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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
MICHAEL G TIMMERS fishing trip to Wallaston Lake Lodge
in Canada SASKATCHEWAN
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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2264 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
June 13, 1997 to June 17, 1997 |
| Place
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Canada SASKATCHEWAN - Water: WOLLASTON LAKE, KLEMMER LAKE - Specific Area: SANDY BAR, RABBABOU BAY, KLEMMER (SOUTH END) |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
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Wallaston Lake Lodge. 3910 Thatcher Ave. Saskatoon, SK, S7R 1A4, Canada. Tel. 800-328-0628. Web: www.wallastonlakelodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
TRENT ARMITAGE |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Pike - Availability: Abundant |
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Pike, Walleye - Availability: Abundant |
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Trout, Lake - Availability: Average |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
NUMEROUS PIKE UP TO 43 INCHES, ON FLY ROD, INCLUDING SIGHT CASTING. WALLEYE ON FLY ROD AND LARGE JERK BAITS. PARTNER HAD THREE CONSECUTIVE 40 INCH PIKE ON SPINNING GEAR. 75 WALLEYE DAY AND 15 POUND LAKE TROUT |
| Type
of Fishing: |
FLOATFISHING, WADE FISHING, ETC. BOAT |
| Equipment
Used: |
RODS, LINE, STRIPPING BSKET ETC. 10 WT, FLOATING LINE |
| Flies
Used: |
RABBIT STRIPS AND DIVERS |
| Description
of Hatches: |
NA |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
EXCELLENT WEATHER, ABUNDANT ICE IMPEDED MOBILITY |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Excellent |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
CANADIAN REGIONAL |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
2 |
| Airline
Comments: |
LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH CANADIAN REGIONAL DISRUPTED THIS YEAR, APPARENTLY BASED ON AMERICAN AIRLINES INVESTMENT. OWNERS/OPERATORS ARE WORKING ON POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES WHICH WILL LIKELY INCREASE COST. CHECK ON CURRENT STATUS WHEN BOOKING. |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
JET SERVICE NEEDS TO BE RE-ESTABLISHED; THIS IS A PROBLEM COMMON TO THE AREA RIGHT NOW |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
GREAT FISHING, ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICE |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
DIRECT FROM CHICAGO: $2250 PLUS FLYOUTS AT $195 PERR DAY |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
FIRST RATE OPERATION IN PRIME PIKE TERRITORY |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
No |
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So, What Are They? |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
MICHAEL G TIMMERS |
| Contact
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Tel. 312-649-0793 - 860 N LAKE SHORE DR 9 K, CHICAGO IL 60611 |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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