We made a long overdue trip to Lake of the Woods for some Walleye with Grandpa Patenaude. Ethan, Grandpa Meyer, and myself made the long drive north three years ago (I think). Hannah had been fishing once before that, but no one can remember. However, I know that this was Sarah's first time fishing.
Sarah and Hannah lounging on the front of the boat in Springsteel Marina.
It was a little on the windy side on the lake. It was also cloudy, which kept things on the cool side. Once we got the bait on the hook and wet the lines, the girls retreated under blankets to wait for the fish to bite. Since this was Sarah's first time on the boat, she also enjoyed hanging out in the cabin of the boat. I think she actually took a little nap under there for awhile.
Grandpa decided to anchor between 4 and 5 feet of water right next to a weed bed. Dad had taken the Christensen's up on a previous trip and they had had success there. Fishing was slow but steady. I only took one picture of a fish (between baiting hooks, untangling lines, handing out snacks, and jigging a couple of lines I didn't have photos on the brain). This picture was of the biggest one we caught. It was caught on Hannah's rod. The girls each tried reeling it in, but it was fighting pretty hard and in order for Grandpa to net it, I took over on the rod and brought the fish in.
We ended the day bringing home seven walleyes. Ethan caught the most (three) while using leeches as his bait. He was very patient and make an excellent fisherman.
The girls did very well in their own way. They didn't complain about being bored, but kept themselves busy snuggling in blankets, jigging their fishing poles every once in awhile, and lounging around on the front of the boat. Towards the end of the day, Grandpa decided to pull up anchor and try a few different places before leaving. We didn't catch anymore fish, but the girls enjoyed bouncing up and down on the front of the boat (while eating pudding cups).
Grandpa only had the boat docked at Springsteel for a month and so when we were done fishing, we loaded up the boat and drove it back to the farm. Grandpa treated us all to ice cream in Strathcona on the way home.
Thanks for a great time Grandpa!
Sarah and Hannah lounging on the front of the boat in Springsteel Marina.
It was a little on the windy side on the lake. It was also cloudy, which kept things on the cool side. Once we got the bait on the hook and wet the lines, the girls retreated under blankets to wait for the fish to bite. Since this was Sarah's first time on the boat, she also enjoyed hanging out in the cabin of the boat. I think she actually took a little nap under there for awhile.
Grandpa decided to anchor between 4 and 5 feet of water right next to a weed bed. Dad had taken the Christensen's up on a previous trip and they had had success there. Fishing was slow but steady. I only took one picture of a fish (between baiting hooks, untangling lines, handing out snacks, and jigging a couple of lines I didn't have photos on the brain). This picture was of the biggest one we caught. It was caught on Hannah's rod. The girls each tried reeling it in, but it was fighting pretty hard and in order for Grandpa to net it, I took over on the rod and brought the fish in.
We ended the day bringing home seven walleyes. Ethan caught the most (three) while using leeches as his bait. He was very patient and make an excellent fisherman.
The girls did very well in their own way. They didn't complain about being bored, but kept themselves busy snuggling in blankets, jigging their fishing poles every once in awhile, and lounging around on the front of the boat. Towards the end of the day, Grandpa decided to pull up anchor and try a few different places before leaving. We didn't catch anymore fish, but the girls enjoyed bouncing up and down on the front of the boat (while eating pudding cups).
Grandpa only had the boat docked at Springsteel for a month and so when we were done fishing, we loaded up the boat and drove it back to the farm. Grandpa treated us all to ice cream in Strathcona on the way home.
Thanks for a great time Grandpa!
Sound like you guys had a great time.
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