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The Return
by Richwon4

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
Entry & Exit Point: Mudro Lake (EP 23)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 3
Day 4 of 7
We started our day with a late BIG BREAKFAST of potato cakes, bacon, and eggs. We felt like kings in our wilderness paradise. After the always minimal breakfast cleanup we had exploring in mind. They wanted to explore the “Rock Beach” campsite but by this time it was occupied by two large families. It was encouraging to see them and at times hear them all having a great time.  We paddled North/Northeast and hit the three small islands and after getting our fill of those we headed over to what I call “pinch point bay.” It is easily recognizable on Friday Bay maps. It seems like it could be a great spot to ambush bigger fish that would move into the bay to feed in the evening. We didn’t get around to fishing it this trip. On our way back they opted to bypass “Beach Bay” as they had already visited it the day before in search of drift wood for burning.  We enjoyed a good fish fry for an early dinner and the boys were getting pretty good at cleaning up the dishes when finished. At this point they were becoming far more efficient at dishes than gathering quality firewood.