solopaddler Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Well, it's the dead of winter and I'm bored, so figured I'd share another trip with you guys. In the spirit of Lew's great thread about fishing with your father, these trip photos depict the one and only time my dad as well as my uncle accompanied me on a canoe trip. They were both in their late sixties at the time and used to their creature comforts. I really wasn't sure how they'd handle it 'cause it's not a cakewalk, but they did just fine! In fact they loved it! We did this trip 3 years ago in May, once again to my secret honeyhole lakes north of Superior.... (sorry again about the poor pic quality, but hey they're better than nothing right? ) If these pictures look familiar, I posted a similar series of shots a while back crossing the same river with my old Suzuki Samurai. This time we beat the crap outta my uncles Jeep There's my dad on the left, uncle on the right (they were pumped after we made it over ) While walking along a portage, my uncle found this little Brookie trapped in a pool of water The old boys walked the shoreline and I donned my waders and lined our boat and gear upstream (the bush is way too thick to portage) My dad taking a break on a beaver dam Eventually you come to this awesome spot where the water flows over the bedrock into a lake. Trout stack up here and it's an easy spot to fish... From that point it's a bushwhack into our final destination. Here's my dad geared up and ready to go This is a tough portage. About 1200m with bush so thick you've got to drag the canoe (no trails either...) Here's our destination. Beautiful beach campsite overlooking the lake Eating around the campfire Here's me along with my uncle cooking up some trout under the tarp. (forgot to mention it was freezing cold the entire time we were there) My dad never goes anywhere without his brandy and cigars My uncle landing one Me with an decent one My uncle with a stringer of small eaters My uncle My dad Landing another My favourite cleaning rock I've posted pic's of this spot before...It's a waterfall you pass on your way in. We usually spend the first night here, but opted to camp here on the way back out. This is one of my favourite pictures.....Absolutely gorgeous spot! My dad and uncle relaxing at the same spot Well, that's about it....hope you enjoyed the pic's!
ccmtcanada Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Wow..incredible adventure yet again! Looks like a trip of a lifetime...with your dad and uncle. It's awesome that you have these pics and stories. Thanks for sharing a little of your life with us!
troutologist Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 What a trip bonus you got to share it with your dad and uncle. your posts have got me planning some spring canoe trips up that way...if I dont get a job by then they could be extended ventures.
Whopper Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks solo! You can sure tell you are your fathers son. Whopper
Nemo Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 That there is what it is all about. Thanks for sharing.
Basskicker Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 All I can say is WOW.....awesome adventure by itself....but to spend it with your dad and uncle that's PRICELESS Are you planning on doing some canoe trips this year? Jason
huntervasili Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Solo... I think you've got to have the best reports on here... If not some of em... Thanks and keep 'em coming
dustink Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Wow...awesome report! Thanks for sharing.... dk
mattyk Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 wow, thanks so much for sharing those pics. Now i can day dream about fishin in northern ontario in the summer.
carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 amazing pictures... i didnt think that these places still existed without going to yukon,nwt. cant wait for the next report
solopaddler Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Posted February 22, 2007 Thank's for the kind words guys! Basskicker,I've got something really incredible lined up for the upcoming season that I'm fairly certain you guys will be interested in. Not trying to be secretive, or coy , but I'll tell everybody about it when everything gets finalised.
trapshooter Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks for the great story Solo. Looks like another amazing trip. Cheers, ben.
Hooked Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Thats so typical of you solopaddler, to post another awesome report! I hope you get bored again soon and post more, cuz I don't get bored readin em. Good stuff.
Rich Clemens Posted February 23, 2007 Report Posted February 23, 2007 That is an awesome report. Looks like it took some effort to get to that honey hole, but well worth it.
PatrickGG Posted February 23, 2007 Report Posted February 23, 2007 That looked like a lot of fun, Thanks for sharing the pics.
Master of Bait Posted February 23, 2007 Report Posted February 23, 2007 Absolutely beautiful! Looks like paradise.
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