Sitting on the beach at Irene Lake provides some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen. Of course you could be here yourself “checking out” the view from the beach. Add a few friends or family members and life time memories are made.
I suppose if a day on the lake is not enough, the view is just as ...read more.
Last week a friend in Ignace found an old newspaper in their cottage. The paper was dated July 18, 1968. It was the News – Chronicle from Port Arthur, Ontario. For those who keep up with world events, Port Arthur and Fort William amalgamated in 1970 to become Thunder Bay.
When this paper was published, my grandfather was the ...read more.
June on Seseganaga Lake offers exciting lake trout fishing. When the trout are in shallow water they make for a nice surprise when fishing walleye. Nothing like the fight these strong fish provide on light tackle. They are good eats too.
Brad,
I am a little late and maybe Steve already sent you some pics but here are two ...read more.
“Brad/Karen, Attached is a picture of a moth that visited the screen door in fish camp. ( Irene Lake ) It’s beauty was astonishing! After 40 years of Canada/Ontario fish camps there is always a surprise. Another great trip.” Stan
Turns out this is a Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda). They have reddish-to-pink legs and antennae, yellow bodies and hindwings, ...read more.
We flew into Irene Lake to light the fridges and double check everything was ready for guests this weekend. We’ve had no one on the lake for a week.
I brought Karen, my cousin and her husband for the ride with the idea we could “wet a line” for a few hours after the work was done.
Flying ...read more.
“… and it was this wide between the eyes!”
Even retired lawyers still come up with some good ones. Nothing like getting back to camp and expounding on the activities of the day. The best part of catch and release is the the telling part.
ps. John, in grade school I learned that during show and ...read more.
The Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and of course, fishing at Ignace Outposts .
Have a ...read more.
