Week 4: What a Ride!
You never know when it will happen in a season, some weeks the weather and the fish line up and things turn on. The 4th week seems like it could be an early leader in the productivity department. Wildlife sightings graced the photo essay each evening, the crew enjoyed the lodge, played games, raced Kart and the fishing…was on fire!
The smiles and stories of the anglers coming back to the docks each day told of incredible fishing. Shallow pike, lots of them and big ones at that! This week offered our anglers many chances at the spot-and-stalk fishing that we all dream of. The guides, so adept at discerning these shadowy shapes from the dark bottom, direct traffic from their perch in the splash wells. “…there 30ft, 3 o’clock…cast.” Out flies a lucky lure, and what looks like a log, certainly too big to be a fish, turns and engulfs it. The fight is on! Our anglers fought and landed an astounding 227 trophy fish. 202 pike, 4 trout and 21 grayling.
Our youngest angler led the pike parade, Coyen Kristo hauled in a giant 4-foot Northern Pike. Coyen’s fish set a high bar; close on his heels was Rory Wright with a 46.5” last day beauty, to add to his 46 from earlier in the week. Joe Novicki and Andrew Godden took 46’s, as did Andre Lechowicz, who tagged a pair on an incredible day with wife Mira…they had a day that will be a lifelong memory. Our anglers landed two dozen fish in the 44-45” range, which is exceptional fishing anywhere! Grayling started making their way onto anglers’ agendas also, as the spring runoffs recede, the chance to tangle with the arctic sailfish becomes more viable. John and Matt Kracum scored on big Grayling to help them into some Trophy Triple caps, while Joe Novicki and Loki Johnson joined the 100+ Club.
The revelry and camaraderie each evening were special, no competition (…well, some friendly wagers), just enthusiasm for anglers, young and old. The guests and staff had a multi-evening Mario Kart tournament in the Last Cast, skidding and laughing, but most importantly, making memories in this unique northern wilderness.
JUNE 29
Four foot club!! Needless to say Coyen was pretty ecstatic on his way back to the island after reeling in this hog. Thumbs up all around! #pikefishing #scottlakelodge #catchandrelease #pikespeak #canada
JUNE 28
Last full day of fishing for Andre and he absolutely crushed it. The perfect day to end off a great week of fishing. #scottlakelodge #pikefishing #catchandrelease #canada
JUNE 27
Letty’s first time fishing with us at Scott Lake with Lulu! She’s a natural #catchandrelease #pikefishing #memoriesforlife #scottlakelodge
JUNE 26
Another day, another fish! Andrew caught this tank with Josh out on the lake, what a beauty! #catchandrelease #fishinglodgecanada #pikefishing #scottlakelodge