BIG FISH Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 i recently had a chance to travel to a small fishing/hunting town called pangnirtung on baffin island. the goal was to do some fishing and hunting and learn about the inuit way of life. it was an experience of a lifetime and i hope to do it again someday. ill let the pics do the talking top of the mountain above the small town (mount duval) the fishing was awesome they had about 5 feet of ice and the arctic char are everywhere the fish are so fresh and clean like no other fish iver ever caught the meat is by far the best tasting fish iver ever had i was eating it raw as i was cleaning them and it tasted awesome also got to do some hunting the target was baby seal took us two days but we finally got one
mercman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 That my friend, is a trip of a lifetime Keep the pics and the memories with you always. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. You are a lucky man, my friend. paul
Rod Caster Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) I was in Alert Nunavut years ago but it was 24hr dark so I couldn't fish the nearby char lakes...color me jealous, but those are amazing photos and a great journey!!! congrats. That red meat looks like candy! Edit: those inuit skinning knives are amazing. My brother brought me one back from Kuujuurapik... sharp as anything Edited May 17, 2011 by Rod Caster
asdve23rveavwa Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 Wow, what a unique report!! Truly something we don't see too often on here. That char actually made my stomach growl. I envy you the experience
Live2fish85 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 That's truely a trip of a life time. Looks like you had some nice meals and great fishing. Nice pictures, I would love to go there.
splashhopper Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 thanks for sharing such a unique adventure with us.
12footspringbok Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 Colour of that meat is crazy red! I have a pilot friend that works out of yellowknife. I asked him what arctic char tasted like. He said its like lays potatoe chips once you start you can't stop till its all gone...LOL Thanks for sharing!
Rich Clemens Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 Now that's trip I'd like to make someday. Thanks for sharing.
spincast Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 wow - great trip! thanks for sharing. Those char look delicious
irishfield Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 why a baby seal? Same reason people eat Veal ! What a great trip fella... gonna be hard to beat that one!
lookinforwalleye Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Uber Cool!!! If you don`t mind me asking how did you come to get the chance to go to the Artic?
hawk-eye Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Those inuit skinning knives are amazing. My brother brought me one back from Kuujuurapik... sharp as anything I have only seen them on tv, Id love to get my hands on one. Any ideas where?
solopaddler Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 I have only seen them on tv, Id love to get my hands on one. Any ideas where? Here. Really great price but they only ship to the states. http://www.knives.net/ULUPAGE.htm You could also try try pm'ing Drifter_016 up in Yellowknife, he may be able to track one down for you.
blue pickeral Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 why a baby seal? Because when you are hunting food - basic sustenance - you aren't choosey. Any meat keeps you alive for a couple more days. Cuteness doesn't enter the picture. Yes, there are stores, but the prices are often five to six times more than we pay in the south due to food being flown or barged in. As for the ulu knife, best chance of getting one would be in Iqaluit. Largely an Inuit tool. Try contacting someone up there who can check the Northern store. Picked one up at the Hudson's Bay store years ago, but HBC has been sold. Often locals will make them out of scrap sheet metal. Great for cutting up pizza. Nice trip!
Rod Caster Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Because when you are hunting food - basic sustenance - you aren't choosey. Any meat keeps you alive for a couple more days. Cuteness doesn't enter the picture. Yes, there are stores, but the prices are often five to six times more than we pay in the south due to food being flown or barged in. As for the ulu knife, best chance of getting one would be in Iqaluit. Largely an Inuit tool. Try contacting someone up there who can check the Northern store. Picked one up at the Hudson's Bay store years ago, but HBC has been sold. Often locals will make them out of scrap sheet metal. Great for cutting up pizza. Nice trip! That would slice up a Char Pie is seconds. hahah. Good advice about the Northern Store or contacting someone up north... probably your best bet.
blaque Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 I dont think he ate the seal........he meant he was hunting to find one. Why would he eat a baby seal when he had a cutting board full of fish.
Moosebunk Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Defining life experience for ya BIG FISH! A pleasure to see just a glimpse of it in your report. Hope time brings you more chances like that one. Second pic was my favorite.
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