Fishing Reports at Fireside Lodge: Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 7/22 to 8/5 2017

Fireside Lodge Fishing Report 7/22 to 8/5 2017

HUGE Northern Pike Fishing The Worm by JoAnn Piotrowski at Fireside Lodge in Canada

Weather was fabulous with temperatures being in the low to high 70’s and there was only one day we were threatened by Thunder Storms but all the really bad weather seemed to go just to the North of us. The fishing for some was super as you will read about below.

One of Many Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Duke Osborne at Fireside Lodge in Canada

Jerry Miller returning for his 22^nd consecutive year and over 30 trips

Huge Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Jerry

was with another long time Guest Larry Beard, repeat guest Duke Osborne and first timer Robert Hardin all from Erwin, TN 1^st full day Jerry & Duke caught a lot of Smallmouth Bass with Duke catching two over 18-inches and Jerry caught a really nice 24-inch Walleye / Larry & Robert caught about 10 Smallmouth Bass and 20 Northern Pike with Larry losing a very large toothy critter.

Larry with a HOG Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada

2^nd day was great with Larry & Robert catching over 50 Northern Pike, Larry caught a 19-inch Trophy Smallmouth Bass, while Jerry & Duke stuck to Smallmouth Bass fishing catching 40-50 with Jerry landing a 19.5 and 18.5-inch Trophy fish and Duke caught a 41-inch Trophy Northern Pike fishing for Smallmouth. 3^rd day Duke & Jerry called it a day at 12:30 because of T-Storms approaching but not

Robert Fishing Trophy Smallmouth Bass in Canada

before they caught 54 Smallmouth Bass, most on the larger side landing 3 more Master Anglers Award Trophies. Larry & Robert also did good catching about 25 fish being a mix of Smallmouth Bass and Pike. 4^th day Jerry & Duke caught 56 Smallmouth Bass having a lot of BIG fish 16 to 19-inches, while Larry and Robert did the same catching about 40, and Larry lost the grand daddy of Smallmouth Bass. 5^th and final day Jerry & Duke caught 56 Smallmouth Bass with Larry & Robert catching 44. Many as Larry said “Were Big Hogs”. All left having a super fishing trip and Larry made arrangements for a group in 2018 before departing.

BIG Trophy Smallmouth Bass at Fireside Lodge in Canada by Leann

Mike and Leann Sebade returned from Lander, WY for their 2^nd consecutive year. DOA they got right to it with Mike fly Fishing for Northern Pike catching several nice Pike and had a heart stopper

Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fly-Fishing by Mike in Canada

Muskie follow his fly not once but twice. He said it was the biggest fresh water fish he has ever seen and was very excited and expressive when describing his experience to me at my tackle shop. 1st day was very good

Fishing Trophy Smallmouth Bass with Poppers by Mike

catching Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike having some great top-water action and had to re-supply at my tackle shop. 2^nd day they caught Northern Pike all day long saying at times it was one after another where they just could not keep count. 3^rd day was interrupted by T-Storms but they caught fish in the morning and Mike took a nap while Leann did some Yoga. After the storms past they were right back at it and the caught a few more Smallmouth & Pike. 4^th day was amazing fly-fishing for Mike as he caught 34 Smallmouth Bass fly-fishing all on the same black popper. 5^th & final day was more of the same having great top-water action for Smallmouth Bass. Both left just as excited about fishing as they left and hope to return again soon.

HUGE Northern Pike Fishing by Dan at Fireside Lodge in Canada

Father & Daughter Dan Mosier & Abbi Mota returned to Fireside

Abbi Northern Pike Fishing with her Dad

Lodge for there 3^rd time as a pair while Dan has visited Fireside Lodge for at least his 18th time with 4 different children. Abbi was the first in 1999 coming with her Dad as part of her graduation present. 1^st day they got right to it catching both Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike.

Great Muskie Cacth Fishing by Dan with his Daughter

2^nd day even though it was slower than the first they still caught some fish and Dan caught an 18-inch Master Anglers Award Smallmouth Bass. 3^rd day was a good day, even though T-Storms brought them in for three hours, they caught pike and Smallmouth Bass and Dan caught a very large 39-inch Northern Pike.

Great Muskie Cacth Fishing by Dan with his Daughter

4^th day these two had a ball portaging to another lake and then came out and fished Little Vermilion Lake biggest fish of the day was Dan landing a 35-inch Northern Pike plus Dan caught a nice Muskie. 5^th and final day they had some fast action with Abby doing well. Both left with great sadness and very hopeful for a future return.

Terrific Smallmouth Bass Trophy Fishing by Rich at Fireside Lodge in Canada

Ed & JoAnn Piotrowski from Hampshire, IL returned for their 4^{th

Ed Fishing Trophy Smallmouth Bass at Fireside Lodge} consecutive year and 6^th trip and with them were Larry Starzec Hainesville, IL returning for his 3^rd time and Rich Starzec from Round Lake, IL for his 1^st visit.

BIG Northern Pike Fishing for Smallmouth Bass by JoAnn

Giant Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Larry in Canada

1^st day JoAnn caught 15 Smallmouth Bass with her favorite worm (The Worm) including 2 Mater Anglers Trophies measuring 18 and 19-inches plus a 34-inch Northern Pike. Larry and Rich caught 22 Smallmouth Bass and had multiple follows on Muskie and caught a few Northern Pike.

The Worm catching Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing by JoAnn

2^nd day was another good day with them all catching a lot of

Another HUGE Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Rich

Smallmouth Bass and some Northern Pike. JoAnn continued to get the best results from her worm. 3^rd day all caught fish but the wind made it tough to fish certain locations. 4^th day Larry & Rich had a really

Fishing Trophy Smallmouth Bass Brings a Smile

good day catching 34 Smallmouth Bass and 1 Pike. 4^th day they all had a good day catching mostly Smallmouth Bass with Larry and Rich landed 38 Smallmouth up to 17.5-inches. 5^th day was really good with Ed & JoAnn catching 18, Ed having 2 over 18-inches and lost at least 4 between 18 to 19-inches. JoAnn also caught a BIG 36-inch Northern Pike. Rich and Larry had a GREAT Day catching 49 Smallmouth Bass up to 17.5-inches. 6^th and final day at breakfast we were kidding about Larry & Rich toping their 49 Smallmouth Day and the conversation ended with us all agreeing that probably would not happen. Well it did as they caught 54 Smallmouth Bass. All left having a great fishing vacation and made their reservations for 2018 before departing.

Numerous Northern Pike Fishing at Fireside Lodge by Dennis Norton

Fly-Fishing for BIG Smallmouth Bass by Phil

First time guests Dennis Norton Clarkson, MO Dennis Boldrey Manchester, MO James Stangl Yorba Linda, CA and Dick Lockard Glendale, MO were here to hunt Smallmouth Bass. 1^st day they did well learning the waters all catching Smallmouth Bass and at supper Dennis B said he caught several 17 to 17.5-inchers and a 19-inch Trophy. After supper Jim caught some nice Smallmouth fly-fishing

Dennis with one of Many Smallmouth Bass Fishing

with a surface popper. 2^nd day was good learning new locations and catching Smallmouth Bass and Jim, after we discussed a technique of just dropping your fly and giving a do nothing approach, went out and applied the technique with success. 3^rd day was excellent as they caught at least 75 Northern Pike. The 4^th day was even better with them catching well over 100 fish, with most being Pike, and some Smallmouth mixed in. 5^th day had the catching upwards of 50 Smallmouth Bass but the bigger fish evaded them. 6^th and final day they all caught a lot of Smallmouth Bass ending their trip on a high note and considering when their return trip might be.

Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing is Special at Fireside Lodge in Canada by Jack Schneider

Mike Stevens, Jack Schneider Huntley, IL Bob Lauffer Clermont, FL

BIG Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing

and Johnny Sills from Orlando FL were back to visit us for there 4^th time and for his 1^st was Paul Lampier from Elgin, IL. 1^st day the wind was their enemy keeping them from fishing according to plan. They caught some fish but it was a slower day. 2^nd day was just the opposite catching more Northern Pike than they ever did, catching at least 165 between the group

Mike Having a Blast Fishing Smallmouth Bass at Fireside Lodge

plus a half dozen Smallmouth Bass. 3^rd day was just as good and a little better catching over 175 Northern Pike for the group and said they were catching a lot between 28 to 31-inches and all were fat and healthy. 4^th and final day was an excellent Smallmouth Bass day as they all caught many fish and sizable bass and Mike expressed that he alone caught 42 Smallmouth Bass and it was the single best fishing day he has had to date.

Bob Lauffler with a BIG Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada

First Time Fishing in Canada was Fabulous at Fireside Lodge by Paul Lampier

15-years ago Tim Bergen, Palos Hgts, IL brought his 9-year-old sons to Fireside Lodge and for 15 years it has become a Bergen Family Tradition to fish at Fireside Lodge. This year Tim and Joe made it and Adam had to pass because of school. DOA they went out and caught some nice Northern Pike. 1^st day the did well in Cedarbough catching some Northern Pike and seeing some very big Muskie follows. 2^nd day was slower but the 3^rd day they had a lot of action on Muskie with Joe catching a nice 35-inch fish and they caught some Northern Pike. 4^th and final day was a great day searching out the BIG toothy critters catching some medium size Northern Pike in the process. They left hoping the Adam will be able to join them in 2018.

My First Trophy Smallmouth Bass by Dick Nagengast Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada

Dick Nagengast from Woodway, TX returned for his 2nd year in a row with son Thomas from Mount Morris, MI for his first time. DOA they caught some nice Pike in just a few hours and Tom caught his personal best Pike at 32-inches. 1^st day these two caught a lot of Northern Pike up to 31-inches trolling. Second day was another good Northern Pike catching day, plus Dick caught his first Trophy Smallmouth Bass measuring 18.25-inches.

My Best Northern Pike Fishing Trip Ever Fishing at Fireside Lodge in Canada

3^rd day had these two catching a lot of Northern Pike up to 33-inches. 4^th and final day was another good day trolling around baitfish schools for Pike & Muskie. Both had a wonderful father and son fishing trip catching up on each other lives. Before departure Dick said he had several other children he intends to bring fishing at Fireside Lodge.

First Ever Canada Fishing Trip at Fireside Lodge Fishing for Big Northern Pike By Austin Corry

Jerry Amer Columbus, OH, on his 16^th consecutive year, was back for his second time this year bringing his grandson Austin Corry for his first Canadian Fishing Trip. 1^st day was excellent as they caught more Pike than Austin could ever imagine saying they just could not keep count but it was somewhere around 60-70 Northern Pike. 2^nd day was a portage to Closs where the Muskie showed up but were just following their lures and even the Smallmouth would just look at their offering and swim away.

Fun Smallmouth Bass Fishing by Austin in Canada

3^rd and final day was a great finish catching a good number of Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike. This was truly a memorable trip for Jerry & Austin and Austin had such a great time he was sad to see it end. Thanks for choosing Fireside Lodge to make such valued memories.

Bian Fishing For Northern Pike in Canada at Fireside Lodge for His First Time

Brian Dombrowski Sr from Mokena, IL returned to visit us at Fireside Lodge with his son Brian. Brian Sr came with his father Ron for many years starting when he was 16 years old so now coming with his 10-year old son. was a very special and emotional return. 1^st day this father and son combo caught Smallmouth Bass ranging up to 16-inches plus Brian Sr landed a big 17.5-incher. They also caught Pike and after landing a Pike, while Brian Sr was teaching his son Brian to hold the fish, another Pike grabbed his lure that was dangling over the boat and Brian just grabbed his pole in time to catch the fish instead of the fish catching his fishing rod.

Super Fishing for Smallmouth Bass at Fireside Lodge in Canada by Brian

Brian With His First BIG Smallmouth

2^nd day was a slower beginning but in the afternoon they got into some Northern Pike both having a very fun day. 3^rd and final day these two had a blast catching over 30 Northern Pike and had just as many misses. This was an amazing trip between father and son making first memories of a fishing trip together, and also of many wonderful memories from the past being re-kindled between Brian Sr and his father Ron. Thanks for spending such special family time with us at Fireside Lodge.

Jerry OKane a & Marjorie Berta from Penn Valley, CA with Jerry’s

Great Trophy Fishing for Smallmouth Bass by Judith in Canada

sister Judith from Crossville, TN found themselves at Fireside Lodge from a referral from Mike Ramsey also from Penn Valley, CA. 1^st day these three had a blast and despite the high winds they found places to catch fish on new waters. They caught both Northern Pike &

Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Canada by Jerry

Smallmouth Bass with Jerry missing a BIG Smallmouth Bass and Judith missing a BIG Northern Pike right at the boat. 2^nd day was very good catching many Smallmouth Bass up to 17.5 –inches and all caught fish. Marjorie & Judith said Jerry again lost a very large Smallmouth right at the boat. 3^rd and final half day was very good for Smallmouth Bass and all left saying they had a wonderful stay with us at Fireside Lodge.

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