Fishing reports are written weekly throughout the open fishing season based on Fireside Lodge guests reports of their daily fishing experiences while fishing at Fireside Lodge
Hello from Fireside Lodge
in Northwest Ontario, Canada. The week started out with a big rain system
bringing thunderstorms on Saturday, which dumped 2.5 inches of heavy rain on
us. This prevented most fishing for that day but on the positive side gave us
plenty of water to keep the lake levels up for a while.
David & Kathie Drake
from West Terre Haute, IN were back fishing at Fireside Lodge. DOA they wasted
no time as they caught many Smallmouth and a few nice 30-inch plus Pike. First
full day of fishing they did great landing over 40 Northern Pike. Second day
was a rain out as we had thunderstorms all day which dumped 2.5-inches of rain.
Third day had these two catching a lot of Smallmouth Bass with Kathie landing
the two biggest fish at 17.5 and 18-inch Master Anglers Smallmouth, plus a
33-inch Northern Pike. Fourth day was another great day fishing & catching
as they caught 15 each, of Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass.
The fifth and
final day was a little slower but still caught over a dozen Smallmouth Bass,
and Kathie did it again hooking & landing a big 35-inch Muskie. Both had a
great time enjoying the atmosphere, wildlife, and conversation with others, and
went home with another set of Canadian fishing memories.
Mike Janicki from Union,
KY returned to Fireside Lodge this time with his uncle Vince Danko from Wirtz,
VA. First day on the water was good for 9 nice Northern Pike 28 to 33-inches
and about 15 Smallmouth Bass. Second day was severe t-storms & a total rain
out. All week long these two had a ball catching nice size Northern Pike
consistently and both caught Muskie, Vince??s being at 29-inches and Mike landed
a nice fat 35-inch Muskie. Both came with smiles and left with smiles
thoroughly enjoying their stay at Fireside Lodge and making family memories
together. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to do so.
Carl Adams and Jody Fraser
from Muskegon, MI were fishing at Fireside Lodge for their first time. First
day ever fishing on Little Vermilion Lake System was fabulous as they caught 41
Northern Pike. What a GREAT start. Second day besides catching some Northern
Pike & Smallmouth Bass Carl caught a dandy 37? Musky, which was his first.
Third day was a few Smallmouth and Pike, but the fourth day they were on fire
again landing about 55 Northern Pike, having a lot of action and several double
catches. Their 5th and final day had them landing some bigger fish
and it seemed to be Jody??s day as she caught a 17-inch Smallmouth and finished
with her last cast and last fish landing a big fat 36-inch Pike. Great finish
to a great fishing trip. Both told Audrey and I that their stay with us was
their best Canadian Fishing experience ever, and they hope to return in the
very near future.
Mike and Dee Hummel from Urbandale,
IA were back fishing at Fireside Lodge for there 9th time. DOA,
despite the heavy rains, 2.5?, they got out and caught some Pike and Smallmouth
with Mike landing four nice Smallmouth fly-fishing. First full day was mostly
Smallmouth Bass as Mike did best fly fishing with poppers and Dee caught a nice
Northern Pike. Second day had them into a bunch of Northern Pike catching close
to 30 and Mike caught 6 good size Smallmouth fly-fishing. Third day had them
catching a lot of Smallmouth Bass, Dee using jigging techniques and Mike??s were
all on the fly rod. Their fourth day was a slower day, however the 5th
and final day was very active catching all the Northern Pike they could want
with Dee having the hot hand. Besides the fishing both had a wonderful stay
enjoying the wilderness and company of some guests they have gotten to know
over the years. Before departing they made their 2011 reservations
for the same dates.
Mike Uebelheer and Heather
from Stow, OH returned to Fireside Lodge as a couple for their second year in
as many, and for Mike it was his second trip this year and fourth in three
years. This couple had a ball for their four-day stay with us catching Northern
Pike every day and enjoying the wilderness setting we have at Fireside Lodge. They
caught Pike up to the mid-30? category and a lot up to 30-inches. While fishing
they enjoyed seeing Bald Eagles, Deer, Great Blue Heron, various waterfowl,
Loons, and a Moose, which was Heathers goal. By suggestion they took a ride on
the road going south after suppertime and sure enough a Moose was at the edge
of the bush and gave them a photo opportunity. With fish caught and seeing
Heathers Moose their trip was complete and both left having a fabulous stay
with us at Fireside Lodge and already discussing their next visit.
Old school buddies Mark
Warren from Escondido, CA Bill Hedge from Louisville, KY and Eric Teske from
Cincinnati, OH were fishing at Fireside Lodge for the first time. Mark was nice
enough to send me a letter of their results and experience at Fireside Lodge so
below I have copy and pasted his email. They enjoyed their stay and made
another set of memories between good friends. Thanks for choosing Fireside
Lodge to do so.
Alan
and Audrey,
Thanks
again to you and your staff for the fine hospitality shown us on our first (and
too short) visit to the Fireside Lodge!
As
mentioned, Eric Teske (Cincinnati, OH), Bill Hedge (Louisville, KY) and I
(Escondido, CA) have been meeting up for fishing adventures across the country
since we all graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1981.
While
we didn??t keep close track of all the exact number of fish we caught and
released over the three days, all in all, it was a great success! I
estimate we boated at least (50) Smallmouth and (20) Northern Pike; all out of
Little Vermillion Lake and most using #5 Blue Fox spinners or live
Leeches. (Next time we will venture into the adjoining
waters.)
I
personally focused on catching a Musky on our third and final day, Monday, July
5th, but was only able to
SEE three fish and hook none. I had one roll over on a Suick and two
follows on a Perch X-Rap, so I did get my Musky adrenaline
fix. Until next time!Mark Warren
The Frantz Clan of
brothers Steve, Jeff, & John from Greer, SC, Southbury, CT and Grass
Valley, CA with sons Mike from Milford, CT and Nick from Mathews, NC, were back
for their 4th fishing trip to Fireside Lodge. Two words best describe this
family group, which are Fun and Laughter. This group did very well catching Big
Northern Pike throughout their five days landing a lot of Pike over 30 inches
up to 37-inches. They also did well catching Smallmouth Bass with Jeff
excelling in this category landing two Master Anglers Award Smallies both
measuring 18-inches. In the Musky area Steve & Jeff caught a 30?, John a
31?, Steve a 30 and 37-incher, and Nick came up with the BIG Daddy of all
hooking and Landing a Monster 46-inch Tiger Muskie. Yes, Tiger Muskie!! This
fish had a huge girth and is in the top of its size class for a Tiger. WOW, what
a great catch for Nick. Besides all the great fishing and catching this group
had I always admire their ability to constantly have fun and laugh together,
and when all is said a done the biggest catch this group had this week was the
family memories which will be with them for the rest of their living years.
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Hot Lures: Polish Pike,
Blue Fox Spinner, X-Rap, Husky Jerk, Mepps Spinners, Black Fury, Live Leeches,
Tube Jigs,
Hot Flies: Poppers, Wooly
Bugger, Streamers,
Catches of The Week: 46-inch
Tiger Muskie, Master anglers Smallmouth between 18.5 and 18-inches, 11 Musky
caught between 30 to 46-inches, Countless Pike caught between 30 to 37-inches.
Well,
that's it for this weeks Fireside Lodge Fishing News Report, Please stay tuned
for next weeks report. Until then "Keep On Fish'n" Alan
The fifth and
final day was a little slower but still caught over a dozen Smallmouth Bass,
and Kathie did it again hooking & landing a big 35-inch Muskie. Both had a
great time enjoying the atmosphere, wildlife, and conversation with others, and
went home with another set of Canadian fishing memories.
Second day was severe t-storms & a total rain
out. All week long these two had a ball catching nice size Northern Pike
consistently and both caught Muskie, Vince??s being at 29-inches and Mike landed
a nice fat 35-inch Muskie. Both came with smiles and left with smiles
thoroughly enjoying their stay at Fireside Lodge and making family memories
together. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to do so.
four-day stay with us catching Northern
Pike every day and enjoying the wilderness setting we have at Fireside Lodge. They
caught Pike up to the mid-30? category and a lot up to 30-inches. While fishing
they enjoyed seeing Bald Eagles, Deer, Great Blue Heron, various waterfowl,
Loons, and a Moose, which was Heathers goal. By suggestion they took a ride on
the road going south after suppertime and sure enough a Moose was at the edge
of the bush and gave them a photo opportunity. With fish caught and seeing
Heathers Moose their trip was complete and both left having a fabulous stay
with us at Fireside Lodge and already discussing their next visit. 
catching Smallmouth Bass with Jeff
excelling in this category landing two Master Anglers Award Smallies both
measuring 18-inches. In the Musky area Steve & Jeff caught a 30?, John a
31?, Steve a 30 and 37-incher, and Nick came up with the BIG Daddy of all
hooking and Landing a Monster 46-inch Tiger Muskie. Yes, Tiger Muskie!! This
fish had a huge girth and is in the top of its size class for a Tiger. WOW, what
a great catch for Nick. Besides all the great fishing and catching this group
had I always admire their ability to constantly have fun and laugh together,
and when all is said a done the biggest catch this group had this week was the
family memories which will be with them for the rest of their living years. 
