Notes from Wave Marcsisak, 2006

Although Orono is a shallow lake it covers many acres of water for good fishing, many miles of shore line, and portages for exploring. One walleye that was a CPR, (Catch Photo Release) fish measured 26" in length. We did not take time to weigh since it was critical we get it back into the water. Shortly after the release of this fish, the same Angler, Terry, got into another large something that gave him quite a battle, but the fish won out - it broke the line and took weights, and tackle down to the depths.
We had a guest come along, first time fisherman to the Canadian waters., a resident of Louisiana, Jesse. He was totally amazed at the productivity of fishing, plus was in awe of the beauty of the outpost lake and cabin, and the solitude.
A grand time was had by all.
Wave Marcsisak

Notes from the Asbell Family:

Attached is a picture of my son Britton(16). This was his 5th trip to Viking and he is now a better fisherman than dad and grandpaw(Dick Asbell). Our trip was to Orono this summer. Britton caught this 41” Northern in the Orono Portage lake, Flooded. He also caught a 39”, 36” 35” and several in the 32-34” range in Flooded and Orono which were all released to catch again on a future trip. Britton has become a great fisherman of the Northwoods. J.D. Asbell

Notes from Terry and Wave Marcsisak, Orono, July 1005:

First day out on the lake was a Thursday p.m. - we spotted this lunker swimming close to the top of the water - days were hot and suspect oxygen levels were low. Terry had a bite on his line - thinking the fish had gotten off he did not reel in. In a few minutes he felt a real big tug - as he was trying to pull the fish in - all of a sudden the line went limp, we saw the swirl, but to Terry's dismay - no big one that day. However, what we discovered was that the initial tug on the line was a 10" walleye - the larger northern had mouthed the walleye - knowing he had a nice fish for lunch - but the tugging dislodged the fish. By the time we got the fish up it was already partially deteriorated.

On Saturday - overcast skies, rain on the horizon and choppy waters - Terry landed this large northern. It was 37" long - rather chuncky. A quick few pictures and fish was returned to the water. Rest of the day brought us great walleye fishing, but no more big northerns, but how else could you beat that! It was a day to remember.