ccmtcanada Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 It was a weekend that Bly and I look forward to every year...and it finally arrived! Because of babysitting issues, I went up on Thursday afternoon, and Bly came up on Friday. Friday July 13th Before Bly arrived on Friday, a buddy of mine (Cory) and I decided to hit a few area shore spots that a fellow OFNer tipped us off too. Thanks a lot for the info! Even though we didn't catch many fish (only one!!), the view where we were fishing was amazing...here's a few pics...and one of Cory and his rock bass. We headed back to the Cabin we were staying at at around 2pm and as it turned out, the rest of my rock band showed up, so we started up the generator and played for a few hours in the great outdoors. Saturday July 14th This was our main fishing day!! Cory, Bly and I had rented a boat from a place called Woodland Echoes, in Mangetawan to fish Ahmic Lake. It was a nice little rental...a 16 footer, complete with livewell, fishfinder and 2 fishing chairs. We knew it was going to rain...we were just hoping that it would hold off for a while, since this was our only day we had to get out on the water. Well...for the first hour or so, it just sprinkled a bit... We were hitting mostly bays with weeds for both pike and bass, since we were told that the walleye were incredibly picky on this lake. We were also told they'd be deep...and we didn't feel much like jigging, so I took out my trusty 5 of diamonds spoon and began casting. A little while later, I have a fish on!! I set the hook and begin the fight. It felt like a respectable fish...when it got close, I couldn't believe my eyes.... This walleye measured in at 23" and a nice 4 pounds 7 ounces. I dont normally keep these fish, but we were hoping for enough for a nice fish fry later for dinner. Into the livewell it went! Soon after that, the rains came....but we had the boat until 1pm and darn it, we were fishing til then!! LOL. Cory...our trusty driver.... Bly...smiling despite the weather!! Here's Cory and I...and yes, my line is in the water....LOL. A little after this last picture, I get a hit on a black and orange spinner. This 28" pike (5 pounds) also went into the livewell.... Bly was having a tough day on the water...but she did manage her PB driftwood from this lake!! Cory then finished off our catching with this nice pike... Shortly after this last fish, the rains and wind came on strong...we only had another 1/2 hour on the water, so we began our return back to the docks. Cory then got to work cleaning our catch for dinner that evening. Later on in the evening, the rains stopped for a little while, allowing us to prepare our fish for dinner! Here's the end result...and let me tell you, this dinner tasted AWESOME! Sunday July 15th Today is the day we had to pack up camp and head home. After everything was loaded in the car, Bly and I headed to Lake Cecebe to wet a few lines before the drive home. She had been skunked this trip and wanted to get into at least one fish before leaving! Good thing we did, because after casting for a few short minutes, she says "FISH ON" and starts fighting this nice bass! This one measured in at 18 inches and is her 5th species for the OFAH Avid Angler Award!!! Way to go Bly!!! Anyhow, that's it...a great weekend all around. Thanks to all who PMd me info on this lake...it's much appreciated! We had a lot of laughs...got out fishing and had some success. Hope everyone had a great one out there...I have a lot of reports to read now that I'm back....LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report Cliff. That's a nice pickerel. Looks like you had a great time despite the weather. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Looks like you all had a great weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 some nice fish you got there..! despite the weather!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Awesome report and pic's... WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report guys & nice pics!!!!!!!!! well im glad you guys got some real, nice fish,and ya the weather suckedit rained on me for 5 days as well....so i know how you feel....must have been a great outdoor concert....that would have been so cool...and a nice fish fry to cap off the trip...right on....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Wow.....looks like a great weekend! Toughed through some weather and came out nicely....congrats Bly on the Smallie!! dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 great report and congrats on your 5th species Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danw Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Sucks to be in the rain, but glad you got some nice sized fish. Congrats on the award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Looked like a great time, thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Sounds like a great time! Some people say that bigger pickeral dont taste good, but I caught one that size on Balsam and kept it because it was the only one over the slot limit. I ate pickeral for 3 days and it tasted great!!! Enjoy!! And thats a nice smallie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 looks like you all had a great time nice fish rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report and photos. Gotta love that 5 of diamonds. My 2 biggest walleye came on 5 of diamonds, both times while pike fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Excellent report and pics Cliff!!! It does my heart good to see die-hard fisherfolk fishin' in the rain!!! The fish don't care if it's rainin',... they're already wet! Congrats to Carole on the PB driftwood!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 great report! That walleye is an average on that lake and yes they still are hard to get to bite. Good job! You guys got some nice pike as well to bad the weather didnt cooperate a bit more for ya. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report & pics you two. Cliff, if you're going to keep at this fishing game, you're going to have to buy a REAL rainsuit Dude. Those garbage bags have got to go. Nice smallie there Bly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 great report, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Another great report Cliff and Carole nice place ,nice Walleye ,Nice Bass and you see Loud Rock n Roll does not scare the fish away. A weekend away from the kids a nice break indeed. MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice rainsuit cliff Sounds like a fun weekend congrats on some nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Shark Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report as always Cliff. I always look forward to your reports. Looks like a beautiful area to fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Good to see that you have returned safe and caught some fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report and pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report Cliff, some decent fish under some pretty adverse conditions, WTG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey Cliff. Forgot all about that weekend session. Would have been unable to make it to it anyway. Glad to see you caught some fish as well. The weather sure has sucked big time so far here this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great report Cliff! Nice to see that black and white furry thing finally left you alone Bly! Great pics too, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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