Alan Brandys
08-22-2010, 09:49 AM
Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 7/17 to 7/31 2010 Part 2
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Hello from Fireside Lodge in Northwest Ontario, Canada.
Weather this week was variable never settling down. We would have quick hit storms move in and out bringing at first cool air then it would switch to sunny and warm. Anything but consistent, however it did not discourage Fireside Lodge Fishers. Everyone was doing the rain dance in the boat. What’s the rain dance?? That’s when you try to put on or take off your rain pants in the boat without taking your shoes off first. Oh ya, now you remember how to do this dance don’t you?
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Jerry and Wanda Miller from Erwin, TN who have been long time guests since 1995 returned for the second time this year. First day Jerry’s guiding abilities on Little Vermilion Lake shinned through as Wanda and him had a great day catching fish landing 15+ Northern Pike and over 30 Smallmouth Bass with a lot being 15t o 17.5-inches. Jerry also lost an over 40-inch Musky. Second day was BIG Smallmouth day as they caught over 30 with only two under 15-inches, and Jerry caught the biggest Smallmouth of his life landing a HUGE 20.25” Master Anglers Award Trophy. WOW, what a fish!!!! Third day was another very good Smallmouth Bass day catching less than 20 but all quality, landing 4 Master Anglers Trophy Smallmouth, Wanda with one at 18-inches and Jerry with three, two being 19-inches and a third at 19.25”. When Wanda was catching her 18-inch Trophy Smallmouth they had a double catch with Jerry landing a BIG 17.5” Smallmouth at the same time. Fourth day was about 9 Pike and 15 Smallmouth with most Smallies between 14 and 17-inches. Fifth day was a FABULOUS top-water day as 15-20 Smallmouth were caught and many more entertained Jerry & Wanda as the Bass would slap at and hit their surface baits so hard the lure would come completely out of the water. Sixth day had Jerry and Wanda in before noon after catching a few fish. They decided to just slowly pack and enjoy the rest of their last day sitting in their cabin, watching the Hummingbirds and soaking up their last moments in our Boreal Forest Wilderness Setting. Both made wonderful memories and decided to return in 2011 during the same dates.
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Rob Delamatre and Al Fishhaber from Sandusky & Northwood, OH returned for their 7th time. After the first day fishing I asked Rob how they did and at first he said it was a slower day and continued to tell me they caught 25-30 Northern Pike. Well, if that’s a slow day at Fireside Lodge that just shows what Al & Rob are use to catching. Second day was everything but slow as they caught over 100 Northern Pike, and Rob tied into a BIG BOY landing a 45-inch Muskie on a plastic tube. Fourth day was a very good day catching Northern Pike everywhere they went, not having the numbers of the previous day, but all were nice size fish and Rob did it again catching a big 38-inch Musky. I think Al’s guiding fees just went up? Fifth day was a great day Muskie fishing having over 20 follows and Al landed a 39.5-inch thick fish. They also caught some big Smallmouth Rob landing a 20” Trophy estimated at 6lbs. Last day was a mix of fast action and fun catching about 40 Pike by 1:00 PM, and then they fished for bigger toothy critters, having success everywhere they fished. Many fish over 30” were caught along with some nice 16-17.5” Smallmouth Bass. They left as fast as they came, and before departing said they would call us in November to make arrangements for 2011.
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Three generations of father/son George & Josh Carney and Grandpa Tom Miller all from Madison, WI returned to Fireside Lodge for their 7th consecutive year. Just getting started on their DOA they caught some nice Pike before supper, two biggest being 32 and 33-inches. First day these three caught enough fish to be excited to tell their stories at suppertime. Second day was fabulous catching well over 50 Pike and they caught a lot of over 30-inchers up to 36-inches. Third day was interesting as we had waves of storms coming in and out of the area and they would get some great action just before and as these waves of weather came through. They caught some very good size Smallies of 16 to 17.5-inches, and Josh & George both caught Master Anglers Award Smallmouth being 18-inches. Fourth day they caught a good number of fish always having some action. Fifth day they caught a bunch of nice Pike. Sixth and final day was a Musky / Smallmouth day and did they ever finish strong. First they caught a lot of Smallmouth Bass some topping the 17 to 17.5-inch mark, and both George and Josh caught Musky George’s being a Tiger Muskie at 28-inches and Josh landed a BIG 38-inch Muskie. Great finish to another GREAT three generations fishing trip.
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Nick Thomas from Salem, VA headed a group of brother Bill from Indianapolis, IN Ron Henley, Melvin Carter, David Plunkett, & Greg Hudson from New Castle, Radford, & Pembroke, VA who were returning for their third consecutive year except for Bill as it was his first. First day fishing all caught fish and had a good day. The highlight of this day was watching the excitement of Nick telling his story of an 18-inch Master Anglers Award Smallmouth hitting his lure on the surface in an explosion. He said it was the most exciting Smallmouth fight he ever had. Second day was gangbusters for all with Greg and Marvin having the best day catching 127 fish with 123 being Northern Pike of all sizes and 4 Smallmouth Bass. Marvin Landed his largest ever and first Master Anglers Award Smallie measuring a HUGE 19.5-inches. Third day had all six catching lots and lots of fish mostly being Northern Pike but Ron and David did catch a lot of Smallmouth and both landed Master Anglers Award Smallies measuring over 18-inches. You could tell these guys caught a lot of Pike as they were at my tackle shop buying a lot of replacement lures that got torn up from catching fish. Fourth day was another good catching day for a lot of Northern Pike, Smallmouth and a few Muskie. The final day was a very strong fishing for Greg & David as they caught between 40-50 Smallmouth each using every last Fluke they had. All had a great trip and were talking about returning in 2011.
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Fran and Colleen Stack from Lorain, OH returned for their 7th consecutive year and for their first of two trips for 2010. First day on the water they caught 59 total fish, 57 Northern Pike and Fran caught a 34.5-inch Muskie and Colleen landed a 35.5-inch Tiger Musky. Great first day. Second day had them catching some Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass. Third day was a portage for Muskie and Smallmouth each landing a smaller Muskie and they caught some nice big Smallies, Fran coming up with two Mater Anglers Award Smallmouth just over 18-inches. Fourth day was super fast action day as the caught 44 Northern Pike. Fifth and final day had them catching 14 Northern Pike and 11 Smallmouth Bass, and after supper while just trying to have fun catching some smaller Pike Fran tied into what was estimated at a close to 40-inch Northern Pike. Colleen on her second attempt to cradle this giant had the fish take of in a burst, tail walking up the cradle and while shaking it’s head, mouth wide open, it shook the hook and ran into Colleen’s forearm biting down and causing wounds on both sides of her arm. Boy it’s getting rough out there! After some first aid they both were on their way having a great fishing war story to tell everyone at home. We will see Fran and Colleen again in September when they will be returning for a second fishing adventure at Fireside Lodge in 2010.
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Jim McCollum Sr, sons Jim and Ryan and Jim Havlin all from Orland Hills, IL were back fishing at Fireside Lodge for their fourth time. First day was unbelievable as they caught 96 Northern Pike. WOW!!!! Second day was a slower day but the third day picked up catching about 20 Pike per boat. Fourth and final day had these guys catching Northern Pike and some Smallmouth Bass all day long. Can’t beat consistent action all day long, however Ryan was after the BIG BOY and was hoping to accomplish this on their last evening fish. His words exactly were “Go Big or Go Home”. Ryan said he had a great fishing trip even though the Big Fish eluded him and guess what?? He went home, but not before making great memories together as a group. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge and hope to see these guys back in the future.
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Make sure to go to our website listed below to see the 2010 Photos For Fabulous Video, Wildlife Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.
FaceBook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireside-Lodge/304211179043?v=wall
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/FiresideLodgeFish
Twitter
http://twitter.com/FiresideFish
Hot Lures: Blue Fox Spinner, Surface Popper, Surface Pop Bait, Pop-R, Chug Bug, Storm Swim Baits, Tubes, Live Leeches, Mepps Spinner
Catches of The Week: Smallmouth Bass 20.25”, 20”, 19.5”, 19.25”, two 19”, five 18.5”, two 18.25”, six 18”
Northern Pike many 33-36” & 40” plus biting pike got away
Muskie 45”, 39.5”, two 38”, 36”
Well, that's it for this weeks Fireside Lodge Fishing News Report, Please stay tuned for next weeks report. Until then "Keep On Fish'n" Alan
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com
http://www.firesidelodge.com
800-545-0815
Email at:fireside@xplornet.com
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Hello from Fireside Lodge in Northwest Ontario, Canada.
Weather this week was variable never settling down. We would have quick hit storms move in and out bringing at first cool air then it would switch to sunny and warm. Anything but consistent, however it did not discourage Fireside Lodge Fishers. Everyone was doing the rain dance in the boat. What’s the rain dance?? That’s when you try to put on or take off your rain pants in the boat without taking your shoes off first. Oh ya, now you remember how to do this dance don’t you?
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/b221.jpg
Jerry and Wanda Miller from Erwin, TN who have been long time guests since 1995 returned for the second time this year. First day Jerry’s guiding abilities on Little Vermilion Lake shinned through as Wanda and him had a great day catching fish landing 15+ Northern Pike and over 30 Smallmouth Bass with a lot being 15t o 17.5-inches. Jerry also lost an over 40-inch Musky. Second day was BIG Smallmouth day as they caught over 30 with only two under 15-inches, and Jerry caught the biggest Smallmouth of his life landing a HUGE 20.25” Master Anglers Award Trophy. WOW, what a fish!!!! Third day was another very good Smallmouth Bass day catching less than 20 but all quality, landing 4 Master Anglers Trophy Smallmouth, Wanda with one at 18-inches and Jerry with three, two being 19-inches and a third at 19.25”. When Wanda was catching her 18-inch Trophy Smallmouth they had a double catch with Jerry landing a BIG 17.5” Smallmouth at the same time. Fourth day was about 9 Pike and 15 Smallmouth with most Smallies between 14 and 17-inches. Fifth day was a FABULOUS top-water day as 15-20 Smallmouth were caught and many more entertained Jerry & Wanda as the Bass would slap at and hit their surface baits so hard the lure would come completely out of the water. Sixth day had Jerry and Wanda in before noon after catching a few fish. They decided to just slowly pack and enjoy the rest of their last day sitting in their cabin, watching the Hummingbirds and soaking up their last moments in our Boreal Forest Wilderness Setting. Both made wonderful memories and decided to return in 2011 during the same dates.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/m136.jpg
Rob Delamatre and Al Fishhaber from Sandusky & Northwood, OH returned for their 7th time. After the first day fishing I asked Rob how they did and at first he said it was a slower day and continued to tell me they caught 25-30 Northern Pike. Well, if that’s a slow day at Fireside Lodge that just shows what Al & Rob are use to catching. Second day was everything but slow as they caught over 100 Northern Pike, and Rob tied into a BIG BOY landing a 45-inch Muskie on a plastic tube. Fourth day was a very good day catching Northern Pike everywhere they went, not having the numbers of the previous day, but all were nice size fish and Rob did it again catching a big 38-inch Musky. I think Al’s guiding fees just went up? Fifth day was a great day Muskie fishing having over 20 follows and Al landed a 39.5-inch thick fish. They also caught some big Smallmouth Rob landing a 20” Trophy estimated at 6lbs. Last day was a mix of fast action and fun catching about 40 Pike by 1:00 PM, and then they fished for bigger toothy critters, having success everywhere they fished. Many fish over 30” were caught along with some nice 16-17.5” Smallmouth Bass. They left as fast as they came, and before departing said they would call us in November to make arrangements for 2011.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/b229.jpg
Three generations of father/son George & Josh Carney and Grandpa Tom Miller all from Madison, WI returned to Fireside Lodge for their 7th consecutive year. Just getting started on their DOA they caught some nice Pike before supper, two biggest being 32 and 33-inches. First day these three caught enough fish to be excited to tell their stories at suppertime. Second day was fabulous catching well over 50 Pike and they caught a lot of over 30-inchers up to 36-inches. Third day was interesting as we had waves of storms coming in and out of the area and they would get some great action just before and as these waves of weather came through. They caught some very good size Smallies of 16 to 17.5-inches, and Josh & George both caught Master Anglers Award Smallmouth being 18-inches. Fourth day they caught a good number of fish always having some action. Fifth day they caught a bunch of nice Pike. Sixth and final day was a Musky / Smallmouth day and did they ever finish strong. First they caught a lot of Smallmouth Bass some topping the 17 to 17.5-inch mark, and both George and Josh caught Musky George’s being a Tiger Muskie at 28-inches and Josh landed a BIG 38-inch Muskie. Great finish to another GREAT three generations fishing trip.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/b232.jpg
Nick Thomas from Salem, VA headed a group of brother Bill from Indianapolis, IN Ron Henley, Melvin Carter, David Plunkett, & Greg Hudson from New Castle, Radford, & Pembroke, VA who were returning for their third consecutive year except for Bill as it was his first. First day fishing all caught fish and had a good day. The highlight of this day was watching the excitement of Nick telling his story of an 18-inch Master Anglers Award Smallmouth hitting his lure on the surface in an explosion. He said it was the most exciting Smallmouth fight he ever had. Second day was gangbusters for all with Greg and Marvin having the best day catching 127 fish with 123 being Northern Pike of all sizes and 4 Smallmouth Bass. Marvin Landed his largest ever and first Master Anglers Award Smallie measuring a HUGE 19.5-inches. Third day had all six catching lots and lots of fish mostly being Northern Pike but Ron and David did catch a lot of Smallmouth and both landed Master Anglers Award Smallies measuring over 18-inches. You could tell these guys caught a lot of Pike as they were at my tackle shop buying a lot of replacement lures that got torn up from catching fish. Fourth day was another good catching day for a lot of Northern Pike, Smallmouth and a few Muskie. The final day was a very strong fishing for Greg & David as they caught between 40-50 Smallmouth each using every last Fluke they had. All had a great trip and were talking about returning in 2011.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/b238.jpg
Fran and Colleen Stack from Lorain, OH returned for their 7th consecutive year and for their first of two trips for 2010. First day on the water they caught 59 total fish, 57 Northern Pike and Fran caught a 34.5-inch Muskie and Colleen landed a 35.5-inch Tiger Musky. Great first day. Second day had them catching some Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass. Third day was a portage for Muskie and Smallmouth each landing a smaller Muskie and they caught some nice big Smallies, Fran coming up with two Mater Anglers Award Smallmouth just over 18-inches. Fourth day was super fast action day as the caught 44 Northern Pike. Fifth and final day had them catching 14 Northern Pike and 11 Smallmouth Bass, and after supper while just trying to have fun catching some smaller Pike Fran tied into what was estimated at a close to 40-inch Northern Pike. Colleen on her second attempt to cradle this giant had the fish take of in a burst, tail walking up the cradle and while shaking it’s head, mouth wide open, it shook the hook and ran into Colleen’s forearm biting down and causing wounds on both sides of her arm. Boy it’s getting rough out there! After some first aid they both were on their way having a great fishing war story to tell everyone at home. We will see Fran and Colleen again in September when they will be returning for a second fishing adventure at Fireside Lodge in 2010.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/m143.jpg
Jim McCollum Sr, sons Jim and Ryan and Jim Havlin all from Orland Hills, IL were back fishing at Fireside Lodge for their fourth time. First day was unbelievable as they caught 96 Northern Pike. WOW!!!! Second day was a slower day but the third day picked up catching about 20 Pike per boat. Fourth and final day had these guys catching Northern Pike and some Smallmouth Bass all day long. Can’t beat consistent action all day long, however Ryan was after the BIG BOY and was hoping to accomplish this on their last evening fish. His words exactly were “Go Big or Go Home”. Ryan said he had a great fishing trip even though the Big Fish eluded him and guess what?? He went home, but not before making great memories together as a group. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge and hope to see these guys back in the future.
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com/media/Fishing%20Report%20717%20to%20724%202010/m137.jpg
Make sure to go to our website listed below to see the 2010 Photos For Fabulous Video, Wildlife Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireside-Lodge/304211179043?v=wall
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/FiresideLodgeFish
http://twitter.com/FiresideFish
Hot Lures: Blue Fox Spinner, Surface Popper, Surface Pop Bait, Pop-R, Chug Bug, Storm Swim Baits, Tubes, Live Leeches, Mepps Spinner
Catches of The Week: Smallmouth Bass 20.25”, 20”, 19.5”, 19.25”, two 19”, five 18.5”, two 18.25”, six 18”
Northern Pike many 33-36” & 40” plus biting pike got away
Muskie 45”, 39.5”, two 38”, 36”
Well, that's it for this weeks Fireside Lodge Fishing News Report, Please stay tuned for next weeks report. Until then "Keep On Fish'n" Alan
http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com
http://www.firesidelodge.com
800-545-0815
Email at:fireside@xplornet.com