Won a fishing trip to Pine Point Lodge located on Crane Lake in Crane Lake, MN. We (my father and 2 brothers) left at midnight on August 26th 2011 and returned on August 31st, 2011. Here our some photo highlights of our trip:
I wonder if they are any relation (to my wife)???
Did I tell you how beautiful the sunrises were???? (From at least 3 different mornings)
Wildlife abound!!! We saw Golden and Bald Eagles, Whitetail Deer, and tons of waterfowl. I watched a Bald Eagle try to pick a Canadian Goose out of the air after our boat kicked them off the water in front of us. I thought I saw a moose swimming in the water till we got closer. It was a Whitetail Deer out swimming in the middle of the lake. We watched it swim for about 45 minutes. It would swim up by shore and then turn around and head back out into the middle of the lake. This was while wolves were howling across the lake on the Canadian side. There were beaver and even turtles.
Landscapes were amazing! I definitely did not take enough pictures of that!
OH...Bet you are wondering abou the fishing??!!! We fished 3 days and had to leave about the time we were figuring it all out. We caught Northern Pike, Small-mouth Bass, Walleye, Perch, and Bluegills. The lake also held large Musky and Crappie. We caught multiple pike in the 36+ range. I think my brothers invested a small fortune in buying BIG lures up at the lodge to catch these monsters. Walleye fishing was good in the AM and we usually caught 6-8 to eat. Bass fishing was slow. It seemed no matter what I threw at them, they had no interest in biting. Of course the best part of the trip was spending time with father and my 2 brothers!!!! (NOTE: Always make sure that your camera is set on the appropriate setting... We lost several pictures because of that and this is why the later pictures are grainy.)
Unfortunately, we did not have to use this very expensive measuring tape! (Note marks on the side of the boat in feet. This boat is used in the ocean) I am hoping to inspire my wife into allowing me to purchase one for my next trip!
Thank you Jeff and Cathy Erickson for donating this trip to the Ruffed Grouse Society! We appreciated your hospitality and had a great time! Please tell your staff thanks as well!!!
Anyone interested in a once in a life time trip... Please check this lodge out and tell them that "Dave Dyer" sent you!
Anyone interested in a once in a life time trip... Please check this lodge out and tell them that "Dave Dyer" sent you!
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