Things were a little brisk here this morning at Bowman Island Lodge for May 30th. Even for the Ontario side of Lake Superior. But the sky was blue again and Joe Wolthuis and I got the pleasure of sharing another day with our trip host, Jerry Darkes. While yesterday the three of us went … Read more
I have a total of eight days fishing here to Bowman Island Lodge on the north side of Lake Superior. Five days last year and the first three days this week. I have never fished more than half mile east from the lodge. And surprisingly, neither has my friend and host Jerry Darkes nor veteran … Read more
There was a change in weather overnight. Things were socked in with thick clouds and drizzle to start today here Bowman Island Lodge on the Ontario side of Lake Superior. Nonetheless, Joe and I hit the water after breakfast starting with a search for a few coaster brook trout near camp. We didn’t … Read more
Every morning at Bowman Island Lodge on the Ontario side of Lake Superior the day starts with a Gary Lange breakfast. Today was bacon, eggs and hashbrowns. After the more than hearty breakfast my fishing partner Joe Wolthuis made sandwiches and soon we were on our way for lake trout and coaster brook trout. … Read more
This trip to Bowman Island Lodge in Ontario flew by like all great trips do. Despite the fact we fished an extra evening upon arrival, followed by four twelve hour days, it went fast. As you would expect, Joe Wolthuis, Jerry Darkes and the entire group for that matter, fished as hard as humanly possible … Read more
We woke up to an ominous sky over Bowman Island Lodge here in Ontario. The clouds were dark and stacked like storms were brewing. But not so. After breakfast Joe Wolthuis and I made a run and when we stopped the skies were blue again. The weather changes fast here, including from good to bad … Read more