Fishing Time Ahead
1 day ago
and OUTPOSTS
Mike, Scott, Sue and Joe head out for Onnie early. On a nice day, with good company, a trip up the creek is an adventure and the fishing makes it well worth it.
Mike caught a couple of good size walleyes. Can some of you guys figure out where they are fishing?
Joe caught another good sized northern.
I like a kid who loves to fish. Justin gets along with everyone in camp and tells a good fish story at supper time. Yesterday a northern tried to steal the walleye he was reeling in. The northern let go of Justin's walleye and went for the stringer tied to the side of the boat.

John & Justin braved the portage to Foley Lake yesterday for some perch fishing. They had an adventurous time getting there on the rugged portage, but John did fine after having back surgery not long ago and a bad knee! While they were there, they caught between 75-100 fish! Perch are great eating, too! They are having a shorelunch today.
Terry, Mike and Edwin Desmond are up for several adventures at Viking Island. They fish on Doulgas and enjoy meals cooked for them and the company at camp.





These guys do it all when they come to Viking Island. They fish a lot on Douglas Lake, but they also venture out to the portage lakes: Hatchet, Peterson, Page, Foley, Caribou, Embryo, Anchor, Frank's and Stan's Lakes! 
Mike Marten and his group Maurice, Jack, and Rick stayed in their favourite cabin, the Three Room Cabin last week! A bit smaller than the modern cabins, but this used to be the normal accommodations! Arthur Carlson Sr. built all our log cabins in the late 40s and 50s. We are glad they've lasted for so long! They have character!!!
Terry Desmond and his brothers, Larry and Mike, and cousin Edwin have been coming to the island since 1985. That spring, I handed my new baby daughter, Harriet, to him out of the plane. Since then he has watched my family grow up. Each year as tradition goes, he brings a box of chocolates for Florence (now 94 and still greeting the guests).
One of his favorite places around here is Embryo Lake. During his week of fishing, he spends some time at Viking Island and then 2 or 3 days with his brothers at Embryo Lake. The fishing here is fantastic, with large walleye and northern. You can also find some nice small walleye for supper.
For the past 2 weeks, I have been at Viking Island, short of staff, with all kinds of things happening. One week of rain, one week of sun, 2 weeks of great people. Now I am on the island by myself. Time to reflect.
Each song was about a relationship with words describing the important events in life. He sang with no music as back up, sometimes forgetting the words but it was a good end to the day. He said he lives a hectic life and needs some fishing time to unwind.
The Hall group, made up of three guys in their 50s with their three fathers in their 80s, came to Crossland Lake last week. They caught a lot of fish, including many large northern. We enjoyed having them - they were always smiling, and they had a great time!
It was a foggy day on Saturday morning, both at Viking Island and in Red Lake. Planes were grounded for much of the morning, and we were three hours behind schedule. When there is low visability, it isn't safe to fly. Our guests were patient as they waited to be flown in or out of camp. Thanks, Mike, for the photograph!