H&C Family Lodge Fishing Report

Walleye season Spring 2007

2007-04-15T07:04:00.000-07:00

We're preparing for the spring trek to the north. Walleye season opens May 19 and hopefully the mushrooms will be popping as well. Last year's mushroom "crop" was spectacular.

Once again, watch for bears or cubs -- stay out of their path.

Good luck fishing - our favorite spots are calling.

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Spring 2006 fishing

2006-05-30T17:03:00.000-07:00

Seems like a long time since we've been to H&C -- enjoyed seeing all the friends again!
Opening day was a challenge -- there was rain, wind, snow and hail . . . . .and the fish were biting, but not until about 7:30 p.m.
While everyone else was coming in for the night after braving an afternoon of horrible weather, the wife and I decided to take a stab at opening day no matter what the weather.

We pulled into one of our favorite spring spots and started jigging. It was a little hard to hold the boat because of the wind, but we persisted. I tied on my usual chartreuse jig (1/4 oz.) with a hula skirt type tail and wife decided to use her pink jig with a blue hula skirt. I think she used the pink one just out of spite because I had been teasing her about it being a girlie color . . . .well, pink is what the walleye wanted that day!

After about 1.5 hours of enduring miserable weather, we came in with 2 limits of walleye - of course I didn't hear the end of it about her pink jig.

I had a couple guys get on me about making wife go out in that miserable weather, but I assured them it was her idea. She says, "if it wasn't opening day, I probably wouldn't have gone; I felt obligated to go just because it was the opener". That's my baby!

The next several days were most pleasant and spring-like for Canada: cool in the mornings and evenings, very warm during the day. We kind of enjoyed the snow and colder temps the first day because it kept the black flies down.
They actually weren't too bad this spring. Of course we had the bug jackets available -- if you forget yours, you can get them at H&C Lodge.

When we weren't fishing, we hunted morel mushrooms. This year was a bumper crop!

We took the mule out through some back trails and hunted for about 6 hours on two different occasions - got a total of 805 to cut up and bring home.

The bears were also running around on the back trails -- had a couple surprises, but the bears weren't interested in sticking around to visit -- whew! Sent the wife home at the end of the week so she could go back to work, but I'm still fishing and hunting morels.

Looks like this is going to be a good year for everything so make sure you call ahead to get reservations. There's so much to do up here: fishing, mushroom hunting and in the fall there's blueberry picking. If you're a hunter, check with H&C about bear and moose licenses. As always, check the MNR rules and regulations for all sports.

More later -- Bob

Fall Report

2005-09-11T11:41:00.000-07:00

It's fall fishing time and the guys have arrived at H&C to experience wonderful fall weather and do some fishing.

Henri says the bears are on the prowl right now. Bear season is open and the hunters are having a good season.

Blueberry picking is slim this fall because it has been so hot and dry -- that makes the bears hungry as well. So, beware when you're out -- watch for bears.

The weather is gorgeous up there -- mid to high 70's, possibly higher as the week progresses. Fishing is usually really good this time of year. Henri says walleye fishing has been outstanding all summer.

Have a great trip!

2005-09-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

First of June Report

2005-06-05T15:45:00.000-07:00

In addition to the great opener in May, Bob just called home to let all of you know that you MUST watch for moose and bear right now while driving on Highway 17. The mosquitoes are in full force and the wildlife often come out of the bush to try to escape being bit.

It's hot in Ontario at H&C Family Lodge right now - mid 80's (F). Reminder to bring your bug jackets or bug head nets, mosquito spray, pic coils, etc. to fend off the flying "biters".

The walleye are still biting real well and are starting to move out to their summer spots.

See ya soon!

Fishing Report for May

2005-06-04T09:04:00.000-07:00