It’s been a few weeks since our last guests and things have been closed up and put away for the winter. It’s been a wet year and lake levels are at their maximum right now. Before I get too ahead of myself, let’s look back on some of the events that wrapped up the season…Musky Madness & the Bull Perch Rodeo!
It was a fun week culminating in the awards night / shuffleboard competition at the Bayview Hotel. There were some challenging entries, with 8 muskies being caught and released. In the end one winner stood supreme with the top three biggest fish of the contest…46 1/2″, 42″ & 39″. Congratulations Len Belpedio!
The runners-up have already signed up for next year’s competition where they hope to oust Len from his lofty plateau… Good luck Mike, Ron and Bob!
As part of the evening event VBL hosts a shuffleboard tournament. This year the title somehow fell into the hands of Andy Lewis. Andy’s claim to fame is that he won Musky Madness in 2015 which was one year after River Monster star Jeremy Wade in 2014.
As luck would have it Andy pulled off a last minute coup de gras by catching an end of the season Bull Perch that left the competition behind. At a massive 11 3/4 inches of finned fury….
It’s been busy around here getting things wrapped up. Making it even tougher has been the endless rain, which is great for lake levels (anticipate high water next spring) but tough when you want to hang 60 wool blankets out to dry!
One of the issues that has been on my mind for a few years has been the jack pine trees between cabin 4 and 5. Huge, old, and somewhat leaning it was time to bring them down in a controlled manner…
This past weekend we actually had some warm sunny weather! Time for an outdoor brunch on the point…
Before I leave you with some random images from this Fall, planning for next year is already underway. Many of you have already booked your week(s) which is great to see! Just a reminder that sooner is better, especially for the most popular time periods and special weeks (Walleye Madness, Musky Madness). Don’t miss out!
My cabin 8 renovation is moving along well…..new windows and doors in, rewired and partition walls in place. I anticipate spending a few hours insulating and putting up a ceiling and pine paneling in the near future.
On now for some pics……
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If you like GREAT fishing, hospitality and affordability, Vermilion Bay Lodge is highly recommended. I have been making the trip to Vermilion Bay Lodge for the past 10 years and have never once been disappointed. If you like great walleye, northern, musky and trout fishing, this place should not be overlooked. The fishing has been excellent… no matter what time we went. Gordy and Susanne are wonderful hosts that will make you feel right at home. Check it out – I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
