This morning we flew a group to Metionga Lake . There were 6 in the group. They are so far the best packers of the year. 6 people and 480 lbs of gear including beer, water and food. It can be done.
Seeing some of the loads that are brought up on a fly in, I believe some folks just pack ...read more.
Either this was a “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” moment, or a creative perspective for a great photo. Who am I to judge?
...read more.The World Fishing Network (WFN) is running a contest for the Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada. Our little town of Ignace is competing. The winning town receives a $25,000 community donation to be used towards fishing-related initiatives benefiting anglers in or reasonably close to the town, and also a half-hour show produced by WFN featuring the winning town will be ...read more.
The Ekins crew sent me pictures of all the work they had to do to get fish.
Paddling into position.
Navigating between lakes.
What a tough way to get fish.
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First the fish must actually be caught.
Then the best part…
Story time while revisiting the days events. Of course,
without that photo there will always be one who is unconvinced.
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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.
Hilltop Lake has always been a good producer of Walleye and Northern Pike. The Patton family has been verifying this themselves for the last few years.
And that is not exactly a “walleye chop” on the water. The way I see it, the fish bite when they are hungry (most of the time) and when a ...read more.
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.
Another Met Walleye soon to be released to fight another day.
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