Someone has to do it.

Posted by on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:35 am

So far this summer I have not been able to get a fishing line in the water myself.  This is certainly not the business for anyone who thinks running a successful fly in fishing operation means fishing all day.

But… being the father of a successful outfitter does have its perks. 

Somehow my dad has managed  another few ...read more.

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Arriving at the lake

Posted by on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:22 pm

Arrivning at the cabin

The vacation really begins when you get to the lake.  Before the plane takes off and leaves you alone for a few days, the pilots are often a great source of local knowledge.  Randy (in the middle) gives a little last minute advice and kicks the dirt a little when the guys thank him for the safe flight. ...read more.

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Mama and baby

Posted by on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 6:32 am

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This mama grouse at Metionga Lake wasn’t going to let baby out of her site.

Chris and Don W spent a week at Metionga Lake with friends.  Besides catching and releasing an amazing amount of fish, Chris did a little nature photography.  I recently saw an add on TV promoting a zoo as the best place to view animals.  I ...read more.

June on Metionga Lake

Posted by on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:19 pm

Metionga Lake is a perpetual favourite.  Walleye and Northern abound.  Don flies from Florida to Chicago and drives with his group to Ignace. We’ve seen members of the group shuffle over the years, but Don is a regular as the rising sun.

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Another Met Walleye soon to be released to fight another day.

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