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Group of 9 Basecamping at Burnt
by shoreviewswede

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/15/2010
Entry Point: Sawbill Lake (EP 38)
Exit Point: Baker Lake (EP 39)  
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 9
Day 4 of 5
Friday, June 18, 2010

It is windy today... all day. We hang close to the campsite. Leeches with bobber and split shot (we'll call it the TGO method) catches pike. Tossing crankbaits offshore into the channel hooks Walleye. Huh? Got that backwards? Nope; that's what happened.

Before entering the tent after midnight, Christian and I look south across the lake; there is still light on the horizon; I bet it is never really dark here this time of year

After supper the wind dies, and I go paddling/fishing shorelines with Christian (son) and Scott; most excellent. They both hook fish... Smallie, Pike and and an Eye. I paddle and troll; they cast. Day ends at the campfire with cloudy sky, Shiraz, Pinot Grigot, cheese, crackers, bad jokes and laughter… but no stars. ***Breakfast was pancakes with syrup and walnuts. ***Supper was fresh fish + teriyaki noodles & rice with pink M&M’s for dessert.