Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 6/8 to 6/15 2013

 Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 6/8 to 6/15 2013

Trophy 22-inch Smallmouth Bass Fishing Fireside Lodge Canada

Except for having one heavy Thunderstorm the weather most of the week was very nice having cool nights and mornings with very pleasant days. Water temperatures are still staying cool for this time of year and weed growth is very slight. Water levels are really good and in fact high to the point we need to be careful of some floating logs when travelling down the lake.

Fishing Fireside Lodge for Trophy Smallmouth Bass in Canada

Returning for their 7^th consecutive year was the family of Don & Audrey Holesinger from Fulton,

Giant Northern Pike Fishing in Canada at Fireside Lodge

Terrific Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Canada

IL & son Matt from Roscoe, IL. They were here to target Smallmouth Bass and boy did they ever. First day before supper they caught well over 40, and then caught 20 more after supper. They caught a lot of Smallies 15 to 17.5” and Don caught two trophies both measuring 19, and they even managed to play cards after fishing. Second day was more about quality than quantity, catching 24 Smallmouth Bass with all being 17”plus Audrey catching three 18” trophies, and Matt caught a MONSTER trophy Smallmouth Bass measuring 22-inches. Third day they went out and caught over 60 Smallmouth Bass between 14 to 17.5”. The Smallies kept them so busy they did not even get to their nightly card game. Fifth and final day had them almost toping their record day from past years as they caught 111 Smallmouth Bass before supper with most being 15 to 17.5”, and Don caught another 18” trophy. They were so worn out they did not even think of fishing after supper, as they always do, and could not even get up enough energy to paly cards. All had a FABULOUS time, and made another set of wonderful family memories. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge for spending your special family time together.

First Musky Fishing in Canada at Fireside Lodge

Big Smallmouth Bass in Canada Fishing at Fireside Lodge

Long time guests since 1993 Jack & Dorie Hires from Valparasio, IN were here for their first of two trips with us in 2013. This couple seems to make new friends every time they visit Fireside Lodge as they are very good conversationalists along with being engaging with others. Dorie became famous for her fishing feat last August as she caught two trophy Northern Pike 42 & 42.5-inches on consecutive days with help from her husband & guide Jack. This visit they caught some nice Pike & Smallmouth Bass, and to Jack’s surprise he caught 5 very sizable Lake Trout while fishing in less than 15ft of water.  That along with the Smallmouth Bass still in their pre-spawn stage tells us everything about the water temps. Jack & Dorie left in tears saying goodbye to the special people they met and are looking very forward to their return visit this August.  

Monster Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Canada

After reading my fishing reports for many years Steve Person & Bill Birkby from Columbia, MO were here to test our waters at Fireside Lodge. DOA brought Steve 2 nice Smallmouth Bass. 1 ^st full day

Lake Trout Fishing for Smallmouth in Canada

they learned the waters while catching a few Pike, and by days end got unto a good number of Smallmouth Bass several Northern Pike plus a surprise large 27” Lake Trout.. Next day was special as Steve caught his first ever Musky and then his second Musky both measuring 35-inches. They continued to catch fish consistently throughout the week really getting onto Smallmouth Bass on the top-water bite several times. Their last day ended that way with them having GREAT top-water Smallmouth Bass action in the morning and after supper with a lull in mid-afternoon. These two not only enjoyed the fishing but, met and enjoyed conversation with other guests, Steve being a birder and having great interest in Butterflies enjoyed identifying different species and actually found three types of butterflies he had never seen before. For those of you interested in seeing one of the Butterflies we have a picture posted on our Facebook page. Both had a very enjoyable time on their annual fishing trip, and we are glad they choose Fireside Lodge.

Fishing Fireside Lodge in Canada for Trophy Class Smallmouth Bass

Long time guests Walt LaCasse & John Hietala from Minnetonka & Northfield, MN Dick Oksnanen & Jim Jones from Mabank & McKinney, TX & Ron Ditillo from Pittsburgh, PA returned

Big Spring Northern Pike at Fireside Lodge Canada

for their traditional fishing trip with us at Fireside Lodge.

Experience does count as there first day fishing Walt, Dick, & Jim caught over 40 Northern Pike with Ron & John catching a lot of Smallmouth long with some Northern Pike. 2^nd day they had a lot of action on Northern Pike and Walt came up with a surprise Big 30” Lake Trout. Their 3^rd day was more of the same except Dick caught another 30” Lake Trout. 4^th & final day Dick and John went searching for Trophy Northern Pike & Muskie while Walt & Jim intent was just to catch fish and did they ever. These two landed over 100 Northern Pike and caught some Smallmouth Bass including Jim catching a GIANT 19.5’ Trophy Smallmouth. All left having a Great time and hope to return in next year.

Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada is Great

Huge Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing Fireside Lodge Canada

Guest Since 1999 Dan Mosier & Son Nathan from Lincoln, NE arrived ready to make another set of memories fishing at Fireside Lodge. 1^st day these two got right to it catching a bunch of Northern Pike & Smallmouth Bass & Nathan landed an 18.5” Master Anglers Award Smallmouth Bass. 2^nd and 3^rd days they caught well over 20 Smallmouth Bass along with some Northern Pike and a lot of the Smallmouth fell in the 16 to 17.5” range. It was exciting fishing as most were caught on top-water poppers. When this happens you miss as many as you catch but the missed fish are just as exciting as the ones you catch.  4^th day was hard for anyone to comprehend as these two caught 195 fish total, 193 Northern Pike and 2 Big Smallmouth Bass with Dan catching a Master Anglers Award Trophy measuring 18”. WOW, what a GREAT day fishing and catching. Both were so exhausted at days end they went right to bed with Dan saying the next day he had Pike elbow from handling so many Northern Pike. Their final day was another terrific day fishing and in just 5.5 hours of fishing these two caught 11 Smallmouth Bass all 17 to 18”, with Dan catching another Trophy over 18”, and 51 Northern Pike. Both left having made another set of father and son memoires at Fireside Lodge and reserved their dates for 2014.

Father & Son Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Canada

Make sure to go to our website listed below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing Video, Wildlife Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.

 

100-Northern Pike Fishing Day at Fireside Lodge Canada

Hot Lures: Blue Fox Spinner, Pop-R, Chug Bug, Baby Torpedo, Spinner Bait, Live Leeches, Gulp Alive, Floating Rapala, X-Rap, Various Plastic Baits

 

HUGE Spring Lake Trout Fishing for Northern Pike in Canada

Catches of The Week: 22” Smallmouth Bass plus 2-19.5”, 3-19”, 2-18.5”, 4-18”, Lake Trout 2 at 30” several 27-30”,  Steve above catching his 1st Muskie & 1^st Tiger Musky ever in the same day both 35”

American Plan Fishing Lodge in Ontario Canada

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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Email at:fireside@xplornet.com

Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 6/1 to 6/8 2013

 Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 6/1 to 6/8 2013

Trophy 44" Muskie Fly-Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

This was a beautiful week as the temperatures were around 70F for daytime highs as about 50F for lows everyday only having rain once in the form of a heavy thunderstorm. Except for the T-Storm’s you can’t ask for much better weather.

Great BIG Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Trophy 46" Muskie caught Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Guests since 1995, Father & Son Alan & Jon Wohlman were back to apply there fishing skills. For seven days these two re-unite to spend many hours in the boat together having great conversation reminiscing about the past, analyzing the future, while fishing in our great wilderness setting. They had a “FABULOUS” trip catching many Smallmouth Bass, their primary target, Northern Pike and ran into a few Muskie. They landed numerous Smallmouth Bass in the 14-17.5” range, & several 18-19”. They caught a lot of Northern Pike up to 38” with the majority being between 28 to 35-inches. They also caught several Muskie with Alan taking top billing in this category landing a beautiful 40” Tiger Musky, and a 46” Master Anglers Award Trophy Muskie. WOW!! What great catches while Bass fishing. They had a fantastic trip and before leaving made their reservations to return in 2014.

Fireside Lodge Trophy Northern Pike Fishing in Ontario

First timers fishing at Fireside Lodge were father, son, & Grandson/son Bill, Eric, & Nathan Thielking from Lake Pleasant, NY, and Ostamder, OH. Here for a short three days they did great for their 1^st time fishing Little Vermilion Lake, catching many Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and both Nathan & Eric caught a big Lake Trout. Boy they catch on quick. Next two days they caught many more Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike while enjoying our wonderful wilderness, visiting Twin Falls and viewing wildlife while making wonderful memories together. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to make family memories among three generations.

First Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Master Anglers Trophy Smallmouth Bass in Canada

Long time guests of Fireside Lodge Father & Son Larry & LJ Psyk from   Jim Nelson, Jim IL, & Bobby from Oak Brook, IL were back to enjoy their traditional Canadian Fishing trip which originated back in the 1960’s. First day out Bobby landed the first fish & it was a dandy 17.5” Smallmouth Bass.  Bobby also caught an 18” Trophy, Ken & Larry both caught trophy Smallmouth over 18”, and Larry & LJ caught the most including a 37.5” Northern Pike & a 37” Muskie. During their next four days they caught plenty of fish even though the water was colder than normal. Larry seemed to have the Big Smallmouth number as he   The final day Ken finished the trip right landing another Huge Trophy Smallmouth Bass at 19” and a BIG Muskie measuring 39”. All left having a fabulous time and hope to return in 2014.

caught 2 more Monster Smallmouth Trophies measuring 20.25” & 20.75”, and LJ also caught one at 18.5”. They also caught some big Lake Trout, which never happened before. The water being so cold from the late ice out kept the Lakers up shallow in the same locations as Smallmouth and Pike.
Onalaska & LaCrosse, WI., Ken Beta from Fox Lake, IL. And Father & son plus Grandson/ Son,

Trophy 40-inch Northern Pike Fishing in Canada Lakes

First time fishing at Fireside Lodge were father & son Erik & David Staub from Greeley & Denver, CO. These two never fished from a motorboat despite them having a lot of experience ^th cast he hooked into a Big Muskie landing a 44” Master Anglers Award Trophy.  WOW, that’s efficiency catching a Musky in 20 casts on a fly rod. For all who fly fish this is a remarkable fishing feat. The fly was a red & white Clouser. These two also caught a good number of big Smallmouth with David catching an 18.25” Trophy. Both went home making terrific father & son memories, which was the biggest catch of all.

Trophy Smallmouth Bass are common at Fireside Lodge

fishing from a canoe & streams. The first few days they had some concerns about the boat & motor, but by the end of their 6 days David felt very comfortable with boat handling. These two also had fantastic fishing catching many Smallmouth Bass & Northern Pike throughout their stay. Both Erik & David landed several 37 to 38” Pike each, David catching a Master Anglers Award Trophy Northern Pike measuring 40” along with many in the 30 to 36” class. Erik caught a lot fly-fishing, and David most of his using a spinning rod. However, on their last day after not fly-fishing all week, David decided to fly fish. They were into a bunch of Pike at the time & on around his 20

Huge Smallmouth Bass Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Fly fisher Art Girad from Chesterfield, VA returned with friends & co-members of his fly-fishing club. Larry Barron & Robert Thomas from Richmond, VA, & Dick Chapman from Midlothian, VA. 

All are strictly fly-fishers and were here to test their ^st 2 days they each caught 8-10 fish   Art also had a 50” plus Muskie follow his fly and hang around the boat for a while. Both Art & Robert said it was the biggest fresh water fish they ever saw. The last day was remarkable fishing as Robert and Dick had a banner day. They caught well over   They stated that if they caught every fish they hooked up on

Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada

including big Smallies. Robert, Art & Larry each caught an 18” Trophy and Dick caught a big 37” Pike. Robert also caught a BIG fish landing a HUGE 40” Muskie on a red & white Barr Bouface Fly. GREAT catch in any fly-fishers record book. Another day both boats caught over 30 fish each, a combo of Northern Pike & Smallmouth Bass and both Larry & Art caught another Trophy at 18.5” and Robert landed three, 1 at 19” and 2 at 18”.

Trophy Muskie Fly Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

they would have landed over 100 Smallmouth Bass. They were very impressed as this will go down as their best day Fly-Fishing for Smallmouth Bass ever. All left having a GREAT trip & hope to return with more members of
their fly-fishing club.
75 Smallmouth Bass between 14 to18” all on surface poppers.
skills on Smallmouth Bass, & Northern Pike. 1

 Make sure to go to our website listed below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing Video, Wildlife Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.

 

GIANT Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Hot Lures: Rapala Stick Baits, Blue Fox Spinner, Spinner Bait

Hot Flies: Barr Bouface, Clouser, Surface Poppers

 

Fly Fishing in Ontario Canada for Smallmouth Bass

Catches of The Week: 46” Muskie, 44” & 40” Muskie Fly Fishing, Northern Pike 40”, 2-38”, numerous 36-38”, and two 37-37.5” caught Fly Fishing. Smallmouth Bass 20.75”, 20.25”, 3 at 19”, 4 at 18.5”, 1-18.25”, 3 at 18”.

Tiger Musky Lakes in Canada Fishing at Fireside Lodge

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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800-545-0815

Email at:fireside@xplornet.com

Fireside Lodge 2013 Season Opening Fishing Report

 Fireside Lodge 2013 Opening

Trophy Northern Pike Fishing Fireside Lodge Canada

Opening was a bit more of a challenge this year. Winter and lake ice seemed to hang on forever as we found ourselves trying to save our docks two days before opening day instead of preparing for guests arriving. Four of us spent 10 hours defecting ice from the front of our docks, creating an ice jam against shore so the ice would not crush our docks. When all was said and done we saved them and got the details done to open and prepare for our first Fireside lodge guests of 2013.

Close but we made it with about 5 minutes to spare!!!!!!!

Trophy Lake Trout Fishing Fireside Lodge Canada

Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

First guest of our 2013 fishing season was again Frank Hazzard from Arlington, TX. This is Frank’s 23^rd consecutive year at Fireside Lodge and it shows in his lake knowledge and ability to find fish in just about any condition. He is also very kind to share his knowledge with others, ^rd place. Frank has a passionate feeling for Canada’s North, which shows through every minute he is here, and especially when he departs. We hope to see Frank in 2014 for his 24^th consecutive year.

and even takes some other guests with him to help them catch fish and learn the lake. Some examples of daily catches in his boat are, 3 people 152 Smallmouth Bass most between 15 to 17.5” & 1 Lake Trout, 2 people 93 Smallmouth Bass, 6 Lake Trout, 1 Whitefish, 2 people 83 Smallmouth Bass, 1 Muskie 38”, 1 Northern Pike 38.5”, & 3 Whitefish. Along with all the great fishing Frank had another wonderful Canadian Wilderness experience, enjoying the wildlife and natural surroundings, good conversation with other guests, and playing up-words with Beverly & Steve (Audrey’s Parents) every evening coming in his usual 3

BIG Northern Pike Fishing in Canada

Trophy Lake Trout Fishing in Canada

Cold Water Trophy Smallmouth Bass in Canada

Fishing buddies Bryan Neel III and Tim Stewart from Rochester, MN returned for their 11^th consecutive year and 16^th visit with us at Fireside Lodge. These two prefer to catch long fish spending most of their time trolling or casting for

Pre Spawn Trophy Smallmouth Bass fishing at Canada Lodges

Northern Pike. They did very well catching many Pike in the 28 to 36-inch range and both caught 38-39 inchers. They also had some incidental catches of Lake Trout and both landed several monsters measuring 32-34inches. With the ice just leaving the lake and the water being so cold the Lake Trout are in the shallows spread out throughout the whole lake, so when fishing for Northern Pike you will catch Lakers without trying. They also caught their fair share of Smallmouth Bass each landing 2 Master Anglers award Smallmouth measuring between 18-19 inches with Bryan landing the 19-inch Monster. Both had such a fabulous time that before leaving they were talking about returning for our final week of fishing. Hope to see then again this year.

Terrific Post Spawn Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge

Father & Son Greg & Don Foley from Pasadena & Crownsville, MD were fishing at Fireside Lodge for their 3^rd consecutive year. First day on the water these two teamed up wit Frank Hazzard to catch 152 Smallmouth Bass between 15 to 17.5-inches. The next two days Greg & Don caught

Lake Trout Fishing in Canada at Lodges

30+ Northern Pike and 20+ Pike having many other Pike either get off or strike short. They landed a lot of Northern Pike 32 to 36-inches with a few between 37-38-inches, and Greg caught a 42-inch Master Anglers Award Trophy. Forth day had them landing 20 Pike, most over 30”, 12 Smallmouth Bass 16-17” & a 19” Whitefish. Last day they fished with Frank (BIG TEX) Hazzard catching 103 Smallmouth Bass 16-17.5” with Don landing two trophy Smallmouth at 18 & 18.75-inches, 6 Lake Trout and 1 Whitefish. Two of the Lakers were GIANT at 33 and 34-iches. All had a “FABULOUS” day and Don & Greg had a terrific finish to their fishing trip. Their final words were “We Will See You Next Year”.

 

Terrific Post Spawn Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge

Father & Son August/Augi & Wayne 

Agostini from Northvale, NJ & Mooresville, NC returned for their second trip with us at Fireside Lodge and joining them was Augi’s close friend Tom Rubino from Hasbrouck Hgts, NJ. These three had a “Great” Northern Pike fishing trip. In four days they caught 102 Northern Pike with most measuring over 30”, and all caught 34-36 inch Northern Pike. Augi and Wayne both landed big 37-inch Pike, and Augi caught a Master Anglers Award Trophy measuring 40-inches. When Augi arrived he said he was going to catch a Trophy Northern Pike and he did not waste any time catching it on the first day fishing. All had a fabulous time and plan on returning

Trophy Muskie Fishing in Canada Lodges

Terrific Musky Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Mike Uebelherr from Stow, OH was back for his 11^th fishing trip at Fireside Lodge in 8-years. He did very well catching many Northern Pike throughout his 5-day stay with us. Most were in the 28 to 36-inch range plus he accidentally hooked into a huge 40” Muskie. He said it was in just several feet of water near an over hanging tree. He saw the swirl before the fish hit, and then the fight was on. Mike managed to get a picture even though he was by himself, which is very difficult to do. Before leaving Mike told us he had a great trip and plans on returning a second time later in the summer.

Make sure to go to our website listed below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing Video, Wildlife Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.

 

Many BIG Spring Northern Pike Fishing Canada

Hot Lures: Blue Fox Spinner, Finess Sinking Worm, Black Hair Jig, Spinner Bait, Floating & Sinking Rapala

Fabulous Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge Canada

Catches of The Week: 42-inch Northern Pike, 40-inch Northern Pike, 19.5", 19", 18.75", 18.5", and 18.25" Smallmouth Bass 5 Lake Trout between 33-35-inches.

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

http://www.firesidelodgefishing.com

http://www.firesidelodge.com

800-545-0815

Email at:fireside@xplornet.com