BillM Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Dan's kid is like a miniature version of him, lol!!! It's kinda freaking me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Great report Mike. Love the pics from the top of the mountain. Looks like a lot of big walleye in that lake. The blue/green colour in their fins makes them look tropical. Whats a guy gotta do to get in on a trip like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 awesome trip mike congrats to all four of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks for that Mike, it made for a very enjoyable early morning read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 So glad you've all enjoyed, thanks for the kind words, Cheers, Mike Mike has inspired me with posts like this, and, I have contacted Martin to make special moments like this finally happen. Thanks, again, Mike for your great journeys...and for always answering my questions quickly and courteously! Some kind words Frank. It's my pleasure helping you plan your adventure. With that small cabin, I wonder what it would be like if it rained all week? Lol. One word. Nightmarish LOL! Wow! Another great report by Mikey! Excellent photos and writing. I had the privelege of fishing and canoeing in Quetico for three weeks with Dan and Mike back in the mid-90's. Try as I could, it was impossible to out-fish Mike. Dan says, and quite truthfully, "Mike can catch fish in a toilet." I have this crazy image in my mind of Dan standing on a rock in Cutty Lake and fishing in a particular set of clothing that Mike found a bit annoying. Ahem. Great times! In Cutty Lake, I played a 46" pike about 24 lbs for fifteen minutes or longer on 6lb test, only to have it spit the hook at the last second. Mike said, "Don't worry," picked up his paddle, pushed the canoe towards the fish which was lying on the surface, and casually reached in and grabbed that massive pike bare-handed, pulling him into the boat and landing him for me! The most amazing fish story ever, and it's even true! It was my biggest pike up to that time. Anyway, Mikey - just wrote you an email. Write me or phone when you get a chance, eh? Can't believe you old pharts don't really look any older than back in Quetico. Which just goes to prove actuarily that every day you spend fishing adds one day to your life. Cheers, eh? Pete Holy cow Pete! Nice to see you're still alive, and yes, that big pike on Cutty was pretty memorable. We'll talk soon. Whats a guy gotta do to get in on a trip like that? We're going to have to talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks for sharing Mike, all I can say is "Wow Fantastic", Great pictures and video, just like being there. I can hear the stories at school, My Dad My Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Great report Mike....what a wonderful way to spend a week with your daughter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakerguy Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 That looked like a whole lot of fun :thumbsup_anim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Mike, you are creating memories that will only get sweeter as time passes. A week spent with one of your children in that unspoiled paradise is more precious than gold. Thanks to you, Riley, Dan and "The Rifleman" for taking us along for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Mike, you are creating memories that will only get sweeter as time passes. A week spent with one of your children in that unspoiled paradise is more precious than gold. Thanks to you, Riley, Dan and "The Rifleman" for taking us along for the ride. You must be getting pretty stoked yourself. It's coming up soon isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Awesome report as always Mike. Amazing how you guys consistantly caught large pickerel. Please PM me how much the trip cost per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Great post!... thnx for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo's girl Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for bringing me dad! Next year we're going canoeing in Quetico Park right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassive Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 great post Mike! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Thank's once again gents, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for bringing me dad! Next year we're going canoeing in Quetico Park right? Great idea honey! Something to look forward to then, a canoe trip to Quetico. (I had no idea Riley posted this ) Edited July 30, 2012 by Mike Borger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks for sharing your trip with us Mike , it sure looks like a great time. Those pictures on top of the mountain are spectacular , what a veiw you guys had , the first thing I thought about on the view down to the lake was looking for some "walleye shoals" that you would not be able to see from the boat and getting back down there and fishing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Too many great photos and thoughts to speak of with this one Mike. A truly great and appreciated time for all involved. Pics and vids... stellar as always. Report... A+ dooood! All my girls have been away nearly 6 weeks now... this little diddy of yours pulls at papa's heart strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yup, another wicked report man! Its nice to see kids on such a great adventure. That Algoma place looks awesome!!! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for bringing me dad! Next year we're going canoeing in Quetico Park right? Mike Your daughter has the "adventure" Bug!! Good for Her. She will keep you busy LOL Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for the kind words guys! Mike Your daughter has the "adventure" Bug!! Good for Her. She will keep you busy LOL Rick When we were in Ribes a group of youngsters paddled through in the midst of a long canoe trip enroute to Little Missinaibi lake. Riley was intrigued at the time and had a million questions. I mentioned maybe bringing her to Quetico park next year, but she didn't say much at the time. Guess something made an impression on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Quetico and giant smallmouth bass... I'll be the guy paddling the SportsPal, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 another great report Solo., looks like walleye city in there I agree about Martin and Parks Fly-in, awesome fishing and the cheapest prices, the drive is easier and prettier than Nakina. I just got back from Cam Lake/ Little Missinaibi with Parks, we had a great week, I'll post a report when I get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 WOW is all I have to say Mike, WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Awesome report Mike. I really enjoyed that Can't wait to experience my first ever fly-in trip...Whenever that may be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 You must be getting pretty stoked yourself. It's coming up soon isn't it? I think I passed "stoked" about the beginning of June. We fly into Abbey Aug 26th for a week. Seems like it will never get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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