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Fireside
Lodge Opening Fishing Report 5/24 to 5/31 2014
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| 43-inch Trophy Northern Pike by Don Foley |
This week
kicked off our 25th year at Fireside Lodge with great weather and
even better fishing. After a long cold snowy winter & very late ice out we
had temperatures well above normal for our first week fishing in 2014.
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| Huge Lake Trout caught by Greg Foley |
Don &
Greg Foley from Crownsville and Pasadena, MD were back for their 4th
consecutive year to chase Northern Pike. They have a passion pursuing these
great fighters catching over 30 one day, 60, and over 50 on two other days of
Pike fishing. Most were 26 to 33” some were 34-37” and Don caught two Trophy
Northern Pike his first measuring 41” and the second at a Huge 43”.
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| Trophy 41-inch Northern Pike by Don Foley |
They also
had two fabulous days Smallmouth Bass fishing with another Fireside Lodge guest
Frank Hazzard, (read the results below), who they met four years ago. Both left
having another memorable fishing experience between father & son, and we
thank them for choosing Fireside Lodge to spend this special time together.
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| Big Northern Pike by Diane Siebenthal |
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Great Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Larry Siebenthal |
Frank
Hazzard from Arlington, TX returned for his 24th year in a row.
First day Frank and a friend caught 80+ Smallmouth Bass. 2nd day
Frank with Don & Greg Foley caught 128 Smallmouth Bass. Several Northern
Pike, Greg landed a 31” Lake Trout & Don caught an 18.5” Smallmouth Bass.
WOW what a great day fishing!! Two days later this trio did it all over again
catching over 80 Smallmouth 15” to 17.5” inches & 12 Northern Pike. After
visiting Fireside Lodge for 24 consecutive years Frank really knows Little
Vermilion Lake during the opening time period and on the other days while
fishing solo caught from 30 to 65 Smallmouth ever day. He also landed some nice
Lake Trout, a few Muskie, some Whitefish and a 40” Tiger Musky. Frank is one of
the nicest people you can meet & he will always be found talking with &
assisting other guests helping make their trip special. Frank is truly a
special man, and those of you who have met him know exactly what I mean.
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| Trophy 45-inch Northern Pike by Bryan Neel lll |
Tim
Stewart & Bryan Neel lll from Rochester, MN returned for their 12th
straight year, most years coming twice. In Bryan’s own words “ we had another
great fishing trip”. They caught many Northern Pike and because of the water
being ice cold (ice went out just 4 days before they arrived) they also caught
many Lake Trout while fishing for Pike.
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| Giant Trophy Lake Trout by Tim Stewart |
The largest was a 38.5” MONSTER caught
by Tim. Tim also caught a Huge Trophy Muskie measuring 44”. They both caught a
lot of Pike 33-38” but Bryan had the catch of the week hooking & landing an
absolute Giant Trophy Northern Pike.
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| 44-inch Trophy Muskie by Tim Stewart |
It was 45” & had a massive girth. As
always we also had a bunch of laughs in the lodge every night at suppertime.
Both said they hope to return this summer during the last week in September.
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| Great Smallmouth Fishing by John & Trent Elmer |
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| Monster Trophy Lake Trout by Trent Elmer |
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| Fabulous Smallmouth Bass by Father & Son Pete & John Elmer |
JohnElmer from Noblesville, IN returned with his son Trent & Dad Pete from
Champaign, IL for a three generations family fishing adventure. They had a
fabulous time enjoying being together and caught many fish in four days. Their
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| Trophy Smallmouth by Trent Elmer with Grandpa Pete |
daily results were 30+ Smallmouth with Trent landing a 30” Lake Trout, 50
Smallmouth, 12 Northern Pike 28-35” and Trent landed a GIANT 35” Lake Trout,
40+ Smallmouth Bass & 12 Northern Pike with Trent landing a Trophy 18”
Smallmouth Bass & John caught a HUGE 38.5” Northern Pike. Their 4th
& final day was tremendous Smallmouth fishing catching 60+ along with about
10 nice Northern Pike. All had a great time and went home with the biggest
catch of all, the family memories made at Fireside Lodge.
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| My 1st Trophy Northern Pike by Diane Siebenthal |
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| Nice Tiger Muskie by Larry Siebenthal |
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| Lake Trout caught by Larry Siebenthal |
Long time
guests Larry & Diane Siebenthal from Creve Coeur, IL were happy to be back.
DOA on 1st night they caught 18 Northern Pike in just a few hours. 1st
full day they caught 35 Northern Pike with Diane toping her personal best
landing a 37” Pike. The rest of the week they did great landing numbers of
Northern Pike many being 32- 34 inches. They said out of their many trips Pike
fishing they caught he most during this week and they also caught some nice
Smallmouth Bass while taking a break from the toothy critters. They also took
time to take some wonderful scenery pictures, had shore lunch at Twin Falls
while taking some great photos of the raging water caused by our high water
conditions. The last day was very memorable catching 22 Northern Pike most
being large 34-36”ers and Diane topped her personable best for the 2nd
time this week landing a HUGE 40” Master Anglers Award Northern Pike. Both left
a little sad but with wonderful memories, despite missing their son &
daughter-in-law Scott & Candy.
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| Trophy Smallmouth Bass by Diane Siebenthal |
Make sure to go to our website
below to see some GREAT Fish Photos. For Fabulous Fishing Video, Wildlife
Events, and Current Happenings go to our Social Sites Below.
Hot Lures: Twister Tail, Spinner Bait, Hair Jig,
Tube Jig, Spoon, X-Rap, Yo-Zuri
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| Huge Northern Pike by John Elmer & Dad Pete |
Catches of The Week: Northern Pike-45”43”41”40”38.5”
Smallmouth Bass-18.5” 3 People 128 Smallmouth Bass in 1 day most 15 to 17.5”,
Lake Trout 38.5”, 35”, 33”, 32’ 30” Muskie 44” Tiger Musky 40”
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
800-545-0815
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