Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 7/17 to 7/31 2010 Part 1

Hello from Fireside Lodge in Northwest Ontario, Canada.
Weather this week was variable never settling down. We would have quick hit storms move in and out bringing at first cool air then it would switch to sunny and warm. Anything but consistent, however it did not discourage Fireside Lodge Fishers. Everyone was doing the rain dance in the boat. What’s the rain dance?? That’s when you try to put on or take off your rain pants in the boat without taking your shoes off first. Oh ya, now you remember how to do this dance don’t you?

Brent and Angie Bostic from Hurricane, WV were back to Fireside Lodge for their 4th fishing trip. DOA these two caught some Smallmouth and Brent just missed a Master Anglers Smallmouth catching a 17.75-incher. First full day of fishing they caught 19 Smallmouth Bass. Second day we had extreme winds that affected everyone’s ability to just stay on the water, and to Brent and Angie’s credit they were only one of two boats to stay out until supper and caught 6 Pike & 3 Bass. Third day was fantastic as the caught 104 Northern Pike. Fourth day was suppose to be a Smallmouth Bass day in Closs however the bass were not cooperating so they started to fish for Muskie, had six nice follows and Brent landed a nice 36-inch Musky. Fifth day still had the Smallmouth stumping them catching 6, but did catch 24 Northern Pike. After asking for some direction we discussed the Smallmouth Bass being in the weeds as opposed to the rocks, and that was the strategy they were going to employ the next day. Well, things improved as they caught 19 very nice size bass from 15 to 17.5-inches and Brent caught a 36-inch Muskie on his popper with 8lb test. He also had a Muskie in the mid 40-inch range take a swipe at his surface bait. Seventh day these two found some BIG Smallmouth Bass in the weeds, and had fun catching their favorite freshwater fish. A special happening occurred with Brent & Angie when they seemingly both hooked a big Smallie at the same time and as each were fighting their fish there lines crossed and soon to be found out they both had the same Smallmouth hooked. After the joint landing the fish measured out to be an 18.5-inch Master Anglers Award Smallmouth. WOW, that has never happened before and since there was no precedent set with who’s fish it really was it was decided by a unanimous vote that each should get a Master Anglers Award for landing the fish however Angie will be listed first for two reasons. One being that ladies go first and second her alphabetic initials put her first. Great story and memory for their fishing log. Eighth day was a much slower day catching 7 Smallmouth Bass and 4 Pike. Ninth day was fabulous having fun catching 81 Northern Pike and the tenth and final day was a slower day but after totaling their catches they caught 326 total fish which is averaging almost 33 fish per day. I will take that over a 10 day run anytime. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge and hope to see Brent & Angie in 2012.

Jim Tate and Bob Soloman from Oshkosh & Sarona, WI were fishing at Fireside Lodge for their first time referred to us by good friend and Fireside Lodge guest Al Wortz. These two fellows literally had a rough first day as the winds were high and waves were about 4 foot in the open water. Not good for the first time ever on a lake. For the short day they managed to catch a few fish and learn some of the lake. Second day these two made up for lost time having their best fishing day ever as they caught over 70 Northern Pike having many doubles and Bob caught an 18-inch Master Anglers Award Trophy Smallmouth Bass. Third day was another fabulous day catching a lot of Pike & Smallmouth Bass some being 16 to 17-inches and Bob came up with the biggest Pike of the day measuring a fat 36-inches. The fish were pretty hard on their lures so the had to replenish at suppertime. Their fourth and final day was a knock out as they caught over 80 Northern Pike and Bob landed his first ever Muskie. Great finish to a fabulous fishing trip for these two friends.

Long time return guests Tim Bergen, sons, Joey, Adam, and nephew Tim Komenda from Orland Park and Hickory Hills, IL were back fishing at Fireside Lodge. DOA Tim B had a huge Muskie explode on his surface lure right at boat side. After fighting it for several minutes and getting it half in the net the fish did a typical Muskie roll flipping off the hook and waved goodbye with its tail. Also, Joey had a BIG Musky hooked and after a brief fight it got off, but he did catch a nice 33-inch Pike. First full day was a great day fishing and catching as they caught a bunch of nice Pike in the 26 to 32-inch range plus Adam caught a 29” Musky and his first Master Anglers Award Smallmouth Bass measuring 18.25-inches, and Joey caught a huge 38-inch Muskie.

Second day they mixed it up a bit catching lots of numbers early in the day, 60 Pike between the two boats. Later in the day while fishing for larger fish they caught a good number of over 30-inch Pike, and Joey had another big Muskie on, but flipped out of the net and got away. Third day in Adams words was “GREAT” as they caught bigger Pike 30 to 34–inches and Tim Bergen cashed in on a fathers day gift given to him from his kids as he caught a BIG 37-inch Northern Pike on a Polish Pike. This was purchased for him from our tackle shop by Joe & Adam when they wee 10 or 11 years old, as their tradition was to buy their dad his fathers day gift from our tackle shop. Fourth and final day was a slower day than the other three in that they would only catch a fish or two at each spot, however after dinner Adam and Tim K went for a final go at a trophy fish and while using top water baits Adam had a GIANT mid 40 inch Pike come up after his bait, but did not make a hook up. Both were very pumped when returning to tell us their story at the lodge. They left talking of returning next year after college plans for Adam and Joe were settled, and all left making some GREAT family fishing memories together.

Grandpa George Cavanuagh From Palm City, FL Father and son Mike & Danny Houston from Jensen Beach, FL Brady Marcum and Luke Lopiccolo from Ukiah, CA were all fishing at Fireside Lodge for their first time. First day ever on our lake system this family had a great fishing and catching day. They caught Smallmouth Bass & Northern Pike, some bass being 17.5-inches and pike up to 29-inches. They mixed it up on presentation and lure type using spinners, plastic, and surface baits. George loves to see those Bass jump so he was using surface and trying to make them jump. Second day was even better as they caught a lot of Northern Pike & Smallmouth Bass and the most exciting moment was hearing Brady & Danny express their top water experience with Danny catching 17 Smallmouth up to 17-inches and Brady landing 11 with one just missing a Master Anglers Award measuring 17.75-inches. These were all on poppers and torpedo lures.
Third an final day had them catching a lot more Smallmouth 12 to 17-inches and a few Pike, but the biggest catch of all for this family was the memories mad between three generations and I applaud Grandpa George for making all this happen. Go to our YoueTube channel to see George catch a BIG Smallie.

Father and son Mike and Andy Pritzl from Caledonia and Racine WI. Were back for their sixth time. DOA was a windy day and got started by catching 6 Pike and a Smallmouth. First full day was fabulous catching 96 Northern Pike and 6 Smallmouth Bass 16 to 17.5-inches. Second day was a good fishing day catching both Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike with Mike catching his personal best Pike measuring a fat 33-inches. Third and final day (boy a 3 day package goes fast) was similar to the second catching a mix of nice Smallmouth and Pike and Mike had a huge fish on he just could not get to the boat as it kept giving him very strong & violent head shakes until it finally threw Mike’s lure. Disappointed? Yes! Was Mike glad he had the opportunity to catch this fish? Double Yes!! Both Mike and Andy did go home with the biggest catch any father and son could ever want, which the memories made by spending this important time together that is very hard to duplicate during our every day life. Congrats to both for their efforts to spend quality time together.

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Hot Lures: Blue Fox Spinner, Surface Popper, Surface Pop Bait, Pop-R, Chug Bug, Storm Swim Baits, Tubes, Live Leeches, Mepps Spinner

Catches of The Week: Smallmouth Bass 20.25”, 20”, 19.5”, 19.25”, two 19”, five 18.5”, two 18.25”, six 18”
Northern Pike many 33-36” & 40” plus biting pike got away
Muskie 45”, 39.5”, two 38”, 36”


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
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