This is part 2 of a photo essay of a trip by Fishing Traveler friend Mike to Eddie North’s Attawapiskat River Adventures. If you haven’t read the intro, please check it out for more details on the trip report. This part features their trip into the outfitter with some commentary from Mike.
Here’s Mike…
Joining me on this new quest for Pike were Louis, Bill and Justin. As well, Justin’s buddy Dave and my very good, very old friend Dan who now resides in Thunder Bay with his family joined us.
It truly was an outstanding group, everyone meshed well and we shared a lot of laughs.
Arriving in Nakina the night before our flight we checked into the only motel in town and relaxed a bit after the lengthy drive.
Only being 3 hours away Dan didn’t arrive ’till later on Friday evening (lucky sod!). After saying our hellos and introducing him to the rest of the group we hit the sack early. Saturday morning would come fast….
Arriving at the Nakina Air Service base the next morning, we quickly weighed then loaded our gear into one of the Otters.
For most in my group it was their first time in a float plane and the excitement was palpable as we taxied up the lake.
It’s always a thrill flying above the clouds over thousands of untouched lakes. In my younger days I paddled much of this country alone in my canoe and in many ways it’s like coming home.
I’d been told the water level was dramatically lower this year.
Here’s a shot of the camp from last September:
Here’s the way it looked this year. As you can see there was a tremendous amount of exposed sand beach where last year there was none.
You can also see the large main lodge/lounge area that the outfitter is currently constructing. When the camp is finally 100% finished it’s going to be amazing.
Part 1 – Introduction
Part 2 – Trip to Eddie’s North Attawapiskat Adventures
Part 3 – Exploring at Eddie North’s Attawapiskat Adventures 2010
Part 4 – Trophy Northern Pike Fishing at Eddie North’s Attawapiskat Adventures 2010
Part 5 – Walleye Fishing at Eddie North’s Attawapiskat Adventures
