When conditions are like this, landing a seaplane is tough. Glassy water requires precise technique and skill.
Landing on a lake with no wind is like landing on a mirror because there is no depth perception. The pilot must have a proper rate of descent and use visual reference to shorelines, islands or rocks since he cannot ...read more.
On an Ignace Outposts fly-in vacation, fishing is often the primary objective.
There are other things to do too.
A little exploration adds some variety to just catching 100’s of fish.
Paul Loth has been fishing with us for many years. I think the reasons for a return trip if evident when we see some of this summer’s catch and release.
It doesn’t take long for a few seagulls to make short work of a pile of fish offal. At all our camps we have a designated spot for dumping fish guts – and only fish guts. Seagulls, eagles, martin, mink, turkey vultures, and who knows what else will feast until the remains no longer remain.
Letting the ...read more.
This picture was taken at Metionga Lake and there is no better lake in my opinion for walleye unless you include Flindt Lake , Seseganaga Lake , Kawaweogamama Lake , Tri Lake and Hilltop Lake .
Legend has it that there is gold at the end of the rainbow. I guess in a way it is true.
For those who don’t speak French, the French word for ...read more.
The requirement for boat operators to have proof of competency (a boat operators card) to operate a boat in Canada is only a few weeks away. As of Sept 15 this card is required to drive a fishing boat too. There is no grandfathering provision. I highly recommend that if you don’t have the card that you get one in ...read more.
Loons are most likely seen out in the water fishing. Sometimes they are spotted in the air and rarely on land. This guy is hiding near the waters edge.
It really pays to have your camera ready and your eyes peeled for these types of interesting shots.
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I have mentioned about how moose re-grow their antlers each summer. Moose will drop or loose their antlers during the winter. Sometimes a sharp eye will spot the cast-off antlers on the shore or inland from the lake. These make interesting souvenirs.
These ones where likely dropped last winter and as is often the case, both sides ...read more.