Uchi Lake Lodge

Winter’s Back

Judy Henrickson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:34:27 +0000

Gee, I haven’t blogged for quite some time now. That’s because our weather has been exceptional and I am taking full advantage of it. There are many things to do in preparing for your visit which I am sooooo looking forward to. Only 33 days until we take our first 2012 flight into Uchi.

Having said that, I wanted to share with you a picture of what I woke up to this morning. Not to worry, the snow will be gone by tomorrow.

Chicago Sportshow

Judy Henrickson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:07:29 +0000

Well, as luck would have it, the first day of the show brings in Chicago’s first snowfall with icy roads. Thinking it was going to be a very slow evening, quite the opposite. We had a good turn out and I do want to thank all of those guests who ignored the weather and still came to visit me at the show. I had a great time chatting with all of you and certainly do appreciate your business. Ken, Steve and Paul - welcome back to Uchi as we’ve missed you the past couple of years. Tony, Angelo, Walt, Chuck - it’s always a pleasure to visit with you on “your turf”.

2012 Sportshows

Judy Henrickson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:44:32 +0000

You know the ol saying “The older you get……….

Well here I am sitting in Chicago awaiting my next sportshow. St. Louis was a great show having met so many new people and enjoying the company of Clyde. Clyde is one of our regular guests who was kind enough to help out in the booth all day Saturday. Honestly, I think he did a better job than I, but we’ll keep that under our hats.

Clyde emailed me a couple of rather bizarre fishing pictures I just had to share with you. The northern was actually caught with the walleye in it’s mouth. Thanks for everything Clyde. Thanks Ron, Tom, Bill and the rest for visiting my booth and having shared your Uchi Lake experience with me. Sincere thanks for all the kind words about our services and fishing and I wish you all well.

What did I tell you?

Northwestern Fires

Judy Henrickson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:38:54 +0000

Luckily, Uchi Lake was not affected by the severe fire season in 2011. The winds were on our side as the fires kept moving north and away from camp. However it didn’t stop us from worrying about fellow operators and the hundreds of brave firemen who were battling the blazes. These pictures I am about to share were sent to us from a staff member’s boyfriend who was one of those brave firefighters. Click on the image.

Summer Heat

Judy Henrickson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:40:52 +0000

Fifth day into the hunt and it’s freezing up here. Getting caught up on all my wonderful emails from guests and updating website. Had to laugh at this one. I’m sure you all remember how hot the summer was this year. I just had to cool Shaboo so took her for a swim.

Email received

Judy Henrickson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:36:25 +0000

Judy,

Actually I can’t offer enough thanks to you for our Uchi Lake experience. You have managed the lake into one awesome fishery. You and your staff are attentive but not over bearing. The meals are excellent. One always takes a chance when finding a place on the Internet. Your website claims were attractive but one never knows. Am I glad I took that chance. Our trip was unbelievable. You now have 4 more huge fans. My brothers and I will have something to talk about for a long time. I hope your summer season is safe and enjoyable.

Best regards,

Jim Behlmer

14-08-11(10:55:17)

Judy Henrickson — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:55:18 +0000

We had a great trip this year! The two of us caught over 440 fish in 6 days! Walleye up to 28 inches and pike up to 12 pounds! Thanks, Judy, for another great year at Uchi!

19-07-11(9:13:12)

Uchi Guest — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:13:12 +0000

As I had the afternoon off July 18th 2011, on a hot and humid day decided to go fishing and explore a lake I do not know and have never been before. I parked my boat in front of a island just to the left of it dropped my line and had caught a few 20+ inch walleyes well that was good enough for me, I was packing up and realized my rod was bouncing and tugging i kicked over my drink grabbed my rod thought it was snagged….. be hold it wasn’t…. I pulled and pulled till I observed this awsome walleye, I landed it safely and measured it quickly 30 1/2 inch walleye and released it quickly…. WOW again awsome. Thanks UCHI LAKE LODGE

Shawn Gartner

18-07-11(7:47:36)

Uchi Guest — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:47:36 +0000

We had a second killer day yesterday in calm, hot conditions. North wind was mild. Night crawlers worked especially well on bottom bouncer rigs.

Our best day was cloudy, fish turned on right as rain started. Never had so much fun fishing in the rain.

12-07-11(15:13:34)

Uchi Guest — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:13:34 +0000

Not a bad start to the trip- a 29 1/2″ Walleye and a 44″ Northern, both caught on the same day as the fly-in! So far in the week, all sorts of Walleyes in the 26+ range, with the largest so far being 30 1/2″.

Fewer Pike getting caught, but plenty in the 26-27″ take-home size range, with a few in the mid 30’s. We even had a rare Blue Northern make it into a boat, measuring 33″. What a great sight!

Great weather for fishing, with lots of places to get on fish without getting too beat up by either the sun or the wind. Cleaning fish now for the 3rd shore lunch of the trip!