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Between Albert's first and new second cabin we were walking and scraping the canoe down river. That day we only had to go about 4K and we were both thinking that the canoe was going to take a beating if it kept up like that. Albert had told us that any rain they had been getting was being soaked up like a sponge by the ground, the river had been coming up. UNTIL those 2-3 days when we held up in the cabin. After that finished, the river still only came up about 2 maybe 3 inches I'd guess but, it was perfect enough to keep us from having to walk until sometime during the day we finally reached the Aquatuk. Don't think it could have been more perfect a level. Was going to ask you though, if you use the maps were there any spots on there you remember as being really good to you? OK CB!!! Epic it'll be. Bren and I were away the weekend. OFC wouldn't work with my phone so I tried her IPad. Took me well over a half hour just to finish a couple responses. Thanks Brian! Always found the sunsets and horizons extra big on the James Bay.... Hudson Bay too I guess. That river is made of something different... made just for brook trout that's for sure. Thanks for reading Grim! Where did ya go bud? Skip a hunt and come out for a fish this week, even if just a muskie troll on the Larry. Polar Bear Prov Park permits only shotguns with slugs for protection in the park. I liked your idea to Doug, but some folks north and south hunters just kinda chuckled about even having the shotgun at all. They said, "you should have a rifle." Guessing shotgun isn't good enough? Anyways, you did see the size of that paw print? JEEEEZUS MAN!!! Thanks again for your help and kindness with things, you're one good dood!

OFC or the wifes IPad are fudged up! I’ll have to get back to you Bill. gotta go fishinghere, already late

The wife’s darned IPad is giving me troubles here. We tried to stay away from “epic” you know!?! ? Been done to death.? Thanks for reading, it is a pricey spot, been eying it for years and dont think I remember it being $2500 but maybe? They’re package (flight and canoe) is $3200.

Thank you sir! Tougher crowd here nowadays but happy you took the time to read and enjoy. Probably one of the most time consuming stories to write but it had to be written. Mike and I will look back on it for years to come.

The famous Sutton River and its speckled trout fishing!!! Writing stories online now for more than 15 years, this is the one which should have been the first. Learning of this remote, northern Ontario river back in 2000 while living in nearby Attawapiskat, since then it has been the longest standing fishing trip on my bucketlist. Flying in August to our starting point at Hawley Lake, my good friend Mike and I camped and paddled our way out along the Sutton to Polar Bear Provincial Park and finally, Hudson Bay. An experience completely out of this world, for 130 kilometers over 12 days, hundreds and hundreds of speckled trout were caught on lures and flies. Fishing the Sutton is truly unimaginable, just a very special waterway choked with trout for it’s entire length. If you are ever going to take a journey with me or maybe plan to one day travel to the Sutton yourself, this is a story you should read. Full, picture loaded report at the link below. So get in the canoe and trust me. A SUTTON RIVER & TROUT FISHING SPECKTACLE Thanks for reading... Bunk.

Just saw this tonight... Gotta admit, the dude is pretty much a fishing genius. So entertaining. Ohhhh to fish in Manitoba and NW Ontario too... could call his shows "Untouched Angling."

I believe Kevin had plenty of friends here and elsewhere in the fishing community. He was a talent behind the lens and a passionate angler. This kind of thing just plain sucks! Condolences to his friends and family, he will surely be missed.

10 years ago I fished char for the first time too. Since then, been back four more times and now basically plan each summer for it. They are a fish that both ruins your life and makes ya incredibly happy. lol. Thanks Bill. Plenty practice. The next one will be even better, that's always the goal anyways.

Gonna kiss it's brother? Or sister? This is the 21st century! Haha!! Good stuff Simon. Great drone work too. Like, professionally done. Kids had a great time.

Ha! That was you. Got that notification earlier, and then this one now. There's more than one Doug that's posted at the site, but not more than the one-of-a-kind Doug you are. Thanks bearded buddy!

It's an OK fish but maybe it's Angela's biggest and she's just really happy 'bout it. Kidding!! Kidding!!!

Might just be the same fella Chuck..? Brody hasn't been at it long but the CBC Nunavut Facebook page has surely posted a good number of his arctic photos. Would guess that happy kids, huskies and any other animals he can photograph as his favorites but, he certainly did an amazing job on the fish and rainbow shots in this post. Thanks to those few who read and enjoyed.

During July while contracted to work in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, I was treated to six days out on the tundra fishing arctic char. With rather tempered expectations but high hopes, an unforgettable experience would quite exceed anything I could have imagined ahead of time. This is a heavy picture loaded story inspired from places atop Hudson Bay few will ever visit, written for the spirit of fishing adventure. Read on if you like... http://bunksoutdoorangle.com/a-nunavut-nomad-iv-hudson-bays-coral-char/ Thanks for reading, Bunk.

You and Leah stay safe... and get the heck outta there if need be man. Can't be good for either of ya sucking that in for long either.

No... you're right. Sometimes it's just a prized fish trip... or even getting the targeted fish, trip. Can't say for me it's ever a boating trip tho. hehe! You do make it sound interesting, Chris does too. The fishing appears (always seems to appear) to be a bit of challenge on that lake, making it much like Temagami in that way too. And I like that lake! So no reason it wouldn't be the same with Kipawa. Sounds as if there might be the odd big eye and maybe even laker still kicking around as well. Do like the hunt for big fish, even better when it's secluded on a nice lake. Bren could be into this for a short excursion... if only the time to do it. Always braid, with a floro leader. Generally for most inland lakes, 15lb braid with a 10-12lb floro leader.

Never had any interest in this fishery... partly because walleye are walleye everywhere and laker fishing can be better elsewhere. However, the report surely catches the interest being that it looks like a quieter Temagami. If it's mostly small fish and they're putting in a tonne of small fish every year, it'll take a long while I'd think to have a quality trophy fish fishery. One thing Chris for bigger fish, you should be jigging. Your odds will be better. Move faster, watch the graph, drop on arcs. If the water temps are high, they should be low and more packed.

People suck! See a guy waaay out on the lake in a toon they gotta figure "hey, that guy is not paddling and kicking all the way out there on just some whim, he's gotta be dialed in." That and, because you are famous on the internet too, both are good reason to park on top of you.

They're great for having in the boat for sure. Do like them with a pair of neoprene socks on trips. Crocs and neoprene socks are instant, dry rubber boots. They pack super light or can be kept tucked in the boat. Big downpours they become part of the rain suit. Portaging through muck and mire they're handy too.

Some ain't bad. Bren tells me seeing her concert was the best she has ever seen. That's coming from a girl who goes to concerts about once a month. Of all the things in these reports, it got me grinning that you pointed this out. lol Just the other day was thinking the same thing. For a short time I was watching some kids here in town swimming. The ice is still clinging onto the sea shoreline, the mosquitoes have arrived big time, the evening temperature was about 12C. The Inuit children play in that icy water all day long it seems. Parents having to drag them out to go home. They're as happy as any happy kids anywhere could be. Further out on the tundra, hunters, campers, anglers or just folks out riding on their ATV's enjoy life, even here, in what southerners often describe as the impoverished and remote corners of Canada, our peace, our land and our riches go sooooo far beyond that of many places in this world. Top end 37-38mph. Haven't gone to WOT much at all. That speed with that motor in a tiller, takes a little getting used to. Subtle steering. Backing it off to 31-33mph is about the "cruise control" I like. Thanks for taking the time to read fellas. Good fishing.

"Take it... to the limit." How befitting a tune to be playing in that toon. You've certainly pimped it out since I last saw it. Lots of vigor on the torpedo release. lol. Great lakers! Surprised they didn't burn that Symetre right out.

I remember you telling me this Doug. Shot then slug. Some others have said though, "slug, then slug, then slug, and run and reload, then slug, then slug, then slug!!!" Got the comments later last night. Thanks for reading man! Too bad about the LLEMHR. Find it hard to let go of those kinds of things myself. What we have experienced in our past is always our lives at our younger age. Coming together with others from those times pulls us back a step, a bit closer to youthfulness. If even just temporarily, it's usually a good place to be in.

Ohhhhh, I'm sure the time will come when the switch is made here too. In the meantime, for the fishing I do, there's no doubt the tiller is best suited. Thanks Gordy! Have written my own and read so many others epic reports that it 's kinda tired man, you know? Every fishing trip, every season, every year, whatever, is made up of the good, the bad and the ugly. Telling an honest story usually means sharing it all, and I like to keep that fun too. When reading it again down the road, that's how I like it best remembered. Real!!! With all the frills and follies. Thanks for reading.

Whole lotta yaking and a good bit of fishing. :) Never tried that before.

Very nice Joey. The kind of morning that you'll never forget for sure.

This recent news story is from the same place Doug. I'll be safe. Took the course and may have access to protection this time. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/polar-bear-dog-lucky-1.4698920 Thanks for reading old friend. Been awhile yes, but no, it's my buddy Pat who moved out there. He actually bought Lake Of The Woods Lodge. Believe it's the first and oldest lodge established on the lake. How did your spring season go? You and the pals get the cabin again for your week of fishing?