Afton Lake to Mesaba Lake The day started with the 10 rod up and over the cliff and into Fente Lake. The 340 rod portage to Hub was uphill for the first 8 minutes or so but fairly smooth after that with good footing. I took my time coming thru Hub and it looked to be a real nice lake that probably deserved more exploring.

I got to Mesaba after about three hours, scouted all three campsites, and settled on the northern campsite which I now refer to as tick point. I probably had no less than 15 ticks on me at some point during my stay and after 2 days with little or no bugs the mosquitos decided that they would make an appearance. Other than the ticks it was a great little campsite. Someone had left some moose antlers and it seemed like the fishing should be great from shore although I had no success.

A short but hot day with not a lot of cooling at night. It would remain this way for the rest of the trip.

8 miles 455 rods