cool sun reflection in the water. IMG_1118 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_1137 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_1170 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0151 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0241 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0261 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0046 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0092 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_0115 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Caught on one of my lures - YAY! IMG_3467 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3469 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3476 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Roy was there for the release IMG_3480 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3506 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3513 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3535 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3539 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_9986 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3447 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3448 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3450 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3451 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3452 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3453 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3454 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3456 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3458 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3461 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3465 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3439 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3442 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_9791 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_9827 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_9842 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_9883 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3445 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3391 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3394 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3398 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3400 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3404 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Ithink that's a smile IMG_3405 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3409 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3421 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Edited June 28, 2015 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) IMG_3423 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3544 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3564 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3582 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr IMG_3585 by Joeyfishing, on Flickr The burn FullSizeRender (18) by Joeyfishing, on Flickr Breakfast FullSizeRender (19) by Joeyfishing, on Flickr I put a little arrow and circle showing how far Adam ran to check on us!!! FullSizeRender (20) by Joeyfishing, on Flickr So that's it until the end of July when we head back up. Had a great time Lew, Di, Rich and Patsy and thanks to our great hosts Regan and Goldie. Oh yes and can't forget Russel, Barney and Stewie Cheers. Okay, having a hard time getting all the pics in, give me a minute!!!!!!!!! Edited June 28, 2015 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 It sure sounds like you guys had a blast and might have to join Jenny Craig after those scarfs. And you did great fishing too. Can it get any better? It will take me a bit to go through the pics. How did we afford the days when we had to either get them developed or even the costs for a darkroom? Didn't take 10 rolls of 36 in a week I guess. I love Noelville, I forgot that French is the primary lingo spoken that way and it was a culture shock to see all the signs in French first. Did Reagan put ina proper launch there. I hate those rocks right behind the launch, that's my one and only peeve, oh and we stayed in the cottage were the water is 5 feet from the front door. No drinking and going for a walk at night. Did you find out when the show Italo shot with Reagan will air, or did I miss it? Great opener girl. Congrats. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 It sure sounds like you guys had a blast and might have to join Jenny Craig after those scarfs. And you did great fishing too. Can it get any better? It will take me a bit to go through the pics. How did we afford the days when we had to either get them developed or even the costs for a darkroom? Didn't take 10 rolls of 36 in a week I guess. I love Noelville, I forgot that French is the primary lingo spoken that way and it was a culture shock to see all the signs in French first. Did Reagan put ina proper launch there. I hate those rocks right behind the launch, that's my one and only peeve, oh and we stayed in the cottage were the water is 5 feet from the front door. No drinking and going for a walk at night. Did you find out when the show Italo shot with Reagan will air, or did I miss it? Great opener girl. Congrats. JD Yes, it will be diet week coming up I know, I remember getting the film developed and then scanning the pics at work to post. The ramp is a bit better, Regan has done alot of work. He will launch the boat for you tho and take it out, he did it for us. Regan did talk about the show, but I think it aired already? I'll have to ask him. Thanks Oldironmaker, it was a great week indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Ithink that's a smile Great pic J of both of them. Edited June 28, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lew Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Fantastic week as always Joey and I don't know if I've ever laughed as much LOL Like every other year it's great when Diane and I are sharing holidays with you, Paul, Rich & Patsy and am already looking forward to next June's trip. After reading your post I think I understand why none of us caught as many fish this year as usual, seems like we spent most of the 9 days stuffing our faces with food Thanks for putting the story together and as always, your pictures are fantastic !! And by the way, Diane made me my toast this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Fantastic week as always Joey and I don't know if I've ever laughed as much LOL Like every other year it's great when Diane and I are sharing holidays with you, Paul, Rich & Patsy and am already looking forward to next June's trip. After reading your post I think I understand why none of us caught as many fish this year as usual, seems like we spent most of the 9 days stuffing our faces with food Thanks for putting the story together and as always, your pictures are fantastic !! And by the way, Diane made me my toast this morning Agreed Lew, on all points Well I guess you can't be replaced after all eh! I mean making you toast, now that says something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I mean making you toast, now that says something And tonight it's those Costco steaks again, I musta done something right this week LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Great report Joey! Super pics as usual. Looks like you had a really nice week. Four weeks to go for me I suppose, although I was kinda there with you guys last week. Talk to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 And tonight it's those Costco steaks again, I musta done something right this week LOL Lew it was so nice to see smiles on both of you. BUT, What happens at Mashkinonje Lodge, well you know.LOL J I failed to mention, great report and pics. Thanks J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Great report Joey! Super pics as usual. Looks like you had a really nice week. Four weeks to go for me I suppose, although I was kinda there with you guys last week. Talk to you soon. Thanks and yup, can't wait Roy, and yes you were. Although I kinda forgot about you in the glove box a few times Lew it was so nice to see smiles on both of you. BUT, What happens at Mashkinonje Lodge, well you know.LOL J I failed to mention, great report and pics. Thanks J. Thanks B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Lew it was so nice to see smiles on both of you. BUT, What happens at Mashkinonje Lodge, well you know.LOL At my age Brian, nothing happens that CAN'T be talked about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 It as indeed a great week and we are already booked at Mashkinonje for next year's opener. I think we spent more time sitting around gabbing than we did fishing, My grand fish total for the week ONE pike. Patsy out fished me this week. Now we look forward to our Two-weeks on the French here in September. Maybe the catching will be better. See you all next June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Good times, great company, great scenery and great pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Glorious pose! The favorite, Wicked shot. Great trip report Joey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Glorious pose! The favorite, Wicked shot. Great trip report Joey! Thanks Drew, I love that one too, reminds me of a Phoenix or something. Thanks all, appreciate the comments Did you notice the baby in the other Osprey nest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Great report and pics as always Joey. That 44" is a beauty. You are an inch up on me so far this year Looks like everyone had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 looks like a great time was had by all. Awesome shots, as always. Really like this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 My favorite pics, not necessarily in order. 3409/9844/3535/0015/0241/1137/1074/1036/0558/0849/3409/. My favorite probably is 3391. Now that guy in 3405 has to be Lew. I have never met him and really can't tell what he looks like in his avatar but it has to be Lew. He looks exactly to a "T" exactly how I pictured him tattoos, happy smile and all. Atypical Navy man. That picture of your burn looks lovely. My wife Ticha can't go a day without getting some type of burn or scrape from curling iron incidents or slicing her hand with a box cutter. I need to look online for the show. I knew I'd miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 wow beauty report thank you for taking the time. Totally sucks about the gas, crossing fingers I never have to live that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite pics, not necessarily in order. 3409/9844/3535/0015/0241/1137/1074/1036/0558/0849/3409/. My favorite probably is 3391. Now that guy in 3405 has to be Lew. I have never met him and really can't tell what he looks like in his avatar but it has to be Lew. He looks exactly to a "T" exactly how I pictured him tattoos, happy smile and all. Atypical Navy man. That picture of your burn looks lovely. My wife Ticha can't go a day without getting some type of burn or scrape from curling iron incidents or slicing her hand with a box cutter. I need to look online for the show. I knew I'd miss it. Thank you Old Ironmaker, yes, that would be Lew in 3405 He's one of a kind that's for sure! Well I'm glad to hear I'm not the only walking disaster. Sounds like your wife and I would get along just fine Before I got the burn on my arm this week, I got a baseball to the shin last week during our weekly softball game and also whacked my ankle with the bat, so I've got burns and bruises galore right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I always love your reports with all the great pictures of the wildlife! The fish pics are nice too! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Sorry B and I couldn't get up this year, we missed you guys but lived it a little through Joey's report. Looks like an awesome time was had as always! Glad you took Roy with you.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 so the bite on the water was slow but the 'bite' on land looked consistent and no one got skunked either )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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