October 2015 - Burntwood Lake Lodge

2015 Moose Hunt

Hunting was a bit slow, we can blame it on the unusually wet and windy weather but the fact is the bulls just didn’t want to come out and play. The guests could hear the bulls back in the bush, as well the cows calling them back.

Guide Johnny with guest Jeff on his first moose hunt got his bull on the last day of the first week. The night before Jeff got his moose, he was a little down and ready to sell his custom made rifle. After getting his bull I asked how much he wanted and suddenly the rifle wasn’t for sale. Nice moose Jeff. Great job Johnny.

The second week Guide (last day) Leo and guest Brent got his bull on the last day of the week at the last minute. Leo has been guiding Brent for 2 years previous and true to his name, got Brent his bull on the last day in those 2 years as well. Nice bull and see you next year Brent. Great job Leo.

The third week, Guide Joe (the legend) showed everyone how it should be done. Joe with guests John and John went out one morning and Joe did a couple calls and 2 bulls came out grunting from different directions. Within minutes we had 2 very happy hunters. Nice bulls John and John. Excellent job Joe.

The third week Guide Gentleman Joe and guest Cassie tried to find a bear without any luck. The bears were either keeping close to their dens or still fattening up on berries and wouldn’t come to the baits. I watched as Joe would land the boat, get out and take Cassie’s gun and then put his hand out to help her out of the boat. Joe is a bit of a rugged looking guy and after witnessing how he helped Cassie I gave him the name Gentleman Joe. Hope to see you in the Spring Cassie when the bears are a lot more active.

–Camp Manager Jim

Find The Best Time For Fishing

It’s fishing season, the season you’ve been waiting for, you’re positive that this is going to be your year. You can just feel it and you’ve seen your trophy fish in your dreams. You have everything you need; rods, reels, line, lures, bait, sinkers and a boat with a full tank of gas.

But just because you have everything you need doesn’t mean you’re going to catch that fish, the fish don’t bite simply because you’re out on the water and you dangle flashy smelly things in front of them.

There are plenty of tips you should know about when to fish.

Seasons

Experts say that the best time to fish in the spring is early morning or “morning rise”, fish will be hungry after the long winter and need to feed to prepare for spawning. In the summer, fish will avoid the long hot summer days and lay low so the best time to fish is at night. In the fall fish will be in a feeding frenzy getting ready for a long winter.

Weather

Fish are most active when the water is between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the water should feel cool to your skin but not freezing. The wind plays a part as well, you want the water to be calm and still or even a bit rippled.

Tide

Know your moons. Your best bet will be between one hour before and one hour after high tides and one hour before and one hour after low tides.

Burntwood Lake Lodge provides multiple Fishing Packages to choose from here in Manitoba, Canada. With over 1,000 miles of shoreline and out professional guides we can assist you with your dream catch. Contact us today to book your next trip.