solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Headed north last Wednesday with a buddy for a few days of fishin'. Most of these trips it's nothing but work, so I was really looking forward to this one! On the way up I stopped in at the Sportspal factory in North Bay and picked up a 16' transom model for fishing the back lakes around my place. They installed a carrying yoke for me while I waited, (free of charge!) Managed to get it on the Honda with no problems and we were off! After arriving late Wed. afternoon, we downed a few drinks, had dinner and managed to get out fishing right at dusk. I managed 1 decent walleye before fatigue set in... The next day we decided to take it easy and fish my lake. It was a good choice, we hammered the walleye! That night we had a huge fish fry, decided to try beer batter and it was really good! The next day we headed to one of my favourite back lakes for the day. You actually have to navigate up a little creek to access the lake... Once we arrived we were somewhat hampered by the high winds. My bud Andrew is a massive guy, and he wasn't overly comfortable in the canoe especially with the high winds so we were pretty much stuck fishing sheltered spots like the backside of islands in the lee of the wind. We did okay anyway Andrew had this very nice walleye in the 5lb class right up to the canoe and ended up losing it, it spit the hooks. At one point the wind became too much so we beached the canoe and walked around one of the islands casting from shore. That was a blast actually as we caught a pile of decent sized smallmouth. Here's Andrew fighting one.. We weren't really targeting pike, but man, you wouldn't believe the numbers we caught! None were huge (3-5lb's), but they were hitting like crazy! Numerous multiple double headers were had, so it was definitely a lot of fun. Here's Andrew with the only pike shot I took, typical size of the maybe 60 we landed (although he's trying real hard to make it look bigger LOL!) That evening while relaxing on the deck I snapped a pic of this floatplane landing right in front of my place. Thought it was kinda cool... The next day we fished my lake again, we just didn't have it in us to possibly battle the high winds again in the canoe. Anyhow, it was a great day with a bunch of quality fish caught. Had a great bbq Sat night to cap off a perfect day. Sunday we packed up early to head home as we were both anxious to spend some time with our families, so no fishing. It was a fantastic trip, although the weather was extremely unstable and cool (actually had frost Friday night!). Next up is the family vacation up there in 2 weeks, can't wait! cheers, Mike
Hellfish Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 WOW is all i have to say, thats remarkable. And this is your backyard???????? I dont hink i would ever work another day in my life if i lived there.
Stoty Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 great report! awesome pictures!! I am also jealous that is your backyard!!!!!!!! Must be nice!
mattyk Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 amazing report, and thanks for sharing some really nice pictures!
tonyb Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Always enjoy your up north reports! Can't go wrong pounding the eyes on cranks! Sounds like a lot of fun getting into the back lake via the creek. Tony
douG Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks, solopaddler, another beautiful report. That sure is a beautiful place.
tbayboy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 What a little piece of heaven you've got there. I don't how you manage to drag yourself away, I don't think I'd ever leave
fishindevil Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 AMAZING FISHING TRIP!!!!!!!!!! thats incredible,the amount of fish you guys caught, great report & pics....thanks for sharing nice scenery as well...cheers
wallacio Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Great pics Mike - I wish that I could have gone! I'll definitely get up there with you sometime soon. How did you ever convince Andrew to get into a canoe???
Whopper Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Good deal Mike! Glad to see I'm not the only one that doesn't color coordinate jig & twister combos Thanks Whopper
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Posted June 25, 2007 Great pics Mike - I wish that I could have gone! I'll definitely get up there with you sometime soon. How did you ever convince Andrew to get into a canoe??? Hey Dave, nice to see you chime in bud, hope things are going well with you! Actually, that Sportspal is pretty stable. If it wasn't for the high wind everything would have been fine. In any case if you ever get a free pass for 4 days off let me know and we'll plan something.
aniceguy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Hey Dave, nice to see you chime in bud, hope things are going well with you!Actually, that Sportspal is pretty stable. If it wasn't for the high wind everything would have been fine. In any case if you ever get a free pass for 4 days off let me know and we'll plan something. Nice Mike all I can say very nice indeed. Sorry I missed it......I was thinking the same. It would have been worth the trip just to see Andrew in a canoe...Eh Dave.....always a great report
Golfisher Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 What a trip! Is it just me or did anyone else also notice Bill Clinton in the pictures?
wallyboss Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Holy Crap!!!! What does your Front Yard look like??????
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Posted June 25, 2007 Nice Mike all I can say very nice indeed. Sorry I missed it......I was thinking the same. It would have been worth the trip just to see Andrew in a canoe...Eh Dave.....always a great report Next time let's try and get on the same page, plan something well in advance, and all head up together. It would be a blast!
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Posted June 25, 2007 What a trip! Is it just me or did anyone else also notice Bill Clinton in the pictures? ??? (I don't think so)
TJQ Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Nice!! Those are awesome pics... amn I got get up to camp....
addict Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 gotta love those remote spots.no cottages in the backround i take those fish arent to pressured nice pics thanks for the post.
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Posted June 25, 2007 Save me a spot Louis Tony Hey Tony, didn't realise you and Louis knew each other....small world! If the opportunity presents itself you're more than welcome to come up for a fishin' trip!
aniceguy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 never a small world....Hey Mike......can you check the waters behind your house I hear they are down 4 feet. If they seem to come up a bit wanna bass it Friday
Clampet Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Yer the last of a dyin' breed, that's able to live the dream!
Mike the Pike Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Mike another great report and I always enjoy your reports from the Cootage from Heaven.Your cottage does not have a price.It is never worth selling.thanks again.MTP
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