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Krista's Recipe of the Week |  |
Walleye Omelette
Ingredients:
Two large pieces of foil
2-4 walleye fillets (depending on size)
Margarine or cooking spray
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (or 1 fresh)
½ cup of diced peppers (green/red or both)
1 diced small onion
½ cup of sliced mushrooms
1-2 diced garlic cloves
Several artichokes (optional)
¼ cup of Italian bread crumbs
Juice from ½ a lemon or lime
Dash of Hot sauce
Italian salad dressing and balsamic vinegar to drizzle
Seasonings:
lemon pepper,
course pepper/freshly ground peppercorns
paprika,
dill weed
fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Thoroughly wash all fillets and then pat dry with paper towel.
2. Grease 1 piece of foil with cooking spray or margarine and place on top of the other one to make a cross.
3. Lay fillets in the middle of greased foil and season with desired seasonings.
4. Cover seasoned walleye with vegetables and drizzle with Italian salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, and a dash or two of hot sauce.
5. Lightly dust with bread crumbs providing an even coating.
6. Add lemon juice and loosely wrap fish with foil, folding over the ends and top seam.
7. Place packet over hot white coals, or on the grill on high, and cook for 8-10 min moving front to back or turning once to ensure even heat. Fish is cooked when it is a nice white colour.
8. Remove from heat, lay on diner plate, open, and enjoy the fresh aromas!
Serve and Enjoy :)
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Peace, Quiet, and Great Fishing....The Highlights of an Adveture to Northwestern Ontario
This week Scott wrote an article about being quiet while out in the wilderness in order to increase the likely hood of seeing other animals. As we are in the process of transitioning into moose hunts and beginning to close down for the season, it got me thinking about what it is that makes Northwestern Ontario so unique? Sure there is the phenomenal trophy fishing and the thrill of reeling in a monster walleye or northern pike, but I know there is more to it than that. For me it's the quiet and majestic landscapes that are second to none. There are few places where you can see such diverse untouched wilderness--the dense green forests, rolling hills, jutting cliff edges, and pockets of inland lakes are out of this world. In all my travels, nothing compares to the view of Lake Nipigon in the fall or Lake Superior in the winter. Those of us who live in this neck of the woods are fortunate to have such spectacular vistas in our backyards, and are pleased to have the opportunity to share it with our many guests and long-time friends.
As this year's fishing season comes to a close and we start thinking (or yearning) for next year's fishing adventures to start, I'd love to hear your thoughts about what it is you like or look forward to when coming up north. We at Wilderness North work hard at trying to create a unique experience, and value your feedback as we grow to better suit your needs. Congrats to a fresh class of master anglers and, as always, it's nice to hear from you!
Keep in touch, | |
 Alan Cheeseman, President Wilderness North Ontario, Canada
1-888-465-3474 (F-I-S-H)
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Reports From the Wilderness
Return of the Wilderness Warriors...News from ZigZag Outpost
Leo Shumaker and good friend Ethan Frolich opted to "rough it" for an authentic wilderness fishing experience in the northern boreal forest. Foregoing some creature comforts seemed to pay off as the pair took advantage of the above average temperatures and reeled in three respectable sized northerns: a 33in, 36in, and a 40in -Ethan landed the master angler on a little rapala lure in Crescent Lake. Adding to their experience was the fluctuating water levels as Ontario Power Generation closed the dam causing water levels to drop 6ft in 36-40 hours and then rise just as rapidly a few days later.
Striker's Point...The Perfect Place for Late Summer Fishing | |
The Radar party has honed in on some great late summer fishing here at striker's point. Matt landed a 44in pike Wednesday near caribou bay with a red devil, and managed to reel in a second 43in northern in the early hours on Thursday morning with a hot n tot. Congrats on a double master angler! Although unable to land the "big one", long time guest Par celebrated his 80+ visit to Wilderness North with his wife Gwen and good friends, the Whitneys. Highlights of their trip included a good haul of 100 or so fish caught around best Island.
Last report from Miminiska Lodge
Ben Lillie had a great trip out at Miminiska two weeks ago, with several other groups, and would like to thank all the staff for making it such a positive experience. The dock hands were very helpful, the food was great, and the lodge staff helped make it very personable. The Lillie party also enjoyed some decent fishing for both pike and walleye. Lending credence to Scott's article a while back entitled "Changing Colours, Changing Tactics" Ben found that darker lures such as salmon spoons, grey rapalas, and twister tails worked better than brightly coloured ones. He landed in a 37in northern with a daredevil. When jigging around the 'walleye mine', just a simple twister tail without a leader or night crawler was sufficient enough for a plentiful catch.
Thanks to everyone for a great summer and we hope to see you all back next year!! :) |
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Krista's Corner
For those of us with kids, September is always a busy month now that school is back in session. There's shopping for school supplies and clothing/uniforms, packing lunches, stocking the fridge/pantry, not to mention dealing with work and year end. With so much going on, who has time to cook let alone think of what to make for a nice sit down family meal... Luckily there are many 'one pot meals' or easy grilling ideas like this week's Walleye Omelette that use many common ingredients one normally on hand.
Originally designed for a shore lunch, meals like this make for an easy and healthy sit down family dinner that can be made any time of year ...provided you have fresh fish of course! To take it from the camp fire to the table, I would recommend serving this dish with a nice chilled bottle of Peller Estate Chardonnay. This smooth easy drinking white easily compliments any meal with its subtle apple and pear undertones--perfect for unwinding after a busy day at the office! | |
Happy Cooking!
Krista |
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Scott's Words of Wisdom
 Shhhh! Learning How to be Quiet Not seeing animals when you are in the outdoors? Try the piece of advice I offered to three moose hunters from Oregon last September: "Shut the HECK up!" (Or something to that effect). The fact is that noisy humans don't see a lot of wildlife. Whether you are hunting, fishing, paddling or walking, the sight of a wild animal adds to the wilderness experience. So if you want to maximize animal sightings you have to learn to be quiet. Especially when you are on or near a waterway where noise travels with exponential ease. Over the years I've learned a lot from my First Nation's friends who make their living in the wilderness. One of the most profound lessons is the art of being quiet. Too many of us make a lot of unnecessary noise. We also talk too much. Human generated noise is totally out of place in the wilderness and animals literally head for the hills at the first sound of it. 
If you want to see more animals on your next outdoor adventure. Try extinguishing, or at least limiting, noise. The list of human noises that alert wildlife to your presence includes, but is not limited to, the following: burping, farting, snorting, wheezing, coughing, sniffling, whistling, and of course talking, yelling, laughing and giggling; jingling keys, tools, change, bells and whistles; various clunking and clankings; all electronic communication device noises (need I list them?); beeps from camera flashes, timers, focus indicators, and so on; banging paddles or anchors on aluminum boats - and the list goes on. By now you should be getting my drift. Being quiet takes practice. So next time you're in the woods work on your being quiet skills. It will take some time, but eventually you will catch on. You never know, you might also end up with a quiet spirit - and that's what a holiday in the wilderness is all about!
Tight Lines,
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Ontario Weather - Graham Saunders
Fair weather continues...
The calendar suggests that we should be into fall in the Northwest however actual weather conditions seemed to have missed the message judging by the first week of September. Afternoon temperatures have continued to be around 6 º C(10º F) warmer than the average for this time of the year. Overnight temperatures are also milder than normal, but being "too hot to sleep" has not been an issue.
There is no doubt that the region has experienced the warmest summer on record. Armstrong for example, which normally gets morning frost due to its topography resulting in a pooling of cold air, has had a running tally of 106 frost free days...a few decades ago it set a different record of only 7! Perhaps gardeners should cover the tomatoes for Monday morning ... I may have just jinxed it!
The next seven days look frost-free for most northern locations. Afternoon temperatures should continue to be fair, reaching between 18-20 º C(high 60's º F) for the next couple of days, and then warm up again after a cool Monday morning.
Wilderness North Weatherman Graham Saunders teaches weather at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, and writes a weather column for the Thunder Bay Chronicle. |
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