THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN

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.

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

Ready for my nap

Ciemiega Party 2010

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!!!!!!!!

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

Heinz party 2010 Pine Portage Lodge

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

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FALL BEAR HUNT

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

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

Ater party 2010

Remember those Pics

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

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

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

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.