Major cold front slows fishing

The temperature this week fell to the 40s from near 80 last week and that really slowed down the fishing.
Fortunately everyone this week is fishing for northern pike which are less susceptible to temperature changes than are walleyes.
But it has been tough fishing for pike too. We did have one 40-incher caught and released as well as many slot sizers.
Along with the cold weather came rain and high winds from the north. It's not the best for being out on the lake.
Warmer temps and sunnier times are in the offing with near-normal conditions returning in the next few days.
This experience should reinforce our advice to fishermen on what to bring to camp.
Number one is a comfortable life jacket and the second most important piece of fishing gear is excellent raingear, including rubber boots.
Finally a good rod and reel and some lures are handy!
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Early to bed, early to rise

If you want to extend your fishing day here, do it by getting out early, not by staying out late.
Our fish go to sleep soon after supper, it would seem. There's absolutely no point in staying out until dark to catch them.
On the other hand fishermen who take off in their boats before breakfast often do well.
Early morning is also the prime time of day to see wildlife such as moose and bear.
Afternoons are often the best time of day to fish, especially around 2 p.m.
A lot of fishermen miss this opportunity because they stay up late the night before. After lunch they nap or otherwise dawdle until nearly 3 p.m., then spend a lot of time fishing after supper when the fishing has mostly wound down.
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Beautiful summer weather; second phone working

After a very cold month to start the season the weather has switched to gorgeous.
Temperatures this week have been in the high 70s.
We finally got our digital bag phone so our second phone number is now on the air.
That number is 807-727-0439.
Also continuing to work is our first phone number: 807-727-2730.
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Now about 19 hours of daylight

This view shows the night sky at a quarter to 11 last night.

The light on the northern horizon is the sun's glow, not northern lights.

It is really only dark now from about 11 to 4 a.m. when the sun rises again.

We're all looking forward to the warm sunny weather predicted for this week.

It has been way wetter and colder than normal so far.

Fishing has still been good and the cold water has meant that lake trout are still being caught on the surface. There are lots of lake trout being caught this year. Under Ontario regulations they must all be immediately released in Red Lake.

There are still many big walleyes being caught and also some eaters under 18 inches.

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Four generations; dress warm; telephone

Here's a first for Bow Narrows Camp: four generations of anglers!

That's long-time Bow Narrows angler and hunter Charlie Morrison on the right and his son Bob, also a long-time guest here. At bottom right is Charlie's great granddaughter Branejha, age 6, and at left is Bob's step granddaughter Veda, age 4.

The 44-inch northern pike was actually caught and reeled in by Branejha. At 44 inches it is only two inches shorter than she is and is one inch longer than Veda who caught and reeled in a 42 incher herself a day earlier.

Fishing is very good but the weather remains cool and wet. Make sure you bring excellent raingear and warm clothes.

Also if trying to phone camp, only one of our telephones is functioning: 807-727-2730. If you get no answer try again immediately. Our second number might be up and running in a week or so if Thunder Bay Telephone would ever send us our new digital bag phone.

Incidentally your cell phones might now work at camp or from your fishing boat.

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High water wrecks docks, threatens loons

We are experiencing record high water levels due to the snow fall last winter, the foot of snow we got three weeks ago and some big rain storms since.

Loon nests are still above water but just barely as the photo shows.

The deep water is making building new docks at our boathouse exceedingly difficult for our son Josh.

Despite all the obstacles we're getting camp into fine shape including building a building for new drinking water treatment equipment that will be installed in July.

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Leaving day comes all too soon

Last week just flew by as they always do here.

Here's a couple of scenes from leaving day on Friday.

In the bottom photo staffer Ben Godin helps Dee Hall and Fred Specht with their "luggage."

Incidentally it was Fred who caught and released the big trout mentioned in the last post.

At top Joe Overman and Brenda say "see you next year" at the bow of the Lickety Split.

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