Feb 25 2009-Back to Bluege Lagoon

Today looked like a good day to go back to Bluege Lagoon and try our luck again at catching some Rainbow Trout! Once again Udo has to do all the work while I stand around and take pictures. Not only did he have to auger all the holes-------- he also had to build a fire on the ice to keep us warm.He had to split the wood, carry it all down to the ice, start the fire and keep it going. He did a great job! But alas, the Trout were not biting. However, we did manage to get some pictures of a new and yet unusual species of Largemouth Bass.

I think I'll get mine stuffed! lol

Jan 1 2009-Almost Forgot!

Before I forget! Jan 1 2009 was the opening day for fishing for Trout. I decided to get together with Udo and do some opening day fishing on Bluege Lagoon.For some reason Udo likes to drill all the holes in the ice while I stand around and take pictures. Unfortunately, I didn't keep up with my part of the deal.We caught no fish and I took very few pictures.However, there is always next time!

Feb 17 2009-Finally,A Lake Trout

We went to a secret spot on Lake Rosseau to fish for a few Lake Trout. My friend Gavin supplied all the equipment including a plastic sleigh which tipped up on its end, with a tarp stretched out allowed for a spot to get out of the wind and warm up those cold fingers. He had a little propane stove in there to warm up with as well as make a cup of coffee or soup.Perfect! Gavin caught the first fish of the day. This little trout was about 13" long and was released. He caught it jigging.

Shortly after that I caught this little 14" Laker. First one this year. It was also caught jigging.
The next fish I caught was a 17" Laker. This one was caught on a set minnow line. This fish decided to come home with me and join me for dinner. In the background ( I know it's hard to tell ) the man standing talking to the man sitting down is a Conservation Officer. This is the first one that I have seen in years. He watched me catch 2 Lakers and then had the nerve to ask me for my fishing licence.

This 18" Laker was caught within minutes of the last one and it was time to pack up and head home. I took this fish home as well to give to Rick and Sandra for their dinner. Great day! Hopefully I'll get out again.