I'm always surprised how few of those that post with some regularity on this board go up for opener...or at least don't indicate they are going up. I would think most outfitters are fully booked for the week. Maybe not. I've only seen one member (Devio) state they're going up.
Anyone else going up next week? Wonder how the bugs are too. I read somewhere (another board maybe) they're brutal already in Muskokas.
Yup. Gonna be there teusday to friday. I started a new shift at work and Love it. We caqll it the weekend warrior. 12 hours sat and sun and 8 on monday. Free teusday to friday It's gonna give me more time to finish the camp and go fishing. Hopefully I can keep it till I retire in 2 years.
I just got back today. I was there for two nights. I am going back Friday. Its too cold for the bugs but that should change soon as the temperatures are expected to rise. The lake level is a little higher then summer levels because of all the rain. The dam in Laniel is fully open.
We stopped in Temiscaming for our licenses and beer. The Petro Canada is closed still. Gas in town is at $1.09 per litre similar to North Bay.
I will be headed back up on Tuesday with the boat in tow. the plan is to be launched and ready to go by Friday
As has been said bugs were not out yet BUT if we get some warmth I think they will be thick.
Checked with Pronature on Leeches None in yet but should be in before Friday, Lots of worms in the cooler
Howdie!
We are making it up for the first time!!! Super excited! Hoping we can find some leeches left in stock, were not coming up until Saturday morning.
I'm super excited too Greg! Heading up Friday afternoon :)
Quote from: GregL on May 15, 2017, 09:20:47 AM
Howdie!
We are making it up for the first time!!! Super excited! Hoping we can find some leeches left in stock, were not coming up until Saturday morning.
Greg Look at the thread titled WHERE TO BUY LEECHES>
Call either Kipawa bait or Pronature and order your leeches.
They will put them aside for you.
That way no worries whether they are in stock or not.
Heading to our camp (no not Kipawa) for the first time this season this weekend coming up.
Work in China got in the way of our usual spring routine. Very, very thankful to be back in North America.
Bugs are just starting here at home (south of Ottawa) but local sources say there are no bugs up there yet.
Take care and safe travels to everyone.
Our group is heading into Grassy Thursday afternoon - we will be out on the water first thing Friday morning - its only a weekend trip (back on Monday) - I will post a report when we get back.
Good luck everyone.
Smitty
Just got back yesterday from our camp on Hunter's Lake.
Rained off and on Fri-Sat-Sun.
Saw a few mosquitoes but they were holding umbrellas. No time to bite.
The water level is a little higher than usual.
The lake was flat on Saturday morning. Absolutely no wind.
You could see the reflection of the shoreline from the other side.
I am hosting 10 guys this coming weekend.
We plan to troll a lot with crankbaits for the post spawn walleye.
Quote from: limacharley on May 15, 2017, 11:06:06 AM
Just got back yesterday from our camp on Hunter's Lake.
Rained off and on Fri-Sat-Sun.
Saw a few mosquitoes but they were holding umbrellas. No time to bite.
The water level is a little higher than usual.
The lake was flat on Saturday morning. Absolutely no wind.
You could see the reflection of the shoreline from the other side.
I am hosting 10 guys this coming weekend.
We plan to troll a lot with crankbaits for the post spawn walleye.
All Right.
So hopefully we might start seeing some reports filtering in after next weekend
heading in Sat till Tues short amount of time to do a lot of fishing
Limacharley, this is exactly how I fish at this time of year and catch tones of fish. Have a few shallow "go to" bays where we fish 5 to 12 ft of water. I Really rather this type of fishing as you can see more of the surroundings...and with a big group gives you a chance to see how the other boats are making out and maybe even stop by for a social boat side. Always interested to see what some of the lures of choice are. I like shallow running shad raps in perch patern (small and large size), blue or orange small size shallow rapala, black/silver or orange jointed rapala (J7 I think). Can you share some of your "go to's"?
Quote from: RHYBAK on May 15, 2017, 09:54:36 AM
Quote from: GregL on May 15, 2017, 09:20:47 AM
Howdie!
We are making it up for the first time!!! Super excited! Hoping we can find some leeches left in stock, were not coming up until Saturday morning.
Greg Look at the thread titled WHERE TO BUY LEECHES>
Call either Kipawa bait or Pronature and order your leeches.
They will put them aside for you.
That way no worries whether they are in stock or not.
I didn't know I can call ahead and order that's awesome! I'm calling today! Thanks for tip!
Pre-ordered 1/2 a flat of crawlers & 1/2 lb of leeches WOOT!
We really want to focus on plastics, this is an insurance policy in case our confidence weakens LOL!
Greg
How long are you going for?
We normally get a pound of leeches per person for the week.
We would hate to run out of the main bait being in the middle of nowhere.
Quote from: GregL on May 16, 2017, 10:35:13 AM
We really want to focus on plastics, this is an insurance policy in case our confidence weakens LOL!
I've asked this before, but I have to ask again. Why would you want to 'focus on plastics' if you know that using live bait puts the odds of catching more fish heavily in your favor? Is it a cost thing? Challenge thing? Half pound of leeches will last about a day if the bite is on...so you're going to need to focus on plastics at some point.
Being a golfer, I'd like to get a hole in one...but I'm not going to try for one blindfolded.
Always interested to hear alternative perspectives on fishing with (or without) live bait.
73...
Hey Guys,
We used to always use leeches and love to drag bottom bouncers, actually my wife and I are pretty killer with bottom bouncers,our homemade worm harnesses and crawlers.
As far as plastics go, I always felt like if you can trick them into biting an artificial bait you are exhibiting more skill as an angler. It's just more satisfying to
catch a big fish on an artificial, to me anyways. That's not to say I am a proficient walleye angular on plastics HEHE!
We are only there for 1/2 of Saturday (by the time we get to the lodge and get set up) , Sunday and Monday morning.
So do you think 1/2 pound will do it for us or should I call back and up it to a pound? It's just my wife and I.
Quote from: GregL on May 16, 2017, 02:00:16 PM
We are only there for 1/2 of Saturday (by the time we get to the lodge and get set up) , Sunday and Monday morning.
So do you think 1/2 pound will do it for us or should I call back and up it to a pound? It's just my wife and I.
Should be plenty...along with the 'erms.
More satisfying, eh? So...catching 20 fish in an outing on plastics is more satisfying than catching 40 fish per outing on live bait? Interesting...very interesting. [see image of Arte Johnson from Laugh In]
Sounds like you're going have a great weekend...good luck dodging those buggy bugs!
For two people , for that short of time, you will be fine.
You will know better for next time if you run out.
Good Luck.
30 days and counting
Thanks Guys..
40 fish per day MAN!!!! That would be awesome... i'm so distracted right now HAHA!
Really, I'm not set either way. Trust me.. if we start hammering them on leeches.. I guarantee you I won't be able to stop using them LOL!
Brian will likely have some live bait if it comes to that. good luck! Be sure to post a report! Can't wait to read it!
I'll put plastics vs live bait anytime. Would be a good test verses a good live bait angler.
I've been fishing plastics for 30 years and wouldn't change as the results I've seen.
Good fresh soft plastics with a good scent is key. Moving it to mimic bait is key.
I've never caught a thing on Gulp, hate it.
Trying to head up next Thursday, work may get in the way and delay trip a day.
If this warm weather sticks around, were going to need blood transfusions after the weekend HAHA! DAM YOU BLACK FLYS!