Well, it has been some time since we last posted a blog but the fishing season is fast approaching and we thought everyone is getting excited to fish at Manotak Lodge. The Walleye fishing is only 49 days, 15 hours, 2 minutes and 45 seconds away so get that gear ready. If you have been following the weather most of you know that it has been extremely warm up at the lodge. Reports from our contacts up there are saying that alot of smaller lakes are opening up and it won't be long before the ice is out on the larger lakes like Perrault Lake. This is good news as it makes it easier for us to open up the lodge in the Spring but lake levels are still very low and we need rain. We know that everyone wants good weather when they are there fishing but we really do not like low water levels based on the dock logistics. In regards to "New News", there are a couple of things to report. The Canadian Gov't is reviewing the policies of an individual trying to cross the border into Canada with a DUI. When we first heard the rumors that there might be some "Easing" of the policies we were very excited. We have since recieved a letter from MP Greg Rickford - Kenora (I am not familiar with the organization in Canada as to which office he holds) informing us that an person with a DUI offence of 5 years and older, that recieved no jail time, and has been in good standing with the law since then that they will recieve a one time exemption into Canada and will not be charged a fee. I am paraphrasing alot of the details of the letter so it will fit into this blog but this is good news. I know the first question you are asking yourself is what happens in the future after this one time exemption. We are of the understanding that the Canada Gov't still wants you to apply for a permanent waiver. I will be sending out Greg Rickfords' letter to all of our fisherman who have signed up to receive our newsletter. You can sign up by going to our homepage and clicking on the brown box that states "Sign up for Newsletter".
We also wanted to remind everyone about our Fall Special in September. Maybe you could not make it up in the early part of the season because of schedule conflicts or maybe you are thinking about a second trip to Manotak Lodge. This would make it easier on the pocketbook as our Special involves the 1st Fisherman is regular price and the 2nd fisherman is HALF PRICE. Any plan is available: Housekeeping, Evening Meal or American Plan. If you have never experienced September fishing you will want to try it. It is my favorite time to fish Canada. Cabins are filling very quickly so call us soon. We will be turning on our Live Webcams very soon after we arrive at the lodge so stay tuned. Thats about it for now. We will be blogging more often now that the fishing season is fast approaching.
