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BOB - INDIANA
12-05-2007, 06:49 PM
I HAVE SHARED SOME OF MY ADVICE WITH OTHERS THRUOGH THE PAST FEW YEARS AND NOW I NEED A LITTLE HELP.... I AM GOING TO CANADA AGAIN THIS YEAR BUT THIS TIME WITH SOME GUYS WHO ARE ON A TIGHT BUDGET .... ONE OF THOSE GUYS IS ME...LOL
LOOKING FOR SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GREAT DRIVE TO OR BOAT IN LODGE IN NORTHWEST ONTARIO.... WE FISH PRIMARILY FOR PIKE AND WALLEYE ( BECAUSE WE USED TO FLY INTO NORTHERN LAKES WITH ONLY THOSE SPECIES) WE HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF SMALLIE AND MUSKY FISHING AS WELL...BUT WE ARE TARGETING WALLEYE AND PIKE. NUMBERS AND SIZE
THANKS SO MUCH .... ALL-CANADA SHOW IS COMING HERE IN MID JANUARY AND I WANT TO BE READY .....
BOB - INDIANA
12-05-2007, 06:49 PM
I HAVE SHARED SOME OF MY ADVICE WITH OTHERS THRUOGH THE PAST FEW YEARS AND NOW I NEED A LITTLE HELP.... I AM GOING TO CANADA AGAIN THIS YEAR BUT THIS TIME WITH SOME GUYS WHO ARE ON A TIGHT BUDGET .... ONE OF THOSE GUYS IS ME...LOL
LOOKING FOR SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GREAT DRIVE TO OR BOAT IN LODGE IN NORTHWEST ONTARIO.... WE FISH PRIMARILY FOR PIKE AND WALLEYE ( BECAUSE WE USED TO FLY INTO NORTHERN LAKES WITH ONLY THOSE SPECIES) WE HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF SMALLIE AND MUSKY FISHING AS WELL...BUT WE ARE TARGETING WALLEYE AND PIKE. NUMBERS AND SIZE
THANKS SO MUCH .... ALL-CANADA SHOW IS COMING HERE IN MID JANUARY AND I WANT TO BE READY .....
gullrock
12-05-2007, 07:12 PM
Any lodge on gullrock lake will do. try wrights wilderness camp. Good location on the lake, lee is awesome, good cabins and great boats. Fishing is superb.
gullrock
12-05-2007, 07:12 PM
Any lodge on gullrock lake will do. try wrights wilderness camp. Good location on the lake, lee is awesome, good cabins and great boats. Fishing is superb.
Obabikon
12-05-2007, 07:16 PM
Check out some of the resorts on LOTW.
NOT in the commercial area... try out of Morson.
Obabikon
12-05-2007, 07:16 PM
Check out some of the resorts on LOTW.
NOT in the commercial area... try out of Morson.
larrym
12-05-2007, 08:17 PM
Gullrock would be a good choice. We stay at Five Lakes Lodge. Just got their rate sheet for 2008 and very little if any change. Good facilities and among the least expensive on Gullrock. By the way, one of the better walley lakes in Ontario.
larrym
12-05-2007, 08:17 PM
Gullrock would be a good choice. We stay at Five Lakes Lodge. Just got their rate sheet for 2008 and very little if any change. Good facilities and among the least expensive on Gullrock. By the way, one of the better walley lakes in Ontario.
Tonyo
12-05-2007, 08:40 PM
I agree with LarryM too. We have been to Gullrock several times and the fishing is great. Five Lakes has been good to our group for the past 9 years or so.
Tony
Tonyo
12-05-2007, 08:40 PM
I agree with LarryM too. We have been to Gullrock several times and the fishing is great. Five Lakes has been good to our group for the past 9 years or so.
Tony
Number One
12-06-2007, 12:13 PM
Lac Seul
Number One
12-06-2007, 12:13 PM
Lac Seul
IMHO Lac Seul is very tough to beat.
Fisherman's Cove is a top notch resort; cabins, boats, motors,dock facilities with timely service, bait, a huge fish cleaning house with stainless counters that is kept clean on a daily basis, deck party on Wednesday Night, experienced owners with knowledge of the lake.
I have spent over 40 weeks at Fisherman's Cove over a 17 year period.
Feel free to send me a PM with any questions.
http://fishermanscoveontario.com/
JDP
:cheers:
IMHO Lac Seul is very tough to beat.
Fisherman's Cove is a top notch resort; cabins, boats, motors,dock facilities with timely service, bait, a huge fish cleaning house with stainless counters that is kept clean on a daily basis, deck party on Wednesday Night, experienced owners with knowledge of the lake.
I have spent over 40 weeks at Fisherman's Cove over a 17 year period.
Feel free to send me a PM with any questions.
http://fishermanscoveontario.com/
JDP
:cheers:
phishfearme
12-06-2007, 03:22 PM
is there a lodge on lac seul that has outpost cabins a significant distance from the lodge?
thanks,
phish
phishfearme
12-06-2007, 03:22 PM
is there a lodge on lac seul that has outpost cabins a significant distance from the lodge?
thanks,
phish
larrym
12-06-2007, 04:14 PM
Forgot to post the web site. www.fivelakeslodge.com
We fish Lac Seul every year as well. It's a wonderful fishery but, because you ask about minimal cost, I suggested the above on gullrock. The lodges we have used on Lac Seul are excellent but a bit more expensive.
larrym
12-06-2007, 04:14 PM
Forgot to post the web site. www.fivelakeslodge.com
We fish Lac Seul every year as well. It's a wonderful fishery but, because you ask about minimal cost, I suggested the above on gullrock. The lodges we have used on Lac Seul are excellent but a bit more expensive.
lenray
12-07-2007, 08:01 AM
Yo BOB I can fly into anyplace I want up there or go to any lodge. Myself and a select few friends drive up 599 with a few 14's and a couple of canoes and we fish water others just dream about.
It is VERY secluded and you can get into any lake you have the ???? to get into.
We tent under the stars and never see other fishermen.
If you are on a budget you can go a long ways on trips like we do.
I am not on a budget but fish like I am--and just plain love it.
Our good Canadian neighbors fish like this. Not all of course but many.
I don't cook so take a guy who does. I don't have a big tent so take a guy who does.
lenray
12-07-2007, 08:01 AM
Yo BOB I can fly into anyplace I want up there or go to any lodge. Myself and a select few friends drive up 599 with a few 14's and a couple of canoes and we fish water others just dream about.
It is VERY secluded and you can get into any lake you have the ???? to get into.
We tent under the stars and never see other fishermen.
If you are on a budget you can go a long ways on trips like we do.
I am not on a budget but fish like I am--and just plain love it.
Our good Canadian neighbors fish like this. Not all of course but many.
I don't cook so take a guy who does. I don't have a big tent so take a guy who does.
bushrat
12-07-2007, 08:08 AM
Gullrock isn't bad.. I was out that way last summer, but I wasn't all that impressed with the cabins. There's a nice drive-in place closer to you, tons of lakes surrounding it called colimar lodge (i think the website is colimarlodge.com)
bushrat
12-07-2007, 08:08 AM
Gullrock isn't bad.. I was out that way last summer, but I wasn't all that impressed with the cabins. There's a nice drive-in place closer to you, tons of lakes surrounding it called colimar lodge (i think the website is colimarlodge.com)
Lac Seul Lodge has 2 outpost cabins 20 plus miles by boat from camp:
1 cabin on Sunlight Lake
1 cabin on Black Bay
http://www.duenorth.net/lacseullodge/
Scout Lake Lodge 1 outpost cabin about 20 miles by boat from camp:
1 cabin on the top of McKnezie bay
http://www.fishlacseul.com/
Silver Water Wheel has 1 outpost cabin I believe:
http://www.sww-lodge.com/outpost.htm
These are the outposts that I am aware of in the Central/West prtions of Lac Seul. There may be others located in the east portion of the lake.
JDP
Lac Seul Lodge has 2 outpost cabins 20 plus miles by boat from camp:
1 cabin on Sunlight Lake
1 cabin on Black Bay
http://www.duenorth.net/lacseullodge/
Scout Lake Lodge 1 outpost cabin about 20 miles by boat from camp:
1 cabin on the top of McKnezie bay
http://www.fishlacseul.com/
Silver Water Wheel has 1 outpost cabin I believe:
http://www.sww-lodge.com/outpost.htm
These are the outposts that I am aware of in the Central/West prtions of Lac Seul. There may be others located in the east portion of the lake.
JDP
phishfearme
12-07-2007, 09:27 AM
JD - many thanks for the details!! we've been flying in for many many years and the cost seems to be just getting out of hand. these appear to be excellent possibilities for those of us who want to get away from things.
any other outposts on lac seul??
phish
phishfearme
12-07-2007, 09:27 AM
JD - many thanks for the details!! we've been flying in for many many years and the cost seems to be just getting out of hand. these appear to be excellent possibilities for those of us who want to get away from things.
any other outposts on lac seul??
phish
IaDave unlogged
12-07-2007, 11:19 AM
Phish- Check out Andersons in Sioux Lookout. I think they have 3 on the east side of Lac Suel. Never been there but maybe someone who has will reply. andersonslodge.com
IaDave unlogged
12-07-2007, 11:19 AM
Phish- Check out Andersons in Sioux Lookout. I think they have 3 on the east side of Lac Suel. Never been there but maybe someone who has will reply. andersonslodge.com
LENRAY, I have read some of your posts about your adventures and you should write a book. I would love to here these tales in more detail. The trips you take are dream trips to me.
LENRAY, I have read some of your posts about your adventures and you should write a book. I would love to here these tales in more detail. The trips you take are dream trips to me.
Big Mike
12-07-2007, 01:34 PM
Give me an email at mlammers@butlercoiowa.org
I will give you some info on an area and more detailed prices also.
Mike
Big Mike
12-07-2007, 01:34 PM
Give me an email at mlammers@butlercoiowa.org
I will give you some info on an area and more detailed prices also.
Mike
MTSO S382
12-07-2007, 02:46 PM
We've been going to Grassy Narrows on LOTW out of Morson for the last 14 years. Can't beat the way they treat you there. Everything is taken care of. ALl you have to do is eat, sleep and fish:)
MTSO S382
12-07-2007, 02:46 PM
We've been going to Grassy Narrows on LOTW out of Morson for the last 14 years. Can't beat the way they treat you there. Everything is taken care of. ALl you have to do is eat, sleep and fish:)
lenray
12-07-2007, 03:37 PM
CRS Good to hear from you. The key to what I do is that I have a select few younger friends who go with me. These guys are 30's-40's and see the dream I have for exploring new lakes.
I will be 63 in Jan.
Currently going 1200 miles one way from Mich. Up a river about 18 miles then portage canoes over to other portage lakes and camp there.
Looking at 300 miles plus north of IGNACE AT THIS TIME.
Have never seen others on these secluded lakes--NEVER.
we JUST HAVE A GREAT desire to fish new water. There is a decent size lake about 1/2 mile plus from the portage lake we fished last year. Going to go there this spring and give it a try.
That dream keeps an ole guy going thru a long cold winter looking forward to his spring time adventure.
Went into a portage lake this past spring and at the end of the lake there was a place that had been damed up by beaver--a HUGE lodge was there standing on dry ground. High water cut a 10-15 foot path thru the dam and let out all of the water. It was kind of erie looking at it --like a ghost town. I was very surprised at the size of the lodge. My buddy wanted to go over to it and crawl up into it--from where the beaver went into it as it would have been under water before the opening of the dam.
I also love to drive and see the scenery--never tire of seeing the landscape and the moose and bear. Most folks just want to go from A-TO--B and don't appreciate the long drive. Smell all of the roses as my mother would say.
That country really has a draw for me at this time.
My friend does the cooking and the eyes he fries up are so beautiful and golden you sometimes just hate for a few seconds to cut one apart.
He also takes a turkey fryer and puts the eyes in there along with onions potatoes carrots etc.--makes a very hardy meal.
This young 40 something has gone to lakes up there and has worked for as long as 3 days with a chain saw making a small path into a lake. That has become tooo much work for this ole fisherman. Still it does take more work than driving to a lodge or a flyout--going where we do.
At his time we are going with two 14's pulling two canoes if three guys go. Have small motors for the canoes 1.2 HP Tanaka and a 2.5 and a 3 hp also with 15HP to get up the main rivers.
Nothing like looking out at night into a pure Heaven and see the stars.
I live in the country down here in Clare but we have plenty of light pollution from the yard lights.
If ya want more info. just give me a shout lenlite@glccomputers.com
lenray
12-07-2007, 03:37 PM
CRS Good to hear from you. The key to what I do is that I have a select few younger friends who go with me. These guys are 30's-40's and see the dream I have for exploring new lakes.
I will be 63 in Jan.
Currently going 1200 miles one way from Mich. Up a river about 18 miles then portage canoes over to other portage lakes and camp there.
Looking at 300 miles plus north of IGNACE AT THIS TIME.
Have never seen others on these secluded lakes--NEVER.
we JUST HAVE A GREAT desire to fish new water. There is a decent size lake about 1/2 mile plus from the portage lake we fished last year. Going to go there this spring and give it a try.
That dream keeps an ole guy going thru a long cold winter looking forward to his spring time adventure.
Went into a portage lake this past spring and at the end of the lake there was a place that had been damed up by beaver--a HUGE lodge was there standing on dry ground. High water cut a 10-15 foot path thru the dam and let out all of the water. It was kind of erie looking at it --like a ghost town. I was very surprised at the size of the lodge. My buddy wanted to go over to it and crawl up into it--from where the beaver went into it as it would have been under water before the opening of the dam.
I also love to drive and see the scenery--never tire of seeing the landscape and the moose and bear. Most folks just want to go from A-TO--B and don't appreciate the long drive. Smell all of the roses as my mother would say.
That country really has a draw for me at this time.
My friend does the cooking and the eyes he fries up are so beautiful and golden you sometimes just hate for a few seconds to cut one apart.
He also takes a turkey fryer and puts the eyes in there along with onions potatoes carrots etc.--makes a very hardy meal.
This young 40 something has gone to lakes up there and has worked for as long as 3 days with a chain saw making a small path into a lake. That has become tooo much work for this ole fisherman. Still it does take more work than driving to a lodge or a flyout--going where we do.
At his time we are going with two 14's pulling two canoes if three guys go. Have small motors for the canoes 1.2 HP Tanaka and a 2.5 and a 3 hp also with 15HP to get up the main rivers.
Nothing like looking out at night into a pure Heaven and see the stars.
I live in the country down here in Clare but we have plenty of light pollution from the yard lights.
If ya want more info. just give me a shout lenlite@glccomputers.com
Dr. Bill
12-08-2007, 08:53 AM
No harm in looking at www.whitefishbaycamp.com Been good for our group.
Dr. Bill
12-08-2007, 08:53 AM
No harm in looking at www.whitefishbaycamp.com Been good for our group.
Great Opportunity
12-08-2007, 10:22 AM
And Obabikon's a good resort too... with the old owners taking back over.
www.obabikon.com
Great Opportunity
12-08-2007, 10:22 AM
And Obabikon's a good resort too... with the old owners taking back over.
www.obabikon.com
Rose_Cliff Lake
12-09-2007, 01:11 PM
If interested checkout lostbayresortclifflake.com $405.00 per person
Rose_Cliff Lake
12-09-2007, 01:11 PM
If interested checkout lostbayresortclifflake.com $405.00 per person
Colin Gosse
12-09-2007, 01:32 PM
Check out my playground, if you like, just as the others said Lac seul....tough to beat
www.canadafish.com
Colin Gosse
12-09-2007, 01:32 PM
Check out my playground, if you like, just as the others said Lac seul....tough to beat
www.canadafish.com
lobo1
12-09-2007, 02:57 PM
Len -
One of these years I will have to see if I can invite myself on one of your trips !! I have the gear - just no knowledge.
Steve
Mr. Walleye
12-09-2007, 04:04 PM
I've heard great things about Holinshead Lake Resort. www.holinshead.ca
phishfearme
12-10-2007, 01:39 PM
dave - thanks for the pointer! i went to their web site and their outposts are fly-in and the weekly rate for 4 is $1700 - pretty steep.
the other outposts mentioned appear to be boat-in which reduces cost considerably and still seem to be quite isolated - something we're gonna consider in the future.
thanks,
phish
eyeman_1
12-10-2007, 05:47 PM
My wife and I went to Totem Resorte on LOTW, and stayed at Wiley Point Lodge for our honeymoon in 2000. We went back the next year with 16 of our friends. We would have gone every year if I hadn't gotten laidoff in 02, but we finally made it back last year. I'm heading back up this year with my dad for his birthday present. I have not been to a better resort up there. The lodging is 1st class, the food tremendous, equipment is great and the fishing .....well it's pretty good too! Fished ski's seriously last year and we had several 40+ fish and the largest was 47.5" Also eyes last year to 8#. Smallie fishing can be great and we went to Shoal Lake one day for big pike. Great trip! Check out this site. Good luck with your choice.
http://www.totemresorts.com/
bob- indiana
12-11-2007, 10:28 AM
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO REPLIED... IF I HAVE NOT GOTTEN BACK WITH YOU- I WILL SOON....MY SON IS HAVING MAJOR SURGERY TOMORROW AND I AM TYING UP SOME LOSE ENDS...ANOTHER REASON FOR A LOW BUDGET TRIP
THANKS AGAIN AND KEEP THE IDEAS/ADVICE COMING !!!
Opichii
12-11-2007, 10:51 AM
Sunset Lodge - Red Lake
Island Vacation Retreat - very simple and comfortable resort with amazing fishing on Red Lake.
Good Luck1
Obabikon
12-11-2007, 11:13 AM
I hope everything goes perfectly for your son! If you're serious about considering LOTW and lower budget, email me, and we can work out something.
obabikon@gmail.com
Hi,
We go on Lac Suel every year but we get a houseboat for a week. Not the cheapest but split 6 ways not bad. You bring your own food, booze, beer. about the only extras are gas, bait & ice. If I remember right it is about 800 each. for everything including our food and gas up from Wis.
Dave B unlogged
12-11-2007, 03:02 PM
What company do you use?
I was looking at doing that, but it seems that there are tons of extra costs.
Wally Walski
12-17-2007, 05:21 PM
Hello: Stay away from Gull Rock, No fish, the place stinks, prices way to high, too far to drive, gas prices unbelievable, always rains . Seriously Ive been Walleye fishing around the country and Canada for over 20 years. Last year I stayed at Wrights in August. I had the best Walleye fishing Ive ever had anywhere. Its always been good in August and there are a lot of big Pike on the lake also. Good Luck. W.W.
Wally Walski
12-17-2007, 05:21 PM
Hello: Stay away from Gull Rock, No fish, the place stinks, prices way to high, too far to drive, gas prices unbelievable, always rains . Seriously Ive been Walleye fishing around the country and Canada for over 20 years. Last year I stayed at Wrights in August. I had the best Walleye fishing Ive ever had anywhere. Its always been good in August and there are a lot of big Pike on the lake also. Good Luck. W.W.
Oh Yeah Again
12-18-2007, 07:49 AM
>Hello: Stay away from Gull Rock, No fish, the place stinks,
>prices way to high, too far to drive, gas prices unbelievable,
>always rains . Seriously Ive been Walleye fishing around the
>country and Canada for over 20 years. Last year I stayed at
>Wrights in August. I had the best Walleye fishing Ive ever had
>anywhere. Its always been good in August and there are a lot
>of big Pike on the lake also. Good Luck. W.W.
Sounds a lot like lac Seul. Big winter fish kill, restocking program will take years, all lodges closing by march 1st, some groups talking about blowing the dam and filling the lake with sand and planting peanuts and watermelons.
Oh Yeah Again
12-18-2007, 07:49 AM
>Hello: Stay away from Gull Rock, No fish, the place stinks,
>prices way to high, too far to drive, gas prices unbelievable,
>always rains . Seriously Ive been Walleye fishing around the
>country and Canada for over 20 years. Last year I stayed at
>Wrights in August. I had the best Walleye fishing Ive ever had
>anywhere. Its always been good in August and there are a lot
>of big Pike on the lake also. Good Luck. W.W.
Sounds a lot like lac Seul. Big winter fish kill, restocking program will take years, all lodges closing by march 1st, some groups talking about blowing the dam and filling the lake with sand and planting peanuts and watermelons.
Stay USA
12-18-2007, 11:13 AM
Go to Devil's Lake instead.
Walleye buster
12-20-2007, 09:21 AM
If you go to Devils Lake wash your boat every day. If you don't you will have some kind of mong or fungus on it that is almost impossible to remove on an aluminun boat. Don't know about a glass boat. It even gets on metal trim including stainless steel. Good Luck
Steve of Madison
12-20-2007, 08:11 PM
Now there's an endorsement if I ever heard one!!