ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 This edition of weekend at Bernie's was windy and wet. Headhunter arrived at my place just before 9 and Fishnsled came to pick us up a few minutes later. We hit the road and headed north. We were racing the rain and wind that we could see on radar. We weren't sure how much fishing we'd get in, but the weekend isn't just about that. It's about good friends getting together a few times a year to relax and enjoy the company! We arrived at the launch just in time for rain showers to start passing through. It wasn't too bad so Fishnsled and I cast for bass in a nice spot on the way to to the cottage. There was some enticing vegetation in about 4 feet of water and Fishnsled hooks into a monster bass! He's reeling it in and just as its boat side, it shakes the hook. Damn!! We saw Bernie pass us with all our gear so we headed for the cottage. Fishnsled and I went to pick up a rod holder at a nearby lodge and searched for some bass....but they weren't coming out to play. Back to the cottage and we are treated to an awesome pork roast, potatoes and salad dinner courtesy of headhunter! Saturday morning the winds were howling and wave after wave of showers blew through. By the time 930 came, Fishnsled and I decided we'd fight the elements and give trolling for musky a try. He gave me an awesome looking Live Target lure for my birthday and I really wanted to give it a try!! We trolled and trolled, braving rain, winds and 3 foot waves. Just before 11am, Fishnsled makes a tight turn and my rod no longer has the thumping action it had. I asked how deep we were and he said 25 feet...no way I'm dragging bottom so I grab the rod from the holder and set the hook! I feel nothing. Dead weight. Weird! Suddenly I feel the head shakes and the adrenaline starts pumping. It wasn't a long fight....and when I saw the head I thought "holy crap that's huge!!!" It wasn't a Muskie, but it was the biggest pike I've ever caught! My new PB is 40" and just over 16 pounds! My last PB also came from this lake, but that was tiny at 35". Lol That was the only fish of the day....we trolled a little bit longer and headed in for lunch. Good thing we did as a few minutes after we were in the cottage, the winds changed direction and was blowing around 50km/h with 5 footers crashing in outside the bay! That night, Fishnsled thought he'd try a new bbq potato recipe. He cooked it for a bit and then scooped out the insides and mixed it with cheese and other yummy things. Then he put the mixture back in, wrapped it in bacon and put it back on the bbq. It turned out amazing!!! That was it for fishing that day....headhunter and Bernie still hadn't made it out yet. Lol Sunday morning came and it was chilly. From 19c the day before to 5 degrees Sunday morning. Fishnsled and I trolled for an hour or so but the cold front had things shut down. Oh well....it's always good to be out on the lake! We packed up and got ready to leave Bernie's little piece of paradise and I asked the guys to line up for a quick group picture. They all hemmed and hawed and turned their backs....so here they are. Can you guess who's a$$ belongs to who??? Lol That's wraps up another awesome weekend at Bernie's. Thanks very much Bernie for having us up again! I tried to sweep up the floor best I could....its been better in the past, but I did my best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thats a wicked gator man! Its nice when you get rewarded for toughing it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice healthy looking fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Left: headhunter, middle: Bernie , right: fishnsled. In some way I hope I guessed arses wrong. Great read! Those are the types of weekends I live for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks guys! Rodcaster....you got none right. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokercrafty Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Always a treat landing a beauty like that! Well done. One thing though..... What's with the violet hue in the cheeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Larry, Curly and Moe? Larry, Darryl and his other brother named Darryl? Larry, Curly and Shemp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Always a treat landing a beauty like that! Well done. One thing though..... What's with the violet hue in the cheeks? Check the settings on your monitor. I didn't see any of those 6 cheeks with any hint of violet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Check the settings on your monitor. I didn't see any of those 6 cheeks with any hint of violet. Hahahahah Great fish mang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Awesome report! And sorry I was unable to make it! I know those assets! Left CCMT, middle headhunter and right is fishnsled..... Looks like a good time guys! I hope to be able Make the winter trip G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Check the settings on your monitor. I didn't see any of those 6 cheeks with any hint of violet. Lol! That's hilarious!! Gerritt...I took the picture, so I'm not in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Well I know the answer to the question so I'll pass on that. A couple more pics of that gator, truly an awesome fish for Cliff and happy to have been the net men for that beast. Congrats Cliff and thanks for doing up the report. Always a great time with these guys and can't wait till the next trip. I guess I'll be making those potatoes again. Thanks again for the hospitality Bernie!! And some video of the release. Edited September 22, 2015 by fishnsled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Huge pike, cool coloration too. Looks like a great time despite the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Fun report Cliff, thanks!Always great to have you fellows up for these weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Beauty gator Cliff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Atta boy Cliff, that's a goodun !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice fish your efforts paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great report and nice pike Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice pike Cliff ! Im glad that you clarified the length and weight of the pike. Most people tend to think that a pike of that length is well over 20 pounds. 16 pounds seems pretty accurate to me Well done boys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks everyone! MSP...we weighed it in the cradle and then subtracted the weight of the cradle. Came out to 16.25 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Very nice Northern Sir. We are planning a return trip to Klotz Lake for some of those big babies after 35 years. A question though, why would anyone know what another guys ass butt looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nicely done guys,always enjoy the report.Those Pike were beauties !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thats a sweet fish Cliff and great report. So Will, joe then Bernie. Croks and tracks were a give away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Brain. You got it right! Now answer old ironmaker....why do you know?? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Brain. You got it right! Now answer old ironmaker....why do you know?? Lol Now Cliff, what happens at Bernies, stays at Bernies. Aint that the rule? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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