Spiel Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 As an absolute dyed in the wool trout man and Brookie manic all I can say is, "you're killing me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone! I think you got at least one.. Sorry if I'm wrong. You're wrong, I've been waiting for months now. Awesome report Making me change my thinking on outpost versus American Plan Absolutely no contest imo. There's nothing like being on a single cabin outpost lake. The total isolation is worth every penny. Gotta say though, seeing those rapids would make me want to schlepp my whitewater canoes up as well It was done this spring actually. Two of the young lads waiting at the dock when I flew in had paddled the upper river down to the outpost camp meeting their friends there. By all accounts it wasn't a great experience for them, what with the super high water and crappy weather. Still, it's a good idea. As mentioned I paddled the entire river myself many many years ago. Bear in mind though, there is no info on the river. Location of rapids is an educated guess, and there are no portage trails. The bush up there is very dense as well making portaging even more of a challenge. It's not a trip for the novice or for the faint of heart. The other obvious factor is cost. There is no road access for either the put in or the take out. You're paying for expensive air charter at both ends. Unless of course you're like I was 23 odd years ago and can set aside 11/2 months for the trip. Then you can start just north of Nakina, paddle down the Dusey to the Ogoki, then up the Ogoki to Wabakimi park and ultimately end at the rail line in Armstrong. Edited June 23, 2012 by Mike Borger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 One of the best reports ever posted here Mike Borger. Even better than Solo paddlers. Thanks Mike. Just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I'm not sure who's "more hooked'---the fish or your son! Anything special about those leaders? Looks like heavy duty mono as well as a heavy duty snap and swivel. And I agree ---your report is waay better than that guy solopaddler ever posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 One of the best reports ever posted here Mike Borger. Even better than Solo paddlers. Thanks Mike. Just awesome. Thanks Dan. IMO there's no better angling experience than fishing a big northern river for wild brookies. That alone made it special in my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I'm not sure who's "more hooked'---the fish or your son! Anything special about those leaders? Looks like heavy duty mono as well as a heavy duty snap and swivel. Hey Harold, the heavy fluoro leaders are the way to go these days. They stand up to sharp teeth, last a long time, are easier on the fish when they start rolling around, and are less visible. They're commonly available at most tackle shope. Even Bass Pro sells them: http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-XPS-Musky-Fluorocarbon-Leader-with-Barrel-Swivel/product/10211218/66741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Love seeing your trip reports Mike, esp when big Brookies are involved, not a prettier fish that swims, the little Borgers a real trouper as well, as they say the apple doesnt fall too far from the tree, youve tempted me to pull out a package of walleye fillets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye wanderer Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I think you got at least one.. Sorry if I'm wrong. Great report Mike, looks like a good time was had by all and weather, bugs and fish were co-operating. Looks like a Doctor spoon there, just curious, did the Hairy Killer produce anything? No worries Highdrifter, your floro leaders stood up to many a toothy Pike at Eddie's again this year and never let me down! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) Great report Mike, looks like a good time was had by all and weather, bugs and fish were co-operating. Looks like a Doctor spoon there, just curious, did the Hairy Killer produce anything? HAHA! No Rob the hairy killer did not produce. The old guys got a kick out of the package though: "Wet Hairy Killer properly before you start fishing.Let Hairy Killer hang halfway from the top and make pendulum cast. Fish with frequent spin stops. When Hairy Killer stops it pumps up to its full splendour" Edited June 24, 2012 by Mike Borger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparhawk Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Simply amazing Mike. I think back to when my son was your son's age, how glad I am he loved to fish. Fishing has held us together during some trying teenage times I'm happy to mention are now over. My proudest moment came when I realized the student had passed the master. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I think this Mike Borger guy might have knocked Solopaddler off the podium in terms of awesome reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for the kind words gentlemen, glad you enjoyed! I think this Mike Borger guy might have knocked Solopaddler off the podium in terms of awesome reports. Have you ever ready Misery by Stephen King? He is doing my bidding. Bwah Ha Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for the kind words gentlemen, glad you enjoyed! Have you ever ready Misery by Stephen King? He is doing my bidding. Bwah Ha Ha! Sinister! I really enjoyed this report just like the masses that did as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Wow - fantastic report. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Always a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Like always, Mike, a great read, wonderful fishing, and some beautiful pics there, some of them definitely worth framing. You're a lucky guy to have seen and fished places like that. Maybe one day for the rest of us. Keep enjoying my friend. Miro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobee Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 sorry i missed this report. awesome write up and pics Mike! love seeing the boy with a huge smile on his face.. well done buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvaholic Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hey Solo! Good to hear you had a dream trip, and thanks for the detailed report and awesome pics. That place is on my list for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimano19 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 nice fish and great report!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyfisherman Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 fishing looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 fishing looks great! yeah, it looks great (understatement!) for multi-species (brookies, pike and walleye), and for the price, definately hard to beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 It really was a good trip. My uncle who joined us passed away last month making this his last big trip. It will be cherished because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry to hear that Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 No fair.. Brendan's probably caught more fish in his youth than I will in a lifetime!! Beauty read bud. Hope to slay some specks with you again soon. cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-shot Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Just saw this posting. Excellent post mike. I enjoy your reports so much. Sorry to hear about your uncle. Thanks for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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