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Week 18 in Review: The Beginning of the End
Week 18 in Review: The Beginning of the End It all happens in about 100 days: the main part of our annual cycle here at Scott Lake Lodge, when the full suite of guests and staff inhabit this 12-acre island on the 60th parallel. We are nearing the end of this period;...
Week 17 in Review: The Return of Summer
Week 17 in Review: Return of Summer Once the leaves start to turn on the 60th Parallel, you never quite know what to expect for the weather. This week, however, did not disappoint; the sun shone, and south winds prevailed. This combination got the fish excited and...
Week 16 in Review: Sending off Summer in Style
Week 16 in Review: Sending off Summer in Style Sometimes it’s tough to notice from the water, but from a bird's-eye view, hints of yellow and red are visible across the landscape. This time of year, those birds are likely migrating waterfowl; you can see and hear a...
Week 15 in Review: One for the Books
Week 15 in Review: One for the Books! It happened 365 days ago: an all-time record of big fish caught in a single five-day period at Scott Lake Lodge. We didn’t know it at the time; everyone had a great week, but when it came time to crunch the numbers and produce...
Week 14 in Review: The First Hints of Fall…Northern Lights and Big Pike
Week 14 in Review: The First Hints of Fall We’ve ignored the signs for a week now; those yellow leaves on the birch trees must be a mistake. Once the high V’s of geese start to fly over, it’s a sure sign fall is marching its way south from the land of little sticks...
Week 13 in Review: The Sun Came Back and So Did the Fish!
Week 13 in Review: The Sun Came Back and So Did the Fish! The last few weeks have wreaked havoc on the wood chip paths around the island; daily showers have kept things soaked and in less-than-ideal condition. Our maintenance team has been working double time to get...
Week 12 in Review: Gore-Tex Proving Grounds and Lady Luck
Week 12 in Review: Gore-Tex Proving Grounds and Lady Luck The good news…the risk of wildfires around the lodge is at nearly zero; rain, mist, drizzle and showers were the order of the week. It didn’t matter one bit; the fishing kept everyone warm, and the excitement...
Week 11 in Review: Big Fish and Northwinds
Week 11 in Review: Big Fish and North Winds Usually not a combination that goes together, like peas and carrots, to quote Mr. Gump. North winds bring the cold air down across the barren grounds, dropping air and water temperatures as they gather speed. Add some...