Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: May 10th is booked for Sawbill
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danbogey |
Other loops that we are considering Sawbill - Cherokee - Long Island Lake - Tuscarora - Hub - Kelso - Sawbill. Sawbill - Cherokee - Long Island - Davis - Brule - South Temperance- Jack - Kelly - Burnt - Smoke Sawbill Let's Hope the fishing is better than last year. Any input is appreciated. |
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Speckled |
danbogey: "I spent some time in the BWCA late last year and have decided to head back up this spring. We've (my son and I) booked Sawbill for May 10th, and plan on being out for approx 9 days. Last year I went out of Kawishiwi Lake up to the Kawishiwi River for 6 days. This time (tentatively) we'll do the clockwise loop from Sawbill, Lake Polly, up to Marlbeg, then to Little Sag. I'd like to get over to Cherokee by way of the Frost River if possible then back down to Sawbill. I'm assuming water levels should be high this time of year? For better fishing, I suggest going at a time when you can legally fish. |
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Cricket67 |
Minnesota Ice out data |
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danbogey |
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A1t2o |
danbogey: "Yes - we planned on being well away from entry points on the opening day. " I know you said you plan on fishing legally, but I have to mention that distance from the entry point has nothing to do with the legal opener. I'm going to assume that you are saying that you will be in for more than 5 days, not that you will be too far in to get caught... |
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A1t2o |
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ClareAugust |
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HighnDry |
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danbogey |
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pswith5 |
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straighthairedcurly |
Have fun, sounds like a great route. |
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Speckled |
Cherokee, Long Island and Winchell have some great sites. Cherokee has some of the prettiest lake trout I've seen up there. Troll around the islands with little Cleo's or vibrax spinners. The very north shore of Cherokee can produce lakers too. Long Island has decent pike fishing. The best sites on Long Island are on the western half of the lake. Muskeg to Kiskidina portage will be the toughest of the trip. It's a quad burner for sure. Winchell also is a decent lake trout lake. South Temperance is good for walleyes. Make sure to check out the old Kelly Jack mine between Kelly and Jack lakes...super cool! |
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mschi772 |
Also, there are sunfish (bluegill) along his route (lady chain to Little Sag to Frost & Cherokee) starting at least as early as Koma. Perch are along the route as early as Sawbill itself but maybe more reasonably, Grace. There isn't a season for those in MN, right? Chill out. If it was me, I wouldn't bother fishing for anything until the 15th, and I would travel with my fishing gear packed away or "disabled" in some way to help assure any law enforcement that I haven't been using it and don't intend to until the 15th. |
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timatkn |
THEGrandRapids: "Jeez- some quick pouncing by others. I thought the same thing as you at first but probably because his entry date is so far from the opener and he specifically mentioned fishing. Although panfish are present...usually not in numbers to specifically target them. Most people happen into them by accident if they do find a them. Living in MN I’d say Historically there have been many incidents of people fishing early. The DNR occasionally does sting operations in the BWCAW and the amount of fines for fishing out of season is depressing... Okay I’ll stop the off topic...enjoy your trip Danbogey—-the above was just perspective—has nothing to do with you. T |
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A1t2o |
mschi772: "What is with everyone pouncing on the fishing thing??? Fishing opener is the 15th. He'll be in the BWCA from the 10th to the 19th. Looks like 4 days of legal fishing to me. I don't get what everyone is so stuck on. I did miss the fact that he said he was going for 9 days. |
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danbogey |
A1t2o: "mschi772: "What is with everyone pouncing on the fishing thing??? Fishing opener is the 15th. He'll be in the BWCA from the 10th to the 19th. Looks like 4 days of legal fishing to me. I don't get what everyone is so stuck on. No problem guys/gals. My dates are based upon my work schedule. Should be a great trip and we'll probably be one of the first groups in the BWCA (in the area we are heading) - Meaning campsites will look "NEW" :) and firewood should be plenty from downed trees. Still debating which loop. Pouring over maps the Frost River up to Little Sag, Marlberg, then back on Louise River may be the ticket? Anyone paddle this route? |
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danbogey |
pswith5: "How old is your son?? Don't want to get too aggressive if he is young. Plan for cold weather. You can always take layers off. Can't add them if you don't bring them." He's 19. I Always bring cold-weather gear in shoulder season. I've done a lot of backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas and have seen the weather change quicker than you can imagine. Good Merino 250 weight tops, dependable rain gear, and something to keep feet warm. |
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Duckman |
If you get checked, that’ll probably earn you a chuckle and no hassle. |
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danbogey |
Speckled: "I would loop up through Cherokee, Long Island, over to Winchell, Brule, Temperance, Jack Kelly and back over to sawbill. Maybe something like this Route |
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Speckled |
danbogey: "Speckled: "I would loop up through Cherokee, Long Island, over to Winchell, Brule, Temperance, Jack Kelly and back over to sawbill. Ya - that would be a great trip. Campsite 893 on Cherokee is one of my fav's. I've stayed at 570 on Long Island twice - Great site! 764 & 762 on Winchell are our go to sites there. How far do you plan to travel from the 10th to the 15th? |
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danbogey |
like to get to Long Island Lake on the 14th then start fishing on the way back. my out date is either the 19th or 20th then we have a 20hr drive back to Pittsburgh. |
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paddlinjoe |
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mschi772 |
danbogey: "Still debating which loop. Pouring over maps the Frost River up to Little Sag, Marlberg, then back on Louise River may be the ticket? Anyone paddle this route?" Sounds like Little Sag is definitely something you want to visit, and you also seem quite fond of incorporating Frost. I would go up Ada to Cherokee and Frost to Little Sag. From there it only seems natural to go to Malberg. Here's where the real choice is imo (between going east on Louse or heading south to the lady chain). I'd do Louse River back to Sawbill, personally. Louse River is super rugged, but worth it and much less-traveled. The Zenith-Lujenida portage is a doozy, but not that hard. I think all that extra work would be worth it to see the Louse and Wine Lake areas, but looping back through the lady chain instead would probably be a bit easier if endurance or morale are low. |
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THEGrandRapids |
Panfish have a continuous season. Get deeper for walleye and lakers by (their) opener. Not a bad idea. Sounds like a great trip. |
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Cricket67 |
THEGrandRapids: "Jeez- some quick pouncing by others. That was my thought too. Would there be lakes in this area that hold Crappies? Best Crappie fishing I have ever had was the week before Walleye opener. Yes, hoping for an average or earlier ice-out. Have fun but allow and extra day or two in case you get wind or snow bond. |
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Sandman2009 |
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