Fly-In Fishing Archives - Burntwood Lake Lodge

How to Successfully Release a Fish

Many lakes, including Burntwood Lake, participate in catch and release fishing programs. While catching a fish is typically straightforward, the releasing part of fishing may be difficult for those who are new to the sport.

To practice successful catch and release, follow these steps:

When handling a fish, wet your hands or put on rubberized gloves so you help maintain the slime coat on the fish. The slime coat you tend to see helps protect the fish from infection and helps with swimming.
After preparing your hands, hold the fish horizontally whenever you can since that is the way fish naturally swim when in the water. Try not to drop the fish onto any hard surfaces.
It’s important to keep your fingers away from the eyes and gills of the fish and avoid squeezing fish around the belly since that can damage their internal organs.
To minimize handling, use a release tool such as de-hookers or recompression tools, if needed.
Although you may want to take photos of your big catch, remember time is the essence! Release the fish as soon as you are able to and release the fish head first into the water so water is forced through the mouth and over the gills. This helps to resuscitate the fish. .
Last but not least, know the current fishing regulations that apply to the state you are fishing in and accurately measure the fish in order to abide by the regulations. Here at Burntwood Lake Lodge, we practice a catch and release policy of all Northern Pike over 30”.

We want you to have a great experience on the water but we also encourage anglers to be responsible and knowledgeable. If we now have you feeling eager to fish, book a stay with us today by calling 1-877-358-2259.

The Benefits of Fishing With a Professional Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman, or out to visit the lake for the weekend, a professional fishing guide is always a good thing to bring along on your fishing trip!

Fishing is a wonderful pastime, but for a lot of people, even those who have fished often before, all of the equipment you need to bring with you can be intimidating. Plus, you’ll need different kinds of rods, reels and bait depending on what you’re fishing for. A seasoned, professional fishing guide will come prepared, and help you make sure that you have everything you need for a successful day on the water.

Another benefit you’ll have with the aid of a professional guide is that little bit of insider information. The professional guides that work with us here at the Burntwood Lake Lodge know our lake like the back of their hands. They have all the insider knowledge that can make the difference between a slow day out on the water, and an extremely successful fishing trip. A guide will be able to take you to locations that have been successful for them in the past based on the geography of the lake’s floor, and they’ll know when the best time of day is to catch fish in certain areas.

A guide can also help you master certain techniques that you’ll need to learn when you’re fishing, whether it’s a wrist flick or a special way to bait the hook: our guides know the species of fish in the lake, and they know how to catch them. Certain types of fish respond to some fishing techniques better than others; rather than let trial and error teach you what those techniques are, our guides can show you.

The Burntwood Lake Lodge has been a fishing destination for locals and out-of-towners for over twenty years. Our picaresque cabins, nestled in the heart of the Walleye territory, are a fisherman’s destination. Book your next fishing trip with us today!

2016 Fishing Gear Guide

We have our trustworthy fishing gear that we can’t ever think of replacing, but with new technology these days, the equipment is easier to use, more efficient, and offer great fishing success.

Fishing season 2016 is well under way.

While we hope you have had much fishing success so far, just in case you haven’t here is a list of some gear to help increase your chances.

Van Staal X-Series reel: this reel is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum and is the most durable reel you will find. There is an improved drag system to give you better adjustment options as well as a clicker that offers positive feedback to tweak resistance during big fish battles.

Seaguar Smackdown braided line: a super thin line, you have a great advantage for inshore saltwater fishing for fluke, sea bass, and striped bass. It has been tested against 65-pound strengths. You can cast this line further and it comes in a variety of spool lengths.

Buff Pro Series Stripping Guards: to save your skin against line and pole cuts and burns, try this tape that provides super strength for your fingers. These guards are reusable and strip away during all hours of the day.

Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Crew shirt: for that early morning and late evening fishing trips, you need skin coverage that insulates and protects. This shirt is stretchy and is made of breathable Polartec Power Grid fabric with interior fleece bumps that create pockets to hold heat.

Fishpond Nomad Boat Net: typical nets are great for the smaller fish, but when you have a large trout, for example, you need something bigger and stronger. This net has a 27-inch easy-grip handle and a wide rubber-mesh bag. This net practically sucks in the fish as you net them.

One of the most personal of fishing choices is which pole you use. If you are looking to upgrade your current rod, this fishing gear guide of 2016 provided by Field & Stream has quite an impressive list.

Burntwood Lake Lodge would like to have an opportunity to fish with you this season. For fishing excursion reservations or to learn about us, you can contact us by calling 1-877-358-2259 today.

No One Is Perfect: 3 Common Fishing Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

It’s no secret that every angler enjoys their time out on the water. But sometimes no matter what they do, they end up empty handed.

This can leave many of them scratching their head wondering if they did something to diminish their success.

The truth is, there are very common mistakes that many fisherman or fisherwomen could be committing and not even realize it.

Avoid These Mistakes and Bring Home That Trophy

Use the Right Gear – Fish are fish, right? They don’t know any better when it comes to your bait. This actually couldn’t be any farther from the truth. When you hit the water, make sure you have the correct items to ensure you real in that next trophy.
Hold on to Your Rod – When you are out on enjoying yourself it’s hard not to open up a cold one. This means you can just put your rod down and prop it up against something with your line cast in the water. Wrong! Too many times an angler has been burned by this harmless form of letting your guard down so make sure you keep one hand on it at all times.
Don’t Reel in Too Fast – Chances are you’ve cast a line before and thought it was too long. Next time you do, be Odds are you haven’t overcast at all and may end up catching something.

Burntwood Lake Lodge offers guided fishing trips in Manitoba. Our guides are experts and will make sure you do all the right stuff to reel in the trophy you want.

For more information on our fly-in fishing trips or more, feel free to contact us at 1-877-358-2259 today!