solopaddler Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Well due to some serious unforseen issues my tripping partner will not be able to make it on our trip leaving tomorrow. I'm throwing this out there on the off chance someone is game to join. I'm leaving tomorrow night around 8pm from Hamilton and am driving almost 10 hours north. This trip isn't your normal canoe trip. I'm packing 12km's into a destination lake, which btw is teeming with gigantic wild brookies. I'm packing super ultralight, totally minimalist including packing in and using a float tube as opposed to a canoe. I have almost everything anyone might need for this trip including another float tube which I can borrow. Also have an extra pack and enough food/drink for two. If anyone is up for the challenge you'd need a lightweight sleeping bag, a small amount of clothing and be willing to split the cost of the gas with me. I'll be returning next Sunday evening on the 20th. I know this is ridiculously short notice, but shoot me a pm if you're interested and we'll talk directly. If no one steps up to the plate I'll head in solo which isn't so bad anyway. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 This is a hardcore trip with fantastic rewards I hope someone takes Mike up on it. Not only big brookies but Trippin with the Solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 This is a hardcore trip with fantastic rewards I hope someone takes Mike up on it. Not only big brookies but Trippin with the Solo Thanks Brad, I'm dyin' here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 fishing on a school day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torco Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Good luck. If only I could join you but I would surely have to find a new job though when I got back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Would love to join you Mike...but yeah....would have to find a new job, new wife, and new fishing buddies when I got back. Hittin' one of my fave backlakes in Temagami for the long weekend. I even have a float tube! Good luck dude PS> Don't forget at least one roll of tape this time, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I could phone in sick if you want to pay the plane fare Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Wow ... sounds spectacular .. unfortunately it conflicts with my own Speck trip .. into a little camp in the laurentians in Quebec (hope someone worthy takes you up on your offer - have a great trip either way ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 fishing for favorite species - check doing what i love - check fishing with a legend - check getting off work - no chance do you take rainchecks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 A very nice offer and hopefully someone with a flexible work schedule takes you up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks guys. I'll be shocked if anyone can pull it off on such short notice anyhow, and for sure there's always a next time. I could phone in sick if you want to pay the plane fare Mike. Sure OK, then I'll phone 911 when you collapse halfway in. (sorry buddy ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks guys. I'll be shocked if anyone can pull it off on such short notice anyhow, and for sure there's always a next time. Sure OK, then I'll phone 911 when you collapse halfway in. (sorry buddy ) SWEET!!! You can use my phone!!!!! :good: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 No go for me,but what a great offer Mike. This fall,you and I have a date,hell maybe even two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Man ! only if I didn't have to be in the capital for a couple of important prezis. I would and could have taken the rest of the week off. I am new to this backcountry thing but would have accepted the challenge for them brookies. Have fun Mike. Miro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wish my heart wasn't messed. That portaging would be alot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wish my heart wasn't messed. That portaging would be alot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wish my heart wasn't messed. That portaging would be alot though. Yeah, but the coronary would almost be worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 SWEET!!! You can use my phone!!!!! :good: I'd have to haul your carcass out of the bush, there's no cel service up there. This fall,you and I have a date,hell maybe even two. Been saying that for a while now. I wish my heart wasn't messed. That portaging would be alot though. I was thinking about calling you today buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 When in doubt, call highdrifter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 You're crazy Dude. And just think, you are only a "ghost of your former self" when it comes to time spent fishing. I could almost go except for the fact that I am going up to Nakina for a week at the end of the month. Thanks for lining me up for that by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That's unfortunate. Hopefully you find someone to replace your partner and I hope that they are OK. I wish it could be me because the trip you planned sounds pretty amazing. Maybe I'll just leave my wife a note? That could end well, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That's unfortunate. Hopefully you find someone to replace your partner and I hope that they are OK. I wish it could be me because the trip you planned sounds pretty amazing. Maybe I'll just leave my wife a note? That could end well, no? Hell.. you only live once!! Give it a whirl.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hell.. you only live once!! Give it a whirl.... says the guy who could fly his float plane into countless inaccessible lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'd have to haul your carcass out of the bush, there's no cel service up there. No problem got it covered with the College's Iridium Sat Phone. :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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