Nailer Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The last few week have been very busy, so a late update is warranted. Jacob and I where invited to go on a fly in fishing trip this spring to ESNAGI LODGE http://esnagi.com/. We (or I) had never been on one of these trips, so it sounded like a great idea before he got to old and didn't want to hang with dad. We left Caledonia at 6am Sunday 6/17 and arrived at Hawk Junction by 2pm. after a short flight, we where fishing before dinner. We spent the rest of that evening and the next four full days fishing this 27 mile long lake. With no knowledge of the lake, it took a day to figure out what and where to target in order to find fish. 18-22 fow on shallow points where the key to finding fish, with a simple 1/4 oz jig and minnow. Jake kept tract, with the tally being in the range of Dad 55 Walleye and him 49 Walleye. He did get me in the Pike department, 7 to 5. (dad really doesn't like pike). All in all a great trip, Beautiful scenery and a mix of weather. The best part was no OPP to hassle us. A few shots from the trip. Hawk Air. A 1951 Otter, fitted with a turbo prop. Esnagi Lake on the way in. Jake with a 23" Eye Dripping with SLIME! Shore lunch every day consisted of; fresh Walleye, Potato's, and Baked Beans. The loons where singing us songs all night long. Jake with a 25" Eye The color of these fish, and the scenery was great. One last shot from the shore line below the lodge. Of course reality set in when we got back, with Hay to put up, a graduation party to get ready for, and work piling up. It was nice to spend a few days away from Cell phones, hustle and bustle with my son. Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bomb Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Awesome post all the way around. Congrats to you both on a great trip and memories neither of you will ever forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nice pics Ken. Nice fish. I fished that area about 15 years ago. It is beautiful. We fished a couple of little lakes. One of the lakes was strictly brook trout. We always got our limit of nice brookies. Did you see any Moose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Must have been nice getting away from the every day grind, and CELL PHONES! Great pictures as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsenske1 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 looks like a great time, i'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tltorrice Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ken, it looks like a nice trip. I remember when I went to Canada on fishing trips with my dad. Those are some great memories that will never fade. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonquest Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Those are great pics. Sounds like a blast. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwhisperer Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Seeing those pictures have me yearning to go back.For those that have never been, I would highly recommend a trip.We flew over the lake that you had fished at. It looks intimidating, because of it's large size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsniffer Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 lucky:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsniffer2 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nice job looked like a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Should go back again some day spent a lot of my summers up there as a kid mostly in the lake Nipagon area caught thousands of big fish up there. I can remember catching Perch the size of bass 10 to 15in all day long and the pike and walleye would yank your arm off when they hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 all i can say is you are one heck of a photografer ken. i go about ever other year and you got me wishing i could do it every year, it is in my opinion ,the most buetiful place in north america Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2UNREEL Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My Dad went to that lake and stayed at the Esnagi Lodge last year at the same time. They took the train instead of the fly in option. He said next time they will do the fly in cause you get more time to fish. He went with his brothers and they plan on going back soon. I just hope they drag me along next time. Great Pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumkrazy Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nice pics Ken. Nice fish.I fished that area about 15 years ago. It is beautiful. We fished a couple of little lakes. One of the lakes was strictly brook trout. We always got our limit of nice brookies. Did you see any Moose? No, the Moose hang out at the south end where the grass is. Seeing those pictures have me yearning to go back.For those that have never been, I would highly recommend a trip. We flew over the lake that you had fished at. It looks intimidating, because of it's large size. It is big, but we mainly fished the north end. One of the guys we where with has been there 20+ times, so it was ilke having a guide. all i can say is you are one heck of a photografer ken. i go about ever other year and you got me wishing i could do it every year, it is in my opinion ,the most buetiful place in north america Thanks terry, I have a lot invested in photography equipment. The ride up there along highway 17 is awesome. My Dad went to that lake and stayed at the Esnagi Lodge last year at the same time. They took the train instead of the fly in option. He said next time they will do the fly in cause you get more time to fish. He went with his brothers and they plan on going back soon. I just hope they drag me along next time. Great Pics!! The lodge was built in 1945. It is a very nice/clean place. A shot of the inside of the main dinning lodge The north half of the lake is all rock. A 1/4 oz jig and minnow worked through the rocks in 20' was best. Regular breaks would hold fish, but points held many more. We got fish along this break out where the gulls are. Break like this where no good (way to steep). Thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Sounds like a great trip, nice pics too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalidle Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Looks like fun! I just got back friday myself from a week in Ontario fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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