Jul 07 2008
Fly-fishing For Northern Pike
When the pike are as plentiful as ours, its a lot of fun to use a fly-rod to catch them.
Jun 07 2008
Allanwater Fishing Reports July 2008
| Testimonial Dear Johnny,
What a tremendous week we had at Allanwater in June!
The leprechaun (our fearless leader..Dan Day)….didn’t let us down. I have talked to all of the guys since our return and we all wish we were back. I’ve never fished at a location where not only are there lots and lots of walleye but trophy potential with every cast. Five times we had hits on our walleyes as we were reeling them in by humongous trophy pike. Big game fishing at it’s best! The best thing about it is that we haven’t even touched all the hot spots in the 6 days we were there, leaving lots of exploring for future trips. Thanks again, we felt we received a good return on our fishing vacation investment. Wives permitting, we hope to see you real soon.
Sincerely,
Dan Cnossen July 2008
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| See June 2008 Fishing Reports linked here | |
| Testimonial: John, just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much we enjoyed Allanwater. After planning for a year the results certianly met the expectations. The fishing was more than I ever expected, GREAT Walleye fishing.I have never caught so many walleyes over 20\”. I hope to be back soon! You have a piece of Heaven on earth.Claude |  |
| July 3rd 2008 Frank Springer breaks 30 year Northern Pike record and spends 20 minutes fighting the beast
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| July 3, 2008
Old Time Allan Water Lodge Fisherman Frank Springer got the big one on his annual fishing trip with the boys today. A 50 inch pike was baited with a small “Ho-n-Tot” while fishing near Sunrise Lake. {About a 6 mile trip from the lodge}. We were all their to witness the show. Frank battled the monster for about a half hour knowing he only was using 10 lb test line. After the fish was boated it measured out at 50 inches and weighed in at a whopping 34 pounds. Lots of quick pictures and Frank released it. It’s alive and well, Frank & his father Frank senior are no new comers to catching big fish. The day before Frank & Frank headed over into McEwen Lake & got a 5 & 8 lb Walleye. Frank has been coming here since He was 14 years old. He knows the territory. Frank says He likes it here because of the amount different lakes He can motor to. Over all, the rest of us guys did damn well too. I had on a monster pike also that tried to run off with my 16” walleye. California Tom had the same thing happen to him. Neither of us got the pike. Just the torn up walleye. This fishery is not just an early season fishery. Frank says it last all summer. Frank knows. Capt Ron, Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charters |
Frank Jr And His Father Franko tips the scales at 225 …. that is a huge Northern!
Captain Ron Eastman and a typical allanwater dinner |
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Main Lodge Allanwater Bridge Lodge.
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| JULY update ————FABULOUS SUMMER FISHING NORTH OF 50! IT has been a very busy month with construction projects and all resulting from record high water levels here at allanwater….never the less fishing has been absolutly outstandingwith all groups reporting trophy walleye catch and release action in the 5 -8 lb range.Don’t beleive anyone who tells you Canadian fishing is at it’s best in May- June my friends, ………..it is outstanding for shear numbers early, But , all things considered,….weather, temperature , wind and the beauty of the north woods in July and August when full summer feeding pattern is completely established is unbeatable in my book. I am writing this report in early August Just yesterday fishing with my brother tommy and his son Zach along withg my friend Darrel we caught and releaseed well over 150 Nice walleye in the 16- 20 inch catagorie with no live bait, just split tail plastics and 3 inch shad bodies.
Glen Walcott group from Plymouth Wisconsin reported; August 3-9th Walleye 8lbs…7 lbs 4 fish 4-6 lbs northern pike 1 at 24 lbs 1 at 20 lbs and just today august 10 my friend Darrel Palecek hit a 22 lb Pike in is first hr on the water dragging a 6 inch crank bait!…….Clearly the second major big fish feeding pattern is afoot mid summer at allanwater!
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| Sept 1–9 The walleywe fishing continues to be outstanding however as usuall the strikes are occuring deeper with the cooler nighttime temperatures driving the fish down …. groups this week are having nice success in the 20 to 30 foot depths and the Pikers are right on time for the pre winter feed with two trophys reported in the last 3 day’s…. the first .from Arthur van Baren Sr. ….23 Lbs.! on the Brightsands River system ….aand the 2nd from Willie Osbirn from Indiana Weighing in At a Whopping 26 lbs….Wow .. love to see those big smiles in camp…Those are truly a fish of a lifetime for those anglers and the kind of success i see here year in and year out is …truly! ..what keeps me comming back for more!
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This is my first trip to Canada. wecaught lots of fish yesterday and the day before. Today was a special day. I caught about 35 fish today including these 24 3/4-22 3/4 and 22 12 inch walleyes. What a great place to come to and whaT FANTISTIC FISHING SO FAR. THE WEATHER WAS GOOD AND THE FISHING WAS GREAT.
his was my third day of fishing in Canada. These were three of the larger fish that we got. I caught between 35 an 40 fish today. The weather was nice but a bit windy, but it did not hurt the fishing. I had never caught a 24 3/4 inch walleye along with two 22 1/2 walleyes. the camp here is amazing. We have enjoyed our first 3 days. What a great experience.
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