Fisherpete Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm still pretty tired from the 23 hour drive back, so not much in the storytelling department this time... but here are the highlights and lowlights. 8 of us in the cabin, John (cowanjo) from the board and 5 new faces to us. Great bunch of guys, I'm sure John will add to this post. Thanks again John for all your organization for this trip. Water temperatures - swung from as high as 82F to as low as 66F while we were there. 3 straight days of gale force winds. Could not get to our milk run during that time, but as a result explored some new water and learned a few new patterns. A 30 minute boat ride under normal conditions becomes a 3 hour white knuckle ordeal in 6 to 8 foot tightly packed angry waves. First time I have ever seen Andrew stress out. The Princecraft took a real pounding but thankfully came out still floating Despite the adverse conditions, the results were good - most muskies the two of have landed in a LOTW trip so far (15), with Andrew kicking my butt 11-4. Nine of Andrew's eleven were over 40". I did manage to boat the biggest at 45 1/4" (to his 45") but my fish was not as pretty lol. I also managed a couple very nice pike on the trip, including tying my personal best at 41". Andrew - thanks again for everything. Here's the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sweet pics..nicely done ..what lodge ? Planning a trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Crap .... Any fish left in there LOL. Congrats guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Nice Job!! I have just started planning a trip up there for next summer. We're doing the north east angle of the lake. Getting pumped and it is a year away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUMP KNOWS Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thats insane! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunkerhunter Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Lol pete awesome trip again dude. Once again I apologize for the cursing on the way home in waves that were half the size of my boat. Haha damn those were crazy. I still feel bad sorry brother. You didn't mention we were 50 km from the lodge when we called it quits and decided to drive back to the lodge. John (cowanjo) put together a great group of guys and it was cool to share stories with so many lake of the woods veterans. And yes pete it's funny when we explored new water we got the biggest fish of the trip. The fish didn't like the big winds either and were thinking like us looking for protection in the weeds and bays. We stayed at Sandys blackhawk island. Cabins were nice but it was a pain in the butt to get to from kenora compared to other lodges on the lake. Also the help we recieved if any from the lodge was sub par at best but we were all pretty self sufficient thankfully so we figured it out. Can't wait until next years lake of the woods adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That looks awesome, guess i gotta plan a lotw trip now too. Sweet fish fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Those some great looking fish !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Good times boys! Nice fish, and sounds like an awesome adventure! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Holy Shmoly, Nice job Pete !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheRabbit Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Wow! Amazing trip, amazing snaps! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Man Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Beauty fish guys! Glad you were able to survive the elements and use it to your advantage. Congrats on the PB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Those are some pretty great highlights, wow! I'd love to hear what type of structure you fellas targetted. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That's an amazing report!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thats some real nice fish there guys. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 these guys catch skies...enough said great pics, fave fish is still that big old pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Great catches Pete. Glad everyone returned safe and sound. Those white knuckle boat rides can get scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjo39 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Pete told me you were going and was anticipating the report. Congrats on a great trip and thanks for the report Pete and Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Smith Camps if you want to be near Kenora. 25 minutes from town. Tons of great water up there. The place is decent and very well kept. I am planni g on staying there next summer. Witch Bay camps is supposed to be good too but they are waay out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great work guys! Given the conditions, you guys did amazing. Thanks for posting the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Awesome stuff. Nice to be able to nail big pike while musky fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I dont know those spots by the pics but I can bet I know what structure your targeting! Ah the from mid july to middle of august is a great time indeed? Wicked report! Great fish! My fav is also the pike. Any incidental big walters??? Awesome report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Awesome fish dude. You sure know how to do it up. (was kidding about the pics - I have never been to and will likely never make it to LOTW). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 ^^^ This report shows why EVERYONE should add LOTWs to the bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Awesome that you guys get out there once a year. That's one hell of a tow. Nice work on the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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