Jan 31, 2012 - how time flys.  Seems like we just got home from the camp and I am now making lists and plans for the 2012 season.  The bookings are coming in, we are booked from the 10th to the 19th of June and only one cabin from the 1st to the 9th.  Things are looking up.
The weather has been incredable.  It is -2C today (approx +30F) this weather is to hold for at least two more weeks.  It has been mild since around the 20th, what a wonderful break.  The RCMP are advising people to stay off the ice, another truck with through over the weekend.  I have not heard about the ice at Davin but do know that there is much more snow up there than here.  The temperature is mild but not as mild as here.  The noon news say it is -17 at Stoney Rapids.  Still a nice temp for January.
We did our openhouse at Longmont.  There were not as many there as last year but it was a huge success.  Congratulations to Skip Diekman from Longmont, he won the fishing trip and will be coming up in the 2012 season.
Irvin has gone back to work, this time in Medicine Hat, Alberta.  He says he will not be home until the end of April, must be nice to be needed!!!!!
Hope this finds you all well.  Look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It is that time of the year again!!!!   I can hardly believe that a year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again.  We would like to take this time to wish all our past, present and future clients a very Happy Christmas season.  We would also like to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2012.
The weather has been spectacular.  It was +6C today - the normal is a high of -14C.  These temperatures have been setting records each day.  I keep thinking that we will pay for this yet.
Even with the warm weather, Irvin was ice fishing on Sunday.  I am not sure how safe it was but none-the-less he was out there.  Of course, no fish, but one can't catch a fish without a fishing line!!!!!  Can't imagine what he was doing!!!  The truth is, Irvin is so spoiled from all the wonderful fishing at Davin that it isn't the same to fish these lakes around here.  He says this isn't fishing anyway, it is socializing!!!
We are starting to put things in order to go to Denver for our second Hospitality Night.  It will be held on January 6th at Longmont, anyone interested in attending, email for further information.  We really need you to attend and please bring your pictures so we can talk over old times and plan for another year.
Irvin and Oscar are planning to attend the ISE show to see what might be new, if anything.  Maybe you will run into them there.
We will be doing the Saskatoon Sports and Liesure Show in March, anyone attending, stop by to say "hi".
Once again we wish that all your hopes and dreams come true this holiday season and 2012 treats you well.
Oscar & Jayne
Dave & Ila
Irvin & Diana
Monte, Wade, Norah and Ron

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More Portage Pictures

This project took Irvin and Monte 3 full days to complete.  They are going to build a floating dock for the Wathaman side of the portage.  This should be put into place when we open this spring.

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Walkway at the Portage

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Pictures of our New Portage

Here are a few pictures of the new portage walkway.  Looks pretty sharp.

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Our Portage

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Pike Master 2011

The weather has been wonderful - a beautiful fall with above average temperatures.
We haven't had much of a report from Davin Lake for awhile.  The last we heard was around the 15th of September and the trout were still down due to the warm weather, which is unusual for that time of the year. 
Looking back over  the year, it was fairly busy.  We feel the fishing was the best it has ever been.  There were a lot of trophy pike caught and released, also the biggest fish since we have been at Davin was caught and released this year.
Walleye fishing was by far the best we have ever seen but we have to admit that we have found more places to fish for walleye. 
And as usual, trout fishing was awesome.  Most trout were in the 4 to 5 pound range with the odd exception. 
We are getting a lot of enquiries about next year so if things come together, we could have a very busy season.  It seems like we have had more interest this fall than we have in the past.  It would be a good idea for all our clients to get their dates in place.
We have completed our walkway at Wathaman, other than a few touchups.  This will make it a lot easier for our guests and ourselves to transport gear across.
At this time we would like to congratulate all our fisherpersons for their cooperation in our catch and release program.  There were a lot of trophy pike caught and released over the 40 inch range with the biggest topping 51.5 inches.  WHAT A FISH!!!  Must be a daughter of the 8 foot pike!  We would like to congratulate Trent Johnston from Saskatoon for catching and releasing her, she will be there for someone to catch next year and will likely be 52.5 inches then.   Trent has won a trip back to Davin in 2012.   I just spoke to his group and they are getting their dates together as I write this.
We are starting our plans for next year.  We will be doing a Hospitality night in Longmont, Co for all our past and present clients from that area.  It will be hosted on the 6th of January at the Elks hall in Longmont.    If you happen to read  this blog, you are invited,  please let us know if you plan to attend.  Sometimes people get missed so this is an open invitation.  
We will also be doing the Sports and Leisure Show in Saskatoon so hope to see all our Saskatchewan clients there.
Until next time.

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