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Memorial Day Heat--Moose River North 2018
by pastorjsackett

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 05/26/2018
Entry & Exit Point: Moose/Portage River (north) (EP 16)
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 4
Day 2 of 4
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Our first full day dawned clear and still. And it got hot...then hotter. We had planned to day trip to Oyster, a lake we had never seen before. The portage off of Agnes was pretty long in the heat and the boys both commented it was longer than advertised. Once on Oyster we were not impressed. Colin caught a large bass but we had hoped to troll for lakers...there was so much pollen on the water from nearby trees that it fouled our lines and got stuck in the eyes of our fishing rods. It did not come off easily so after a stop for lunch we left for Agnes--and lovely--that portage we all did not like too much! Once back at camp, we relaxed for the evening and had a great time around the fire. Yes it had been hot and Oyster did not give up what we were wanting but at least we had our s'mores and good laughs. Before long we were all sleeping again. Not a spectacular day but still a lot of fun.