Every year I get a lot of inquiries as to how to fillet a northern so that it is boneless. I have to admit, I’ve tried many various methods and am continually searching for a fool proof method such as this one below.A pike has “y” bones which float away from the spine and as a result are not eaten ...read more.
A cow moose and her two babies meandered down the Gamble River a couple of days ago. The Coppin Group at Irene Lake grabbed this photo of the moose. Cow moose often have twin calves. Scott Coppin stayed back about 100 yards so as to not frighten the moose as he took the photos. The cow and calves continued ...read more.
The reports from the lakes indicate that the walleye are biting and hitting jigs and minnows as well as jigs and leeches. Night crawlers are also working extremely well. Gulp Alive is working very well too if you don’t want the hassle of life bait. The walleye seem lazy (probably due to the cold water) and too much action with ...read more.
Today was one of those days! Woke to pouring rain and a yard full of eager fishermen. A quick check of the weather indicated no improvement until at least lunch. So we wait. Just around noon the weather lifted and the aircraft were off. 1 and 1/2 hours is all we need to turn around Seseganaga and Metionga trips. About ...read more.
As a proud Papa I can’t resist putting up at least one photo of our new grandson Jonas. Here he is with Mom and Dad (Krista and Scott).
Over the years, many of our guests have watched our kids grow up into adults with their own families.Today we welcome our second grandson, a brother for Zachary. About an hour ago, our daughter Krista delivered a new addition to the family. Jonas Bradley Gothard was born in Vancouver BC. Proud daddy, Scott, called us with the news. It was ...read more.
Today many of our guests and friends will be planning a cook out and get-together in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
“If you don’t want to get behind them… then go stand in front of them!”
As well as a remembrance to fallen soldiers, Memorial Day is traditionally the kick off of the summer season.
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Last night I killed my first mosquito of the year. Actually I think I sent a few dozen into the next life, but after the first I generally loose count. I have to admit that with the cold temps this spring, the first Itchius Bitingus (my own scientific sounding term for mosquitoes) caught me by surprise and nearly ...read more.