No we are not a Cessna Dealer

We own 3 Cessna Aircraft. CF-BYA and CF-HVD are both Cessna 180's. CF-HXA is a 185. These planes are the Ford trucks of our operation; reliable, solid and ready to fly at a moments notice.

Each one has it's own personality and good points. Craig favours CF-HVD, the blue one, because it is fast, but a bit touchy on landing. Hugh likes CF-BYA (white and red) because it has a smooth takeoff and no surprises. CF-HXA, white and orange, is a touch bigger and comparatively quiet. This 185 can take 2 passengers and gear easily. It flies the most hours of any of our planes, which proves it is the most practical for our operation.

Cessna 180 - Ford Truck of the Sky

Arthur's house is going up

We are in a rush to get a few things done here before the frost. Water, hydro and concrete need to be done before the full force of winter arrives.

I'll keep you updated!

The planes are pulled up, the weather cooling off

Now is my time to take stock of the past season, go through pictures and tidy my desk. I'll find a few gems for the blog. Here's one:Ken Kasner is a Canadian from my part of the country. Somehow he moved to Michigan and has been moose hunting with us for a LONG time. I can't believe Ken, my northern Canadian friend, actually fell out of a big boat into the lake. The guys could see his hat light shining up through the water before he came sputtering up. I don't need a picture. I can just see it.

Looking through the pictures the groups have sent me, it is not uncommon to see a clothesline like this. I know you guys fall in.

HOW do you fall out of a big boat?

Moose Hunt with Maverick

Maverick took these pictures while on a moose hunt on Orono Lake. He writes, "It was too bad that we didn't get a moose, but still had a great time. For sure will be back to try again."These pictures really show the beauty of fall. I like to forget the oncoming winter and enjoy the moment. You can feel the changing of the season all around you.

Stephanie visits Red Lake, Fun Times

Stephanie arrived to Red Lake for a few days of R&R. The 2nd morning here she was about to fly off with Dad (Craig) for a little fishing at McInnes.
Wearing Craig's big down parka and carrying a power saw, she stepped on a piece of drift wood beside the plane at the office and ended up spraining her ankle - end of trip. She then helped Roseanne stuff envelopes for the packages that we send you next month.

Poor kid! Nice Red toes and purple foot!

HUGH, how much tackle does a guy NEED

I just got a call from Mark Dobbins. He would like everyone to note how much tackle Hugh has beside him.

Hugh's own fishing advise goes like this, "Many people arrive with a tackle box that is large enough to start a tackle store at your outpost. My experience has been the larger your tackle box, the fewer fish you will catch. "

Three boxes?? What's up Hugh?

Last Day of Lake Trout Fishing!

Last day of lake trout fishing is one of those northern traditions you shouldn't neglect. You should be either fishing (and freezing cold) or wishing you were fishing. A day or two out of a busy schedule does wonders for the soul. Hugh used to take the kids out of school for one last day of fishing. This year he and Bill Scott took the time. They looked for trout on Peterson. September has been very warm here and I was wondering if the trout were up on the surface. Hugh said this one seemed to be by himself. When they walked out onto the beach, they were met by this magnificent bull moose. Later, on Douglas, they caught a few walleye for supper. I'm thinking this was too big and is probably still swimming.

Thanks Bill for taking Hugh fishing....Always easier to get along with a guy when he gets his fishing time!