Fishing still great

We had some windy weather, but some nice fish as well … and the Walleye have started biting. It is always a struggle to get our customers to give us the pictures – geesh … it is like pulling teeth sometimes. But, we wrangled these ones … very happy guys.

Barney Moke with his Beautiful Pike - Released - Diamond Key Lodge, Georgian BAy

Ricky Handy with a Nice Pike at Diamond Key Lodge, Georgian Bay

Big Northern Pike from the First Week of Fishing – Diamond Key Lodge – 2009

We held a few tournaments the first week of fishing at Diamond Key Lodge.  The winners were Dave Wiens and Ed Lucchetta … Dave had the biggest Pike and the Lucchetta father/son team caught the most Pike.

Here are a few more

Luis and his nice Northern Pike

Ed and a beautiful Northern Pike

Nice Northern on the Georgian Bay - Diamond Key Lodge

They just kept coming

Even catching them off the dock

Monster Pike on Opening Day -2009

Last year, David Wiens caught his first Pike at Diamond Key.  So, we invited him back … apparently, he has been secretly practicising.  Quietly honing his skills.

Season opens in less than a week – 2009

The opening season is less than 1 week away.   This is a picture from last year.  George decided to try casting off the rocks at Diamond Key.  Good things come to those who fish!!  This was a very nice Pike.  Notice the silver wabler in the Pike’s mouth – a great Lure for the Spring.

Maggie, David and Graeme are up at the camp and are getting everything set up.  New picnic tables, some new boats and new engines … all arriving.  Much to do … little time.  The Lodge is now hooked up, the docks are in … the weather has been beautiful … and the sunset season is starting!

George's Pike - off the Rock at Diamond Key Lodge

Maggie, David and Graeme are working away, getting the Lodge ready.

Almost May 1st – Here is a fish caught May 1, 2008

Pat's Big Pike

So, there is a story here.  Minutes earlier, we lost a monster pike … so I said something like “better to have loved and lost than never loved at all … or let’s get fishing” … about 15 minutes later, Pat caught this baby … goes to show, they are out there.  Pat is a pretty tall guy, and this is a pretty big Pike.

We were fishing exactly where Maggie and David told us to go … and baam.

Nice picture and safely released for another day.

Fishmaster Contest

Fish Master Contest Winner 2008 - Diamond Key Lodge

We have an annual Fish Master Contest.  The winner must catch the fish (of course), take a picture and release the fish (good Karma).

We have six loaner digital cameras, so if you forget your camera, we will lend you one … we also have a satellite and can upload to our digital photo gallery, before you even leave … http://www.diamondkeylodge.smugmug.com

2008 was an awesome year the decision was difficult.   But, this was a beauty!  Safely released for another day.

Big Pike Lost – 2008 May 1st

This is not the one that got away! This is the next day.

If you follow this link, you can see a great video of a lost Pike … the net was telescopic, so it flipped and the fish got away … oh well, they caught another huge one 15 minutes later (15 lbs) and then a 44 inch monster pike the next day.

I thought he was going to cry.

http://www.diamondkeylodge.smugmug.com/gallery/6222583_7eNkg#393118498_5LGLv-A-LB

Pike Fishing Season on the Georgian Bay

Monster Pike caught on the Georgian Bay - Diamond Key Lodge

In our part of the Georgian Bay, the Northern Pike season starts on the 1st of May.  At this time of year, almost any fishing technique will work.  You can troll along weed-beds or shoals or go in and cast just off shore.  The fish are very aggressive.   We fish where the Key, Pickerel and French Rivers join to the Georgian Bay.  The area is very productive because we are relatively remote and there is not a lot of fishng pressure.  Also, the area is huge and there is a large supply of bait fish.

For more information, you can visit our site at http://www.diamondkeylodge.com, or our photo album at http://www.diamondkeylodge.smugmug.com