Saturday and Sunday brought the hottest days of the year up here in these parts. Ryan and I had chuckled over talk of the humidity back home, and this was our payback- 86 feeling like in the 90s isn’t what Earl and Patsy are used to; luckily a cold front came in on Monday to give some relief and stir up those fish. Windy conditions most of the week created some challenges for getting into the big lake, but still plenty of fishable spots to tuck up in. Walleye fishermen were pretty pleased this week as one regular guest said this has been their best year fishing for walleye. The fish cleaning house was busy with lots of eater walleye, northern, and perch being brought back. We have still been on the summer bite, but the transition is starting with those cooler nights. Can I just say, the best sleeping weather…
Beginner’s luck? This is Jenny’s first time on the Wabaskang and she caught this 25.5 inch walleye! Caught in first 15 minutes of fishing! Congrats Jenny.
I wasn’t Jenny lucky, but was quite content reeling in this healthy eater size that made quite the dinner that evening:
Laura also did quite well catching a 31″ northern (her personal biggest fish ever). Love that the ladies were representing this week:
The Instagram pic of the week was Ryan’s 27″ walleye; he loves sharing fish stories with guests, so ask him about this one next time you’re up:
Ryan has a special relationship with fish; here a private moment saying good-bye to his walleye friend:
Clayton and Scott enjoyed bringing this nice stringer of pike:
As I returned from a minnow run one morning, I had to stop and just appreciate how Ryan and Earl take pride in making the entrance to Tall Pines Camp so inviting and clean looking. We always welcome those in the area or driving through to pop in to meet us and see what we’re about:
Camp life had a nice rhythm to it this week- I can’t begin to describe how much I enjoyed the group of women this week! From some deep conversations while blueberry picking, to yoga on the dock with an encore session later in the week, self-care sessions, and one of the best potluck spreads we’ve had all summer, thank you girls!
The Johnson family, another group of Midwest farmers, was such a pleasure to have with us. Kiddos Brayton and Bentley had fun changing Bigfoot’s outfits:
And here is Earl’s Inspirational Pic of the week (Bridget’s version of “dock duty”):
This week has me full of emotion as it was my last full week at camp. It was a glorious way to wrap up for me, embracing all the nature and time with guests as well as my hubby. Ryan and I were able to celebrate our 17th year wedding anniversary. Here, Earl and Patsy showered us with this adorable moose and bottle opener. Where to put them…
We celebrated on the Wabby. We used to do this same celebration on Green Lake, Kankakee River, or wherever we were camping for our anniversary, so it is a nice tradition to continue, just in another country now 🙂
Lastly, last week’s guests sent some great fodder:
A recent guest Mike was thinking of Tall Pines while he golfed:
Brent caught and released this phenomenal northern:
Tricia was determined to catch a northern:
And Addison reeled in this 12″ jumbo perch:
The girls who met last year were reunited – time capsule still there, and matching clogs to keep in tradition:
And Karen’s family got some incredible wildlife pics:
I know what you must be thinking, but this is not fake- this is actually real. Sigh…
Though my summer here at Tall Pines is coming to a close, there is still much fishing and hunting to be had this season- any guest that comes back a second time this season will enjoy 25% off! Inquire on some last-minute openings at info@tallpinescamp.com. Take care everyone!
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