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
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
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
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
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
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
On Thursday I flew from Medellin, Colombia to Miami and couldn’t make the connection to Minneapolis so I spent the night. Friday I flew from Miami to Minneapolis then to Duluth and made it home to Hayward around 9 PM. Yesterday morning I unpacked and cleaned the salt off all my Colombia gear. I caught … Read more
If you’ve followed this blog for a number of years than you’re aware I have a horrific track record when it comes to flight travel and weather. Today was day three for trying to get from Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge up to Courage Lake on the tundra. Saturday we got delayed out of Winnipeg … 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
It’s a known fact that when the east wind blows, fishing slows. This is especially true on the Ontario side of Lake Superior where I’m spending a few days fly fishing for coaster brook trout and lake trout from Bowman Island Lodge. The east wind started yesterday around 5 PM and it continued most of … 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