|
|
|
|
#1
06-21-2012, 07:51 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Canadian Fly-In Recommendations?
Pal and I are looking at taking our boys for our first-ever Canadian fly-in trip during July of 2013. Will be crossing at International Falls.
I know there are a lot of knowledgeable guys on here so I'm looking for some tips where to go. Here's what we're after: *Stupid-easy walleye and/or bass fishing *Opportunity for decent musky and/or pike fishing I'll be sharing my boat with my 10 year old son. Him with his two sons, 12 and 16. Two questions: 1. Lodge(s)?--- 2. Early-Mid-Late July best? I thank you in advance! 
|
| Sponsored Links | ||
Advertisement | ||
|
#2
06-21-2012, 08:10 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
North of the Border
Cowboy,
You've asked the right crowd, and I also fish north of Int'l Falls (my friends and I used to fish Lake Vermilion in MN - much, much better fishing north of the Falls a few hours). For my Ohio buddies and I to drive up, it's 24 hours one way, so you know it's great fishing !! You'll receive plenty of suggestions for camps and resorts.....you're going to make great "Father-son" memories for your son and your friend with his boys, and I couldn't think of a better place to do that than Northwestern Ontario. Good luck with your decision, take plenty of photos and be safe. Rich B Last edited by Rich B; 06-21-2012 at 08:11 PM. Reason: spelling
|
|
#3
06-21-2012, 08:38 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Wilderness Air
Take a look at Wilderness Air at www.great-fishing.com Bob and Kelsey run a great operation.
__________________
 President & Founding Member
|
|
#4
06-21-2012, 09:17 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Here's a second vote for Wilderness Air. Some lakes will be better than others based on your species requests. Check with Bob. I would also look into Big Canon Lake Lodge. It is a fly-in serviced by Wilderness. Little pricey, but we see many father and sons there. I think Sam (camp owner) will work with you based on your group. PM for me for more details, and if you book it let me know...I have 12 years worth of very good spots for the variety of water and species you will be looking for.
|
|
#5
06-21-2012, 10:31 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
My group has been using Kabeelo Airways near Ear Falls. We too cross at International Falls. Been going up for 9 of the last 12 years and have always been pleased with the both the fishing and the service. Kabeelo flies you to "do it yourself" outpost camps, so if you want a so called 'American plan' trip where people cook for you, make your bed and possibly guide you, this is not the camp for you.
The fishing is walleye and pike oriented, too far north for bass. Very easy walleye fishing on their lakes. I wouldn't worry too much about what part of July you will be there, regardless of where you decide to go. I have done trips from the second week of July through first week of August and not noticed mich difference...the summer pattern is in full swing. There are always fish biting somewhere on these fly in lakes. Call and ask Harald for a recommendation of a good lake for your situation. Www.kabeelo.com
|
|
#7
06-22-2012, 07:08 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Booi's
Booi's on Trout Lake, fly out of Red Lake. Stupid easy walleyes and big northern. Best people/family running a resort I have ever met. Jim Booi is almost like a backwoods character out of a book. Puts you on fish, has a 2 foot custom knife, cleans your fish, makes the best shore lunch. Tuesday night chowder night for the whole camp, casting contests, prizes. Bar none - best fly in experience I've ever had. Can't stress the service aspect enough, for experts of newbies...
|
|
#8
06-22-2012, 08:26 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
http://www.slatefallsoutposts.com/
http://www.fishredpine.com/ Slate Falls sold half their cabins to Red Pine. Basically, Verne with Slate Falls had Red Pine Lodge in Sioux Lookout as his drive to camp and where he lived. There is a cabin they both use to house guests before an early flight the next morning as well called the bunkhouse. Very nice, pool table etc. He sold half the outposts to Jon along with the main lodge. Verne operates the other half of the outposts as Slate Falls and Jon operates the main lodge and outposts as Red Pine. Both use Slate Falls Airways in Sioux Lookout. We had been using one or the other for the last 12 or so years and going to North or South Gull. Those are both Red Pine cabins/lakes now. The numbers of walleyes and size are fantastic. The last 3 or 4 years we went we never left without the largest being 27 to 30". Plus, GREAT numbers. We always went in September though. Cabins are top notch for a fly-in. Floating slips for boats, motors that always run great, indoor plumbing for shower and toilet, propane appliances like frig/freezer, solar lights etc. Not fancy but clean and comfortable. Been a long time since we were at Minnis but remember it was okay for fishing. Granted, we were fairly new and learned a lot over the years so taht could be why as well. Gull is absolutely fantastic. I like the North Cabin a little better but both are nice. Verne is by far the best outfitter we have ever had. Very funny and his organization runs like a top. Jon, not as people oriented it didn't seem like but nice enough and runs his operation just like Verne as he worked for Verne for a long time before buying half the operation. We didn't fish for Pike but I can't imagine the walleye fishing better anywhere else. Have fun!
|
|
#9
06-22-2012, 08:25 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Thanks
Wow...thanks for all the great information....how do I ever wade through all this? I'm guessing one good walleye outpost is as good as another up there? Twin Lakes out of Nakina looks good too. Hmmm....
|
|
#10
06-22-2012, 08:39 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
I might suggest that you pick a lake where your cabin is the only outpost. You may want to pick a numbers lake over a trophy if taking the kids.
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
