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With Heavy Hearts

May 18, 2012

He was a man that seemed bigger than life. Eli Baxter, our dear friend and chief guide at Makokibatan Lodge passed away this past week from complications associated with…

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Ten Days to Go!

May 10, 2012

In ten days…the Jenness Party arrives fromIowa and Nebraska. They seem to always be “early birds” and we welcome them back again in 2012. Zig Zag Lake,…

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Just 40 Days Until Season Opens

April 10, 2012

It seems hard to believe that in just 40 days, our first guests will be arriving to fish both the 2012 opening weekend and the new moon.And…

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Countdown to Opener

March 14, 2012

Since I last wrote to you, we have had a blast of winter. Heavy blizzard like conditions throughout the area, closing schools and roads for couple of…

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Less than 100 Days

February 22, 2012

… until our first guests fly in to officially start the 2012 season. And there could be 90 days of winter ahead. While there is good snow…

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Yes We Are Most Thankful

October 10, 2011

As many of you know, we celebrate Thanksgiving here in Ontario in early October. Like you, it is a time to be with family and friends and…

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Ontario Fishing Report

August 24, 2011

Da Bears By now you have heard of the stories this summer from the U.S. National Parks, involving Grizzly Bears and park guests. Some have been quite…

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Trophy Fishing Heats Up

August 17, 2011

As we check in with you at mid August 2011, we are beginning to see a hints of Autumn in the fall colours, especially in our low-growing…

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Is it Really the Fish?

August 10, 2011

For many of you who read this column a lot you know Chris Clemmons. Not only is he a great guest – but a National Champion Walleye…

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