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07/12/2013 06:01PM |
I look forward to hearing your report, by the way where did you catch that huge lake trout in the picture? Is that you? Wow! We are planning a Kawnipi trip for next year.
fishguts
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05/04/2013 06:50AM |
quote Longpaddler: "quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
That's a great route for you guys. Where are you putting in? If you're putting in at French Lake you might want to get an early start. Winds coming from the west on Pickerel can get pretty heavy. Two years ago, I was stranded at The Pines for 3 days with 50+ mph winds and 4 foot rollers on the lake."
Don't mean to scare you off that EP, as those conditions are definitely NOT the norm. I really like camping at Dawson Creek and putting in there...good/safe place to park the car where it is patrolled by the rangers. Also, some of the greatest campsites I've seen are on the eastern side of Pickerel Lake.
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07/04/2013 11:13PM |
Thanks for the invite. I'm looking forward to sharing info with a savvy group of trippers with Quetico water in their blood.
Carol, my wife of 40 years, and I are headed to Kawnipi via the Falls Chain on July 16 for a two week trip. Carol's last trip to Quetico was in 2010 (Quetico-Kasakokwog-Cirrus). Since then, she has had both of her knees replaced. So this summer we will be slowwww-ly stumbling our way through the Falls Chain gauntlet in search of the blue-phase walleyes of Kawnipi. Hopefully, the water levels will drop a bit in the next 12 days.
Per past history, I will need my best game plan to keep up with Carol...the only trophy fish in our house is a 29+ inch walleye that she caught in a NW Ontario lake over 25 years ago.
Since then, we have bought into the Quetico ethic...take a photo of the big fish, release them, and keep a few small ones for shore lunch.
Our typical game plan involves casting and jigging around islands and points, and reefs, and trolling crankbaits (with and without bottom-bouncing sinkers).
We are both excited about base-camping on Kawnipi. She is really excited about seeing the Falls Chain, so I will probably cave in and spend an extra day or so camping near Silver Falls (and wetting a line in Saganagons).
I haven't posted any trip reports yet, but if we make it through the Falls Chain, I promise to do so.
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05/04/2013 01:22PM |
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07/04/2013 09:45PM |
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01/03/2013 07:45AM |
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01/03/2013 08:51PM |
quote tumblehome: "quote Thwarted:
Right now our ages are: 75, 72, 58, 50, 19. The older guys have never been on a canoe trip of any sort but are in excellent physical condition. I am so excited for them."
Whew, I hope the 19 year old is a very patient person. I'm 45 and still can't stand waiting for my 55 year old buddy. He's so damn slow!
Tom
Other than that, sounds like a good time. "
Ya never know, I've encountered some groups where the 70 year olds needed patience waiting for the 19 year olds :)
T
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12/03/2012 03:16PM |
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05/10/2013 07:39PM |
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12/04/2012 08:25PM |
quote Thwarted:
Right now our ages are: 75, 72, 58, 50, 19. The older guys have never been on a canoe trip of any sort but are in excellent physical condition. I am so excited for them."
Whew, I hope the 19 year old is a very patient person. I'm 45 and still can't stand waiting for my 55 year old buddy. He's so damn slow!
Tom
Other than that, sounds like a good time.
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03/31/2013 07:47AM |
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05/07/2013 09:15PM |
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07/12/2013 02:59PM |
Just reserved Quetico Lake Entry Point #32. We'll be putting-in on Beaverhouse Lake in less than two weeks!
Hans Solo
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12/03/2012 10:20AM |
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07/12/2013 10:33PM |
I caught that laker in late July 2012 on a Beaverhouse-Quetico-Cirrus trip, trolling a big Rapala x-rap behind a bottom bouncer. The fish was almost 9 lb. and was caught near a cliff.
Fortunately, the fish was released alive.
Also was lucky enough to catch a smaller laker right from shore on our campsite on a Kastmaster spoon. Did not get any hits until I let the spoon settle all the way to the bottom, then retrieving it slowly. That laker ended up in the frying pan.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to a Falls Chain trip starting July 16. I may be triple-portaging unless I can convince my better half to leave some of the food behind.
LamboSleeper
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01/01/2013 06:53AM |
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05/05/2013 11:29PM |
I WILL not cancel. If the ice is not out yet, we will wait a few days....BUT I think it will be fine.
Later,
Geo
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05/06/2013 07:49AM |
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05/05/2013 09:29PM |
quote Longpaddler: "quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
That's a great route for you guys. Where are you putting in? If you're putting in at French Lake you might want to get an early start. Winds coming from the west on Pickerel can get pretty heavy. Two years ago, I was stranded at The Pines for 3 days with 50+ mph winds and 4 foot rollers on the lake."
Is much of the Pines still standing? Didn't that area have a significant blowdown?
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07/06/2013 06:37PM |
Jon Bratt
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01/18/2013 08:41AM |
Have you been down past Russell. I haven't explored Chatterton over to Kawnipi, but I have always wanted to see that area. I took my wife there last year and it was a very excessable area and we have 10 to 12 days to move around. I just don't know if he will be up for that much time in the woods. I am trying to just get him more accustomed to life without electronics, laying around, and showing him a beautiful world of our mother earth.
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05/05/2013 05:09PM |
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05/30/2013 08:56PM |
Welcome! we went through Russell in 92...camped just above the narrows...not a great site...but OK. I remember a great campsite sorta across from the falls....and the fishing below the falls was good.
Are you exiting north or going on down to Prairie Portage?
fishguts
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05/07/2013 01:51PM |
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05/08/2013 03:59PM |
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12/04/2012 08:07PM |
I have (almost)as much fun getting ready as on the actual trip.
Right now our ages are: 75, 72, 58, 50, 19. The older guys have never been on a canoe trip of any sort but are in excellent physical condition. I am so excited for them.
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05/03/2013 09:36PM |
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05/04/2013 06:45AM |
quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
That's a great route for you guys. Where are you putting in? If you're putting in at French Lake you might want to get an early start. Winds coming from the west on Pickerel can get pretty heavy. Two years ago, I was stranded at The Pines for 3 days with 50+ mph winds and 4 foot rollers on the lake.
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05/04/2013 07:08AM |
PS. I'll never remember how to spell Kashahpiwi. Maybe that's right. Don't know.
Tom
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05/03/2013 10:16PM |
June 28, Man Chain trip with my younger running friends from work, an annual Quetico trip. I love those guys.
August 3, Agnes to Chatterton Falls loop with my two older retired brothers and my youngest brother. What a time to reconnect each year.
August 31 week solo in the Q to points unknown. A great time except for the company I keep.
I love the anticipation that comes with Quetico planning.
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05/04/2013 11:04AM |
quote tumblehome: "June 1st for me, solo. Heading to lakes west of Kashahpiwi. skipping Sarah due to crowds.
PS. I'll never remember how to spell Kashahpiwi. Maybe that's right. Don't know.
Tom "
That is why we always go with we are heading to "Piwi."
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05/10/2013 09:41AM |
If anyone has opinions on which of those three lakes are best for base camp, I'd love to hear them. I know there is some burned area on part of Conmee. Fishing is secondary for us, though we will do some.
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05/29/2013 09:48PM |
Jon
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05/29/2013 10:08PM |
Welcome and I hope you enjoy our private little group.
We are looking at getting to Kawnipi in 2014, so I will be interestedn in hearing about your trips.
fishguts
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05/30/2013 07:45AM |
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05/30/2013 08:36PM |
Early August. Nym/Batch entry. I've run into more paddlers that said they were heading to Russell than any other lake, so we're making a stop on Russell for a night or 2 to see what all the fuss is about. Counting down the days. Guys in my group bought a used Spirit II in kevlar and also a new Minn II so excited to try them out in the Q cuz we've always paddled aluminum tanks in years past.
Can't wait.
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05/31/2013 07:41PM |
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01/09/2013 12:32PM |
~JOE~
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01/15/2013 11:14AM |
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12/31/2012 12:53PM |
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01/17/2013 02:49PM |
quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
Moose hopper, I am planning that exact trip with a June 2 entry at Stanton Bay. I am taking two older men so my criteria are close to yours. That route has relatively few portages if the Deux has water.
To answer the original post...finalized park reservation today through outfitter.
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01/17/2013 02:49PM |
quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
Moose hopper, I am planning that exact trip with a June 2 entry at Stanton Bay. I am taking two older men so my criteria are close to yours. That route has relatively few portages if the Deux has water.
To answer the original post...finalized park reservation today through outfitter.
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01/17/2013 09:15AM |
Plan to do something like... McAree-Pond-Gratton-Wicksteed, camp on Wicksteed or Darky one night, then Darky-Brent, maybe William, to camp on Conmee or Suzanette for 3 nights (2 layover days). Back out over 2 days via Poohbah-Maligne, or maybe Darky River-Minn, not sure which. Using the layover days for 1 day lots of fishing, the other day a day trip over the "Death March" to Delahey-Veron-Camel-Roulston area. Or maybe up to Poohbah, if we aren't exiting that way.
quote GraniteCliffs: "For the first time in many, many years I will not make it to Quetico until June 26th. I am always there in May but am unable to go at that time this year for a number of reasons. I may stroke out in May due to withdrawal. But I will book the 26th for a trip with the running guys from work. I love that trip.
In late July or early August I will be back for a week solo.
In mid-September the annual week long brothers trip with three of my brothers will be underway again.
I get to this time of year and just love planning the when, where, who, etc. Geez Louise, am I lucky!"
You get to go three times a year? jealous.
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01/17/2013 12:01PM |
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01/17/2013 12:49PM |
quote Moosehopper: "Getting ready to get mine for my son and myself. What is a great trip for a little guy 7 years old. I have been in all areas of the park but lately I have been coming down from Pickerel to explore and was hoping to make it to Kawanipi this year Maybe June 5 or 6. Would that be to rough for him. I would be going down through Dore and the Deux. Thanks in Advance. "
I first went to Quetico at age 10 or 11, and we did a trip from the US side - Big Sag, Cache Bay, Silver Falls, into Sagonagons. Base camped on an island in one of the bays on the south side of the lake, mid-way east to west or so. Had a great time, but as a 10 year old, the Silver Falls portage was tough stuff. For a 7 year old, will undoudtedly be challenged most by the portages. So my only suggestion would be, a route with the fewest portages.
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01/16/2013 07:05PM |
In late July or early August I will be back for a week solo.
In mid-September the annual week long brothers trip with three of my brothers will be underway again.
I get to this time of year and just love planning the when, where, who, etc. Geez Louise, am I lucky!
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03/31/2013 09:19AM |
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