WATSON'S PINE PORTAGE LODGE "Wilderness Tales"

Thinking of going fishing for 2012.....check these catches out

2011-11-24T08:26:00.000-08:00

Some Sunsets to Enjoy!!!!!!

2011-11-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

2011-11-16T11:41:00.000-08:00

.....Was someone looking for me :)

Another year of FUN IN THE SUN for the Veltman party 2011

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....Don't think I would want to meet this guy on a trail

2011-11-15T12:43:00.000-08:00

......IN TODAY WHAT A NICE CATCH for the Murray party

2011-08-09T15:51:00.000-07:00

....they caught a little of everything

More big fish in at Pine Portage Lodge

2011-07-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

In 2010 they had a great time with their friends the Hamiltons

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Stears party had another great time catching and releasing those big ones. Way to go ladies.........

We have alot of new visitors this year at Pine Portage.................

2011-07-14T16:02:00.000-07:00

Twins

I think we surprised him

Check the fish pics

2011-06-28T10:58:00.000-07:00

Chris and his Dad

Christopher made his second trip to PPL with his Dad
Nice fish for you also Chris (my ducks miss you)

Our little Dorthy with her big pike
Boy did she love her peanut butter cookies :)

Another nice catch from Bob Bellefuil
(but I heard your wife had a bigger one :)

....You never know what you will see on the shores of Kaby lake.

2011-06-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

......Great Fishing Pics for the start of 2011

2011-06-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

Nice White Fish

Kowal Party 2011

Bazen Party 2011

HAS THE SUMMER FINALLY BEGUN!!!!!!!

2011-06-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

Well we are glad that we had a rather late opening this spring since the ice didn't start leaving until the 9th of May. Our Walleye season officially opened Saturday, May 21/11 and is off to a great start. The Petty party flew in Saturday Morning and managed to catch and release well over 100 fish by 5:30 that day. David Petty caught a 24" walleye on the second day but forgot to take a picture :( The Urban party had great success also catching some big pike and walleye.

The Murdock party is scheduled in today and I can't wait to see what their 'theme' will be for this year. I have attached a few spring pictures for you to enjoy:

SOME BIG FISH IN 2010!!!!!

2011-02-15T10:51:00.000-08:00

THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN

2010-12-15T06:14:00.000-08:00

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Watson Sr. December 6th, 2010 at the Lady Dunn Long Term Care in Wawa, On.

For those of you that have had the great pleasure of experiencing one of his proud accomplishment being "Pine Portage Lodge" will understand what his life was all about FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE LOVE FOR THE GREAT OUT DOORS

We were able to have him into Pine Portage this past summer a couple of times. Here you could see he was at Home and enjoyed every minute he spent at the Lodge.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends but will not be forgotten.

In 1941 at the age of 18 Dick Watson Sr. joined the R.C.A.F. and went to serve his country. After four years of flying fighter planes and being shot down three times, he returned home in 1945 as a war hero. It was at thi9s time that he decided to fulfill his dreams of starting a tourism business on Kabinakagami Lake using his military earnings. Dick and his wife Edna married in 1946 and together they began to build their future at

Pine Portage Lodge.

2010-12-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

WE NOW HAVE OUR SPORT SHOW SCHEDULE COMPLETE FOR 2011

SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IT OUT AND COME AND VISIT WITH US

'IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOOD'

ST. LOUIS, MO- January 7-9/11

NOVI, MI - January 13-16/11

CHICAGO, IL - January 26-30/11

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - January 28-31/11

NOVI, MI - February 24-27/11

TORONTO, ON - March 16-20/11

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - March 18-20/11

For exact details on these shows visit our web site at www.fishthefinest.com

We always love to visit with our regulars from Pine Portage Lodge and also meat new potentials.

SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!!!!!

Fall at Pine Portage Lodge

2010-11-30T13:25:00.001-08:00

Ready for my nap

Ciemiega Party 2010

2010-09-22T07:14:00.000-07:00

Kate and Mike decided to combine a fishing trip with a bear hunt. Mike was successful in his bear hunting taking a 498# Black Bear and Kate was also successful in catching a 21" Walleye but of course Mike had to beat her out the next day with a 24" Walleye. But she also caught a nice size northern pike. It was great meeting the two of you and hope to see you both in the future.

I am sure they both have alot of stories to tell while on their trip since Mike got held hostage by a Momma Bear and her Baby for a few hours.

His Bear can been seen on our web site at www.fishthefinest.com

CHRISTINE & PETER THOMAS HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!

2010-09-22T06:17:00.000-07:00

The Thomas Party came to us from Caledonia, On, it was there first time and with the experience they had hopefully not their last. They both had the experience of being 'initiated' by the McDaniel party or the 'U.S. Guys' as she puts it'.

McDaniel Party 2010

2010-09-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Heinz party 2010 Pine Portage Lodge

2010-09-15T14:30:00.000-07:00

SORRY ABOUT THE PICTURE DELAY JOHN & FAMILY BUT HERE THEY ARE NOW!!!!!

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FALL BEAR HUNT

2010-09-12T15:54:00.000-07:00

Well we are finishing up our 2010 Fall Bear Hunt and it was a very successful hunt with one of our hunters bagging a Big Trophy. We had a total of 8 hunters and they took a total of 6 bear with others being seen but not shot.

Mike Ciemiega from Michigan bagged a Black Bear weighing in at 498# 95"Length from head to foot with a head measurement of 30.5" in Diameter

Next in line was Jim Scane from Michigan bagging a Black Bear weighing in at 395#

Les Scane from Michigan not far behind bagging a 350# Bear

Edward Bonk following with a 250# Bear

Matt McKinnon now in with a 225# Bear with a nice white horse shoe shape on it's chest

Darren Bebee bringing in a 175# Bear

All of our hunters had a great experience with some being first timers and other having done this before.

One of our hunters had a sow and her cub keep him up a tree for a few hours, with only his bow for hunting he was not able to scare them away from his stand. They contacted us as the Lodge on their two way radio so we were able to send out a rescue team and even then she wasn't giving up her food, we where able to distract her long enough for Mike to get himself out of the tree and get to the boat. This is why two way radios are great to have for communication back to the lodge or communicate to each other. Another one of our hunters had a great opportunity to video a younger bear trying to get at the food in the barrel and he was also able to get footage of a marten raiding the barrel. Hopefully I will be able to post his video once I receive it.

So not to offend any of our followers we will not show any hunting pictures on our blog. To View these photos please log into our web site at http://www.fishthefinest.com/ and click on Fall Hunting, they will be put on shortly once all pics are collected.

.........Baumgart's 2010 visit to Pine Portage Lodge

2010-09-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

....................And Phylis I did count the silverware..................

Ater party 2010

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Remember those Pics

2010-08-14T16:08:00.001-07:00

........NOW THAT'S A NORTHERN

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Tom Dye party always know where to catch those huge Northern's. Last year they caught a few just about as big as this one. Thanks for taking the time to send the pics we appreciate it.

Weighing in at 17# 44"

Looks like your struggling

a bit with this one

....some of our guests even come in by chopper

2010-08-14T14:20:00.000-07:00

Last minute reservations are always welcomed. The Pristol party decided to take a chance and called for a last minute trip and we had the availability and they had the aircraft. So remember you are always welcome and we will try and accommodate your needs to the best of our abilities.

............ZACHER'S WHERE AT IT AGAIN IN 2010

2010-08-09T16:07:00.000-07:00

William Zachur on July 15/10

Walt Zachur (the little guy in the background) caught his 5# 25" Walleye on July 14/10. Last year on the same date July 14/09 he caught a 3.5# 24" . His guide had to hold the fish for him since it was to big for him to control.

Well these may not be the biggest but still fun to catch.

............Birds of a feather

2010-08-04T10:04:00.001-07:00

Lost Pelican

Blue Herons

Baby Sand Hill Cranes

Adult Sand Hill Cranes

Our friendly Mallard

BOB AND DORTHY HAD A GREAT TIME FISHING 2010 AT PINE PORTAGE LODGE

2010-07-29T06:59:00.000-07:00

THE MILLER PARTY AT IT AGAIN!!!!!!

2010-07-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

Ok I give up what is it???? The biggest catch of the day

June 30, 2010

Sharyn Miller's catch between 8-10:30 a.m.

Walleye: Northern Pike:

20" 31"

20.5" 33"

21"

22"

22.5"

23"

24"

24.5"

That must have been a busy 2.5 hours.

......AND THEN THERE''S THE MOORE'S

2010-07-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Come on now Al it really wasn't that bad...........................
Just wash it down with some more WINE

Everyone wants to be a supervisor!!!!!!!!

.........and than some of us Just have to get it done

MAHAFFEY'S PIZZA PARTY!!!!

2010-07-20T07:42:00.001-07:00

I think he ordered pepperoni and cheese !!!!!!!

............and by the way I didn't get my pizza

Couple of Sand Hill Cranes

Some nice fish there guys

GRIFFA PARTY HAD ANOTHER GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE AT PINE PORTAGE LODGE 2010

2010-07-07T10:12:00.000-07:00

M.R.WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS

......A NEW WAY TO WATER SKI.....not to sure about this one

"SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED"

2010-06-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

For the many friends of Pine Portage Lodge who remember Mrs. Watson (Edna) out in her flower gardens at the lodge with her gardening hat and tools in 80-90 degree weather throughout the summer, we would like to make mention of her unexpected passing. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

WATSON, B. EDNA
Written by Family
Friday, June 18, 2010

Passed away suddenly with her family by her side on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Watson for 64 years. Cherished mom of Barbara Sherwin, the late William Fletcher (Cora), Betty McGie (William), Cathy Watson, Pat Cox (Rick), Richard "Dick" Watson Jr. (Rosalie), Tom Watson (Michel) and Kevin Watson (Pauline). Very caring nana of 19, great gramma-nana and great great gramma-nana of many. Edna is predeceased by her nine siblings all of the Nova Scotia area.

Edna was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 for over 40 years, a past matron of the Eastern Star, at one time Edna was the youngest female to fly a plane solo and in 1970 at the age of 50, she renewed her pilot's licence. Edna loved to travel and was a woman with great spirit and spunk and she loved to help all the people she knew and even the one's she didn't. She will be greatly missed by all of her nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Service and Irish Wake for family and friends will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Henson officiating.

Memorial donations made to the Wawa Long Term Care Activity Program, Alzheimer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa 856-7340

ALOHA FROM HAWAII

2010-06-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

WELL MAYBE IT ISN'T REALLY HAWAII!!!!!!

The Murdock Party's annual fishing trip to Pine Portage Lodge decided to have their Hawaiin theme one more time. The had so much fun with the first one they decided to try it again.

Needless to say a fun time was had by all...........

Murphy Party a little fishing a little excitement

2010-06-09T16:02:00.000-07:00

.................at least the bear only took the peanuts and left the beer.

SOMEBODY DID'T READ THE SIGN~~~~~~~~~

Liefer/Bush Party fishing vacations 2010 Pine Portage Lodge

2010-06-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

Friends enjoy another great fishing vacation at Pine Portage Lodge

When the match ignites the oil is hot enough????

Before.......................After

So that is how you clean the Pike?????

How is this for some nice fish............

I think I have one on????????

This Loon isn't to impressed while sitting on her nest

Keeping watch.............Washing the fillets for lunch

Now this is the life............

Getting ready for another fabulous lunch on the lake :)

Heading back to the Lodge for dinner

We would like to thank both the Liefer's and Bush party for sharing their great fishing experience with us. We will see you next year.

Just a few spring pics

2010-05-31T16:24:00.000-07:00

Federau Party had great fishing and even saw some wild life!!!!

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Thanks go out to the Federau Party for sharing their fishing memories with us so we can share them with all of you.

Wolf's Den Housekeeping Cottage

View from Cabin

The end to a wonderful day at Pine Portage

Now to clean supper

It's a tough life!!!!!!

A nice relaxing refreshment

Multi tasking

Nice catch for supper

All in a days work

Two last years calf's going for a swim.

Well the Record Was Broken!!!!

2010-05-26T16:03:00.000-07:00

We have had some extremely hot weather in Northern Ontario. On May 24th it reached at least 90 F and yesterday May 25th our thermometer read out a whopping 100 F during the day and at about 6 p.m. it read 120 F once the sun came around and was shining on the thermometer.

What a difference from last year it was snowing and we actually had snow storm conditions here at the lodge. The Brown party with all of their kids usually come in opening weekend which was around May 15th and for the last two years they have had to deal with snow, snow, snow, but this year it was sun, sun and more sun. A quote from Russ Brown 'I would rather have the snow, this weather is to hot'.

May 2009

Even though we have low water and hot weather the upside of all this is that the FISHING HAS BEEN FANTASTIC. It's pretty bad when our guests are complaining about catching two many fish, we always love complaints like that.

We will be posting more pictures so keep in touch

Opening weekend Pine Portage Lodge 2010

2010-05-17T12:48:00.001-07:00

Behnke and Connolly party made their 2010 Annual Fishing Trip to Pine Portage Lodge. The water was low the weather hot but the FISHING WAS GREAT!!!!

Mike Vogel with a 39.5"

Mike Vogel with a 42"

Check out the You Tube

2010-05-05T12:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcAnhdxuBq c
Thanks to the Nagy Party for the time they take to put these great video's together for others to enjoy.
See you this summer and look forward to the 2010 video already.

OUTDOORS CARD DON'T FORGET IT!!!!!!!!

2010-04-22T07:49:00.000-07:00

Another reminder for those of you that received your plastic Outdoors card in the mail, make sure you don't forget it or you will have to pay another $9.00. If you haven't received yours yet than let us know and we can provide you with a phone number to find out why. There might have been some information missing or something they couldn't read so it has not been processed yet.

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!!!!!!!!

True Signs of Spring

2010-04-20T12:17:00.000-07:00

PINE PORTAGE LODGE APRIL 2010
GET YOUR FISHING RODS READY!!!!!!!

This guy is all "Spruced" up for Spring!!!!

No more ice in sight!!!!!!!

..........And where is everyone I want my Cracked Corn

.........I got my peanuts

Some Nice Pics

2010-04-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

These where taken around Pine Portage Lodge mid March 2010

I STAND TO BE CORRECTED ON MY LAST POST.....WINTER IS BACK

2010-04-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

Well we thought Mother Nature was going to give us a break this year on an early spring. I guess she really is full of surprises. We are experiencing a major snow storm here in Wawa. We are expected to get at least 5 - 10 cm of the white stuff. Highway 17 between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa has been closed since lunch time due to poor visibility from white out conditions and three tractor trailers jackknifed on the highway. But do not fret good news is that it is all suppose to clear by morning and Spring is suppose to reappear. Most of the rivers and lakes up north near Pine Portage are almost opened with just a little ice on them. Wawa Lake is almost ice free with the remainder being more like 'Honeycomb ice' which with a little help from the wind will be gone in a couple of days. I will try and post some pictures for your viewing tomorrow. So keep in touch!!!

There was no snow left on the Portage trail behind camp until Thursday's snow storm

Had to break a little ice coming in on Pine Portage Lake located at the back of the Lodge

In this photo below, two Otters had come up the hole in the ice on the Oba River near Pine Portage with a Perch, they got scared and left their catch on the ice, but I am sure they came back for it or the Ravens got it

The bay in front of Pine Portage is opened but there is still quite a bit of ice at 1st gap and on the main lake area

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR FISHING VACATION BOOKED FOR 2010. WE STILL HAVE SOME SPACES AVAILABLE.

SPRING IS HERE & SUMMER'S AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!

2010-03-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Well I guess spring has finally sprung. There is still ice here on Wawa Lake but this week we are suppose to be getting some pretty warm weather. If you haven't booked your fishing trip yet for this summer there is still time and some space available. So if you would like to come and do some serious fishing or just like to come and enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS and some serious relaxing Pine Portage is the place to go.

Some new pics in

2010-03-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

DECHERT PARTY 2009

Well even though it took us going to the Novi Outdoors Show to track some more fishing pictures we finally got some new ones. Remember it's not to late to send them in we still like to see them and we will post them.

Billy's Shore Lunch Catch

A LOOK BACK IN TIME!!!!!!

2010-02-17T08:08:00.000-08:00

Mr. Richard Watson Sr. has always had a poem to add to our News Letters. Since he hasn't done it for a few years I thought maybe those of you that have been with us for awhile and remember reading them or those of you that have not had the opportunity to read them would enjoy a 'Look back in Time'

KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL :>)

2010-02-03T11:50:00.000-08:00

Well if you haven't been reading up on Ontario Laws here's a new one for you.

As of Monday, February 1, 2010 it is illigal to use a hand held cell phone, blackberry and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.

Hands free cell phones and some other devices are still legal to use. To find out more about the ban on hand held devices in Ontario while behind the wheel check out this link http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/topics/cellular.shtml This will give you the information you need to know before crossing the border with a hand held cell phone.

Quist Family Vacation Pine Portage Lodge 2009

2010-01-13T13:04:00.000-08:00

Thanks Alyssa for all the nice family pictures you sent me. Hope you enjoy!!

Love the big Walleye you caught.

A FEW MEMORIES OF THIS PAST SUMMER 2009

2010-01-05T06:51:00.000-08:00

A FEW MEMORIES FROM 'SUMMER 2009'

NEWS RELEASE FOR FISHING LICENSES

2009-12-30T13:15:00.000-08:00

All issuers of Fishing Licenses just received a letter from the Ministry Of Natural Resources stating that they have a lot of Fishing and Hunting Outdoors cards on hold pending missing information that was either not supplied or illegible on the Temporary Form filled out by the Issuers. If you have not received your Plastic Outdoors Card in the Mail yet please call
1-800-387-7011 and they will confirm your information they require. If you do not have your Outdoors Card with you next year when you come fishing you will have to purchase another card whether you forgot it at home or if you didn't receive it. You have to have an Outdoors Card to purchase a License.

MAKE SURE YOU CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED YOUR OUTDOORS CARD YET.

ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON OVER!!!

2009-12-28T08:11:00.000-08:00

Our two Pine Portage Lodge Pets

Copper the smaller one has been at the Lodge for 15 years

and Caesar has been there for 2 years

We hope everyone enjoyed a great Christmas with friends and family. We didn't receive anymore snow to speak of since a few weeks ago when we received 57 cm or 2 feet in less than 24 hours.
We are sure everyone is getting ready to bring in the New Year and say good bye and maybe good riddance to the old.
We would like to wish everyone a great New Year and hopefully it will be just that.
Keep in touch and remember to check out our web site at http://www.fishthefinest.com/ to check on our Sport Show Schedules and maybe you can come and visit with us when we are in your 'Neck Of The Woods' we would love to see you.

REMEMBER DON'T DRINK & DRIVE WE WANT YOU TO STAY ALIVE!!!!!!

All The Best From

Watson's Pine Portage Lodge

A few pictures taken on Lake Superior December 5/09

2009 NEWS LETTER

2009-12-11T06:25:00.000-08:00

For all of our regular guests, our yearly Newsletter will be mailed next week. We know a lot of you look forward to receiving this every year, it kind of raps up our 2009 season and begins our 2010. Our 2010 looks pretty good right now. We are sure the water levels should be up since they where at a pretty good level to begin the winter and if the last weekend's snow fall is any indication of what the winter is going to bring than we will be looking at high waters for the spring of 2010.

For anyone that is not on our mailing list but would like to receive our Newsletter please give us a call at 1-800-363-4443 or just add your name and address to our mailing list on our web site and we will make sure one is mailed to you. We will also be posting it on our web site in couple of weeks so you can check it out there.

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

LET IT SNOW!! LET IT SNOW!! "AND BOY DID IT"

2009-12-08T13:48:00.001-08:00

Friday night December 4th it started to snow later into the night and Saturday morning did we have a Winter Wonderland" to wake up to. We even made the Weather Network on TV and that is something for Wawa because usually we aren't mentioned even on the Sault news. At the end of the day in less than 24 hours we managed to receive 57 cm/2 feet of the White Stuff. All highways were closed in and out of Wawa for Saturday since the Snow Plows couldn't keep up with all the snow. We have posted some pictures for the ski-doers out there that are hoping to see some of this white stuff soon.

There's a vehicle there

somewhere

IT'S NOT TO LATE!!!!!

2009-11-26T11:32:00.000-08:00

REMEMBER YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO BOOK YOUR 2010 FISHING/HUNTING VACATIONS AND LOCK IN 2009 RATES. CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR DETAILS

1-800-363-4443 OR WATSONS@FISHTHEFINEST.COM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR U.S. FRIENDS!!!!

2009-11-26T11:04:00.000-08:00

Since we already celebrated our Thanksgiving back in October, we would like to Wish all of our U.S. friends a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you all enjoy your Holiday and don't eat to much Turkey!!!!!!!

IS YOUR NAME ON THE WALL OF FAME!!!!!!!!

2009-11-16T10:19:00.000-08:00

Here is our "GREAT WALL OF FAME" that we post every year at Pine Portage Lodge. The following is for our 2009 fishing season. Not everyone put their names on the chart that caught a big fish, and most of the ones that are posted where released back into the water. CONGRATULATIONS to all those that made the list and for those who didn't there's always next year!!!!! We hope we didn't miss spell or give the wrong weight or length, we tried to read what was put on the chart and since it is marked with black marker it can be hard to read. Let us know if there is any errors so we can correct them. If you forgot to send in your pictures, it's never to late to email them to us at watsons@fishthefinest.com

WALLEYE/PICKEREL 2009

May 15/09 D. Petty, MI 27" 6.5#

May 17/09 Daniel Reabok, MI 27.5" 5# to 7#

May 23, 2009 Chris Kowal, MI 25"

May 24/09 B. Woodruff, MI 22"

May 24/09 Dennis Bluhm, MI 27" 6#
May 25/09 Jason Charnley, MI 22"

May 26/09 Fred Hatfield, ON 25"

May 2009 Chas Ordind, MI 26"

June 10/09 Chris Silbaugh, IN 27"
June 15/09 Gene Plite, MI 25" 5.5#
June 20/09 Jeremy Ward, MI 22"

June 23/09 Mathew Andersen, IL 27" 5.5#

June 25/09 Mathew Andersen, IL 27" 5#
June 27/09 David Dapsi, MI 23.5"

June 25/09 Joe Dapsi, MI 23"
June 27/09 John McDonald, MI 27"

June 28/09 Gerrit Veltman, MI 25.5" 7#

June 28/09 Warren Veltman, MI 24" 6#
July 2/09 Deb Raider, OH 27.5"
July 6/09 Mike Broton, PA 27"

July 14/09 Walt Zachur, NY 24" 3.5#
July 20/09 Dean Kruse, IN 26.5" 10#

July 25/09 Lore Botham, MI 24.5" 5.5#
July 27/09 Craig Stephens, OH 28" 10#
July 31/09 Victor Beaton, ON 25" 6#
August 6/09 Dan Sivret, ON 25" 5#

September 11/09 David Cooper, GE 25" 5.5#

PERCH/WHITEFISH 2009

May 24/09 Peter Behncke, MI 9" Perch

May 25/09 Peter Behncke, MI 8" Perch

May 25/09 Perter Behncke, MI 20" Whitefish

June 21/09 Jim Paja, MI 11" Perch

June 26/09 Kraig Wilson, MI 12.5" Perch

June 28/09 Grant Veltman, MI 13" Perch

July 7/09 Ian Mathues, OH 13" Perch
July 7/09 Ian Mathues, OH 12.5" Perch

NORTHERN PIKE 2009

May 17/09 Andrew Remus, MI 33"

May 18/09 M. Plummer, IN 38"

May 19/09 Calvin Murdock, MI 44" 13#

May 22/09 Chris Kowal, MI 38"

May 24/09 B. Woodruff, MI 40.5" 9#

May 25/09 Ted Urban, VA 40" 12.5#

May 25/09 Jeff Cicotte,MI 38.5" 11/5#

May 25/09 Jason Charnley, MI 40"

June 8/09 Tom Payne, OH 35"

June 8/09 Howard Smitsch, MI 35"

June 8/09 Craig Riffel, MI 39"

June 8/09 Robby DeRosier, MI 37"

July 26/09 Jacob Moenickheim, TX 36" 8# (from a canoe)

July 27/09 Adam Stephens, OH 30"

July 31/09 Tyler Pellerito, MI 36"

August 9/09 Don Hill, OH 45" 20#

August 12/09 Terry Vollmar, OH 40" 18#

August 17/09 Ron Homrich 34" 9#

August 26/09 Mike Reed, MI 42" 17#

September 1/09 Steve Temple, OH 40"

September 3/09 Steve Temple, OH 44"

October 16/09 Andy Long, MI 35" 11.5#

HERE THEY ARE!!!!!!!

2009-11-12T08:23:00.000-08:00

The pictures we promised!! Taken by one of our long time visitors to Pine Portage Lodge the Galen Graham Party. We would like to thank them for all their efforts put forth in taking and sharing these GREAT WILDLIFE PICTURES.

The Odum Party

2009-11-11T10:07:00.001-08:00

The Odum Party was with us in July and had a great time. We did hear that they were pretty hard on their Guide though. After he took this picture he fell and hurt his back, but bounced back just fine. Hope you have a lot of good memories of this trip and we will see all of you back in 2010. We would also like to thank them for their kind words and to let them know that it is a pleasure to meet people like them. Thanks for sending the nice picture :)

July 29/09

Thank you for the wonderful week last week. The staff, the facilities, the food and the weather were all aligned into a Perfect Storm of fabulous proportions. Even though I cannot give you credit for the later listed item I can give you credit for the others. It has to be a tough job to maintain the staff and equipment at such a high level at that latitude. Your dedication shows.

The Odum Brothers

New Post!!!!

2009-11-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!!!! We are in the process of doing a slide show of some awesome wild life pics. The Galen Graham party that has been with us for many, many years, sent us a link to their web album and some of the photo's of Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Loon's they took this year at Pine Portage are unbelievable.

We will be posting this in a couple of days as soon as we get the pictures together. Mean while if there are any pictures you forgot to send us and you would like them posted on our web site, just forward them to us at watsons@fishthefinest.com and we will gladly do post them.

We look forward to hearing your fishing stories, comments or just receiving your pictures. So don't forget about us,we are sure there are a few out there that didn't send us anything yet.

Keep in touch we will post the wild life slide show asap.

Our Friends from Germany

2009-10-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

At the end of September 2009 we received a call from a Gentleman from Germany that wanted to bring his father to Canada for a Bear Hunt. We where more than happy to Accommodate Walter and Jochem Krieger of Germany at Pine Portage Lodge.

They where arriving in Sault Ste. Marie by Commercial Airlines on September 17th, we picked them up and transported them to Wawa. Once in Wawa they boarded our Cessna Caravan and flew into Pine Portage Lodge. Walter Krieger had a very successful Bear hunt and fishing trip. He was able to get some fishing in with his son Jochem since he had already gotten his bear. They departed on September 22nd to go back home to Germany.
Everyone had a great time both fishing and hunting and I am sure it will be a trip they will remember.

We would like to thank both Walter and Jochem for allowing us to show them what "Northern Hospitality" is all about.

Hope to see you both in the future!!!!

2009/10 YEARLY NEWSLETTER

2009-10-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

WELL THE TIME HAS COME TO GET OUR 2009 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED AND READY TO MAIL OUT TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS.

WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK IF ANYONE HAS HAD A CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR WILL HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS BEFORE JANUARY 2010, TO PLEASE EMAIL US AT watsons@fishthefinest.com OR CALL US SO WE CAN CHANGE IT IN OUR DATA BASE TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON RECEIVING OUR NEWSLETTER.

WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR. IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE YOUR 2010 RESERVATIONS GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US TO BOOK NOW.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!!!!!!

Some more great 2009 Memories!!!!

2009-10-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

WE STILL HAVE SOME GREAT FISHING PICS COMING IN FROM THIS PAST 2009 SUMMER. KEEP THEM COMING WE ENJOY RECEIVING AND PUBLISHING THEM.

2009 FISHING SEASON WRAPPED UP

2009-10-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

WE HAD ANOTHER GREAT FISHING SEASON THIS YEAR. WE HOPE ALL OF YOU THAT WHERE ABLE TO COME AND ENJOY ANOTHER FISHING SEASON WITH US ENJOYED YOURSELVES AND WE WILL BE SEEING YOU ALL NEXT YEAR. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WHERE UNABLE TO MAKE A TRIP THIS YEAR, WE DO HOPE WE WERE ABLE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON MOST OF THE GREAT FISHING STORIES AT PINE PORTAGE. WE ALSO HOPE YOU ENJOYED VIEWING OUR BLOG AS MUCH AS WE ENJOYED POSTING IT. WE HAVE POSTED ANOTHER VIDEO OF SOME OF THE GREAT FISHING THIS YEAR SO SIT BACK AND ENJOY.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!!

MOOSE HUNT 2009

2009-10-13T10:55:00.001-07:00

We have now wrapped up our 2009 Moose Hunt. We started our Traditional Moose Hunt with our Thanksgiving Dinner, this is when our Management, Staff and Guests enjoy a Full Course Dinner with all the fixings. Since Mr. Watson started this Tradition back in 1946 it still carries on today. Unfortunately Mr. Watson was unable to be with us at the Lodge this year due to health issues, his daughter Betty took his seat at the head of the table and started our Dinner by doing the honours of saying "Grace".
Because our Non-Resident hunt starts on Thanksgiving Day we have our dinner on the Sunday before the hunt. Imagine, sixty three years of tradition, now that is something to be proud of. Even though Mr. Watson was unable to be at Pine Portage with us this year, he was definitely there in thought.

With five hunters this year they where successful in seeing 11 moose and taking two bulls with a third bull being missed.

Over all the weather was great for fall hunting other than a few days we had of wind and snow.

For those of you who would like to few some of our hunting pictures please log onto our web site at www.fishthefinest.com and go to Fall Hunting.

We would like to thank all of our Hunters for making this another successful hunt.

We would also like to thank Phil Hall(aka Roger and Dr. Phil), Greg Bell(aka Roy) for taking all the harassment in stride. We had a great time. Although it's a good thing you didn't have to sew the horns back on.

2009 Bear Hunt was a great success!!!!

2009-10-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

We had another successful Bear Hunt for 2009. We had four hunters and all were successful. As our previous guests know we strive to give our Hunters a "Quality Hunt" and limit the number of hunters each year.

For the purpose of possibly offending some of our viewers to this Blog, we will not be posting any hunting pictures here, however if you wish to view our "Successful hunters for 2009" please visit our web site at www.fishthefinest.com under the Hunting Section.

Don't forget while you are there check out our Fishing Packages and make your reservations for 2010 fishing/hunting season.

WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

2009-09-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

The Kucharski Party (Wilbur-Ellis Company) lucked out on their fall fishing again this year. Even though we didn't have much of a summer, this fall has been pretty decent. I think they ended up experiencing a little of wind/rain/and sunshine. But it was all worth it since the fishing was great.

Fox checking out the food situation!!!

Looks like Dan has another one on!!!! Al's nice Northern!!!!!

Dan's nice catch!!! John has one!!!

........And then there was Dan, what can we say about the "Blueberry Man" If you are wondering why he is holding a blueberry pie and a tub of ice cream, well lets just say it did silence him for a whole 'FIVE MINUTES'. It was all in fun and I think I had most of it. You guys are always a great bunch and we will see you all next year. As you can see Stacey was back, she was a "ROOKIE" last year but watch out now!!!!!

Oh, we almost forgot, next year Dan make sure you bring your own blueberry bucket so you can pick and have as many blueberries as you want. :} :}

HELENA PARTY HAS ANOTHER GREAT TRIP!!!

2009-09-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

The Helena Chemical Company from Saginaw, Michigan enjoyed another great trip to Pine Portage Lodge, this September. They did enjoy some nice weather without to much rain which made the fishing great. We are waiting for one of these guys to send me some of those fishing pictures so we can post them. So come on guys, we need some of those pics.

After all these years working at Pine Portage Lodge, I have had to send guides out looking for a lost boater, but this is the first time I have every had to ALMOST send someone looking for a 'LOST GOLF CART' right Rich.

ANOTHER COUPLE OF "MOOSE ON THE LOOSE"

2009-09-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here is another Cow and Calf that was spotted near Pine Portage Lodge while fishing on Kabinakagami Lake.

DEANE & JAMES CAMARATA 2009

2009-09-08T16:24:00.000-07:00

Deane Camarata caught this huge Walleye while fishing with her "purple" lure that her husband James was making fun of. We wonder who had the last laugh!!!!!

Because they were in such a hurry to get this beauty back in the water they didn't have a chance to measure it. We figure it weighed at least 10# or more and the length, we are guessing at at least 30". She did release it for another day.

We would like to thank all of our Conservationists like the Camarata's that release these fish to get bigger and not sure about wiser to reproduce, which will guarantee the fishing on Kabinakagami Lake stays as great as it is for a very long time.

After getting rid of their unwelcome guests that had taken over the fire pit. James fixed one heck of a lunch.

THERE'S A MOOSE ON THE LOOSE........

2009-09-03T16:51:00.000-07:00

"WOW ANOTHER 20 POUNDER".......Dunham Party 2009

2009-08-30T14:49:00.000-07:00

Dave Dunham from Burlington, ON. caught this great fish weighing in at 20# 41" what a nice catch.

Of course Dunham Sr. couldn't be out done by his son so he had to catch one too. Now there was quite the debate going on about who had the biggest fish. Sr. said his was 40" but their scale had broken so they couldn't weigh it. So we will let you decide!!!!!

.......And so pure Matthew had to endure the debate, we sure all day long. As we recall a couple of years ago you where the one with the big Northern..........and there was no debating that one.
Matt 2007

It is always a pleasure when you visit our lodge we have such great fun joking with each other........And of course"I'M ALWAYS THE ONE WITH THE LAST LAUGH" right John..........

Temple Party arrives today.

2009-08-29T11:04:00.001-07:00

John Temple & Christopher Laub are spending their 17th year with us here at Pine Portage Lodge. Dan and Steve are trying to catch up to them. Just remember guys we plan on adding more to this blog so bring in the pictures. Last year they had an awesome year of fishing and are looking forward to this one being even better. I will keep you updated on their progress this year.

Steve Temple with his 44" and 40" Northern Pike

Hello Mary Ellen: Attached are a couple of fish photos for your blog. The first is a 44 inch and the second a forty, not too bad for a novice fisherman like myself. Our group of four had yet another fantastic experience at Pine Portage catching just shy of 500 pike for the week, all of which were released successfully so they will be available next year when we return, all an inch or so bigger.

Thanks so much for your usual level of superb hospitality. The accommodations were great and we're already making our plans for next year.

All the best!

Steve Temple

WHAT A LAUGH WE HAD!!!!!!!!

2009-08-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

Ron and Cathie Hegbloom came to visit with us in mid August. They are such great people and a lot of laughs. Cathie helped me waitress at dinner time and even helped with clearing the tables, when I told her "you don't have to do that "her reply was"I feel like family here so I like to help".

Ron helped to he um..........no he really did help he um............I'll think of something, I am sure he did help I think he um.............OH I KNOW WHAT HE DID HE BROUGHT THE SPOON TO THE KITCHEN SINK. What would we do without him.

Really guys you are the best and I enjoyed it completely. We will see you both on the road and next year at the Lodge with the family.

Maledon Party 2009 Fishing Trip

2009-08-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hi Mary Ellen-

Thank you again for the great hospitality during our fishing trip. As Charley told you, it was the best fishing he has experienced in all the 17 years he has come. I am some fishing photo's and video's, feel free to use any of them on your blog site.

Regards, Steve Gaarenstroom.

Charlie motoring again!!!!

Jeff and J.R. haven't figured out yet you can't catch the fish when your line is around your prop!!!!

Steve's 27" Northern

Charlie's winning 20.5" Walleye!!!

Nice Catch Junior

Jeff's Perch

J.R. cooking again

Thanks for the Photo's and Video's Steve, we were able to use the photo's but seem to be having problems uploading the video's.

P.S. I'll tell 'Nancy' she was the best waitress Charley has had in the last 17 years also. lol :}

17" IN TODAY!!!!!!

2009-08-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

Michael Reed caught a big one yesterday (himself) with a treble hook that I took out of his finger. But today he really caught a big one and took the hook out himself. He caught a 17# 42" Northern Pike and he was really excited. Some of the guys back at camp could hear him a mile away. Awesome Fish Mike!!!

STASA PARTY 2009

Rainbow in the Morning ??? Wow first time this year

2009-08-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

We actually missed the best part of this rainbow but was able to salvage part of it. We never saw the sun but it must have been there somewhere. We have had enough rain this summer for a lot of rainbows but not enough sun!!! Oh well we shouldn't complain, it sure made for good fishing.

Fournier Party 2009

2009-08-26T14:33:00.001-07:00

The Fournier Party of three enjoyed their first trip to Pine Portage Lodge. They caught this big Northern Pike in the evening "somewhere on the lake" they wouldn't tell us their secret hole.

It was great having you guys with us this year and hope to see all of you in the future.

Take care!

Sorry we forgot Sharyn & Tom

2009-08-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

The Northern was caught on ultra light tackle, no steel, and took about 30 minutes to land.

WHAT FUN!!!

It was 39" and 13 lbs. That was on July 14th/09. The next morning, we started with doubles on the Walleye......mine was the larger on, a 23", and Tom's was 21". At least I caught one that was larger than his! We caught over 100 fish that day....Any day that you can do that is a great one!

Hope to see you in 2010! Tom and Sharyn Miller.

Nagy 2009 Fishing Trip

2009-08-21T10:08:00.000-07:00

Nagy party has been with us for many years and always take a lot of pictures whether it be fishing, cooking or just sunsets. So sit back and take a look at what they have taken so far on their trip in 2009.........

TODAY AT PINE PORTAGE LODGE:

2009-08-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

Well today is Monday, August 17th 2009 all ready. The time seems to be flying by which may be the case today with the winds being a little high. We have a nice sunny sky today with the winds out of West which as they say "fishing's the best". The fishing has been excellent, yesterday the Nagy party hit the "jack pot" on walleye and northern both. Well hopefully we will have some more fish pictures and stories to post for those of you that are following our blog. Feel free to leave a comment, let me know what you think of the blog or if you would like to see different pictures like maybe some of the cabins, main lodge or just outside pics. Let us know and we will do my best to put it on for you.

LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR COMMENTS, DON'T BE SHY!!!!

They even come from Switzerland to catch walleye!!

2009-08-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

Lina and Marcus Baumann from Liestal, Switzerland have made a few trips to Pine Portage Lodge over the years. It is always with great pleasure that we get to share their fishing experience on Kabinakagami Lake. They always have great stories to tell about their fishing day and also Lina's attraction to "pets". One year she had a skunk that seemed to always be around when she was and this year she had a garder snake. She takes it all in stride and just laughs about it. It is always a pleasure having you with us and hope you will continue to visit with us.

Marcus promised me today that he would try and get more pictures of Lina with her eyes opened l0l

Marcus you are suppose to wait until Lina has her eyes opened!!!

GO AHEAD I DARE YOU!!!!!

Awesome picture, he looks like he is ready to take off!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'JUNIOR'

2009-08-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

Well JR Muccino was here to celebrate another birthday. He wouldn't tell us how old though. We didn't have the whole Maledon crew to celebrate with us this year but we where able to surprise him anyway. We miss all the rest of you guy's so maybe next year we can get you all together again. Just to let you know Charlie is keeping me on my toes even though he doesn't have any help from the rest of you.

We sure we will be adding more pics to this blog so keep in touch!!!!

Gotta love the hat :}

TAKE A LOOK AND SEE WHO HAS CELEBRATED A BIRHTDAY THIS YEAR AT PINE PORTAGE LODGE

2009-08-11T12:11:00.001-07:00

HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu! HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu! HaPpY bIrThDaY tO eVeRyOnE! hApPy BiRtHdAy To YoU!

REMEBER WE ARE PET FRIENDLY..........

2009-08-11T11:51:00.001-07:00

Well ok, these two aren't real pets, but they think they are

Ceasar and Lilly having tug-of-war with a stick

This sure beats a kennel, right guys!!!

.....And To Think "WE SWIM IN THIS LAKE....."

2009-08-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

CONRAD PARTY 2009 FISHING VACATION

PiNe PoRtAgE LoDgE 2009

Don Hill Jr. of McClure, Ohio caught his biggest fish on Saturday, August 8th/09 at Pine Portage Lodge. He was fishing in the Burnt Bay area, which is the biggest weed bed in Kaby Lake. Apparently he was fishing with just a 1/4 oz Jig head and he thought he had got hung up on some weeds, until the weeds started pulling back than the "Fight began". His reel broke, so his boat partner helped to start pulling him in by hand. When Northern Pike got close enough they got the head in the net but as you can see the body wouldn't fit. Once they where sure they had half of him in the net they just flung the net and all into the boat. What excitement, we entered Don in the O.F.A.H. Ontario Anglers Awards so we will see what happens. Don also celebrated his birthday here at the Lodge on August 10/o9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON!!!

Don's biggest fish
Northern Pike weighing in at 20# 47"

Don, myself and some other guests tried to release the fish but to no avail, sometimes the older fish get stressed out and are unable to revive.

Terry Vollmar also with the Conrad Party caught this nice one weighing in at 11.5# 41". He was successfull in releasing him back into the water for another day.

We will keep a space opened below for Mr. Conrad, today is their last day and he promised me another great picture?

Ok, Mr. Conrad so what was your excuse, you promised a "Big One"today, but unless this is trick photography I don't see any FISH!!!! I told you to use the Muskey Lure. But thats Ok Terry put his back so you can catch his next year.

It was great fun harassing you guys. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves and thanks for letting me take your pictures.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!

I DON'T KNOW BUT WE'VE BEEN TOLD....SOMEONE HERE IS GETTING OLD!!!!!

2009-08-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

The Staff at Pine Portage Lodge was please to join in and help Steve Cybulla's Celebrate his Birthday. He sure was Suprised!!!!!

And Steve I still think that shirt you bought was going to be to big......

Dye Party sure know where the "SNAKE'S" are.......

2009-08-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Tom Dye with his 14.5# 41" James Dye with his 13# 38"

Caught August 6th/09 Caught August 7th/09

We are sure they will be adding more to these pics before they leave!!!!!

Great job guys. Thanks for sharing these with us.

Just for Fun.......

2009-08-01T15:17:00.000-07:00

Our Handy Man............

Henck Party 2009 Family & Friends

2009-07-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

Mary Ellen:

As you can tell from the photo's below, we had another great trip to Pine Portage Lodge. Thanks for everything you and your staff did to make it such a wonderful week for our sons & my father.

Steve Henck

WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE

2009-07-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

If you enjoyed the first video take a look at this one. We will be adding these little video's so all of you can share the memories made at Watson's Pine Portage lodge. It's never to late to come and make your own or maybe next year, JUST GIVE US A CALL WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Was it Beginners Luck or Skill!!!!

2009-07-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

Rick & Lore Botham from Adrian, MI stopped by our booth at the Outdoorama held at the Rock Financial in Novi, MI last winter. After visiting many outfitters at the show they decided to take a chance on us. Lore caught a beautiful 5.5# 24.5" Walleye and Rick caught a nice Northern Pike the next day. She even had the experience of having a little black bear that helped her get rid of her garbage one day at their shorelunch. But not to worry Rick was there to protect her 'Right Rick' as the story was told. I hope they will have alot of memories and good laughs to share with their friends and family about their fishing experience at Pine Portage Lodge. We do hope you both have had a great time. It is always nice to meet two great people like you and we do hope we lived up to your expectations. Thank's for the great pictures and thanks to Rick for being such a great sport putting up with all the flack we gave him about the bear. We hope to see both of you again, who knows maybe next year.

As I Promised the Biggest Walleye Caught this Year So Far!!! TAKE A LOOK

2009-07-25T11:29:00.001-07:00

Dean Kruse of Auburn, Indiana has just celebrated his 56th year with us at Pine Portage Lodge. At the age of eight years old he made his first trip with his dad Russel Kruse to Pine Portage Lodge. Until his dad's passing a few year ago they continued their yearly tradition together. Now Dean makes his memorial trip with friends and family. We always look forward to his visits, he is a great person and friend to all of us here at Pine Portage Lodge. This year he had a great catch (shown below). It was great seeing all of you again and look forward to next year.

As we promised here are the pictures of Dean Kruse with his 10# 26.5" Walleye. You can see the girth on this fish was so large that he was just able to get his hands around it. WOW!!! What a catch. He also took the picture and released this great catch for another year!!!!

JUST WHAT THE "DOC" ORDERED "REST & RELAXATION"

TAKE A LOOK AT JUST A FEW GREAT MOMENTS EXPERIENCED AT PINE PORTAGE LODGE 2009

2009-07-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR FRIENDS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE THESE GREAT PHOTO'S WITH US AND HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY VIEWING THEM!!!

The biggest one yet this year "Caught & Released"

2009-07-20T16:24:00.000-07:00

Today Dean Kruse of Auburn, IN caught and released a 10# 26.5" Walleye. The girth on this fish was so big that he could hardly fit both hands around it to get his picture taken. He does have a picture of it but we will have to wait to get it downloaded on our site. Keep in touch so you can view this great catch. We will post it has soon as we have it.

.......Kyak or Canoe your choice

2009-07-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

Well the Graham party decided to tackle the river route by canoe and kyak. They had a good start until the kyaker decided to test out the temperature of the water. They had a good time and made it back safe and sound.

Five brave souls leaving on the canoeing adventure

...."And What A Catch That Was"

2009-07-15T05:05:00.000-07:00

Seven year old Walt Zacher of Buffalo, New York caught his biggest fish on Kabinakagami Lake yesterday. When the Walleye took the bait and snatched his "Lucky Lure" there was no way he was loosing this fish. With his rod bent so much that the tip was in the water, he was able to keep it "Hooked" so his Guide could net it. He couldn't wait to get back to the Lodge to add his name to the "Wall of Fame". Here's a quote right from the fisherman himself: "He tugged twice and than the third tug I new he was on my hook. He was tugging so hard I thought I was going to go water skiing. I was happy and told Bill "get the net, get the net".

Way to go Walt that really is an Awesome fish, those fish better watch out for you, who knows what secret Lure you will be using tomorrow!!!!

May not have been the big Pike but it was an Awesome Walleye!!!!

2009-07-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

This time last week we were enjoying the fishing after a great lunch in Boot Bay. It was so great to be back at such a beautiful place with such warm hospitality. We feel like part of the family. Fishing this year was awesome. We caught over 525 walleye between us and several were really nice size. I'm not happy with my photos but Bob insisted I send pics of the one just over 27 inches. May you have a very blessed season and be safe in all of your travels. Hope we are able to see you again in 2010.

Thanks for your pictures Debbie, we are not sure why you don't like them, I think you had mention something about your wardrobe, but we all know that you needed all the layers that day!!!! The pictures are great and even though you didn't catch your Big Pike this year you certainly caught an awesome Walleye. Maybe next year Bob will even make the "Wall of Fame"

We're glad that you feel you are both part of the family because we feel the same way. Take care and we really hope to see you both next year.