Fireside
Lodge Opening Week Fishing Report 5/23 to 5/30 2015
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| Trophy Lake Trout Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada |
Opening
week is always exciting at Fireside Lodge and 2015 opening day was no
exception. Weather was very cooperative having temperatures in the 70’s for the
first 5 days with a rainy cold front at weeks end.
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| Great Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge |
Frank
Hazzard from Arlington, TX blessed us at Fireside Lodge with his 25th
consecutive year & over 30th visit. Frank over the years has
assisted many Fireside Lodge guests and has become known by many through our weekly
fishing reports. Frank is a wonderful person & quite a fisherman. 1st
day 93 Smallmouth Bass were
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| Master Anglers Smallmouth Bass caught Fishing at Fireside Lodge |
caught & the 2nd day had 2 people
catching over 100 with most of these bass being 16.5 to 17.5” along with
several over 18”. There were also days of 46 Smallies and 56, with one day
landing 8 Master Anglers award fish. Also, with Frank doing his thing, helping
others, him along with father & son Don & Greg Foley caught 37 Northern
Pike & another day 27 Pike, with 10 Smallmouth Bass & 2 Muskie. Most of
the pike were 30 to 33” landing some up to 35”. Frank also had days of 36 &
56 Smallmouth Bass & 17 Northern Pike. Frank, as usual left with tears in
his eyes already looking forward to his hopeful return.
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| Giant Lake Trout by Tim Stewart Fishing at Fireside Lodge |
Bryan
Neel lll and best fishing buddy Tim Stewart from Rochester, MN returned for
their 13th consecutive year. These two are after the long toothy
critters and their spring trip is all about Northern Pike.
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| Big Whitefish by Bryan Neel Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada |
They have become
avid trolling anglers & did very well catching many Pike between 28 to 36
inches and because the water was so cold bumped into the occasional Lake Trout,
which were near the surface landing a few over 35”, with Bryan catch a GIANT
38” trophy. Both are a joy to have around as they are great conversationalists
& you can always hear them laughing & having fun in the dinning room.
They left catching 133 quality size toothy critters & as always, wishing to
fish another day which they will as they are returning for our last open week in
September.
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Tiger Muskie Caught by Michael Chytka Fishing at Fireside Lodge
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3rd time
return guests brothers Michael & Matt Chytka from Washington State &
Raleigh, NC Resit Unal from Yorktown, VA and Nick Christner from Baramsville,
VA were back to make another set of fishing memories amongst family &
friends. That’s just what they
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| Lake Trout caught Fishing at Fireside Lodge |
did with Matt & Resit having great success
with different approaches. Matt is big on soft plastics proving that you can catch
anything with this technique as he had three trifecta days landing Smallmouth
Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, & several Lake Trout on tubes & crayfish.
For Resit it was all Blue Fox spinners catching all his fish in all species on
this simple but productive lure. Michael & Nick took a portage adventure
one day catching countless Northern Pike. They enjoyed the walk through the
wilderness to fish a lake all by themselves. All enjoyed their stay and hope to
return.
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| Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge is Fabulous |
Mike Uebelherr
from Stow, OH returned for his 12th trip. Mike, had a fabulous trip
as always catching Northern Pike and a Musky. His ticket was Yo-Zuri sinking slash
baits & X-Rap suspending lures. Every day he mixed up his location and
technique to adapt to the ever-changing early spring conditions, which are
typical at this time. Mike did very well over his stay enjoying every minute
and hopes to return later this season for our last week.
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Nice Muskie caught by Greg Foley at Fireside Lodge in Canada
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Greg
& Don Foley from Pasadena & Crownsville, MD returned for their 4th
consecutive year. As usual their boat was gone before most got up in the
morning to enjoy the peaceful early morning lake conditions they so enjoy,
always catching some fish before breakfast. They had good fishing one day seeing
more fish than ever in their lives. Greg caught several Muskie, one at 36” and
the other a 38” beauty. They also fished with Frank on two days catching over
64 Northern Pike between 30-35”, 10 Smallmouth Bass, along with several Muskie
& Lake Trout.
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| Big Northern Pike are Common Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada |
Being that they have been at Fireside at the same time over 4
years fishing together for a few days has become a tradition for these three.
Both left having another great fishing trip, making another set of father &
son memories & Greg was already talking about next year on their last
evening.
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| Huge Trophy Muskie Fishing by Joe Boyd at Fireside Lodge |
1st
time visitors Brian & Joe Boyd from Harrisburg, PA were here to recognize
Joe’s graduation from 4 years of university. DOA they caught some Pike on the
surface. The next day before fishing Joe asked me to demonstrate how I fish a
Yo-Zuri slash bait I sold him.
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| 1st Muskie by Brian Boyd |
Well Joe caught on quick as they caught many
Pike that day using that fishing technique, including Joe’s personal best Northern
Pike. Joe also caught his very first Muskie measuring 38”. Wow, that will be
hard to beat. They continued to do very well on Pike plus Joe caught his first
Lake Trout ever, a 32”er. Brian & Joe had a 4 Muskie day with Joe catching the
biggest and already beating his previous days Musky. Joe’ second Muskie was 42”
and Brian & Joe also caught a 34”, 31”, and 29” Muskie. They had a fabulous
fishing trip and made father & son memories that will last a lifetime.
Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to do so.
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| 1st ever Muskie at 38" by Joe Boyd Fishing at Fireside Lodge |
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: Yo-Zuri, X-Rap, Blue Fox Spinner,
Tubes, Twister Tail, Rad Dog, Doctor Spoon
Catches of The Week: 42” Muskie, Many 18”+
Smallmouth Bass, 38” Lake Trout, 35” Northern Pike
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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