Alan Brandys
07-26-2013, 12:56 PM
Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 7/6 to 7/13 2013 Part 1
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It was another terrific mid-summer week in Northwest Ontario however we did have a few Thundershowers which is expected at this time of year.
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The Ramsey Family father & daughter Mike & Cathy from Roseville & Sacramento, CA and father Butch with sons Will & Nick from Hillsboro OH, were returning to fish with us again. 1st day they tore them up catching a total of 76 Northern Pike. 2nd day they were faced with a cold front, which, made fishing slow during the day, but after supper, caught over 20 Smallmouth Bass on sinking worms. 3rd day was phenomenal as the group caught 200+ Northern Pike & 20+ Smallmouth Bass.
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Cathy caught her most ever at 17, & both Will & Nick landed BIG Master Anglers Award Trophy Smallmouth Bass. This was Cathy’s 1st real fishing trip so this was a record day for her as she also caught her biggest at 30”. 4th day was all about targeting bigger fish ending in good results as both Mike & Will tied each landing 35” Northern Pike, & Nick came out on top landing a nice 36” Muskie. 5th day was an all out day leaving the dock at 5:30 am to maximize their fishing time. The results was a very strong finish catching 206 Northern Pike and over 40 Smallmouth Bass, most being big including 8 Trophy Size Smallmouth Bass 18” to 19”. Will caught 4, Nick 3, & Cathy caught her 1st Trophy Smallmouth Bass at 18.25”. All had a FABULOIUS time and will be talking about the family fishing memories made at Fireside Lodge for years to come. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge for your family fishing vacation.
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Ron & Lisa Vincent from Sherrills Ford, NC were back for their 14th consecutive year. 1st day out these two fished like 14-year veterans catching a lot of NP & SB on a special Jig that a friend of Ron’s ties for him. 2nd day they did terrific catching over 60 fish, mostly large Smallmouth Bass.
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3rd day was all about Northern Pike catching over 50. On the 4th day they were targeting Muskie & did very well. After they lost several big Muskie at boat-side during the netting process, Lisa managed to hook and land a beauty at 38.5”. She also caught several BIG SB. 5th day they did really well catching over 35 Smallies, most being big, 12 Northern Pike and a 34” Musky. 6th day Lisa guided Ron for a change & did great as they caught many Pike and Ron caught the biggest Northern Pike of his life, a 41.5” Trophy. Maybe Lisa needs to do the guiding more often?
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7th day was rain however Ron & Lisa discovered the Big Smallmouth Bass are in there summer pattern being primarily in the weeds between 8-13ft deep. They caught many & all were BIG. 8th & final day was terrific as they caught over 80 Northern Pike and 6 Smallmouth Bass. Ron & Lisa come here to fish but always leave having great conversations with others & making new friends & many memories together.
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Jerry & Susie Florea from Martinville, OH returned for their 2nd consecutive year. 1st day was great as they caught more fish in one day than ever before landing 28 Northern Pike. 2nd day was not about numbers however these two experienced a first ever for the 2nd day in a row as Jerry caught a HUGE 40” Muskie, his biggest to date. It was an impressive fish and the picture tells the whole story. 3rd day was cut short by a big rainstorm, and the 4th day high winds hampered everyone’s ability to fish where the wanted to fish. 5th day ended up being very active as Jerry said he was getting many fish interested in his buzz bait, however the story of the day started as Susie was leaving the lodge after breakfast saying that she probably would not see the moose she was hoping to see. I told her that she still has one more day on the water and anything can happen. Guess what, they saw two moose, a cow with her calf & the got a great photo of both together. They were very excited explaining their special story in the dinning room. Jerry & Susie had such a wonderful time that they reserved the same dates for 2014 before departing.
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Father & Son Ray & Mike Heika from Inverness, IL returned for their 5th time. DOA these two caught fish right off the bat landing 10 fish within two hours. 1st day
2nd day was dedicated to Muskie without great results but not without effort as they pounded the water for 8 hours, but the Muskie just were not cooperating on this day. 3rd day was very different searching for those BIG fish as they made contact having follows, and Mike caught the fish of his life after first landing a Trophy 19” Smallmouth Bass then he hooked & landed a HUGE 42” Muskie using a Silver Rap. Then Ray got in the act catching a 38.5” Northern Pike having a large girth. Both were smiles ear to ear telling their fish stories in the lodge. 4th day had these two having a great numbers day catching Northern Pike until they got tired of catching them, then went is search of bigger fish. Mike caught a nice 17.5” Smallmouth Bass, both him and his dad had about 8 big follows and Ray caught a 33” fat Northern Pike. Both left really enjoying their time together and making another set of Father & Son memories.
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Steve & Lawrence Sandler from Richmond Hill & Stouferville, ON, returned for their annual fishing trip with us at Fireside Lodge. 1st day had them catch 25 fish, a combination of Northern Pike & Smallmouth. Steve said Lawrence definitely had the advantage with a Top Prop lure he was using. 2nd day was so good that they were catching fish non-stop. They just could not keep count & estimated at 80-100 Northern Pike. When I asked how many they caught at their dinning room table they said that it felt like millions. 3rd day Steve’s elbow was so soar that he asked for some fishing relief, which meant leeches. They caught 26 Smallmouth Bass & several Northern Pike. 4th day was another Millions Pike day as they caught Northern Pike all day long & seemingly at will having another 80-100 fish day. Both left having a great time catching fish, and catching up with each other as brothers. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to spend this special time together.
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Make sure to go to our website listed below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing 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)
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Hot Lures: Super Shad Rap, Senko, Blue Fox Spinner, White Custom Hair Jig
Hot Flies: EP Perch, Clouser Red/White, Harry Fodder Black Leech
Catches of The Week: 41” Northern Pike, 38.5” Musky, 20” Smallmouth Bass
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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
(fireside@xplornet.com)
20568
It was another terrific mid-summer week in Northwest Ontario however we did have a few Thundershowers which is expected at this time of year.
20569
The Ramsey Family father & daughter Mike & Cathy from Roseville & Sacramento, CA and father Butch with sons Will & Nick from Hillsboro OH, were returning to fish with us again. 1st day they tore them up catching a total of 76 Northern Pike. 2nd day they were faced with a cold front, which, made fishing slow during the day, but after supper, caught over 20 Smallmouth Bass on sinking worms. 3rd day was phenomenal as the group caught 200+ Northern Pike & 20+ Smallmouth Bass.
20570
Cathy caught her most ever at 17, & both Will & Nick landed BIG Master Anglers Award Trophy Smallmouth Bass. This was Cathy’s 1st real fishing trip so this was a record day for her as she also caught her biggest at 30”. 4th day was all about targeting bigger fish ending in good results as both Mike & Will tied each landing 35” Northern Pike, & Nick came out on top landing a nice 36” Muskie. 5th day was an all out day leaving the dock at 5:30 am to maximize their fishing time. The results was a very strong finish catching 206 Northern Pike and over 40 Smallmouth Bass, most being big including 8 Trophy Size Smallmouth Bass 18” to 19”. Will caught 4, Nick 3, & Cathy caught her 1st Trophy Smallmouth Bass at 18.25”. All had a FABULOIUS time and will be talking about the family fishing memories made at Fireside Lodge for years to come. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge for your family fishing vacation.
20571
Ron & Lisa Vincent from Sherrills Ford, NC were back for their 14th consecutive year. 1st day out these two fished like 14-year veterans catching a lot of NP & SB on a special Jig that a friend of Ron’s ties for him. 2nd day they did terrific catching over 60 fish, mostly large Smallmouth Bass.
20572
3rd day was all about Northern Pike catching over 50. On the 4th day they were targeting Muskie & did very well. After they lost several big Muskie at boat-side during the netting process, Lisa managed to hook and land a beauty at 38.5”. She also caught several BIG SB. 5th day they did really well catching over 35 Smallies, most being big, 12 Northern Pike and a 34” Musky. 6th day Lisa guided Ron for a change & did great as they caught many Pike and Ron caught the biggest Northern Pike of his life, a 41.5” Trophy. Maybe Lisa needs to do the guiding more often?
20573
7th day was rain however Ron & Lisa discovered the Big Smallmouth Bass are in there summer pattern being primarily in the weeds between 8-13ft deep. They caught many & all were BIG. 8th & final day was terrific as they caught over 80 Northern Pike and 6 Smallmouth Bass. Ron & Lisa come here to fish but always leave having great conversations with others & making new friends & many memories together.
20574
Jerry & Susie Florea from Martinville, OH returned for their 2nd consecutive year. 1st day was great as they caught more fish in one day than ever before landing 28 Northern Pike. 2nd day was not about numbers however these two experienced a first ever for the 2nd day in a row as Jerry caught a HUGE 40” Muskie, his biggest to date. It was an impressive fish and the picture tells the whole story. 3rd day was cut short by a big rainstorm, and the 4th day high winds hampered everyone’s ability to fish where the wanted to fish. 5th day ended up being very active as Jerry said he was getting many fish interested in his buzz bait, however the story of the day started as Susie was leaving the lodge after breakfast saying that she probably would not see the moose she was hoping to see. I told her that she still has one more day on the water and anything can happen. Guess what, they saw two moose, a cow with her calf & the got a great photo of both together. They were very excited explaining their special story in the dinning room. Jerry & Susie had such a wonderful time that they reserved the same dates for 2014 before departing.
20576
Father & Son Ray & Mike Heika from Inverness, IL returned for their 5th time. DOA these two caught fish right off the bat landing 10 fish within two hours. 1st day
2nd day was dedicated to Muskie without great results but not without effort as they pounded the water for 8 hours, but the Muskie just were not cooperating on this day. 3rd day was very different searching for those BIG fish as they made contact having follows, and Mike caught the fish of his life after first landing a Trophy 19” Smallmouth Bass then he hooked & landed a HUGE 42” Muskie using a Silver Rap. Then Ray got in the act catching a 38.5” Northern Pike having a large girth. Both were smiles ear to ear telling their fish stories in the lodge. 4th day had these two having a great numbers day catching Northern Pike until they got tired of catching them, then went is search of bigger fish. Mike caught a nice 17.5” Smallmouth Bass, both him and his dad had about 8 big follows and Ray caught a 33” fat Northern Pike. Both left really enjoying their time together and making another set of Father & Son memories.
20575
Steve & Lawrence Sandler from Richmond Hill & Stouferville, ON, returned for their annual fishing trip with us at Fireside Lodge. 1st day had them catch 25 fish, a combination of Northern Pike & Smallmouth. Steve said Lawrence definitely had the advantage with a Top Prop lure he was using. 2nd day was so good that they were catching fish non-stop. They just could not keep count & estimated at 80-100 Northern Pike. When I asked how many they caught at their dinning room table they said that it felt like millions. 3rd day Steve’s elbow was so soar that he asked for some fishing relief, which meant leeches. They caught 26 Smallmouth Bass & several Northern Pike. 4th day was another Millions Pike day as they caught Northern Pike all day long & seemingly at will having another 80-100 fish day. Both left having a great time catching fish, and catching up with each other as brothers. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to spend this special time together.
20577
Make sure to go to our website listed below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing 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)
20578
Hot Lures: Super Shad Rap, Senko, Blue Fox Spinner, White Custom Hair Jig
Hot Flies: EP Perch, Clouser Red/White, Harry Fodder Black Leech
Catches of The Week: 41” Northern Pike, 38.5” Musky, 20” Smallmouth Bass
20579
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
(fireside@xplornet.com)