Tripometer – 2778 mi
Gas Gauge – 219.598
Location – Fall Lake Campground, Ely, MN
Lodging – $26
Cans of OFF – 2
Kelly took the day off today. We rented a 15’ Lund aluminum skiff with a 15 HP engine from an outfitter located on our lake. After speaking with a local tackle shop owner and securing a supply of local leeches (ref. above) we figured a walleye dinner was almost guaranteed. We. Were. Wrong. The only fishy in the entire lake is a 6” perch named Chuck. Kelly chucked Chuck back in the lake after Ranger inspected him… thoroughly.
15’ isn’t long when you have a 1 ½ year-old golden on a boat with you. We tried to make him comfortable by putting up a canoe umbrella (the kind that clips to the gunwale). The first gust of wind ripped it loose from the boat. Kelly caught it just before it went over the side and re-secured it to the gunwale. The second gust of wind sent that sucker flying and before we could get to it, we watched as it rather quickly sank to the bottom of Davy Jones’ Locker.
Long story short, we had to beach the boat and swim a dog for over 45 minutes to knock enough energy off of him to go fishing. All in all it was good day – with leftover pizza for dinner instead of fresh fish.
Great pic of Ranger! He looks like he belongs there. Must be one tired pup. Besides – a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work! Keep trying for that Walleye.
There are no fish in that lake. Clearly