Faron Buckler, Author at Excellent Adventures

Trout Fishing Changes with the Season

by Faron Buckler | May 5, 2023 | Fishing

Fly fishing for Trout is best in the spring because Lake Trout come to the surface with the cooler water temp and are able to be caught about anywhere on small tackle.

Some anglers often call them a bonus fish as you never know where or when you will catch them, but serious fly fishermen say that fly fishing for Trout is the most exciting way to catch Lake Trout.

This is the case till late June when the waters warm.

In the summer, they are in very deep water and are more of a challenge to find and catch. Vertical jigging or down riggers are the way to go. When you catch one, watch out, the fight out of that water some 60 foot down or more is a thrill one never forgets.

In August till later in the fall, they start returning again to the shallows for the spawning season and they are at their prime when you catch Lake Trout by fly fishing right off the shallow rocks in which they spawn in September.

The fight Lake Trout give when caught in the fall will amaze the most veteran fly fisherman.

What Do Northern Pike Eat?

by Faron Buckler | May 4, 2023 | Fishing

If you have ever considered a trip to a remote fly-in fishing area in Northwestern Ontario, you might wonder; what do Northern Pike eat?

Northern Pike are at the top of the food chain in most lakes and they just about eat anything. Walleyes, Chubs, Perch, Bass, Shiners, Frogs, Snakes, Birds, Bugs and other Pike are all on their menu.

Once the Northern have completed spawning the large female pike can be spotted cruising the shallows searching for food. The larger Northern Pike will even attack and eat smaller pike up to half the length of themselves.

Smallmouth Bass that are defending their beds are an easy meal for a Northern Pike this time of year.

The reason you want to know what do Northern Pike eat, is so that you can present them with the best Northern Pike tackle that best matches the bait fish they eat in the local lake. That is how you can be sure you will catch lots of Pike on your fly-in fishing trip!

All Inclusive American Plan Fly-in Fishing Lodge in Ontario

by Faron Buckler | May 4, 2023 | Fishing

Cat Island Lodge – All Inclusive American Plan Fly-in Fishing Lodge in Ontario.

For over FORTY years, people have been enjoying our luxury fly-in fishing resort!

Cat Island Lodge offers all-inclusive fly-in fishing trips in the remote Canadian wilderness surrounded by unspoiled fisheries of Ontario’s Sunset Country.

American Plan Accommodation

Our all inclusive fishing packages include lodge accommodations and a family-style all-you-can-eat meal plan!

Perfect if you are looking for a memorable trip that is a vacation for everyone in the family, yet is also affordable. The facilities on the main site include a large dining room, conference room, a camp and tackle store, and a fun games room with TV, poker table, and pool table.

The American Plan cabins include daily maid services, and are outfitted with all the modern amenities that you need to have a comfortable stay in natural rustic surroundings. From your cabin you have easy access to the main fishing lake, and at night you can experience amazing northern lights and sunset views.

The Outstanding Fishing

Each of the lakes that are available to visit in the all-inclusive packages have been expertly managed and preserved so that they are full of large trophy fish.

The rivers that run through them provide lower levels of the food chain with a never ending supply of nutrients. This means that there are a large number of fast growing fish further up the food chain.

The remote area is further north than most people venture so you can fish in complete peace and tranquility in the unspoiled nature.

Premium Family-Style Dining

Cat Island Lodge is an American Plan fishing lodge with meals included. Three huge meals are served each day so that even after many busy hours of fishing you will never be left hungry.

Breakfast – A hearty breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, and much more is served in the main dining room between 7AM and 8AM every morning.

Lunch – A shore lunch is cooked over a wood fire out on the lake side. This includes freshly caught fish, potatoes, pork and beans.

Dinner – A generous meal is served each evening between 7pm and 8PM. All meals come with drinks, bread, and dessert. They are all served family-style all you can eat!

There is a different set meal each day of the week, and the menu changes depending on local availability. Some example meals are ribs, pork chops, or southern fried chicken, with potatoes and a selection of vegetables all cooked to the highest standard.

All-Inclusive Fly-in Fishing Packages

Cat Island Lodge offers All Inclusive American Plan Fly in Fishing in Northwestern Ontario. You can fly via the Ear Falls Float-plane base to five other lake outposts situated throughout Red Lake, Ontario, Canada.

Fly-in Day Trips

The Fly-in fishing Day Trips are very popular among guests, as they give you a convenient and fast way to get to the various well stocked lakes. Each lake has different fishing opportunities such as walleye, perch, northern pike, bass, trout and many more.

The day trips we offer are from our float base in Ear Falls and is ideal for people who drive in from Winnipeg and wanting to try a bit of remote experience but not to stay overnight. Fly-in Day Trips return to the float base at the end of the day. Contact us for options on lakes and meals!

Fly-in Tent Camping

If you would rather go wilderness camping than stay in one of our luxury outpost cabins, you can take scenic flights to a careful selection of our remote fishing lakes and pitch your tent there instead.

We have been outfitting remote fly-in tent camps for decades! We and can provide you with tents, stoves, lanterns, satellite phones, a complete food package, and any other equipment you may require. Contact Us for details about which ever lake or mode of accommodation you choose.

Vacation Planning Help

Each element of Cat Island Lodge’s all inclusive vacations can be planned in advance so that planes and other transport can be chartered.

Our vacation experts can arrange the trip for you to include camping, fishing, plane transport, and even large game hunting. The lodge is open from May to October, but you can call to plan your trip at any time of the year.

Call 1-807-662-5292

With a huge range of day-trip choices on offer you can enjoy completely customized Canadian adventures that you and your group will share and remember for years to come. All inclusive 3-Day, 4-Day or 5-Day fly-in fishing charter packages are available to keep the cost and hassle to a minimum. These vacations are perfect for fishing newcomers and experienced anglers alike.

Trust your next trip to the experts. We have been providing all-inclusive American Plan fishing trips in the remote Canadian wilderness for more than forty years!

Come – Surround Yourself with the Unspoiled Fisheries of Cat Island Lodge in Ontario’s Sunset Country!

[Video] Where to Find and Catch Northern Pike

by Faron Buckler | May 3, 2023 | Fishing

Before you set out on your Canadian Fishing Trip of a Lifetime, you may want to prepare with a few tips on where to find and catch Northern Pike.

Where to Find Northern Pike

Small to medium size Northern Pike generally stay in thick weeds and close to shore. They will stick to the back of bays where water warms up quickly with the morning sun and they have lots of weeds to hide in.

The really large Northern Pike are more likely to hang around points leading into bays, narrows between islands or in river current especially later in the spring. They like to hang around areas where Walleyes and Bass are migrating through to ambush them.

How To Catch Northern Pike

One of the best ways to get that big spring pike is bobber fishing a frozen ciscoe. Seldom will a large pike turn down a floating ciscoe. Minnows or sucker minnows are also a popular choice. Using a medium size treble hook tipped with your bait about 2-3 feet below a float works most of the time. Cast it out and wait for a strike.

Be sure your float is under water for at least 15-20 seconds before setting your hook. When using large sucker or ciscoes, minnows, leave your bail open so the fish swims away with your bait and then wait a bit before setting the hook.

How to Catch Your Limit of Perch

by Faron Buckler | May 3, 2023 | Fishing

Starting With The Right Tackle For Catching Perch

Tips on how to catch your limit of Perch: Lindy rigs, jigs and slip floats, crappie spreader rigs and the tips below will help you catch your limit of Perch.

These rigs are designed to present live bait to Perch in the most effective means possible. When fishing large basin area Lindy rigs work great. These rigs can effectively be fished vertically to cover lots of water while drifting.

Water Temperature and Bait Selection

Baits for tipping these rigs vary depending on the water temperature!

When fishing for Perch in the spring we find that minnows work the best in cold water.

Nightcrawlers become more productive bait for Perch as waters warm beyond the mid-fifty degree mark.

Perch are schooling fish which tend to roam open water areas during early summer in search of emerging weeds, insects and bait fish.

In the early spring when the waters are still cold is the best time to cast from shore to catch Perch that are hanging around the earliest growing weeds.

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