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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
BILL NITCHMANN fishing trip to Lindberghs Reindeer Lake Lodge
in Canada SASKATCHEWAN
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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| Report
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2266 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
| Date
of Trip: |
June 1, 1997 to |
| Place
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Canada SASKATCHEWAN - Water: REINDEER LAKE AND OTHERS |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Lindberghs Reindeer Lake Lodge. Tel. 800-461-6917, 705-272-2785 |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
WE ROTATED VARIOUS GUIDES; ROBERT IS THE BEST, BUT ALL ARE GOOD |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Lindberghs Reindeer Lake Lodge. Tel. 800-461-6917, 705-272-2785 |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
THE BCB FISHING CLUB PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS BUT ANYONE CAN MAKE THEIR OWN. THE OWNER OF THE LODGE STRIVES TO MAKE THIS A FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY GUEST. |
| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Pike, Northern - Availability: Abundant |
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Trout, Lake - Availability: Abundant |
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Pike, Walleye - Availability: Abundant |
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Grayling - Availability: Scarce |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
LARGEST NORTHERN PIKE WAS 42 INCHES, LARGEST LAKER, 32 INCHES, CAUGHT AND RELEASED OVER 260 FISHED IN 5 DAYS. |
| Type
of Fishing: |
FIRST CLASS 18 FOOT ALUMINUM BOATS, COMFORTABLE SEATS LET YOU FISH FROM 8AM TO 5 PM |
| Equipment
Used: |
SPINNING, BAIT CASTING AND TROLLING RIGS. 8 WT FLY (8WF AND 8W'S LINE |
| Flies
Used: |
HOT LURES - RED EYES, JOHNSON SILVER MINNOWS, 5 OF DIAMONDS (YELLOW) NYMPH EGGS, 3 AND 5 SPINNERS |
| Description
of Hatches: |
USE TYPICAL N. PIKE FLYS. THE LARGEST N. PIKE CAUGHT ON A FLY IN OUR GROUP WAS 45 INCHES. |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
COLD WATER, WEATHER RANGES FROM T-SHIRT TO WEAR YOUR LONG JOHNS, AND RAIN GEAR IS A MUST. WINDY - SPIN GEAR A MUST ON THIS TRIP. FLY FISHING IS A BONUS. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
N/A |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Good |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
NORTHWEST |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
1 |
| Airline
Comments: |
WE FLEW IN THE MIDDLE OF A SLOW DOWN/STRIKE. NOTE: THE FLYOUT FROM WINNIPEG TO LODGE IS AROUND THREE HOURS. YOU MUST HAVE AL YOUR GEAR WITH YOU WHEN THE PLANE LEAVES |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
NORTHWEST AIRLINE SLOW DOWN. CLOTHING: GOOD RAIN GEAR IS A MUST,LONG JOHNS WARM JACKET, WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR, HOT GORTEX OUTFIT A PLUS. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
GREAT FISHING, FOOD, ROOMS AND GUIDES. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL TO CATCH AND RELEASE OVER 50 NORTHERNS IN THREE - FOUR HOURS RANGING FROM 15 TO 36 INCHES. I CAUGHT THREE OVER 38 INCHES, LARGEST 42 INCHES ON A LIGHT SPINNING ROD. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$2800 INCLUDES AIR FARE FROM WINNIPEG TO LODGE |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
FIRST CLASS "CATCH" YOUR HEARTOUT EXPERIENCE. SITE FISHING TO LARGE PIKE, WHILE SPOTTING BEARS, MOOSE AND EAGLES ON THE FLY |
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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: |
BILL NITCHMANN |
| Contact
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Tel. 804-296-6178 - PO 2378 CHARLOTTSVILLE VA 22902 |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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