manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 So we are getting ready to go for a walleye fish on the rainy river today. My son and I are going through the mental checklist and all is well. He says "what about tobacco dad"? Ah yes we'll have to stop and get tobacco to lay down(typical ojibwe offering to the creator before taking from the earth) He says "well I finish breakfast and go get us some tobacco, ok dad"? Im thinking what the???? "Yeah dad I was out back in the bush and I found some red willow. That can be offered as tobacco. You can also smoke it too dad you know, its good for your lungs and its used as a sign of peace offering in war times" So Im a little baffled. I mean my boy is smart but what kind of knowledge bomb is he dropping on me here? He's 11 lol. So I make a call to an old friend that is a well respected elder. I tell him the story and he says your son is absolutely right! Please bring me some if you can. Okay, so know my son goes off in the bush and shaves some red willow. "Ooops dad I forgot, we cant use this today. It needs a few days to dry" Anyhow I just thought I'd share this moment. Pretty knowledgeable lil boy we got here hahaha. Cansasa by the lakota. Ill have to learn the name in ojibwe but i think they'd call it giniginige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Always a good thing when we can learn stuff from our kids. Great story !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Sounds like he's knowledgeable beyond his years. A respectful little outdoors man too. Post some pictures when you guys get back. It would be nice to see some soft water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks lew and chris. Yep ill post alot of pics. Conditions look pretty crappy today, +5 with 30km per hours winds lol. Tomorrow looks a little better. But I suspect we will be out both days regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 very cool. appreciating his heritage and nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 We went and checked it out last night just to see if we could launch or if wed be shorefishing. Launch is good for a tinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Hard to believe the weather you've got way up there Rick with +5 temps & soft water. Lakes are still frozen around here, high today is -2 and in my area there's more snow than bare ground. Edited March 28, 2015 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Cool little story...good luck with the walleye. And it just goes to show that an old dog can learn new tricks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Wow, neat story. Smart little boy you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Lew its been as hot as +18 about 10-12 days ago lol. Then it kinda cooled back off. Cool part is where we are fishing today is wide open. Yet if we drive 25 mins west there is still 20" of ice lol. And yes beavertail, im open ears to learning. No matter who it comes from. Its just a bonus its from my son Very proud dad, all our kids have taught us. Id like to think thats partly from us parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Kinnikinnick- Red willow is known for its healing properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 That story warms the heart. Good looking kid Rick, must take after his mother. And what's with these plus temps. Up early this AM, early for me, to hit the Bassmasters swap and tackle meet in Hamilton, -12C at 07:00 at the lake. Something isn't right here. Great show by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Kinnikinnick- Red willow is known for its healing properties. That story warms the heart. Good looking kid Rick, must take after his mother. And what's with these plus temps. Up early this AM, early for me, to hit the Bassmasters swap and tackle meet in Hamilton, -12C at 07:00 at the lake. Something isn't right here. Great show by the way. Kinnikinnick- Red willow is known for its healing properties. is that an ojibwe word? I thought it meant or referred to sort of a collection of various plants to smoke? I could be totally wrong though lolThat story warms the heart. Good looking kid Rick, must take after his mother. And what's with these plus temps. Up early this AM, early for me, to hit the Bassmasters swap and tackle meet in Hamilton, -12C at 07:00 at the lake. Something isn't right here. Great show by the way.ummmm no he takes after me lol. It was cold here overnight too, actually I think it went to -15. Cool to hear the show was good. Grab anything cool?(fishing relayed of course?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Whoa multi quote fail hahaha Edited March 28, 2015 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 GIniginige- I beleive is the Ojibwe term and from my understaning it means anything that can be smoked that is a natural plant. Red Willow Bark being one of many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 GIniginige- I beleive is the Ojibwe term and from my understaning it means anything that can be smoked that is a natural plant. Red Willow Bark being one of many Buyer - Yo mang, how much for da ounce of sum dat fine Giniginige... Dealer - youz on da crack boi? Whatchoo talkin' bout?!?! Li'l Nish! Not to shabby for Anishinaibi at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I scored a Daiwa deep spool line counter reel and a Shimano 7'6" downrigger rod for 40 beans. Buddy bought 50 some odd spoons in a roll up tackle pack for $120.00. Many deals there Rick. How about 12 new assorted Rappala's for $35.00 Ted scored? Can't beat the deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wow thats pretty awesome! And miigwich musky&specks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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