26 Jul 2022 - Fishing Post Lake Dam and Shopping

 26 Jul

Fishing the rapids below Post Lake dam

This morning my Air Force buddy Greg and I headed north of Antigo WI to Post Lake to shore fish below the dam.  We have fished here many times before.  This is a popular spot since it is easy access, plenty of parking and latrine facilities nearby.  It was a gorgeous, sunny  morning!

We fished for anything that would bite which is usually panfish such as crappie or bluegill.  We caught about seven, all crappies except for Greg's one bluegill.  None were big enough to keep

One of my baby crappies

Greg's one lonely bluegill

While we were fishing, Doreen and Diane did some shopping at the Evergreen Shoppe, owned by a local Mennonite in Bryant WI.  According to their web site, "The Evergreen Shoppe features all manner of cheeses, meats, baked goods and bulk baking supplies.  The shop specializes in bakery, made on-sight, with delicious cookies, pies, breads and cinnamon rolls. We also have ready-to-bake frozen rolls, turnovers and cookie dough.  There is also a deli case featuring a mix of cheeses and meats, along with eggs, butter, chocolate, nuts, spices, and some produce."  This is a favorite stop of Doreen's when we are visiting Antigo because they do not ship.  You have to be here to get their products.  Doreen usually stocks up on some of their spices including a delicious coleslaw spice mix.  This year she also got some cilantro and a soup mix.

On the way home from Post Lake Greg and I stopped at Norm's Hollow Campground Bar and Grille near Deerfield WI for lunch. 

The food is really good and the Bloody Mary was very welcome!  By the time we got back to our campground from there the gals were just pulling in and we made plans for tomorrow.   Greg and I plan to take his boat to Moose Lake and see what we get there.  The weather is again supposed to be great.  For lunch we will meet the gals at the Old Mill Bar and Grille in Phlox WI.