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Trip Report - EP16 - I-R-O-N Lake Fishing Expedition

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lyontyl

08/15/2020 04:23PM

New Trip Report posted by lyontyl

Trip Name: EP16 - I-R-O-N Lake Fishing Expedition.

Entry Point: 16

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cyclones30

08/15/2020 05:24PM

Sounds like a great trip. We did a similar one a few years back in late May/early June. The falls were flowing hard then and the rivers were all pretty high. I could see how it would be more difficult with low water. Glad the fishing was good, we hit some big ones below the falls.

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missmolly

08/15/2020 06:02PM

Well done! I would have loved your trip too.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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Spartan2

08/15/2020 07:42PM

I enjoyed your report, and we don't even fish! Sounds like you had so much fun. Your photos are great, too! Thanks for sharing.

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Northwoodsman

08/15/2020 07:51PM

Great report, I especially enjoyed the awesome photos. I'm envious of all the fish! I don't even bring fishing gear anymore, I gave up.

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Captn Tony

08/16/2020 07:40AM

Update:
It was a 4.8 lb., 21" smallmouth to be exact.
I'm not sure how long the big northern was but I noticed every day it got longer, By the end of trip it was the length of the canoe!!

You're going to HELL and you're going to drag me with ya!! -Gunsmoke

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MidwestFirecraft

08/16/2020 07:41AM

Great report. Loved all the photos of fish and the details of what you were using. Thanks for sharing!

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QueticoMike

08/17/2020 11:23AM

Happy to hear the Zulu rig was working for ya! Awesome pics and report! Thanks for sharing!

I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike

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rdgbwca

08/17/2020 01:27PM

Captn Tony: "...
I'm not sure how long the big northern was but I noticed every day it got longer, By the end of trip it was the length of the canoe!!"

Sounds like a fish tale to me. :-)

Thanks for the write up. It was definitely interesting to hear about all the different presentations you all tried.

The fish pictures were great too.

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08/17/2020 09:48PM

Awesome trip report! Sounds like the fishing was pretty excellent for middle of summer. I wanted to get to I-r-o-n last year but ended up diverting to Oyster instead and ended up with a PB lake trout so everything worked out alright. :) Thanks for sharing!!

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Beemer01

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08/18/2020 09:04AM

Great report. It's always educational to read how real anglers tackle new water. I, on the other hand, fish mostly for the exercise and therapeutic benefits.

"You're not serious about wearing sandals on this portage.... are you?"

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PaddleAway

08/18/2020 09:36PM

Excellent report & great pictures. Count me as another who loves to hear about how, why, where, etc. people are catching fish. I've been on a few trips where I seem to be fishing in a swimming pool but y'all didn't seem to have that problem!

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