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Work Harder, Not Smarter
by BigTim

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/12/2024
Entry & Exit Point: Lizz and Swamp Lakes (EP 47)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 2
Day 6 of 7
Saturday, August 17, 2024

Looking at the map, James was determined to catch walleye. We plotted a day trip thru Jump Lake and into Allen. The two portages to get into Allen were short, but steep. Thankfully, we only single portaged the canoe and fishing gear. Caught some bass and northern in Jump. Arrived in Allen and headed for what we believed was the only hole in a long and narrow lake with a river on both ends. James' diligence proved wise - and he caught some walleye exactly where he predicted. Can't remember a time we caught and released eater size walleye - but that is what we did. Knowing our last burrito meal was hanging in the tree, we didn't want to mess with keeping fish alive on our return portages. Stopped and ate lunch at the only site on Allen. We could tell this is a rarely used site - but would be perfect on a return trip for us someday. Never saw another canoe on Jump or Allen. Enjoyed our last evening discussing future trip plans and our return trip to Rockwood.~Gaskin Lake, Jump Lake, Allen Lake