Gibbins

[Guest]

Has anybody fished out of Gibbins before?If so is he usally on any fish?<P><BR> Thanks

[Dr. Bob]

My family and I fished out of Gibbins for the first time on Presidents day. I was extremely happy with everything. From what I heard around here it was a pretty slow weekend for most fishermen on LOTW that weekend. We did not catch a ton of fish either - but the fish we got were very nice. We kept 18 fish for the weekend most being 14" to 17" with two 19's and two 21's. We also released a fair amount of little ones.<P>Bryant runs a real good business there and I am sure he will treat you right if you go.<P>His was the first house I have ever rented that was actally warm when I got there. And The kids and dogs were welcome at no extra charge! <P>He has the nicest and largest houses I have ever fished out of! They are way better stocked than a lot of cabins I have rented over the years (dishes, pots, pans, pot holders, silver, S&P, dish soap, towels, paper towels, matches, cards w/ cribbage board and he even put in a copy of the current fishing regulations)! The house we used had a regular wall furnace with a thermostat - it was the first time I did not roast in a sleeper! The temp stayed even. He also banks them better than any rental I have ever used. The holes did not freeze up over night even when they were covered by the floor boards. It also had a regular sink with a drain plumbed in and had a well working apartment sized stove with oven! And there is a Marine Band radio hooked up to a 12 volt battery. It was great - I was able to scan the channels and listen to the the other resort's bomber drivers (mainly talking about how slow fishing was) and was able to call Bryant when ever I wanted to. <P>I can't wait to go back again next year!!! Next time I am bringing my 12 volt fillet knife and we are going to have a fish fry. I have never done this in a sleeper before because it was too cramped and clean up would be a pain. In Gibbin's houses it will be as easy as doing it at home!<P>If you go please give a report.<P>One last thought - Bryant did not mind me driving my truck with snowmobile trailer out to the fish house (we left our van on shore and the wife and kids rode in the bomber) - Some of the other resorts will not let you do this.<BR>

[Dr. Bob]

One second last thought - <P>On their last day there, I heard one of the other guests, on the radio (kind of joking) ask Bryant if it was to late to request a house move. He was more than happy to do it if they wanted but said it would take about a hour and a half to two hours. <P>Now that's service!!!

[Guest]

Thanks for the info some buddys and i are heading up Thurs. night.That makes it really nice not having to many worries!Thanks again!I'll let you know how we did!

[Dr. Bob]

'Fishin'Nut - <P>How'd you do???<P>I fished out of my portable with my 8 year old son on Saturday north of Gull Rock and did not do very well at all. All I managed to do was injure my back so I rented a day house from Gibbins on Sunday.<P>We had lots of little fish off and on and then just b4 dark my little buddy caught a 28 inch 8 1/5 pounder!!!!!!!!!!!!<P>I lost a nice one too.<P>I guess my sore back was worth it <P>Please let me know what you thought of the place and how you did.<P>------------------<BR>Crank the Shank!<p>[This message has been edited by Dr. Bob (edited 03-11-2003).]

[Guest]

I'm glad you guys caught a nice fish!We did o.k on Fri. caught 6 perfect eating walleyes and a bunch of small saugers but we had a nice meal.Sat was bad we only caught 4 little saugers and then it picked up again on Sun.when we left.All and all it was a good trip the cold wheather that came through this weekend din't help things out much but what can ya do.I think we're going to go back up next month?(if the ice is still good!)I'm keeping my fingers crossed!Happy to hear your boy caught a nice fish!That would make the trip worth it!!!<P><BR> Take Care