Warning! "Covid free discussion, where we pretend there's no pandemic and we all can go to and fro Kipawa without restrictions. ;)"
I think its that time of year, where fantasying about summer and more importantly kipawa, is the thing to do. So when are you going to Kipawa, where are you staying at?
I will start off. I am booked for two trips this year at Alwaki. The first is very exciting for me, since my 9 & 6 year old grand sons will be joining me along with their fathers an my brother. Can't wait for that one and to have my grandsons experience the splendor of Kipawa and the lack of technology and civilization. The second trip will make my 4th September week long trip with just my wife and I where we put a 100% effort into eating, drinking, relaxing and a mix of fishing. I look so forward to being there every year, but this year even more. I made one trip last September and it just wasn't enough!
Last week of June at Kipawa Lodge.
2021’s post border opening mid-August trip the latest I’ve gone. Fishing was great, zero complaints. But looking forward to bit earlier in year to gain back some extra fishing time at both ends of the day.
Actually couple of us just talked last night of things needing done outside of food/kitchen/toiletry supply prep.
My list is quite small. Need to sharpen fillet/boat knives and think time for new electric knife (or at least new blades). Get a couple new pairs of fish gloves for in boat. Purchase new reel for trolling as don’t have a backup I trust at the moment. That’s really it.
After last years trip I went ahead and purchased replacement lures for ones the lake claimed. Replaced hooks that’d been straightened and line on a reel.
Guess one of the perks of being a non-boat owner. To-do list usually minimal outside of cabin supplies.
And yes, my mind’s drifted several times to actual fishing. Mainly of spots/shorelines that I didn’t get around to hitting last year.
Quote from: Lizard King on January 28, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
I think time for new electric knife (or at least new blades). Get a couple new pairs of fish gloves for in boat.
The longer day light hours sure do make for more opportunities to be on the water. I really missed our July trip the last couple of years.
I highly recommend going cordless if you are going to upgrade your electric. If you decide to go with a cordless filet knife, my Rapala works great, though I heard great things about the Bubba cordless, I wish I would have looked further into the Bubba before I bought the Rapala
I have the corded version of the Rapala and never had an issue w/it. Just have had it long enough I don’t know if it’ll last another 10 yrs or if the next trip will be it’s last. Def need new blades for it. Thought of getting blades + a new knife to cover all bases.
Do the cordless ones just have a docking station, or have battery backup as well?
Quote from: Lizard King on January 29, 2022, 11:52:34 AM
I have the corded version of the Rapala and never had an issue w/it. Just have had it long enough I don’t know if it’ll last another 10 yrs or if the next trip will be it’s last. Def need new blades for it. Thought of getting blades + a new knife to cover all bases.
Do the cordless ones just have a docking station, or have battery backup as well?
I’ve got the Berkeley electric one. Comes with two batteries so one can be charging and the other can be in the knife getting used.
It’s real nice for big fish, but I still prefer my Rapala filet knife.
We are June 11-18 @ Two Moon Lodge.
It has been since 2018 that we've been up there so definitely daydreaming of Kip.
Only 3 adults going this time so planning on being on the water as much as possible.
For the filet knife discussion I got the Berkley Cordless about a year ago for Christmas and love it. Great for Two Moon as fish house is limited on electric.
Only thing I need is to get an extra battery for a backup!
120 days and counting!
Hello everyone, first time posting on the forum. We purchased a property in late 2018 on Kipawa. Still learning the lake but have been down to Alwaki and To the north end past Two Moon. Great fishing at both places. Today was in the garage doing some wood working and looked at the boat…took a pic and sent to my buddy down in Southern Ontario; the itch is there as we both retired last month. Counting down the days until the season opens and we can explore more areas of Lake Kipawa. It is certainly a beautiful Lake with great fishing! For those coming to visit, enjoy and may you have tight lines!! Cheers
Quote from: dkgolfer on February 09, 2022, 07:04:18 PM
the itch is there as we both retired last month.
Welcome to the forum and Congratulations on your retirement! Also on owning a piece of gods country.
@dkgolfer Welcome and congrats on getting some property up there. That is my retirement dream!
Plan on finding some land in a few years.
Quote from: BigChief on February 10, 2022, 09:53:03 AM
@dkgolfer Welcome and congrats on getting some property up there. That is my retirement dream!
Plan on finding some land in a few years.
I want in! ;D
You are welcome any time Hodgey. You know that. DKgolfer congrats and where about is your cottage?
@Hodgey1 2 people pitching in makes it cheaper. Just need somewhere big enough to build 2 cabins!!
Quote from: Ozzy30 on February 10, 2022, 11:10:53 AM
You are welcome any time Hodgey.
I'll bring the Caesars! ;D Can't wait to stop by this summer.
Quote from: BigChief on February 10, 2022, 11:16:46 AM
@Hodgey1 2 people pitching in makes it cheaper. Just need somewhere big enough to build 2 cabins!!
I was just looking to ride your coattails
@BigChief ;D
As much as I dream about having a cabin in Kipawa, it's just is a bit impractical living so far away. Unfortunately!!!!
Well, we are planning to make the return trip to Watson Lake the week of July 23-30. Man, I can't wait to pull into camp, crack a cold beer open and walk out on that dock. I literally gives me butterflies in my tummy thinking about it! ;D
It’s been a long time coming but we have reservations for Dumoine June 16 - 21. It’s been two summers without a trip north and I share your excitement Joe ! We usually go in July also but some other obligations made us move it to June. Been a long time since being there in June so just anticipating the black flies . Just adds to the fun .
NortonJoe - Jig and Drift. I'm from Ohio as well, Amherst. I have a July 16th trip planned to Sasseginaga with a couple buddies. Was able to get up there last September just after the border opened. Fishing was excellent, weather a bit cool and rainy. Looking forward to July with warmer weather and longer days.
Freezing azzz cold here this morning has me dreaming of a warm evening outing on Kipawa in July. I'm glad to see other have gotten booked for this year and are returning.
Heading to our camp (Hunter's Point area) as soon as we can drive in. Hoping for an early thaw this year. We purchased a bunkie to put up on our lot for guests, bought as a kit and just have to put together. Very excited to get that done and also, I retire in May, so more time at camp for us this year :)
Quote from: michelle on February 14, 2022, 11:50:00 AM
Heading to our camp (Hunter's Point area) as soon as we can drive in. Hoping for an early thaw this year. We purchased a bunkie to put up on our lot for guests, bought as a kit and just have to put together. Very excited to get that done and also, I retire in May, so more time at camp for us this year :)
Would be interested in your bunkie plan...can you post a link?
Congrats on your retirement, Michele. Summers at camp is the best!! Welcome to the club.
Hey T-bone,
Here is the link.
https://easyupstructures.com/
They are near Sturgeon Falls! We bought ours a month ago, they were having a sale on stock items! We bought the Omaha 2.
Thank You Puckster! I look forward to my first summer off :)
Quote from: michelle on February 14, 2022, 06:52:11 PM
Hey T-bone,
Here is the link.
https://easyupstructures.com/
They are near Sturgeon Falls! We bought ours a month ago, they were having a sale on stock items! We bought the Omaha 2.
Congrats on retirement
@michelle and nice concept with the Bunkie!
I booked 2 full weeks of holidays for this summer to stay at cottage. I will be there pretty much every weekend but my weeks are June 27-july 1st and aug 1-5.
Six of us are heading back to Taggart Bay Lodge the last week of June for a bear hunting/fishing trip. Three generations of us... grandpop, sons, and grandsons. It should be an epic trip! Can't get here soon enough. Again, many thanks to all of you who provided such great advice, help, and tactics prior to our first trip. It is much appreciated.
10ring, make sure you check out Taggart Bay's web site. Yves wants clients to do a few things to help him get reservation straight. If you don't, you may be left out.
You are correct Oarin and thanks for the heads up. I have been in regular contact with TBL all winter and have all my ducks in a row.
Heading to TBL July 16 for a week. Can't wait to get back!
My son and I are set for July 23rd- 28th at TBL Outpost. Can't wait!
It’s really good to see so many folks booked and looking forward to “hopefully†a more normal summer! My first trip will include my grandsons as well as my son in laws. We are all looking so forward to it. My oldest grandson "9" brings it up constantly, I bought a barrel of cheese pufffs for a movie night I had with him the other night and when he saw them he asked if we can bring them to Kipawa. I replied, heck yea, Cheese Puffs it is! ;D
That's really awesome Hodgey!
I used to love movie nights at camp. After a day of chores around camp, my grandfather would bring us kids into Kipawa to fill the boat's "cruise a day" (what we called the portable fuel tank in the Naden boat) so we could go fishing that night, on the way back to camp from Kipawa we'd stop at Leo's store, grab a few treats and a movie.
My brother and I would take the old Naden out fishing for the evening after an early dinner, usually to pickerel bay or Sunnyside. My brother always navigated the boat home if it got too dark as I tended to get turned around hahah, I was the "flashlight dude" at the front of the boat, that's all we had for running lights lol.
We'd pull into camp in the pitch dark, fire up the crappy little TV / VCR we had, watch our movie and dig into the treats, after helping to clean anything we may have caught of course!
This would have been the summers during the timeframe when we were between 12-16 years old maybe? Not a care in the world, those were the days......
Glad you're getting a chance to share the Kipawa experience with the younger generations, I can speak with some certainty that you're providing them an amazing experience they won't forget for the rest of their lives.
Same sentiments as you, it's great to see people planning ahead again!
Quote from: Hodgey1 on February 27, 2022, 11:04:06 AM
It’s really good to see so many folks booked and looking forward to “hopefully†a more normal summer! My first trip will include my grandsons as well as my son in laws. We are all looking so forward to it. My oldest grandson "9" brings it up constantly, I bought a barrel of cheese pufffs for a movie night I had with him the other night and when he saw them he asked if we can bring them to Kipawa. I replied, heck yea, Cheese Puffs it is! ;D
Quote from: Ozzy30 on February 10, 2022, 11:10:53 AM
You are welcome any time Hodgey. You know that. DKgolfer congrats and where about is your cottage?
Sorry Ozzie, missed the question. Our place is located in Baie McAdam phase 2. Easy access to drive in.
Very nice, I really have to spend sometime this year once all my spring work is done touring the upper part of the lake.
Quote from: dkgolfer on March 01, 2022, 08:40:08 AM
Quote from: Ozzy30 on February 10, 2022, 11:10:53 AM
You are welcome any time Hodgey. You know that. DKgolfer congrats and where about is your cottage?
Sorry Ozzie, missed the question. Our place is located in Baie McAdam phase 2. Easy access to drive in.
Cool DK, a buddy of mine from work just bought there in the last year or two. Tom a big ole Newfie. Gonna make the boat ride there from Red Pine sometime this summer. I'll let you know when.
Let me know Puck and we can always meet at my place and make the trip if you want
Quote from: Ozzy30 on March 02, 2022, 09:16:20 AM
Let me know Puck and we can always meet at my place and make the trip if you want
Will do Oz
Ozzy and Puck, all good….let me know always a cold pint in the fridge. Haven’t met Tom but saw a big guy doing Reno’s on a place in Phase 1, I’ll stop and introduce myself next time I see him. Cheers.