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TnMorani |
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boonie |
I don't know if you will be self-outfitted, partially outfitted, completely outfitting, but no matter what you're going to need a checklist for packing. That's something you can start working on now. It may also be a new way of tripping for you as it was for me and there are lots of things I didn't even know to consider. I really didn't know the scale of things or anything about the kind of paddling it would be for example. You can also start studying maps now. You can use the ones on the Voyageur Maps site to scroll around and plan in conjunction with the maps here. You can buy Voyageur maps from the map store here. Feel free to email me if you want. And have fun planning! |
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HighnDry |
We all can make recommendations! |
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shock |
2023 you got a long wait , after that trip (if you love the outdoors) you'll be on pins & needles before every trip :) |
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TnMorani |
Since this is our first escapade into portaging, we thought about doing a base camp maybe a day in and fishing from there. BTW, I really enjoy your videos. |
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JD |
For smallies and wallies, you could try Caribou on the Gunflint side, but it depends on whether you want to camp on an entry lake, or go a little further in to get away from a few people. Ensign is a good smallie/wallie lake, but gets pretty busy. Knife could be a great option, but I've yet to catch any walleyes on Knife despite them definitely being there. I think the clear water makes them a little shy. Lac La Croix would be a fantastic base camp spot, and you can easily get to Boulder Bay/Tiger Bay in a day while double carrying. The stained water there helps with shy fish and it's a big lake so there are some really big fish there as well. You could try your hand with lakers if you paddled up to Fish Stake Narrows or Lady Boot Bay on a day trip as well. I'm glad you enjoy the vids!! I've been way too lazy about putting out last year's trips... hoping to get them out soon! |
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boonie |
As for portaging, the most important thing is to be organized and have a plan. If you plan to double portage that would be 4 loads for a tandem pair, say the canoe and 3 packs. Best to not have many loose items - everything in a pack or strapped in the canoe. Keep your gear together and out of the way. These things help avoid forgotten items and mix-ups. Of course, weight of the packs matters, as does bulk. If you go in Sawbill with your plan you'll have options of going west into the Lady Chain, east into the Fire Lakes, or north to Cherokee. |
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