A Visit From Friends

 





Glenn and Renee Larsen came up from Grand Marais, MN for their first visit to our resort.  We live in Grand Marais during the winter months and have so enjoyed getting to know them.  Glenn is a great outdoorsman and fisherman, so he was able to quickly find some good fishing spots on Indian Lake where they caught Walleye, Pike and Smallmouth Bass.  

Renee sometimes accompanies her husband when he goes fishing in their big boat on Lake Superior, but after this trip she said it made her into a real fisherwoman.  She loved the thrill of reeling in the swooping, diving, dancing, jumping Smallmouth Bass.  They put up such a good fight with their muscular bodies.  Glenn couldn't believe how big and thick our Bass are.  They landed some 18 and 19 inchers.  

One day I took them up to Arethusa Lake which is about 11 miles north of our resort.  It was extremely windy, so very difficult to maneuver the boat.  However, we did find a small island to fish behind where there was little wind and were able to bring in our limit of Walleye.  We even endured a short deluge of rain and headed for shore to find shelter under some trees.  Glenn is used to fishing in the rain, but Renee and I prefer fair weather.  Even so, they were both so good natured and laughingly said it was a memorable adventure.  

Just as we were drifting back toward the landing to leave the lake, my line became very taut.  I was sure I was snagged on something and was just about to motor back to yank it free when it moved.  Oh my goodness, it was a big fish and so much fun to reel in.  We all waited with bated breath to see what it was.  Of course it was a Northern Pike between 8 and 10 pounds.  Glenn took a video and some pictures and we set him back in the water to live another day.  

Glenn captured a beautiful sunset reflection of Agimac River Outfitters and a rainbow overhead.











This is the biggest fish Renee has ever caught.  Quite exciting for her!!


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