Week No. 2

Well our season is well under way. We had a challenging opener this year with unusually cold weather and even snow on opening day. We have had some slightly warmer weather the last few days which is making the leaves finally pop out and grass green again. Our local weather shows days for the next week in the 50's and 60's which will start to warm us up. The water temps are around 45 in the bays and 42 on the main lake which is making the fish move slow and less aggressive. Although many guests this week with light tackle are still boating 50 or 60 a day and a few reports of 100 fish days already this year.
The biggest Northern of the year so far was caught today (May 28th) and measured 45 1/2 inches. Biggest walleye was 29 3/4 which came opening week. So far we have had reports of 8 lake trout caught with the biggest being 37 inches.
Hot tackle is:
Ciscos on two single hooks presented horizontally on a bobber for Northerns.
Dark color jigs -black and blue for Walleye.
Water level is really high right now -over a foot over normal.

An Opener to Remember

This was definitly an opening week we will never forget as guests were greeted with nearly ten inches of snow! People gawked and discussed the absurdity of the situation, but no ones spirits seemed to be dampened by it. All were able to head out fishing as usual.
The biggest walleye caught for the week was 29 3/4 and the biggest northern 44 1/2 inches.

Looking Forward to Another Season

Yes, it has been a while since our last post. Since then, Andie has grown into a pleasingly plump 4 month old, who is full of smiles and sparkling eyes. She seems to be a generally happy baby and we are pleased that she sleeps through the night.

Sullivan has embraced his position as big brother, and is always ready to offer a hug of comfort when Andie is 'out of sorts'. He is also enjoying the warmer weather and could spend his entire day outside if permitted.

A.J. is the only one who is sad to see the snow go, and is likely anxious to shed his winter coat.

Both Lee and I are looking forward to this coming fishing season and having guests in camp once again. Lee has been spending long days out in the yard doing all that is needed to open camp. And I have been roping both my parents and in-laws into babysitting so that I can get the cabins in tip top shape.

Chris joined us yesterday full of energy and optimism. Not a moment was wasted before we put him to work.

For a while we were worried that the ice was going to linger like it did last year, but it is already showing promising signs, and is looking quite dark. Lee's bet was that it is going to be off by the 8th. My bet was for the 13th (I think I'll be closer to winning this one).