Holiday Weekend
Author Archives: Brad Greaves
Winter delight
Even tho’ we are looking forward to summer, there is no reason we can’t enjoy a little of the bounty of our lakes in the winter. It is often cold in our part of the woods during the winter, but as spring approaches we have both nice weather and great conditions for ice fishing.
Some the less ...read more.
Shows are done – now we wait for summer
Last weekend was our last show. I retuned from Wisconsin Dells after a good visit with some regular guests and the potential of new guests.
Our show circuit was rather aggressive this year as we added new markets in hopes of counteracting the economic downturn.
In March I traveled with Joe (Seseganaga Joe to be exact) to ...read more.
April Fools
April 1st is well known as April Fools Day. It does sometime happen that the joke is really upon us with the weather.
Al Gore better get back to his data to re-evaluate this global warming thing. On days like this I kinda wish we could have more of it.
What’s another 5 inches ...read more.
Shore Lunch with RD
One of the highlights of any fishing trip with Ignace Outposts is the proverbial shore lunch. At this time of year my mouth waters with anticipation of fresh, still quivering walleye fillets cooking with potatoes and the ubiquitous pork and beans.
Here Rd of Officially Rugged fame shows how it is done.
...read more.Privacy Plus – Tri Lake
Tri lake offers smaller lakes, absolutely secluded, which are accessible from the cabin providing an adventurous solitude and great fishing opportunity. Walleye and northern in trophy categories are caught and released regularly. Wildlife observation can be a major part of this experience with a great potential to view animals and birds in their own undisturbed domain. This is a ...read more.
Gamble Lake – “the Sure Bet!”
Gamble lake is a world-class small mouth bass and lake trout fishery. 
It has great Northern Pike too! It is unparalleled in quantity and quality of these species. Pound for pound the small mouth is the greatest fighter and most exciting fish in this area. They are commonly found in rocky lakes with many crevasses and overhangs ...read more.
Norseman – from Ignace to Calgary
While in Calgary last week, I stopped by the Petro Canada Tower. This is the tallest building in Calgary and the head offices of Petro Canada. Hanging in the lobby is a Norseman aircraft. In it self this is impressive but there is an Ignace Airways connection. This aircraft was operated by Ignace Airways in the late 70’s and early ...read more.