Dan holds his fish aloft for the other boaters to see. It was the biggest fish caught that week that we managed to capture on film. |
Loading up at the dock in Ignace Airways headquarters, Ontario, Canada. |
Though it was sunny when we arrived at the dock, clouds and rain quickly closed in and our flight was delayed for less than half an hour. |
Our pilot says, "Safety First," and we wait out the weather.. |
Finally in the air. Dick Claussen in the back gives the thumbs up. |
The cabin is greatly improved compared to previous years. We have electricity and hot showers. Electricty is served by solar collectors on the roof. |
Dick and Brian decide where the fishing might be more productive. Due to high lake levels, the fish were spread out. There were few northern pike in the shallows and the walleyes were in the middle of the lake and bays. |
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Dan's fish and the largest of the week measuring almost 44 inches. We had to release the fish before we could weigh it. He bit Dan across the knuckles while he was trying to boat him.
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Dan holds his big fish aloft for the guys in the other boats to see. Dan was trolling with a $169 electric blue fat rap ripoff.
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We seldom if ever removed our rain suits. It rained every day, often hard, but usually just ligh rain. |
This was the first trip to our spot with Dan Miller, and he quickly siezed the cooking duties. Thank God. |
Gary's strategy is mostly trolling, and often in deep water on this trip. We managed to catch more than enough walleyes for a dinner back at the cabin. |
With the high water, mosquitos were a nuisance, but because it was raining and often cold, we were well protected. |
Map reading on a island. Maps are invaluable and so are satellite navigation systems (we all have them). There are no guides at this lake. |
Gary and Mike |
Gary's big northern. About 36 inches. There fun to catch, but the big ones are difficult to boat when you forget to bring a net. |
A great shot of the O'Neill boys. |
Now that's good eatin'! |
Here were the O'Neill's in a favorite location, but this year, it didn't deliver the trophy sized fish we had caught previously. High water changes everything. |
This was the lure. A Rapalla or a Wally Diver with large lip are always productive it seems.
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Steaks and a fine wine (in a plastic cup) represented fine cuisine for this Canada cabin. |
Walleyes cookin' on the grill. |
Brian has become an experienced boatman. He can expertly maneuver the boat in the event of a snag or "fish on!" |
View from the plane over Lake Sesaganaga. |
This is the best eating size... a walleye pike in all its glory. Larger fish had to be quickly returned dictated by Canada's strict catch and release policies. |
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