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
Day two here at Bowman Island Lodge in Ontario on the north end of Lake Superior began at 6 AM with a coffee followed by a big Canadian breakfast of French Toast and bacon. Jerry Darkes helped his guys rig for coaster brook trout and showed them how to run the boats (remember this is … Read more
2nd Place wasn’t what we (Team Yellow Dog Flyfishing) were hoping for in this years Jackson Hole One Fly but its not bad. Good enough to do some partying last night for sure. And after such a celebration in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the next morning you rejuvenate with a fantastic Bubba’s breakfast. That’s exactly how … Read more
I was sweating on my last cast Thursday down Louisiana. Not today. Holly crap did winter come quick to the Yellowstone Country! With Jenny Lake season coming to a close tomorrow, Boots Allen, Tim Brune and I had to go fish Jenny regardless of the snow. It’s actually beautiful when you’re dressed for it. … Read more
Friend Gary Eckman and I fished Jenny Lake today in Grand Teton National Park. Rather than fish at sunrise when it was about 20°s we met at 10 AM at the lake. This gave me time to enjoy the Park before fishing. We have lots of snow up high in the Tetons already. Gary … Read more