Fishing

Ontario

    Over the summer of 1998 I traveled to Ontario for a walleye/pike fishing trip.  When I was in high school my uncle told me he would take us to Canada on a fishing trip if I ever graduated medical school.  Much to his suprise I did.  This trip was the payoff.  (Thanks Bo.)  We started the trip in Wawa, Ontario.  Ontario Wilderness Vacations - Tel (705) 759 - 5001 has an air base in nearby Hawk Junction.  They operate several remote cabins on area lakes that have fly-in only access.  We boarded a float plane there and flew north to Ermine Lake.  This picturesque, secluded lake held an excellent population of walleye and aggressivce northern pike.  This was the first time we had ever been walleye fishing and we still managed to catch several times the two fish limit every day.  I will have to say that walleye is the best tasting fish I have ever tried.  If you get the chance, give these folks a call.  The trip will be well worth your effort.

More pictures of Ermine (Click thumbnail for larger image)

Florida

    These fish were caught off West Palm Beach in about 100 feet of water.  My friend Benji and his wife Lindi were kind enough to host this adventure.  The kings (king mackerel) were running and kept things interesting all day long.  We also caught a few reef fish, including the nice grouper on in the lowere right of this picture.  These fish were tough to catch as they would bite through the leader about as often as they would stay hooked. Steel leaders spooked them.  Late May through June seems to be the hot time for these fish.

More Florida pics

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Trout Flyfishing