TIME ON THE WATER, Part Two

Readers of the Electric Beaver may recall Gord’s review of the book “Time on the Water” by Bill Gardner. Its a classic muskie fishing tale that I enjoy reading every winter. In order to help all of us “muskie hunters” make it to opening day I thought I would periodically post a quote from the pages of the book. I would encourage anyone who has ever fished for muskie to read the book in it’s entirety. You won’t be disappointed!


“I suppose many people think I must be nuts, quitting my job in Southern California and dragging my wife and daughter off to the north woods of Wisconsin so I can spend my time pursuing a particularly slimy fish that is rarely caught and doesn’t even taste good. However screwy I may be now, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Wait till I’ve spent 200 straight days fishing for muskies. Nobody ever came out saner for dealing with muskies. Jason Lucas, probably the most famous fisherman in the country during the 1940’s and 1950’s when he was fishing editor of “Sports Afield”, once put it this way: “If a man wants to be made a complete fool, there are but two quick, sure and convenient methods of going about it. One is to fall it love with the wrong woman. The other is to fish for muskellunge.”

-Bill Gardner

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If you’re looking for an outstanding vacation spot for the serious fisherman or a family get away you should consider Vermillion Bay Lodge on Eagle Lake, Ontario Canada. We have stayed at many lake resorts over the years, but none offer the simple pleasures of this one. The lake is large enough and holds enough fish for the most adventuresome fisherman and yet easy for local family fishing for young children. Bring your own boat or use one of the aluminum boats (20 hp) at the lodge. Boat dockage is well protected from the wind and allows easy access to the water.

What sets this lodge apart from most others is it is always clean, well kept with lots to do including paddle boats canoes, bon fires in the evenings and a just plain friendly atmosphere.

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