Your Dad was wise. I have gone to Canada on fishing trips for close to 40 years. The worst time to go is late spring and early summer. That is the time the big fish are on the prowl in shallow waters. The bugs and weather can be really bad. After about 20 years we figured out late July and early August was the best time to go. Virtually no bugs and the fishing was just as good if one fished a little deeper. The drawback is can be very hot during midday on occasions.
We went the same time every year....at the end of the school year. Finally figured out why we never celebrated the 4th of July. Ahhhh.....Canada....A big duh.....
The storms....oh yeh...fast and furious...you could see it coming at you.