2006 - Totals / Prizes

The following fish were caught:

• Bob - 42 pike, 16 walleye
• Uncle Raym - 27 pike, 8 walleye
• Troy - 45 pike, 15 walleye
  
• Rich - 10 pike, 4 walleye
• Vern - 9 pike, 4 walleye

Total Pike - 133
Total Walleye - 47

Total Fish - 180

The following prizes were handed out:

• Most pike - Troy (45 pike)
• Most walleye - Bob (16 walleye)
• Largest pike - Vern (34 inches)
• Largest walleye - Troy/Bob/Uncle Raym (21 inches - tie)
• 1st Fish on the Ugly Lure - Vern (34 inch pike, caught with Rich's ugly lure)
  

Our Trip - Day 9

FINAL DAY!!!

The gear was packed, and we were ready to leave.

The Plane arrived at the Base Camp at 8:30 am for the flight back to Red Lake.

The plane ride back to Red Lake was fun. Rich fell asleep again. Bob rode shotgun on the way back to Red Lake.

Once we arrived in Red Lake, we settled our bill, and then went out to Breakfast in Red Lake at the Lakeview Restaurant. After breakfast, we went souvenir shopping in Red Lake, and then started our trip back to the United States. We left Red Lake at 12:30, and arrived in International Falls at 5:30 PM. Troy, Rich & Vern got held up by Boarder Patrol!

In International Falls, the anglers stayed at the Holiday Inn, had a great dinner (Prime Rib and Baby Back Ribs), shoot pool and drank booze. Rich even sat in the Jacuzzi.

Our Trip - Day 8

LAST DAY OF FISHING!!!

Today the Anglers decided to brave the trip to East Rheaume one last time, and then fish the canals on the way back to Lake Rheaume.

WHAT A DAY!!! Fishing started slow, but then the fishing exploded. Bob, Troy and Uncle Raym were catching lunker Walleye.

The Walleye were getting so large that 19” Walleye seemed small!

When prodded by Uncle Raym and Troy about his thoughts on East Rheume, all Bob could do was smile and change the subject.

We saw a beautiful Bald Eagle on East Rheaume too.

On the last day of fishing, the following fish were caught:

• Bob - 5 pike, 7 walleye (21” walleye)
• Uncle Raym – 3 pike, 3 walleye (21” walleye)
• Troy - 10 pike, 5 walleye
• Rich – 1 pike, 1 walleye
• Vern -1 pike, 1 walleye

For breakfast, the anglers had Danish and cereal. For dinner, the anglers had walleye, herbed potatoes and broccoli.

Our Trip - Day 7

LAKE RHEAUME, NORTH & SOUTH

Today the Anglers decided to fish Lake Rheaume hard. It was a beautiful, sunny, but windy day. The anglers started at the North end of the lake, where fishing was furious.

The anglers worked south, stopping at the rapids.

The anglers finally made it to south Rheaume, where they finished the day.

On the sixth day of fishing, the following fish were caught:

• Bob - 14 pike
• Uncle Raym – 8 pike
• Troy - 10 pike
• Rich – 1 pike, 1 walleye (caught at the rapids)
• Vern -1 pike, 1 walleye (caught at the rapids)

For breakfast, the anglers had pancakes and sausage (thanks, Vern!!! Who woke up EXTRA early to make breakfast). For dinner, the anglers had center cut pork chops, stuffing, and beans.

Our trip - Day 6

EAST RHEAUME!!!

Today was another Walleye Day. Hearing all of the stories of success on East Rheaume, the anglers decided to brave the treacherous journey and fish East Rheaume.

We set out Early, packed our lunch and rain gear, and started out. It rained, and was very windy in the morning … but once the rain ended; it turned into a hot one!

Vern and Bob were in one boat, and Troy and Uncle Raym were in the other boat (Rich was unable to fish due to his knee injury).

Uncle Raym started the day out with a bang, catching two 19” walleye!

Troy, not wanting to get outshined, caught a 21” whopper!

Troy and Uncle Raym were getting hits like crazy. Bob and Vern, obviously frustrated, were seen boating all over the like … and Bob was even heard saying “I don’t know what the big deal with East Rheaume is … I’m not that impressed with it.” Oh, how he regretted saying those words later in the week!!!

Back at camp, Rich fished off the dock, catching a 16” walleye. He also befriended a squirrel.

On the fifth day of fishing, the following fish were caught:

• Bob - 3 pike, 2 walleye
• Uncle Raym – 4 pike, 3 walleye (2 – 19” walleye)
• Troy - 7 pike, 2 walleye (21” walleye)
• Rich – 1 walleye
• Vern -1 pike

For breakfast, the anglers had coffee and Danish. For dinner, the anglers had a walleye feast, with baked beans and roasted potatoes.

Our Trip - Day 5

UGLY LURE DAY!!!

Today was ugly lure day. Boy, the lures were ugly!!!

We set out Early, and went to the cove behind Garbage Island, with the fisherman trying their luck using the god-awful contraptions! To the surprise of everyone …. A fish was caught on an ugly lure! And what a fish! Vern, using Rich’s lure, caught a whopper … 34 inch pike (the biggest fish actually landed on the trip).

With the contest behind them, the fishermen set out to explore Lake Rheaume. Troy, Uncle Raym and Bob took the portage trail to Disbrowe Lake. Along the trail to Disbrowe Lake was filled with Moose Tracks and Wolf crap. Dad was an expert in identifying the wolf bait.

Disbrowe Lake was a beautiful lake. It was huge. Troy caught the first pike on this lake. Though the pike was small in size (approximately 22”), the fisherman were surprised to see gashes on the body of the fish where a larger pike attempted to eat the smaller pike.

On the fourth day of fishing, the following fish were caught:

• Bob - 5 pike, 3 walleye
• Uncle Raym – 1 pike, 1 walleye
• Troy - 6 pike, 3 walleye
• Rich – 1 walleye
• Vern -1 pike (34”, the largest of the trip)

For breakfast, the anglers had eggs, bacon and potatoes. For lunch, the anglers had ham sandwiches and cheese/crackers, and for dinner, the anglers had t-bone steaks, baked potatoes, corn and salad.