Live? - Gulp?
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We have all heard the claims from the Berkley Company about their GULP products. And we have heard them discussed by TV Anglers, most of whom are paid by Berkley for their endorsements.
Better Than Live!
So we're going to find out. If you are coming to Wilderness North this summer, and you have ordered live bait, we invite you to conduct a "fishing face off" with GULP. We will provide the GULP, the new stuff in the little barrel, in it's own gravy, if you will fish it exclusively for a minimum of three hours. We have prepared a a "score card" for you to fill out that tells us about your experience. We can even send you a sample of the score card if you like by e-mail.
At the end of the season we will turn your scores and those of other anglers over to Professor Dr. Robert Doolittle, who will compute the results. You may have a copy of the complete results, if you like.
Our goal is simple. If GULP is as good as the claims, you now have another choice other than the perishable live bait that may one day not be allowed on our lakes.
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 Healing on the Albany
Plans continue to move forward for the Healing On The Albany Event at our own Miminiska Lodge. At this time five U.S. Soldiers have been cleared for the trip. And work continues with the Chief of Staff for the 38th Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters for Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, and NW ON (Kenora and Thunder Bay) here in Canada to locate soldiers.
As you may recall, the event is fully authorized by Project Healing Waters. We continue to welcome monitary gifts that will enable us to transport these worthy men and women of the US and Canadian Military service to our Albany River Lodge. There is more information here at the website.
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Healing on the Albany
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Blow Bys and Blow Downs
...Dr. Graham Saunders 
Graham Saunders, professor of meteorology at Lakehead University here in Thunder Bay, and weather commentator for the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal is predicting somewhat improved weather for the coming week. But when it comes to rain gear - don't leave home without it. This week, weather will be a mixed bag of showers - sun - and considerable wind at times. However, temps will continue their warming trend.
So in a nutshell wide ranges of weather, but for relatively short periods. In other words a variety of weather "blowing by" in a hurry. There was actually a frost on Tuesday night, but hopefully that will be the last of that nonsense.
Now to the "blow downs." On the mini podcast, Dr. Saunders explains the coming week's weather in detail AND how these mini winds bursts can take down large area of trees in what appears to be tornadic weather. Listen Now.
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A Week for the Record Books
...Mark Prokopchuk
Imagine one week and over thirty-seven Master Angler fish registered. That's never happened at Wilderness North before. Well, imagination became reality this past week when the Northern Pike of Northwestern Ontario came out to play. And they played hard. They seemed to be hitting on anything and everything. Even un-skirted jig heads. Some groups had Master Angler Pike (40 inches plus) for everyone in the group.
The waters that produced the most pike were Whitewater Lake and Ogoki Lake. And listen to this. Rod Gallero had five Pike over forty inches. Wayne Johnston had four, and Guy Treaskis had three. Twenty-one giant Pike came to anglers at Whitewater Lodge, at the inflow of the Ogoki River as it forms Whitewater Lake. They seemed to be stacked up and hungry. Four big pike were also recorded by the Jenness party out at Zig Zag. Of the 37 Master Angler fish caught and released, 35 were big Pike.
Our Master Angler 2008 Report will be available next week at the download section of the website - and my podcast is ready for you to hear. Listen Now.
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Weather Warms up-Fishing Heats Up at Miminiska
...Katelyn Johnson
At Miminiska Lodge this week bright sunshine, with only minimal rain. Temperatures averaged in the high 60s/low 70s. The fish were out in full force this week, one group even managed to reel in over 100 fish within two and a half hours at the Honey Hole.
Most found success in shallow waters, within 8-10 feet for Walleye, and less than 5 feet for Northern Pike. Walleye were averaging 20 inches or larger, and Keezhik River Brook Trout were between 20-22 inches. While the Walleye were abundant last week, the Northern Pike have taken center stage, with guests catching large Pike ranging from 34 to over 41 inches.
Jigheads in light and bright colours remain a popular choice for lures, as well as Little Cleo's, spoons and Rapalla types. Johnson Silver Minnow type spoons proved to be irresistible to the Pike.
We had several Master Angler's this week:
Chase Dicken from Saginaw Michigan earned his Master Angler pin with a Pike measuring just over 41 inches caught on the Keezhik River using a Rapalla. His dad, Michael Dicken, is also a Master Angler with a slightly smaller Pike at exactly 41 inches and a 21 inch Brook Trout. Charles Henry (photo upper right in header) from Iron Mountain, Michigan earned his pin with a 28 inch Walleye. Included in this list is Bob Davidson with another 41 inch Pike caught in shallow waters using a spoon.
More in Katelyn's mini podcast. Listen Now.
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Striker's Point Guest Lands Giant Pike - Now it's Spring!
...Tyler Lancaster
Peggy Cabe was rewarded for her long trip from Florida to our Striker's Point Lodge on the eastern end of Whitewater Lake, in the heart of Wabakimi Provincial Park. She reeled in a 45 inch Northern Pike on a leech fly in what we call "The Bay of Pigs," just five minutes from the lodge at the mouth of the Ogoki outlet.
The Kalgren party from Minnesota were on Walleye with 100+ fish days at areas like the narrows and the flowing water around Burnt Island. Their biggest Wally measured in at 27 inches. Burnt island was hit by lightning about a dozen years ago, and every tree burned to the ground. Today birch saplings are about six feet tall, and black bears often swim out to the island for prime blueberry picking.
The Brown Party finished off their trip with an outstanding last day of fishing which included a 41,40, and 37 inch Pike, along with an ample amount of Walleye. It seems that the fish are already on the move, making their way to their summer haunts.
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I asked Wayne to chat with Mark and build a mini podcast about his adventure so you can hear his comments about the adventure on the river in its high and fast spring condition. 
Wilderness North and a fun guy to meet and fish with. 