Take a Couple of Kids Fishing

Grandpa Herb Pozdro has a recipe for a good time.

He brought his son, Steve, and grandsons, Zach and Evan

fishing at Viking Island.

Here's how it went.

1. Take the kids out of school (You are popular right away)

2. Stick them on a float plane and take them way back in the bush.

Zach commented that it is like the nature channel here.3. Try to get them up early (or not, depending on the weather)4. Show them how to catch big fish.5. Let them out fish you.

Nice walleye ZachNice lake trout Evan

Nice northern Evan.

Watch his teeth

6. Take them on a portage.

7. Take them up the creek.8. Leave them on an island9. Tire them out.10. Have a good laugh11. Let them drive the boat.12. Let them play cards. No computers in sight.

Two happy kids fishing with their Grandpa

A Rare Encounter with Woodland Caribou

Nick Galle and his group fish Rheaume Lake every spring. They came upon this mother and calf along the shore. Woodland caribou often calf on islands away from bears and wolves and, then, within a couple weeks, they head inland to a fen or jackpine forest. If you come across them in the water, steer clear as that little calf is having a rough time getting to the far shore.

I send the Guys out to Work and....

Matt and Dano need to learn the ropes. In the spring, my brothers and Tom Robertson come up for opening weekend of walleye season to help open up camp. So this is the perfect opportunity to teach these young guys the meaning of a good days work.......

Safety is important in the bush and some guys need to bring extra equipment to protect themselves, others and the enviroment.

Camp Maintenance is Neverending

Tom Robertson and my granddaughter Rhian are fixing the door before Doreen gets here. Might as well get them working right away!

An Evening Spin

Camp is ready and the boys are out for a spin; Matt Dicaire driving, Dan Kincaid on the camera. They are enjoying the glassy water and how in the front it looks like they aren't moving. I've got steak to grill and people coming this afternoon to celebrate the start of the season.

Hey are you thinking of fishing???
Give me a call.
Always room for a few more fishermen.

Visitors Always Welcome

Herb, your cabin is ready (honest)

Herb has been coming up for the first week of fishing at Viking Island since long before I got here. He has seen every kind of weather; snow storms, ice, wind, rain and sunshine. Usually I am scambling to get water lines thawed, docks repaired and boats in the water, but this year, if I am not ready, I can't blame the weather!! There has never been a year as warm and sunny as this year.

Joe Andrews flew over McInnes

Hi all,

I flew a piece of equipment from Winnipeg to Iqaluit yesterday and snapped a couple photos of the old stompin grounds as we went past. I miss the area and you guys. Hope to be back sooner or later.

Joe Andrews

Do you recognize McInnes Lake from 21,000 feet?Does this look like Critchell Lake?
Thanks Joe, Your job sounds great.
Please send updates and stories about your northern adventures.
Please stop by whenever you get a chance!!!

yup, my staff has abandoned Ship

Weather here is so crazy nice, we can't stay inside cleaning!
They can't resist a little lake trout fishing!

Viking Island is Ready- Time to go Fishing

Mike your cabin is looking fine.

Jake your cabin is waiting for now or later.

Matt Dicaire, the new guy at Viking Island, is at work. His mother will be happy with this picture, but I'm sure Matt would rather be fishing.

Don't worry, Matt, when Tom gets here......
You Will be Fishing!

Tim and Russ are experimenting with SPOT

If you are interested in where Russ and Tim are flying today, go to our SPOT PAGE. A SPOT is a small GPS unit that transmits a signal every 10 minutes with a location. You can also send prearranged messages like "Evrything OK" or "Waiting for Weather" or "Need Help"

Ready to Fly, Waiting for Weather

Russ Stephenson and Tim Kachur have the base cleaned up, the outboard motors checked and the floats pumped. They are hanging out on the dock waiting for the weather to clear!!!

Come on boys, let's get moving!

Ice is gone

Craig and Tim flew north yesterday. Ice is gone everywhere except for McInnes Lake north of Middle Camp and that won't stick around long.

Florence and Brian talking History

The first weekend of May is the Sportsman's Dinner. It is time for the outfitters and local people to get together and celebrate the beginning of a new season. FLorence has been there every year. At 96 and with an excellent memory, Florence is the go to person for local history.

Brian has set up a volunteer museum at the west end of Red Lake. It is a log cabin, restored and set up for people to drop in. Check it out if you visit the west end of the lake. Send Brian pictures or memories if you have stuff he can use.

Oh, Yes, We are in Business

Craig flew our Beaver C-GGMB into Red Lake from Selkirk, Manitoba today. It is parked at Amik's Dock on the Chukuni River. Thank you, Johnny and Bruce, for giving us dock space! Craig will have a report on how breakup is going on the surrounding lakes.

The Boys are working....Just a bit more open water needed

Russ and Tim are back to work, tidying up the base, checking out the motors and of course breaking up the bay.

May 2 and the Boat is in the Water

I just can't resist!! Howey Bay will never breakup if we don't help it along. The boat is in the water. The ice is disappearing. We will be fishing soon. (Well, I'll be cleaning cabins and hauling groceries, but there is always time for some fishing)