gordy28

On 12/8/2023 at 5:57 PM, siwash said:

I am weary of ford's turbos. Any issues with those v6 or v4s?

I've also considered a diesel.  Not sure though as I've heard maintaining them is costlier. 
 

im leaning toward the Ram (hemi) or the gmc line. 

I have not had any issues.   From what I have read the knock on the Turbo V6 is that if they have been used for heavy towing and hauling they can burn out.  So if looking used I would be wary of how it was used prior 

I have 2019 F 150 crew cab with the 2.7 litre V6, short box. I don’t tow w it often but use it a lot for fishing, atving (atv in box) and so far it’s been a great truck 

Decent on fuel (average 12.7 l per 100 KM)

Gordy

Thanks all.  Heading out again this weekend.  Need to find some places to atv in for fishing this summer, combine 2 passions!

Andrew 

Thanks all!

so far so good.   My brother bought a newer 750 Grizzly in the fall and I was impressed.  Just started watching kijiji and Facebook and found this one 

cheers

Andrew 

It’s been a long time between posts.   Life has been pretty busy and I haven’t had a ton of fun time 

I did however just purchase a new to me ATV.  A 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 550.  Had her out last weekend on the trails by my brothers cottage and I think I am hooked!

Andrew 

Thanks for sharing.  A lake and outfitter high on my list but we couldn’t make it work for our 2024 trip

Overall just looks like a beautiful lake both in the fishing and the scenery side 

cheers

Andrew 

On our fly in trips we use Helix 5 2 portables.  Great units have the bells and whistles we like plus more we don’t really use

We did upgrade to Dakota lithium 12 V batteries.   Depending on how you fish may or may not be relevant but on a week long fly in w limited charging sources the longer run time is great 

Andrew 

It’s been a while since my last post.  Life has been busy but sitting squarely in the shoulder season I finally go around to one

Each trip I take I try to get up early, have a coffee and jot down notes about the previous day.  Some of its useless ramblings (a lot of it) but on our recent trip I managed to capture a few key insights I thought I would share 

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/5-things-i-learned-on-miniss-lake

Cheers
Andrew

Thanks for all the comments 

I have quite a few Victorinox pocket knives but have never looked at their larger blades.   Will check them out 

Andrew 

2 hours ago, Weeds said:

I don’t think your link is working.

I bought a couple a few years back, one like yours and the other the slightly thicker bladed stainless steel variety, in orange handle. Really like them both. Great value too

Thanks.  I think I fixed it.  
My brother bought the one you are talking about and is also happy with it.  And you are right.  Great value for a solid knife 

cheers

Andrew 

Ever since I was a little kid I have loved knives 
Pocket knives, belt knives and multi tools, I love them all.  

I was recently in the market for a new one, something for our fly in and canoe trips.   Here’s a review of the knife I chose 

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/product-review-morkniv-hd-companion

Cheers
Andrew

Awesome.   Glad it went/is going well

those are some solid fish!

Andrew 

Enjoyed that immensely Bunk

Andrew

One lure I used to loath was a hot n tot

It seemed like every Ontario outfitter listed it as a must have for walleye but I never seemed to have any luck with them despite trying 

Fast forward to a trip w my FIL and he absolutely slayed fish on the tot all week.  Fished w him for a day and got the hang of it (as short a line as possible to get it slamming the bottom) and it became a staple for me.  Probably my number 1 trolling lure on fly ins 

Not a lure per se but I have had very little luck “frogging” for bass.   Any fish I have caught have been pike lol.  Not saying it’s not effective just hasn’t panned out for me to date 

Andrew 

As much as I like to think of myself as the star of my fishing trips, my newest post focuses on the real hero (or villain), the lake.  

So many factors to consider and with so many lakes to choose from it can be overwhelming   Our first fly in was on a small lake which was perfect but over time we have shifted to preferring large complex lakes    

Anyway here is my take on things to consider 

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/how-to-choose-the-best-lake-for-your-fly-in-fishing-trip

Cheers

Andrew 

Nice musky!    So clean and chunky

Andrew 

On 9/2/2022 at 9:24 AM, akaShag said:

Good report Andrew, and thanks for taking the time to put it together!

Doug

Thanks Doug.  I enjoy it.  Seems to extend the “high” of the trip a little longer 

On 9/2/2022 at 10:34 AM, mamona said:

Fantastic report, great notes, thank you for sharing!

Thanks!

7 hours ago, smitty55 said:

Good post, well written too.

Thanks!   Glad you enjoyed.  
andrew 

I am not long back from our semi annual fly in trip

This year we fished Miniss Lake out of Sioux Lookout with Slate Falls Outposts

In a word it was epic.  Miniss is my favorite lake to date - big, quirky and full of walleye and pike 

Its a long report with lots of pictures - hope you enjoy

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/miniss-lake-fly-in-trip-report-2022

Cheers

Andrew

That’s awesome.  Congrats on the new venture 

Andrew 

A few weeks myself and some good friends did a quick one night canoe trip in the Halliburton Highlands.  

We got some crazy weather, may have lost a phone, caught some fish and had a great time 

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/the-busted-loop-haliburton-water-trails-report

Cheers 
Andrew

Thanks again all.  Sounds like my issue was not using a bearing swivel

Appreciate the help!

Andrew 

Thanks all 

Used both a spoon and a diving crankbait.  Vibration mainly when using the crank bait 

cheers

Andrew 

Managed to head out for a 1 night let last weekend. 
this was my first time trolling in a canoe using a clamp on rod holder(Scotty) as previous trips I just held it

After trolling and casting from shore my line was knotting like crazy.  Has never happened before so fairly certain it was from the vibration of the lure while in the rod holder.   Rods were set fairly high and was using 15 power pro on a spinning set up and lure clipper on via a snap swivel, no bearings 
So.  Anyone else have this issue?    Fix is using different line?   Positioning the rod lower so it’s almost parallel with the water?   Use a swivel with the barrel?

thanks in advance for any tips

Andrew 

I am 1 month out from this summers fly in with Slate Falls Outposts.  We will be fishing Miniss lake 

I am so pumped and with a few of these trips under my belt I am less stressed than my first one for sure.  
Worrying about weight, catching enough fish for meals and so on.  
Here are a few of the things I wish I knew ahead of time

https://www.northernjacks.com/post/things-i-knew-before-my-first-fly-in-trip

Cheers
Andrew