Looking for Feedback on some lodges

[adempsey]

I would greatly appreciate any feedback on the following lodges.

It seems like the more I try to narrow down a place to visit this year, the more places I find. Any information is appreciated, especially negative information. Would love to know about the boats, cabins, hosts and fishing (big surprise!). Feel free to PM me if you would prefer.

The trip will be in early July and primarily fishing for walleye.

Thanks in advance.

Agich's Kaby Kabins - White River - Lake Kabinakagami
http://www.kabykabins.ca/

Eversons Lodge - Hawk Junction - Lake Kabinakagami
http://www.eversonslodge.com/

Kay Vee Lodge - Homepayne - Lake Nagagami
http://www.kayveelodge.com/2010%20rates.htm

Meta Lake Lodge - Nakina - Meta Lake
http://www.metalakelodgefishing.com/Welcome.html

Brace Lake Outfitters - Nakina - Brace Lake
http://www.bracelakeoutfitters.com/

Ara Lake Camp - Jellicoe - Ara Lake
http://www.aralakecamp.com/

Ritchies End of Trail Lodge - Biscotasing - Lake Biscotasi
http://www.ritchiesendoftrail.com/index.html

Red Pine Lodge - Folyet - Ivanhoe Lake
http://www.red-pine-lodge.com/ontario-fishing-trips.htm

(ugh, hadn't realized my list was that long....)

[fishforlife]

I have fished all three lakes Brace - Meta - Ara, and have stayed at Meta, & Brace Lake. Having said this, i can tell you unequivically Hands down best price (half) you have the same accommodations cabins boats and motors better at Brace ,15 hp mercs vs 9.9 jhons. Fishing is goog on all thre lakes, but best at the end of Brace Lake. Having said all of this, I have been to both and find that the new owners of Brace are much more acommodating than Meta. The new owners of Brace Lake will give you a shore lunch and a mid week diiner thats to die for. Kyle and Teri Poleski are the new owners that are not only accomodating but knoledgeable about both hunting and fishinig,and know how to make your vacation enjoyable in all aspects. Please check out BraceLake outfitters.com I have no other affilliation with them other than a satisfied customer . If you would like, I could send you some pictures, let me know at weimerrf@aol.com or call ma at 419 304-8261
I want you to know that I have no connection to this buisness other than a guest. Looking to help make the best informed decision based on experiences of other guests

Regards,
Rob Weimer

[IRISHATTACK]

LOOK AT WWW.ANGLERSKINGDOM.COM. HIS WEBSITE KINDA SAYS IT ALL.

[adempsey]

Thanks Rob. I did read some of your other posts about Brace and was thinking about PMing you. Actually, I think your posts were how I found out about this lodge.

Irish, I have definitely heard of Angler's Kingdom! Looks to be a great destination. Unfortunately, at 20+ hours, it's a bit further than I am willing to drive this year. I actually live in Toronto, Ontario and wanted to stay within a 12 hour drive.

Cheers!

[Kruger]

I haven't stayed at the 2 lodges you asked about on kabinakagami. But we go to the lake in July every year. It seems to be getting better every year. The last 2 years we have had a few days with over 100 fish each and probably averaged 45 -50 each per day. The average size is probably between 17"-20". It's a large lake with a lot of Islands and Bays. We seem to find at least a few fish everywhere we stop.

[ohiojmj]

I didn't stay at Richie's but spent early July week at Biscotasing in 2008. Water level was very high with lilly pads several feet under. Weather was mostly fair with a few passing rains and some chop here and there. The bite was extremely tough for full week as we caught less fish than any previous week trip to Canada. The lake is enormous with endless desolate bays, islands, and miles of water to fish or explore. We were after pike and got nothing of size using cranks, stickbait, spoons, spinnerbait. Perhaps we should have tried live bait. I suspect we didn;t offer the desired bait that week. A dude at camp near town pulled a 36" pike with a worm/hook/bobber! I now bring worms and harnesses.

The lengthy graded road is the main reason that I would not go back. The 40 or 50 mile journy proved too much for the springs on my trailer as one broke 1/2 way home to Ohio, and the other had a large crack also. I fear taking my family van or my new boat/trailer on another graded road for the washboard beatings.

As a remote location, you leave the vicinity of the town and may not see another boat or person all day, but you may hear or see the train passing through. Dammed lakes are subject to level variations which can influence the bite, so I prefer natural lakes. The little store had most necessities, although gas was close to $7/gallon at the time, take it or leave it aye.

I don't recall seeing or looking at Richie's lodge so you are on your own there. Good luck.

[adempsey]

Thanks for the great info Kruger and Ohiojmj.

I have to admit, Richies was probably not my first choice, but the place and the concept of the food plan was interesting to me so I left it open to consideration. I also couldn't find much information from past visitors, so that is why I included in my list. I think they must have another lodge on Ramsey Lake (Ray's Camp), which is next to Biscotasi, because they also have a similar food plan.

Cheers.

[buzzyb]

Check out www.greyowlcamps.com All outpost cabins on Biscotasi Lake

[halfmoon007]

Go to the next lake on the chain . Ramsey lake, Rayscamps.com .Been there the last 20 years in august and its a great camp with excellent fishing Walleye and Pike.....Moon

[polaris-pete]

Originally Posted by adempsey

Thanks for the great info Kruger and Ohiojmj.

I have to admit, Richies was probably not my first choice, but the place and the concept of the food plan was interesting to me so I left it open to consideration. I also couldn't find much information from past visitors, so that is why I included in my list. I think they must have another lodge on Ramsey Lake (Ray's Camp), which is next to Biscotasi, because they also have a similar food plan.

Cheers.

I have stayed at Ritchies back a few years ago and the place was nicely kept. The owners have since split I have been told and no they did not have the camp on Ramsey.It was his father who had that one called Rays where we spent many good years fishing. But times change as did Rays!! Glad Pete sold it and hope the new owners do well.As for Ritchies, I see on their website a new fella bought it and is making improvements. It is a nice camp and the cabins were all in great shape and the food plan was good also.The fishing has dropped off considerably since we used to go. It gets quite a bit of pressure even though its a large lake.The road in and out at times can be very bad!.1 year we got halfway to the main road and found it flooded out and had to turn around and go back and spend a few more days at the lodge until the road was fixed.Beautiful country but there are better bodies of water to fish that are more productive, even though you will be driving further. Good luck wherever you go.