Jason Essary Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Just returned from Northwest Ontario. 5 days of fishing in 72 degree weather and 20 percent humidity was wonderful. I personally have been going to this camp since I was 15 and the owners are like long distance relatives now. Pictures attached but they do not do the place justice. Eagles and bears were everywhere. Walleyes were eating better than I have ever seen them. We caught over 30 fish over 20". Best walleye was 26 1/4". Norther pike fishing was slow which is unusual. The largest we got to the boat was 36", think we lost 2 over that. Muskies are sure getting thicker on their body of water. We saw 4 while there, one of which I wish I had my chance back. Throwing a rattle trap and catching smallies, one came out of now where. My hookset was designed for smallies, not near hard enough for the big girl. After the half hearted hookset she dropped the bait and as I was mouthing the words that was a big fish I just lost, she jumped along side the boat. Probably 35 lbs cleared the water and sprayed water for 15'. Wonderful place, better people. If anyone would like any info on the place, please let me know. Essary Construction - Honest work for honest price Custom Construction and Remodeling Call for free quotes (417)338-6418 http://essarycustomhomes.com/
denjac Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like you had a great trip Jason ! Just getting away from this heat would be worth the money spent. Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
flyrodman Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Wow that looks fun, glad you had a great trip Luke Walz
TroutRinger Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Man I have to get up there some day. "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."
Mitch f Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Just returned from Northwest Ontario. 5 days of fishing in 72 degree weather and 20 percent humidity was wonderful. I personally have been going to this camp since I was 15 and the owners are like long distance relatives now. Pictures attached but they do not do the place justice. Eagles and bears were everywhere. Walleyes were eating better than I have ever seen them. We caught over 30 fish over 20". Best walleye was 26 1/4". Norther pike fishing was slow which is unusual. The largest we got to the boat was 36", think we lost 2 over that. Muskies are sure getting thicker on their body of water. We saw 4 while there, one of which I wish I had my chance back. Throwing a rattle trap and catching smallies, one came out of now where. My hookset was designed for smallies, not near hard enough for the big girl. After the half hearted hookset she dropped the bait and as I was mouthing the words that was a big fish I just lost, she jumped along side the boat. Probably 35 lbs cleared the water and sprayed water for 15'. Wonderful place, better people. If anyone would like any info on the place, please let me know. Which lake were you fishing up there? "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
Members Jack Hollister Posted July 19, 2011 Members Posted July 19, 2011 Wow....great to see this post. I am heading up this Thursday the 21st. First time for me. I cant wait!!!! Were did you stay? We are staying at Cozy Camp, Ontario. Those are some nice fish, could you share what you were using? I have never fished for walleye or pike so any tips would be appreceiated. And the weather....we are timing it just right..101 I think is the forcast for here in STL for Thursday. Glad you had a great trip!
Jason Essary Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 We fish on the a river chain that they call three lakes. Tetu, Whitedog, and Swan. Walleye we normally target with minnows on jigheads, 1/4 all the way to half in current. Get different colors as they can be color specific with the cloud color or sun. 1/2 oz. rattletraps are a great tool for casting for walleye and smallies, always have some chrome, and red and firetiger are good also at times. 3/4 oz. rattletraps are great for pike if weeds are under control. same colors. dont forget the steel leaders, 6" black 30lb. other pike lures, mepps from 1/2 oz to 1 1/2 oz., would not go without two muskie killer white mepps (my favorite). And always have some of the standard casting spoons in 1 oz, five of diamonds (yellow with 5 red triangles), silver and green. Spinnerbaits are great if the weeds are thick, white or char. (dont forget to wrap some wire around the rubberband that holds the skirt, one tooth and you lose the skirt). Anouther weed lure is johnson silver minnow, 1/2 to 1oz. use a green or white trailer on it and the spinnerbaits. This list is the standard for the camp we go to, I would advise calling the camp your going to and ask. Essary Construction - Honest work for honest price Custom Construction and Remodeling Call for free quotes (417)338-6418 http://essarycustomhomes.com/
Members Jack Hollister Posted July 20, 2011 Members Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks for the great information and tips...this will be very helpful. I hope I have some nice pictures to share after my trip. Thanks again Jason!
Quillback Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Very nice, and that weather sounds great! How was the smallie fishing? Just curious as to how many a person could look forward to catching per day, and average size.
rps Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 My father took me to Ontario and Manitoba 5 times between 13 and 20. Wonderful memories of fishing for smallmouth and pike, as well as walleye for shore lunch. Your pictures brought it all back. Thanks.
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