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A Stud Brown Trout and Some Coasters

September 26-28, 2025 I’m even further behind so another quick blog.  I had no business fishing three days in a row on Lake Superior but that’s exactly what I did.  It was on the books and a fun trip with Howie, Mike Neuman and another college buddy that has retired and moved to northern Wisconsin, … Read more

Summer Temps Extend into Fall

I’m very satisfied with the finished Gangler’s blogs, however each daily account took almost a full day to write and edit photos.  Therefore, I am far behind in my work.  I have a choice, either don’t fish for the next ten days or make short blogs the next ten days.  Being I can’t stop fishing, … Read more

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End to a Wonderful Visit to Gangler’s Lodge Manitoba

There really was no last day magic needed for our final day at Gangler’s.  No matter what happened, fish or no fish, even if the weather was so bad we couldn’t fish, the trip has been no less than exceptional.  The fun we’ve had with Ken and his family, his lodge staff, the bush pilots, … Read more

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Full Focus on Lake Trout Pays Off

On my first blog for this adventure I mentioned that lake trout on fly would be a major focus of this trip to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge here in the north of Manitoba.  We aimed for lakers on our 2023 trip but the stars didn’t align.  But this year I could feel that things … Read more

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A Personal Best Northern Pike for Granny

To say we had a change in weather overnight was an understatement.  If Granny knew how bad it was, there’s no doubt she would have taken the day off.  When we left the Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge dock to fish Egenolf Lake it was 47°, windy and raining.  But it’s a good thing Granny … Read more

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A Huge Pike and the Lake Trout Bite Turns On

Instead of the 8 am start today here at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge, Granny and I told our guide Marcus yesterday that 9 would be better.  At that time we were counting on another late night of the Northern Lights.  They didn’t happen, however, that extra hour was nice for getting some email and … Read more

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Granny’s Persistence Pays Dividends

Granny and I are getting lucky with the elements up here in the north of Manitoba at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge and because of the excellent weather, Ken Gangler told us to be ready to fly again this morning at 8 am.  It didn’t matter that we were a bit groggy from watching the … Read more

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Bush Planes, Huge Pike and Clear Skies for Aurora Borealis

I was up early this morning working on yesterday’s blog and editing photos.  It was hard to work however due to an absolutely stunning sunrise.  I had to keep walking out on the Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge dock to watch the colors unfold.  Even the employees of Gangler’s were ticking off photos with their … Read more

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Hunt for Lake Trout Shifts to Pike

The weather looked a bit sketchy last night before bed.  We’d hoped to see the northern lights but clouds and drizzle ended those wishes.  But to our delight, we awoke to crystal clear skies and calmness.  It was chilly, but after breakfast the sky was the richest of blue you can imagine.  We’ll thank the … Read more

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Arrival Day at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge

I haven’t dropped the “Monsoon Currier” nickname in awhile and I’m happy about that.  I went through a decade of hitting horrible weather no matter where I went on this planet.  When I first visited Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge in 2019, we were delayed multiple days due to an Arctic rain and cold front.  … Read more

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Killing a Day in Winnipeg Manitoba

It took a while to get out of Hayward yesterday but Granny and I were heading for Manitoba in the Ruby van by around 2:30 pm.  It’s a nice drive that starts with heading up to Duluth, MN then we zigzag our way north towards the Canadian border.  We pass through a bunch of neat … Read more

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Back to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge

I’m excited to say Granny and I are leaving this afternoon to return to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge in Manitoba.  Once we get things caught up around the house today, we’ll drive to northern Minnesota and camp tonight.  Tomorrow we’ll finish the drive to Winnipeg and stay the night by the airport and catch … Read more