INFI on the border

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

Got back from a little fun in the BWCA yesterday and wanted to share a few pics with you HOGs.

This is a map shot of a small portion of Knife lake with a NMSFNO. We spent a few days looking for Lake Trout and Walleye here. Red and black line is the US / Canadian border and the red dots are camp sites.

How we got there. 17.5 feet of kevlar and jell coat. Pic is taken on one of many portage trails, a rare one at that because it's flat.

This seemed to be a more typical portage trail on this trip.

Nice sun set pic in a bay of Knife Lake

This little guy was as busy as could be and seemed to enjoy watching us while he eat.

This Ruffed Grouse almost took my head off flying into camp. Eye opening to say the least.

One of the many Loons we paddled across.

View from the top of a portage going into Ensign lake.

Another of the NMSFNO.

Oh, we ate some fish too. No Lakers though.

Thanks for looking.

creightonfcb · Jun 15, 2009

Very Nice!

GregS · Jun 15, 2009

Great pictures, you look like you had a better weekend then I did. Thanks for sharing.:thumbup:

Whiskey River · Jun 15, 2009

Nice!! What did you catch (for fish)?

Jon

banana-clip · Jun 15, 2009

Is that walleye in your frying pan? Thats my favorite freshwater fish.

LMT66 · Jun 15, 2009

Awesome pictures. Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a great place to go!
Some Info: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/superior/bwcaw/
Some more pics from users: http://www.bwca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.photo

Jeremy Horton · Jun 15, 2009

That looks way nicer than that curb in the ATL,, you and Teabag have good time,,campin.. Maine

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

MNJON said:
Nice!! What did you catch (for fish)?

Jon

banana-clip said:
Is that walleye in your frying pan? Thats my favorite freshwater fish.

Walleye and Smallies

And a rock

Horton_Knives said:
That looks way nicer than that curb in the ATL,, you and Teabag have good time,,

Curb what curb:foot:

I still think some Ten-oh-see-on slipped me a mickey.

Teabags not taking my calls

But the "chain and a flash of green" story made for some good laughs around the camp fire.

Helle

GregS · Jun 15, 2009

That's a nice Smallmouth.:thumbup:

Jeremy Horton · Jun 15, 2009

Lol,, Curb happens whilst Guzzelin Branch Water at 0530,, I told you and the mad Dutchman,, be careful,, , clangin chains,, lol,, that was so funny,,

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

GregS said:
That's a nice Smallmouth.:thumbup:

Yeah, they get pretty big up there.

To big to eat though so it was released.

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

Horton_Knives said:
Lol,, Curb happens whilst Guzzelin Branch Water at 0530,, I told you and the mad Dutchman,, be careful,, , clangin chains,, lol,, that was so funny,,

Yes you did.:thumbup:

Only if I was wise enough to listen.

All turned out good though and I wouldn't take any of it back, I had a great time down there. Thanks for the memories.

Clangin chains still brings tears to my eyes man.

rutmi01 · Jun 15, 2009

Awesome man, I'm stoked to head up to the Boundary Waters in ten days. Love them smallmouth up their. They fight like crazy.

Whiskey River · Jun 15, 2009

mmmm that Walleye is perfect eatin size!! Tasty!

Strabs · Jun 15, 2009

How are the skeeters this year?

Mervo · Jun 15, 2009

Nice shots! I love seeing pics from trips. Good to see everyone getting out.

silverdragon33 · Jun 15, 2009

nice pics. looks like fun

madhatta · Jun 15, 2009

Nice pics. Looks like that is a Wenonah canoe, correct? I am in the market for a new boat and have been considering those.

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

Strabs said:
How are the skeeters this year?

Actually they weren't that bad but we had some nice winds come threw at the right times.:thumbup:

The gnats on the other hand seemed to like Ultrathon, not mind Permanone, and gave the bite of eternal itch.:grumpy:

Few more shots:

Batoned threw a few of these up there.

Going into Knife Lake

Clouds like this keep things interesting.

More scenery

rutmi01, you lucky dog. You should have some nicer nights by then. We still ran into some temps in the mid to high thirties a few nights. Not bad but it started raining too. Have fun man and beware of the wet rocks. They make black ice look sticky.

Thanks for the kind words all.

Helle · Jun 15, 2009

madhatta said:
Nice pics. Looks like that is a Wenonah canoe, correct? I am in the market for a new boat and have been considering those.

Yep, Wenonah Spirit II Kevlar Flex-core.

I purchased it in 2004 and it has been a great family fun / wilderness tripper.

Very stable ride.

I don't envy the research your about to embark into. Lots and lots of good companies out there today making some stellar rides.

Oh, if you haven't checked it out yet paddling.net use to have a lot of great reviews on all the different canoes and kayaks.

Good luck and thanks.