May 28 2014-The Day Of The Big One-Part 2

 12:41-Caught a small 17" Pike and while reeling it in a much bigger Pike grabbed it and the fight began! After seeing it in the water I asked Joanne to put the net in the water and get ready. I figured we only had one shot at it before it let go. It swam into the net and was on the boat. Look carefully and you will see two fish in the net>

 Two Pike caught on one hook!

 This monster Pike measured 44" long.

 I have not got any weigh scales, but I figure about 24 to 25 lbs. Wow, what a fish!

After a few pictures, we put it back into the water and watched it swim away. What a morning-8 Pike in less than 3 hrs. 
We did finish cleaning the boat before heading home!

May 28 2014-The Day Of The Big One-Part 1

 Today we are going to find a nice quiet, calm bay to drop the anchor, but on a minnow on a bobber and clean the inside of the boat.

9:47- A 26" Pike

 Cleaning the boat.

9:56- A 28 " Pike

 Cleaning the boat.

10:02- A 25" Pike

 Cleaning the boat.

10:42- A 33" Pike

Cleaning the boat.

12:29- A 28" Pike

Then it happens------

May 22 2014-Fishing with Rick!

 First day out Pike fishing. Going with Rick today.

 We even have our name on our slip!

 First fish of the day, a small Bass. Bass is still out of season, so it was released.

 First Pike of the season.

Second Pike of the year, a nice 30" fish. 

May 13 & 20th-Walkabout Is In The Water

 Finally, its that time of the year again! Time to get the Walkabout ready for another season on the lake.

 All dressed up and nowhere to go!

 Now we're ready. Let's go!

 Once again Udo, thanks for all your help!

Our new home for the summer. Hard to dock, but nice and close to shore. See you on the lake!

March 18 2014-Happy Birthday Udo!

 Today is Udo's Birthday and what a better way to spend it. Fishing! First fish of the day caught by Udo.

 Second fish of the day!

 Third fish of the day.

 Happy Birthday Udo!

Udo caught four Lake Trout and I caught two. These two fish went home with Udo to join him for dinner. Did I mention that we stayed nice and warm!

March 11 2014-Lake Joe

 Today I am fishing on Lake Joe with Joanne and Daryl. First thing on the agenda: set up Kimo 3.

 Next: set up all the fishing lines.

 Next: sit inside where it is nice and warm and wait for the fish to bite.

 Next: after staying in the warm hut and no bites, it's time for a few photos.

Next: one more picture and it's time to pack up and go home. No fish; but at least we were not cold!

Jan 14 2014-Eskimo Quickfish 3

 First day of fishing in 2014! Fishing with Udo on Bluege Lagoon with our new ice fishing shelter; the Eskimo Qickfish 3. Now named "Kimo 3". Sets up in 3 minutes.

 Nice and toasty in here!

 First fish of the season caught by Udo, A nice plump Rainbow Trout!

 Udo, fish, and "Kimo 3"

Me holding Udo's fish. I took it home for dinner! Only caught 1 fish: but we had a great time and stayed warm!

Oct 15 2013-Sad Day!

 Once again it's that time of the year when we must put the Walkabout to bed for the winter. The boat is ready to go. Just waiting for Udo!

 The boat is on the trailer and ready to go to it's winter home!

 The Walkabouts winter home.

Joanne is building the frame while I take the photos!

All tucked in and ready for bed. It is always a sad day. Already can't wait for next year! Once again, thank you so much Udo for all your help!

Oct 8 2013-Last Day Of Fishing!

 This is the last day of fishing before putting the boat away for the winter. Next year we will be at a new location. Allport is building new slips for next year. We will be in the slip closet to shore on the right hand side. 

 On the way out of Allport Bay, Udo and I came across this Blue Heron looking for a meal.

 Beautifull Fall colours and calm waters.

 Pike on board.

Last day of fishing and the last fish of the season! See you on the ice in 2014!

Oct 3 2013-October Already?

 It's hard to believe that it's October already! This young Loon is almost as big as the adult!

 The colours of Fall are all around us!

 First fish of the day was pretty badly hooked, so this is dinner!

 Future monster Bass!

Joanne catches her biggest Bass of the year. A nice 3 1/2 pounder. Way to go Joanne!