Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - One New Fisherman
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thecanoeman |
I love the trip report. I also had a great time! you are quite the woodsmen and now the fish don't have a chance. I read this trip report a few days ago and reread it this morning because I am starting the October newsletter this morning. I really enjoyed it. My story will be a little different I will not have the daily itinerary but how the bwca can affect people over the years and strengthen a couples bond as it has yours and Spartan2. You'll be glad to hear that I ditched the msr filter and finally received the ceramic element for my Katadyn filter and now bring a katadyn gravity filter.(which I love!) Once again great job! |
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BWPaddler |
Enjoyed the report and the great pictures. Sounds like you were a natural to add fishing! Now, will you take a rod on your next trip with Spartan2? Actually, off to read her report from your trip together, so maybe I'll answer my own question. |
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Spartan1 |
quote BWPaddler: "Question for you - on the Fairy campsite picture, what is the rope going into the water (or am I seeing it wrong) - is it a canoe anchored or something but the canoe is on land? If you look in the lower left corner, it is holding up the tarp. I fished a couple times and caught a little pike. |
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Spartan1 |
Trip Name: One New Fisherman. Entry Point: 22 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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bapabear |
I couldn't imagine better pictures if photography had been the emphasis! That looked like a fantastic trip and thank you for sharing it. |
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fitgers1 |
At first I thought there was a group as you state everyone got together for a meeting where the lists were handed out and such. It soon became apparent that it was only the two of you. Did Ramsey take the other people all on "One on One" trips as well? Congratulations on the fish. Lot of nice ones there. Too bad you big pike went over the side. |
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Spartan1 |
quote fitgers1: The meeting was for everyone he was guiding all summer. Most of his trips are with groups. The pike was going to be released after I got the picture, but it didn't want to wait. Most of the fish are released. He has a decal inside the canoe by him that he can measure the fish and if they are small or large they are released. |
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Zulu |
I receive mail all the time that states "You are the winner of a brand new car" or an "all expense paid trip to Dollywood" or something similar. I would have questioned the validity of a BWCA trip prize. I am glad it worked out well for you. I have never been in the bow seat canoeing. It must have been different. Over the years did you ever think you would try fishing or did you have plenty of other interests like photography on trips. The garbage dump photos were interesting. I wonder how long the refuse has been there? I found one about the same size behind a campsite on Lake Four earlier this month. I hope you Spartan2 and your family have many more trips to canoe country. |
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nojobro |
I know someone else who was supposed to trip with Ramsey earlier in August. I won't see him for about six weeks to hear how it went (his first trip). He doesn't really "do" the computer so I have to wait. Anyway, thanks again for the report and pics. That is an area I am eager to see. |
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AndySG |
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Spartan1 |
quote nctry: And was that a flying moose hat on Ramsey?" YES, he is "thecanoeman". |
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Ho Ho |
The pictures are also great. I was blown away by how little water there was at Lower Basswood Falls! |
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Boppa |
I enjoyed and admired your trip report on a couple of levels. First, all of those years of canoe tripping and no fishing. It certaintly shows that there are many ways to have a fulfilling canoe trip. Secondly, to be willing to give it a try and enjoy yourself to the point of looking forward to more fishing in the future; Kudo's to you. That was a great assist from "Oldgentleman", and Ramsey sounds like a great guide and teacher. Spartan2 does indeed have a little competition now that we see some of your pictures. You both have a great eye. Thanks for the great read. Boppa |
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TomT |
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