Irene Lake is known as “Extra Large Walleye Lake” for a reason. We don’t see lots of Walleye on Irene Lake but the ones you do get are extra large.
Nice fish, nice scenery but I’m not sure sure about the rest of the photo. Thanks for the picture Joe. See you again soon.
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Metionga Lake sunset. Why not just kick back on the deck and enjoy a good glass of wine or other beverage as the sun goes does.
Tomorrow will be another great fishing day. Besides, it sure beats working.
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It may take a few minutes to bring in a northern pike like this, but it is worth the battle. In fact it is worth the drive from Wisconsin as well as the year long wait for the annual “boys” Canada get-a-way.
I am not being sexist; we do get all female groups too. If you’re of ...read more.
Bringing in a walleye and having a large northern pike attempt to relieve you of your supper to have his supper is always a thrill. It pays to pay attention and keep a good grip on your fishing rod even if you think it is “just another little walleye”.
I think that when you hook a ...read more.
In the summer, moose will develop a dark almost black coat. They look regal in their summer finest. In the spring however the winter fur moults and the moose looks pretty ragged and shaggy for a while. This cow on Metionga Lake looks like she is in that motley stage. In a few months she will replace that old fur with a ...read more.
“Brad, Attached are three pictures I told you I would send. Wanted to let you know I had a great time and am looking forward to next year. Hope you and Karen have a happy and successful year. Jack S.”
...read more.Many of our guests from the USA travel through International Falls and Fort Frances. Recently a toll booth has been set up on Highway 11 east of Fort Frances by protesting First Nations. The toll is $1.00.
If you are driving to Ignace from Wisconsin or through Wisconsin it is just as fast (maybe even shorter) to go through Pigeon ...read more.
The Canadian Armed Forced Snowbirds Jet Demonstration team were in Dryden for an air show last weekend. Yesterday, on their way to Thunder Bay for another show, they had to pass right by Ignace.
The precision flying demonstrated by these pilots is world class. I never tire of seeing them.
They performed a “little fly by” over our base. ...read more.