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Seagull to Round and trouble on Kekakabic
by marc24

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/13/2008
Entry Point: Seagull Lake (EP 54)
Exit Point: Missing Link Lake (EP 51)  
Number of Days: 10
Group Size: 4
Day 4 of 10
Friday, August 15, 2008

Lakes: Jasper, Kingfisher, Ogishkemuncie, Spice

Dad and I woke up early for some pre-dawn fishing. We both had pretty good luck with some smallies and a few very nice pike. While paddling back towards camp, we heard wolves howling in the direction of our campsite. We figured our women could be a bit rattled so we picked up our pace a bit. Upon arriving at camp, we were shocked to learn they never heard them. We figured the bees, birds, and them talking might have drowned out the howls. Destination today was Ogishkemuncie. A couple portages through some very burned out areas and we arrived on Ogish. We decided to get somewhere close to the middle of the lake to make day tripping easier. Another very warm day so after arriving at camp, we go for a swim. My mother who is not very fond of water even decided to join in after some coaxing. We prepared dinner then went for an evening paddle to Spice lake where Jes caught a huge smallie. Paddled back under a beautiful sunset and sat by the fire enjoying the company.