Sorry for the delay...

Sorry for the delay in getting this post out. If you can imagine, with 50 guests in camp this week, things have been keeping me quite busy...don't forget about the 18 month and 5 year old that Jillian and I are trying to keep pace with. 

First things first, thanks to all of our guests from last week! Jillian and I had a great time with all of you! I am glad everyone got home safe. For those following the blogs, fishing picked up at the end of the week for may of the boats. We saw much improved walleye numbers as well as bigger sizes. Also, the pike machine in the lake continued to produce a bunch more "slot sized" fish along with a few more 40's. I sure hope everyone has filled out the fish charts in the main lodge, because I can not keep up with who got what anymore. Below is a few more nice fish from last week. Anyone who has fish pics from last week, feel free to send them my way. 

This week started off with nice weather and slow fishing for most. There were still some nice fish though. Logan (10 yrs old) already has a 41 inch pike to his name. It was almost as long as he is tall. I am still waiting on the picture. I am also waiting to get pics from many other guests as well, because I  have heard stories of quite a few large walleyes in the 25-27 inch range and many more large pike over 36 inches. No lakers yet. 

Bill Griffin boated a 42 inch pike yesterday and Stockton got his 41 inch pike today.

Stockton is here at Black Bear for the first time, while his dad Richard and his grandpa Dick are returning back after a long hiatus. Richard's last trip was 1977 and Dick's last trip was 1952!! Dick's dad actually owned and ran Black Bear Lodge for a couple of years, which I was not even aware of. Needless to say, we have already shared many stories, pictures, and memories. Dick says that the camp looks different, but the lake still looks like he remembers it. The last time Dick drove to Red Lake with his dad, highway 105 was all gravel from Vermillian Bay to Red Lake. And yet we complain about a few pot holes and 11 miles of gravel. 

Stockton with a 41 inch pike!!

Last side note: the new cabin (Newfy) is officially open. We have guest staying in it this week!!