Can you guess that spot?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Just thought we could have a little fun with putting up some pictures and guessing where it is. Some will be easy.

Where is this?

[Grinder]

Just out from Big Island across from the entrance into Bastine?

[ski2313]

Is the the little island on the NW end of murray's??

[Kyle45]

It is the island right next to Sportsman's Landing

[PCCGP]

between the big island and Sweeny lake basin?

[MuskieRandy]

I dunno.... I hope this isn't one of the easy ones....

[The Tiny Fisherman]

I thought you would have had this one, because everybody talks about going past this spot to get to another lake basin. Hint: I've would have thought Blueranger would of had this one for sure.

Please continue on the first one, but here is another.

Here is one I thing even Larry will get,

[ski2313]

hmmm.....

it's not an island at all... it's the point/finger that sticks out south of the blair lake entrance.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

You got it!

Now for a new one, I'll try and mix up the locations. So everybody gets a fare chance.

This should be easy,

[LundAngler]

Tiny,

I thought I had been just about everywhere on the TFF, but you are making me second guess myself!
It's hard to tell since I can't see the detail on the shoreline, but ...near Norway point???

[gus]

I've seen that view before!!!If I was a bettin' man I'd have to say piney island.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Until I blew up the photo I saw what the locals call Piney Island (part of Lake Bastine basin). So good call, I'll give you that one. What I thought would give it away is Lake View Resort in the bottom left corner.

LundAngler, not sure where Norway point is?

This one is way too easy, but here ya go,

[George]

Looking back into Baraboo. The Springstead landing is around the corner to the right. Nice pictures Tiny.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

That was way too quick! But thanks George for playing along. Your consolation prize will be in the mail (not).

Boy with all this warm weather sure makes a person want to get out and wet a line.

Here is what we all long for,

[George]

Amen brother!

[George]

How about this spot Tiny? ;)

[The Tiny Fisherman]

George, you haven't guess the most current picture (hot summer eve).

Not too sure if Johnny's Bar in Mercer is located on the flowage. Don't get to town too offen, when you have so much to do at the homestead.

But thanks trying to stump the oldtimer,

[Randy]

Beautiful sunrise! I believe that's taken from the Lake Ten area looking towards the Beaver Flats/Rat Lake direction.

The fog/rain picture appears to be looking toward the entrance into Baraboo.

I can't believe nobody's gotten this one yet but the concrete structure is the dam! Come on guys!

It's supposed to hit 70 down here today, time to take the patio furniture out of the boat!

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Randy, you are correct on all, but your first one. And your right I can't believe it either that you were the first one to get the Dam correctly.

Give it another shot,

[DonH]

OK Tiny, I have it. That is a sunset and it's looking from the Beaver Flats towards Lake Ten.

The Dam! The Dam! That explains everything. You hear about boat launches. I was told that was the River Launch. It really works great, but the landing is kind of tough, and then when you're done fishing, hauling your boat back up that hill.....

[ski2313]

This is a relatively easy spot to figure out, but wanted to share the photo nonetheless.. This was taken in June of 2004 from the TFF. Any guesses?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

DonH, is right on the money, its a sunset looking towards Lake Ten from Beaver Flats. Speaking of the Dam, one time a group people came into Donners and asked Fluffy where the Restaurant was for the "TAKE OUT". It takes all kinds.

ski2313, nice picture, but I'll past on my guess for now. I have similar shots of the same area that I was going to put up. But it's very good!

Thanks,

[LundAngler]

Ski-
Is it looking south across the big water toward beaver flats?

[MuskieRandy]

I'm sure I've been to these places, but I can't remember! I think maybe hypnosis might work....

[gus]

Ski,if I had to guess I'd say looking east into Baraboo from the "big water".It is a nice pic. I like how you got that stump in the frame on the left.Oh yeah the rainbows are nice too.;)

[BlueRanger]

That's looking north up the Manitowish, middle of the rainbow over campsites C5/C11, viewed from the north end of Baraboo. How about a close-up with the bikini models?

[ski2313]

Blue, the bikini girls don't come camping with me until July and August! They don't like the "cold" (anything below 70)

But.. you are correct on the location. Basically just to the left of where the rainbow hits the water is fisherman's landing. Picture was taken from a campsite.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

A little history lesson:

As of last summer this icon of the flowage was tore down. Can you name it and who was the first owner/operator? What was it original name? And what was it called and who own/operated when it closed for good?

Good luck,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Art Schmidts Musky Camp a/k/a Hiawatha last operated by Jack and Bob Campbell. Tim, can you post the ice fishery results on the thread below? Thanks Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[SLEDHEAD]

A little history lesson:

As of last summer this icon of the flowage was tore down. Can you name it and who was the first owner/operator? What was it original name? And what was it called and who own/operated when it closed for good?

Good luck,

When I saw that last summer I almost started to cry. Now 32, I had my 1st drink there at 14 and the best burgers ever!! Such a loss:(

[George]

Sure is tough to watch stuff you always thought would be there, disappear. Kind of makes you wonder what the TFF is going to look like 30 years from now. 2039? Sheees! Think we'll have resolved the walleye vs. smallmouth thing by then? :D

[porky]

around the corner pub

[AnglerAl]

Hearing the heavy equipment last summer was terrible, also brought tears to our family. We too had some of our first beers with the brothers. A cousin and I thought we could walk (stumble) back to Fort Flambeau without flashlights one cloudy and moonless night, got a couple hundred yards down the road and decided this wasn't the best idea. Jack showed up a few minutes later and was kind enough to give us a ride in the classic El Camino.

And god only knows how old the oil was that produced those fried cheese curds, but dang, they were the best ever!

[jjeyes19]

LMAO. Good one george!! We cant have an argument on one post we have to share our dismay with everyone else on another one! Good call.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

The Hiawatha could be a whole thread in itself. Jack would call Flambeau Fluffy the "laughing lady". Always a goodtime!

Well, on to another one, name that spot,

[luv2brw]

Dollar Island in the center with grassy island on the right.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

That was way too quick!

How about this one,

[George]

Okay I think you're looking up into Beaver Creek on the right and is that the rock they call Big Mama?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

No, but your in the running.

Anybody else?

[AnglerAl]

Down by Rat Lake?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Sorry to say no, this one has two strikes.

Who is next?

[mikesgotone]

looking at beaver flats from the shoreline of the island west of that big rock

[Paul Rothenberger]

Those pictures are too easy easy here is a really hard one. kidding of course

[MuskieRandy]

Just south of Sturgeon Bay landing???

[LundAngler]

OK...I was wrong on my last two guesses, so I pulled out my map and here goes. This is coming out of the lake ten area heading North toward the Dam. West shorline.

[Black Tuffy]

Does anybody have pics of walleyes hiding in the stumps...we can quess where the stumps are. (Just kidding) Blue Ranger would have the advantage with his side imaging sonar.

Anyway, enjoying the pics.....can't wait for summer.

Rich

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Mikesgotone got the one I put out there. This rock bar is under water during high/normal water levels. You will bang into it, because it's only about a foot under. We call it Skunk Rock, because it has white stripes running across it. I've met lots of people that have lost lower units on it. I don't think it is marked on any maps either.

LundAngler, got the next one put up by Paul.

Here is another one,

[Paul Rothenberger]

Yes Lund Angler did get and the answer right, the answer is in the picture name Sandy Banks.

I assume "Sandy Banks" is a flowage term not a family term. It was the first landmark that my father and uncles showed us and of course we have passed it along to the next generation. It can be seen from a long way when on the south end of the flowage. And if you ever get lost it can help you get your bearings.

Here is one of my favorite Flowage stories (completely true and not embellished at all). During my brother John's first ever trip to the flowage in 1967 they pushed off from AL's Place (later Fort Flambeau) heading to the island with the boat totally full of gear. Three boats left together but my dad was running the motor in John’s boat and it was a 5 hp. The other two boats had BIG motors (a 9.9 and a 15 hp). So during the portage the other two boats pulled away from dads. The motor broke down in Lake 10 in front of Sandy Banks. When my dad was unsuccessful getting the motor started right away, he set up a pole for John to keep him occupied. As some of you might know it is not a good place to fish, it is deep water but just a sand bottom in that area. Well John tells my dad that he has a snag. Dad could see that it wasn't and tells my brother to set the hook! John said it felt like a boot coming in with very little fight at all. It was a three pound walleye and that was John's first fish ever at the flowage. We have tried the same spot many times over the years, and I have never caught a fish there. It is a story that has been shared many times over the years at our campsite. The other boats realized there was a problem after about 1/2 an hour when they did not arrive at the camp site. So they went back and gave my dad a tow with the BIG 15 hp motor.

In those days we could fish the entire Memorial Day weekend and not see another boat except for our group. I know that sounds amazing but it is true.

Paul

[DonH]

Those are some great photos. Just wonderful views everywhere you look. Reaffirms my feelings about what an absolutely beautiful place the TFF is.

Just wish the spearing hadn't..........OK, OK, I'll let it go.

We're going to have soft water pretty soon. I like Blue's thoughts on getting after the crappies. I'm rigged and ready.

[mikesgotone]

Ive got stuck on that rock bar when it was barely under water, Ive also caught some smallies on that rock bar. Next one was taken from beaver flats looking north along the east shore.

[George]

Gee. I should have known which rock that was. I just didn't recognize it with such low water and when I wasn't hitting it and taking out my lower unit!

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Thought this one would have been one of the easy ones? Nobody got the last one I posted.

[rbfishing72]

Hey Tiny -

I will venture a guess. Are you sitting in Baraboo looking towards the big water?

Great photos! I appreciate them.

Mike

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy do these pictures bring up some good memories. Fishing with good friends and family.

Where is this one?

[gus]

Looks like that spot the two loons hang out.:)Is it leaving sweeney lake heading towards merkle lake?Everyones been posting some nice pics.Keep them coming.Wish I had a couple pictures on my new camera of the flowage.

[fishfever]

Is that Rat lake looking north. Boy do these pics stir up the fever...

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Nice try, but your way off.

Anybody else?

[LundAngler]

Are you sitting in Horseshoe looking east?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

LundAngler got this one.

Let's see what we can dig out of the archives,

[The Tiny Fisherman]

As you can see Oldtimers is kicking in. I'll try and attach a picture this time.

[gus]

Looks like my brain this weekend,just a touch on the foggy side.:confused:Kinda looks like beaver flats looking into rat lake.Makes me think about doin' a little musky fish.Can't wait,it's coming fast,but not fast enough.Oh yeah,have to get some of that wood cutting out of the way first.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Gus, you are way off the mark on that one. But thanks for trying!

Speaking of wood cutting, that sounds like a good idea. Maybe I'll get Fluffy out there this weekend. Should be able to get around in the woods by now. Its going to be a bad weekend weather wise, so time to drop a few trees.

Who's next, thought this would be an easy one?

[Bob Stoerzer]

Lake Ten looking East or the Bonnies Mound Area?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

You'll flip when this spot is figured out.

Giver another shot,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Turtle River just passed Pink Rock? Scott

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Scott, your going to kick yourself on this one.

Try again,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Looking at Hiawatha point from Lake Bastine? Scott

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Scott, you have two strikes on this one.

Try again,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Heading into bay of Sportsmens landing. Mike Meyers and Catfish Joes Cabin would be behind you as would Fort Flambeau. Scott

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Sorry to say this Scott, but you missed.

Here is another shot of the same location. The fog was so thick that it distorts the image.

Who's next?

[ski2313]

Bonies mound?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Ski2313, Bob tried that one and it isn't the one.

Who's next?

[rbfishing72]

Hi Tiny -

When looking at the original picture I thought you were looking south from Crow's Nest looking at the two islands to the south. However, with the new photo are you sitting south of the two islands by Crow's Nest and looking north towards Crow's Nest?

Mike

[The Tiny Fisherman]

You won't believe it, but when you hear where it is you'll die.

Next?

[rbfishing72]

How about looking East at the two small islands that are just north of Blue's house and south of campsites C5 and C11?

[gus]

Looking at the new picture I'd have to say piney island looking at it from the highlines.

[LundAngler]

Those two little islands sure look a lot like the ones in the Turtle lake basin just outside the entrance to Lake Bastine.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy it sure took you guys and gals long enought to get that one.

Here is a new one,

[The Fox]

Is that the earthen embankment just north of the Dam?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Because the Fox is so close, I'll give it to him. But it is south of the Dam, by the two little islands.

Here is another one,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Looking north at Big Island just out of the bay of Sportsmans Landing. By the way, my guess of 2 pix ago that it was just off of hiawatha point going into Lake Bastine was correct! I want a recount! LOL Scott

[The Tiny Fisherman]

You missed this one by a long shot.


Looking at Hiawatha point from Lake Bastine? Scott

Your quote above is Hiawatha point. The picture your refering to is Piney Island and the Rock Island behind it by Idle Shores. So you don't get a take me back, strike four!

Try again,

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Oops, meant the Rock Island by Shady Rest (Ken Newman's place) and not Idle Shores (Hart's place).

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Alright, I'll concede defeat. No recount. Scott

[porky]

shady Rest was Mary Downeys Idle Shores was Ken Newmans

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Thanks Porky, since all of the resorts have closed down a person forgets who's is who's. And the names have changed over the years. I can always count on you to keep me straiten out. So this oldtimer was right the first time.

Thanks Scott for being such a good sport.

Its all fun and games, until you lose an eye. Then its fun and games with one eye.

Who's up next?

[timk]

What you call Piney Island .. once was called seven pine ( or tree ) island .. then called 5 pine island .. then 3 pine Island .. and now ...

I remember when we were little ( in the 60's ) my brother and I stopped on this Island to pick up a home made Pirate Flag . And when we got off the Island .. many small spiders were on us .. and now that I think of it they may have been ticks . I know now we should have left the flag on the Island .. many smiles and laughs ago . Can't wait for fishing season to open up !

[AnglerAl]

If you're cruising south on the west side of the flats, is this between the 2nd and 3rd islands?

[George]

Okay Tiny, here's one for you! ;)

[gus]

Would it be the rock known as Big Mama on the south end?

[gus]

George,is that the island by Fishermans landing?

[Paul Rothenberger]

I agree south end I am thinking the last island in Beaver Flats looking towards Beaver creek inlet.

These island pictures are tough they all look similar.

paul

[George]

Sorry guys none of those.

Where's Tiny's guess?

[DonH]

the island in Lake Bastine looking at it from the east or northeast. Cry of the Loon Resort should be just out of frame on the right.

[firetiger]

Your in townline heading east looking back to the west.

[firetiger]

You are in Townline heading east looking back west. It is one of the larger
islands in the Horseshoe Townline area.

[George]

Good guesses, but not the spot. :(

[BlueRanger]

Looks a lot like the island under Ski's rainbow...

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Sorry it took so long to respond. The last picture I posted was of Big Mama on the south end of the big water, just before going into Beaver Creek.

George, my answer to yours is a island on the big water looking east of what the map calls Beaver Flats. Or the area we call Snoose Alley.

Thanks,

[ski2313]

Any guesses?

Clues on this one...

the "land" in the forefront and on the left is an island..

the land in the back right is mainland.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

ski2313, your on the Mantowish river channel facing west and just around the island is the inlet to Blair Lake. Must be high water, because there would be more stumps.

Very nice shot,

[ski2313]

wow.. after reading your description, that is almost exactly how it would look from the spot you described.. however, that is incorrect!

Island on the left, front.. mainland to the back/right...

[BlueRanger]

I think it's taken from the north end of C5/C11 island. On the right, Fisherman's Landing is around the corner just about directly below the setting sun. The island on the left in the background would be the big island on the northwest side of Baraboo.

[gus]

I just want to know how the fish bite with UFOs flying around the flowage?:confused:I just hope that black spot above the stumps is an eagle.

[BlueRanger]

The odd thing is that I only saw this guy flying around the TFF once - but on my way home the same weekend, I stopped at Timms Hill near Ogema (a recommended diversion for anyone driving up on Hwy. 13, by the way) and there was another one flying around the lookout tower there. Looks like a fun way to get a bird's-eye view, as long as it's a warm day and you don't have to make an emergency landing in water or trees...

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Don't know the campsites, but that island has two. And your just coming out of the gap from Horseshoe/Townline. Straight ahead would be the Baraboo area and around the island to the left would be Fisherman's landing area. I guess looking back Blue got it first.

Good job, where is this?

[ski2313]

Right on, Blue..

[ski2313]

Here's where that photo was actually taken from and the perspective..

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

The UFO (aka ultralight) pilot is George Martin of Park Falls.

[George]

My picture is of an island on Lacs Des Mille Lacs in Ontario, Canada.

APRIL FOOL! :D

[gus]

Tiny,nice pic.If I had to guess I'd say Big Island just nort' of the highlines.I think you had that same view on another thread with some really cold eagles huddling together.And thanks guys for clearing up that UFO thingy.:oSo do the fish bite better when George is flying around.:D

[ski2313]

ok.. name that campsite...

[Randy]

A bottle of Jack and a live basket with some walleye. Looks like a pretty good day!

[Dawg45]

Don't know the campsites, but that island has two. And your just coming out of the gap from Horseshoe/Townline. Straight ahead would be the Baraboo area and around the island to the left would be Fisherman's landing area. I guess looking back Blue got it first.

Good job, where is this?

This is Lake Bastine shooting toward the small island just right of the big island exiting L Bastine. Shot taken over by Joe Millers

[ski2313]

This is Lake Bastine shooting toward the small island just right of the big island exiting L Bastine. Shot taken over by Joe Millers

Both wrong...

blueranger nailed it. I also posted the satellite photo of exactly where it was taken from.

Randy, Jack and Walleyes.. two things that make me happy!

Here is another shot of the campsite.. "where am I?"

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Ski, is it B-17 on Long Island looking towards Big Island? Scott

[George]

I'll go along with Scott.

How about this one? I promise this is the TFF this time! ;)

[ski2313]

"buuzzzzzzzzzzzz"

Next answer? lol


blueranger would get this one I think...

[St Croix Kid]

ah, the beginning of the Flambeau River. my favorite fishing/canoe river in the world!

[BlueRanger]

George's is that island where the eagle hangs out in winter.

[George]

Yep that's the eagle alright! It's Dollar Island.

[George]

Okay, where is this sign?

[gus]

Donners Bay

[Paul Rothenberger]

Donner Bay, Nice bar too

[George]

Right guys! I think this shows we're all a lot better at drinking beer than we are at catching fish! ;)

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy, I leave you guys for a few dazes and all hell breaks out.

Where is this spot?

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

So, what was the answer to Ski's campsite picture? C-17? Tim, are you looking west towards Lodge of Lakeview? Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Nice try Scott, buy your way off the mark.

Giver another shot,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Ok, If we're not looking west at a sun set, we must be looking east at a sun rise. Am I right so far? Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy, the next thing you'll want me to tell you where. That sounds like lawyer talk/logic. So with that, right is right, turn left, right?

It's a sunset, which is west,

[Randy]

I think you're on the Big Waters near the Beaver Flats looking towards Sandy Point? I'm usually a little foggy by the time the sun sets on the flowage so it's really nothing more than an educated guess!

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Sorry to say, but no the location isn't there.

Try again,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Are you north or south of the dam? LOL It really would help if you told where you were when you took the picture! LOL Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[ski2313]

the campsite pic is blair lake.

ok, carry on :cool:

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy Scott, you sure don't want to try and get any strikes. I already said it is a sunset and it's out there on the flowage. You can click on the picture and it will allow you to blow it up for a better view. Sounds like Gus has this process figured out, because he's even seeing UFO's.

Thought this was a given,

[BlueRanger]

I have a few different ideas, but my first guess is that it's taken from somewhere near swimmer's island.

[gus]

Another nice pic.Would it be just past the highlines looking into Lake Bastine?And no UFOs.I checked it out.I can't believe you figured out my secret for looking at pictures.;)Keep 'em coming guys.This is sure taking care of the cabin fever.Can't wait for opener!!:D

[LundAngler]

Crows nest looking West or WNW?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Can't believe that the best of the best haven't figured this one out.

Here is another shot of the same area,

[luv2brw]

Looking towards the dam from the big water?

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

How about, taken from Grassy Island looking west towards the dam? Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[rbfishing72]

My guess is that you are you looking north towards fisherman's landing, with the small island on the right side of the photo being the one that is west of the landing.

Thanks again for the photos!

Mike

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Wrong on all counts.

Here is another shot as the sun is going down,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Now I'm blind from looking into the sun! Thanx! Scott

[DonH]

Could you have been on the north end of the flowage looking west towards Fourmile creek?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Sorry about your eyes Scott.

Don that's not it either and I thought of all people you'd have it.

How about from this angle?

[DonH]

You are looking into the Lake Ten area at dusk.

Actually, you are making a big mistake. You should be fishing instead of taking pictures, but those are some awesome pictures.

We refer to that time of day as "the window". From about 30 minutes before sunset until 30 to 60 minutes after sunset can often be the best fishing of the day. We normally pay close attention to the wind and other factors during the day to decide where we want to be during the window, and more times than not it pays off.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

We call this time of the day "Gloaming". Besides, we probably already have our limit and cruising homeward with a kool one.

Have a great day,

[gus]

Would it be the south end of beaver flats?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

You are at the very south end of the big water, going into beaver creek, facing Rat Lake (sun setting over Rat Lake), with the Lake Ten area way to the right.

This one should be pretty easy,

[DonH]

That's great.

"We probably already have our limit and cruising homeward with a kool one."

The perfect end to the perfect day, and well said!

You are a lucky man. Living on the TFF. Did you win the lottery or what?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Thanks Don,

Wish I'd have won the lottery, but in truth we're still working at it. It all has to do with being in the right place at the right time and sticking your neck out. Lots of people say what you say, but you have to give up your current way of living. I'm lucky to have a wife like Fluffy or it couldn't of happened. Its a long way to town and then you can't find what you need or pay four times the price. You learn to do without, actually you save that way. You are very remote from everything and a lot of people couldn't live like that. The prices of land up here have gone through the roof. I couldn't start over in today's market, again, right place at the right time.

Now think back, could you and your family live this kind of life (it's not for everybody)?

With that said, have a good life,

[DonH]

In the early 80's, I took the family up there for our weekly fishing trip. My wife could stand it until about Wednesday, and then she had to spend a day in Minocqua shopping.

I owned a business in Milwaukee and didn't tell the wife but was entertaining the idea of buying a resort on the TFF. So we're driving around the flowage during the week and I'm talking to owners. Finally she asked me what's going on. When I told her my thoughts....wow. I hadn't heard that kind of language since I was in basic training in the Army...and then it was coming from a Drill Sergeant.

So, I see your point. It isn't for everybody. My wife did tell me recently that since I love the place so much, she'd be willing to come up there with me again....for a long weekend!

[gus]

Boy when you guys get off track,you really get off track.Anyone should be happy livin' where you live Tiny.The Flowage is such a wonderful place to be.Doesn't matter what season it is.Anywhoski,I believe the pic is just south of the dam facing south towards Beaver Flats(the radio tower gave it away).;)

[George]

Boy Tiny you are right. My old friend Casey Sliwicki, who bought Joe Popko's resort and years later sold it to Bill Tutt, used to live pretty lean. His place came up for sale after he passed and I was really pretty seriously considering it. But decided I couldn't afford that place AND the divorce that would have resulted. Sounds like if Don had done what he wanted and I had done what I wanted we would've been in the TFF Chapter of the How Much Is Your Alimony? Club Looks like we're going to have to just enjoy the times we're able to get up there and the pictures you post here the rest of the time. Thanks for keeping us in touch with one of the most beautiful places on the planet!

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Well Gus, it looks like your taking all the prizes....

In the early 80's we almost bought the Tip Top resort (Pike Lake, Mercer) from out very good friends Leo and Olive. The big thing was we didn't have all the money and there were not the jobs to subsidized the income. Don't thing the little Gommers (two boys) or Fluffy would have had a problem adjusting. Every time I go by there I think about the what if's.

Here is one I think you'll have a problem with,

[Hot Runr Guy]

That's the island right in the center of this pic.
HRG

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Boy are you good, I would have never of gotten it myself.

Here is another,

[Randy]

You're way back in southwest corner of Lake Bastine. We usually stay at a place right near there which I believe is the old Lake Bastine Lodge. Great place for a big group!

[George]

Picked that one out pretty quick too, but Randy got his hand up first. :) Those loons are right in front of Jim Hemmy's mom's old place. Jim was a guide from Park Falls and had a small sports shop there. If you look at an old Hot Spots map, he's listed as a resource.

[Hot Runr Guy]

Picked that one out pretty quick too, but Randy got his hand up first. :) Those loons are right in front of Jim Hemmy's mom's old place. Jim was a guide from Park Falls and had a small sports shop there. If you look at an old Hot Spots map, he's listed as a resource.

Which brings up a great question, where IS Jim Hemmy? My brother and I used him as a guide a bunch of years back, and really enjoyed his company. Even though, back then, he did prefer the smallies. Never could locate him afterwards.
HRG
Tiny, sorry for the hijack.

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

I believe Jim Hemmy moved to Green Bay. He used to fish in our Tuesday night bass league in Park Falls. Scott

[George]

Scott you're right. He did move to Green Bay and was handling the fishing tackle dept. for Gander Mountain there. He was also doing some guiding on Green Bay. Wanted my brother and I to come over and fish with him, but we never seemed to get our schedules to coincide. Over the last couple of years we've lost touch with him, ie. emails went unanswered, so I have no idea where he is now.

[justlen]

I'm getting stoked for our Summer trip.

The flowage goes back to my grandfather in our Chicago family. My grandfather would fish with Popko, my Dad grew up down the street from Joe Shamet in Cicero and we'd spend our Summer vacation at Shamet's.

After my Dad died a few years ago (his ashes are near Sandy Island) we started an every other year reunion at Fort Flambeau. My sisters drive up with their kids from Chicago, my whole family flies in from Seattle.

The flowage is a little slice of heaven. I can hardly wait for June.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Randy and George,

You had me going, when you started talking about Bastine and Hemmy's place. So I took another look and boy does it look like where you were talking about, but it's not.



Hint: Here is another angle from the dangle. Some of the prior photo was in another earlier post,

[George]

Oh yeah, obviuosly it's not because those aren't the loons that hang out there. ;) Ya got me stumped on this one Tiny. Pun? What pun?

[AnglerAl]

What's at the front left of the loons? Another loon about to flap?

[George]

That's momma or papa loon and 2 babies. And your right, jr. is testing his wings, as much as they are at that age.

[AnglerAl]

With the web being lo-res, I really did a double-take. Up close, could be the head of Nessie or a stump with antennae.

My guess, probably incorrect, is the left side of the bay right across from Tiny & Fluffy's.

Lisa

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Lisa, your way off, is not close to home. Remember, there is something in the first picture of this area that was in another post.

[gus]

Tiny,
Is it the island just east of the entrace to Blair lake?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Good job Gus!

In the photo posted 04/10/09, in the background is a cluster of pines that was posted earlier.

Attached is a picture of that point,

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Everybody should be able to get this one,

[gus]

Would it be the rock island just west of the Crows Nest?Had me scratching my head alittle bit on this one.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Gus you are close, but that isn't it.

How many times have I seen people drive over this rock bar?

Here is another angle,

[connor]

Rock Bar just off Beaver Flats looking into lake ten ???
If that's it I have almost hit it a number of times during high water.

[Dawg45]

Is this Pink Rock between 4 mile creek & where Gus' stump used to be?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

This rock bar (Joe's Bar) was name after Joe Golomb, an old time fishing guide.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

With all the rain coming this weekend, it should break up the ice by next week. The ice went out on the Chippewa Flowage early this week. We usually have ice out the following week.

The Chippewa was speared for the first time on Tuesday (04/14/09) evening.

Who knows where this is?

[Paul Rothenberger]

Tiny,

Is the same guide as the Indian named "Joe"? Many of the spots we fish today came from the Indian guide Joe who took out my father and uncles in the 1950's. He worked most of the resorts but was a favorite at Al's Place (later Fort Flambeau).

Joe used several different names for fishing areas that were different than termonology used today. The only one I can think of that is still called by the same name is Pump Island.

The area you show on the map would indicate that it is a strong possibility of being the same guide because the Indian guide Joe, liked the South end. He also liked the Beaver Flats area Log Jams which of course are gone now and this spot is right on the way. He called the Beaver Flats log jams (Northern Pines). They came out about 1/4 to 1/2 mile from the shore line. Joe loved throwing June Bug spinners into those logs for walleyes (gold blade) or northerns (red/white blade) or silver blade on sunny days.

I have the feeling you either know this from experience or have at least heard about the old methods. Anyway I was curious if this is the same "Joe" or if there were two Joes guiding the flowage back then?

[connor]

Tiny is that the bay just north west of power lines and just south of the grassy island???

[connor]

make that just North of grassy island

[gus]

Tiny,
Another nice pic.I'm starting to think you have some connection with the fog.Must be what happens when you live with Fluffy!;)Anyway,I think connor is on the right track.Is it just north of the highlines?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Paul, Joe is the same character your referring to. He also had two sons that guided on the flowage. In fact one of his son's lives at the Fort Flambeau area. He is a very nice guy to talk to.

Connor, don't know what you are calling Grassy Island, because it is located just south of the Big Island, between the dam and Springstead. If it's the location you are saying the pictures is, then you didn't get it.

Gus, is correct also, it just north of the power lines and Donners Bay (in front of the house).

The ice is breaking up out front, there are big cracks and the bays are showing signs of water.

Here is another one,

[Randy]

You're in the flats looking at Big Mama.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Good job Randy, your Pa is sill up on you.

Check out this one,

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

Tim, is that the southern tip of Long (aka hotdog) Island? Scott www.flambeauvista.com

[George]

I agree with Scott and its at low tide!

[gus]

Oh no,
Not slidey island!;)

[The Tiny Fisherman]

It's what Mini-me calls Slidie Island, because he enjoys sliding down the steep bank. The location is across from Long Island, camp site C-14.


Times running down, less than two weeks until openner,

[gus]

Is it the point of Big Island across from the dam?

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Good job Gus, the rock in the picture is just off the edge of the river channel. Its hard to make out, there are four otters swimming off that rock. I've seen many boaters go right over the top of that rock....Yikes!

Here is another,

[luv2brw]

Is this the island with the cross on it.

[Randy]

Are you in the Beaver Flats looking towards Sandy Point.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

The last shot was taken from the south end of the Big Water facing north. So the sand banks by the dam would be in the back ground.

Island in the picture, is called Tony's Island. Tony is a local and guided on the Flowage for many years. Tony is married to Ovr Donner's (Ovr built Donners Bay Resort) daughter. Both very nice people, they sure can tell you about the history of the Flowage.

Have a great day,

[connor]

Are we suppose to guess that its Robinson's Landing on the river or are we all done now till opener. If so thanks for all the pics and entertainment Tiny.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Thanks for the complement, just wanted to get us through until opener. Then there should be all sorts of new stuff to talk about.

We'll be putting in the docks and lift/boat tomorrow or during the weekend. Always look forward to that chore, its nice to look out the windows and see open water.

The DNR has been putting out fluke nets in the area.

Have a great day,

[Hot Runr Guy]

Thank you for all the photo postings over the winter, I consider myself lucky to have guessed correctly on one of them. My brothers and I will be up for our long-awaited week starting May 9th, so please save a couple of walleyes for us, OK?
HRG

[gus]

Nice pics Tiny and everyone else that posted pics.One more week and a couple hours to go and it's time to get those walleyes.:D

[George]

I just looked at the number of hits this thread has received and I believe mine here is number 10,229! WOW, that has to some kind of record. Thanks Tiny for getting this thing started and keeping it going through "cabin fever season"!

[The Tiny Fisherman]

I want to thank all of you for also making this a good thread. Everybody was positive and made the long winter go by.

Well we're all set for the opener. On Friday the docks, boat lift and boat are in. Friday evening there was a big storm and lots of rain. The Flowage is still about two to one and half feet down. Friday night we drove to the Lake of the Falls dam. Lots of small male walleyes up there. The DNR had all sorts of nets set up by the rapids.

Saturday Fluffy and I went for a boat ride. Was it nice to get out on open water. The water temp was 46. It sure surprised me to see very few people and hardly any docks or boats in. The only boats on the flowage were the DNR survey boats.

Sunday the DNR pulled all of their nets and also by the Lake of the Falls rapids. Don't know what that means, other than the walleye spawn is over?

Keep her head up,

[The Goat]

Tiny, Really enjoyed the post and pictures! Looking forward to being up in 2 months. Say hi to all!

The Goat

[gus]

Anyone have an idea how long it takes to get the survey results out?

[BlueRanger]

The creel census runs through the entire season, including ice fishing. So the formal report probably won't be out until at least next summer. I spent a couple hours visiting with Jeff Roth in late March, and he said the analysis of the population data should be completed fairly quickly, but didn't mention whether he planned to release any of it prior to the full report. The walleye recapture phase should be wrapping up, but there's still one more round of electrofishing in the works for May to assess the musky population.

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Hey Goat, maybe we can get the gang together for another campfire.

[gus]

Hope everyone catches some fish for opener.And try not to catch the "bottle flu".Be safe and good luck.:)

[The Tiny Fisherman]

Well its finally here and we want to wish you all good luck.

Speaking of, Flambeau Fluffy sure is good at catching those walleyes,

[LundAngler]

It was nice to see so many pictures of the flowage over the last few months, but now it's time to go see it in person. Good luck to everyone. See ya on the water.

[Flambeau Vista Retreat LLC]

The last few months have been fun thanks to "The Tiny Fisherman" and all who participated. Now the next months will be even "more funner". Good luck to all and be safe. Scott at www.flambeauvista.com

[ski2313]

The funnest!