Although my trip was longer then Algonquin lakes my report will be far shorter.
I left home at 2AM on a 12 hour drive to the park with a mandatory stop in Huntsville to the Muskoka Brewery for lunch and a quick stop into Algonquin Outfitters to buy the best bugdope for the local infestation. Then North up Rt 11 to South River to the Swift Dealer. I had a foot pedal break on my Keewaydin 15 and figured they'd be able to help. They guys at the store were headed to the factory and told me to follow. I got a short tour of the factory, given 2 tubes of adhesive, and directions to Access Point 1.
The crossing of Kawawaymog Lake was difficult with a strong wind out of the North but I was able to relax on the Amable du Fond River right up to the 'Cow that Won't Move.'
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At first I enjoyed watching her, but as I drifted onto the bank I the attacked by all manner of flying insect. Failing to see the humor in all this I slapped the water, and the side of my canoe while yelling at her.
Nothing, she just kept grazing.
I stood up in the canoe and repeat my attempt. I got her attention and she slowly move on.
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At the end of the carry I found the wind was blowing straight in on me figured it was far enough for the 1st day and a good chance to put the final touches on me gears. The bug weren't too bad with the wind blowing in, but I still had to put the 'Bug Shirt' on to get any work done especially later when the wind died down. Time for a Rum and Cigar.
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The next morning I was up before sunrise.
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The water on West and East Arms of North Tea Lake was as quite as I was going to see on most this trip and quickly made it to the Carry to Manitou Lake. Things were going too smoothly. Stepping into the woods on the 1st leg of my double carry I was ambushed by a cloud of bugs and retreated back to my light bag for the bug shirt.
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A short paddle up Manitou I could see a beautiful sandy beach. As I got closer I saw a campsite sign on it and figure it would be a great place for lunch. With dry fire wood all over the beach, turtle tracks in the sand and a great spot to put the hammock up I decided to stop for the day @ 10AM.
Hey I'm on vacation here!
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I did have lunch followed by a nap, followed by collecting wood for the evening fire.
After supper I lit the fire and with a little greenery from the hemlock blowdown, the bugs stayed away.
I caught this picture of a Snapper laying eggs just before sunset.
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Another beautiful morning on Manitou and another sandy beach at the carry into the Amable du Fond River and on to Kisok Lake.
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This post is a bit heavy with pics so I'll break into 2 here.
I left home at 2AM on a 12 hour drive to the park with a mandatory stop in Huntsville to the Muskoka Brewery for lunch and a quick stop into Algonquin Outfitters to buy the best bugdope for the local infestation. Then North up Rt 11 to South River to the Swift Dealer. I had a foot pedal break on my Keewaydin 15 and figured they'd be able to help. They guys at the store were headed to the factory and told me to follow. I got a short tour of the factory, given 2 tubes of adhesive, and directions to Access Point 1.
The crossing of Kawawaymog Lake was difficult with a strong wind out of the North but I was able to relax on the Amable du Fond River right up to the 'Cow that Won't Move.'
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At first I enjoyed watching her, but as I drifted onto the bank I the attacked by all manner of flying insect. Failing to see the humor in all this I slapped the water, and the side of my canoe while yelling at her.
Nothing, she just kept grazing.
I stood up in the canoe and repeat my attempt. I got her attention and she slowly move on.
View attachment RRj4R8Eux04BWli6MDRSCltU5-qDKjPhn_ZAmKnykP0XHfbkSN2cXEFxcJOAJUE9IelC_T4D9M8g7VyaABuqSC59xiTjQcVh1BQQ
At the end of the carry I found the wind was blowing straight in on me figured it was far enough for the 1st day and a good chance to put the final touches on me gears. The bug weren't too bad with the wind blowing in, but I still had to put the 'Bug Shirt' on to get any work done especially later when the wind died down. Time for a Rum and Cigar.
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The next morning I was up before sunrise.
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The water on West and East Arms of North Tea Lake was as quite as I was going to see on most this trip and quickly made it to the Carry to Manitou Lake. Things were going too smoothly. Stepping into the woods on the 1st leg of my double carry I was ambushed by a cloud of bugs and retreated back to my light bag for the bug shirt.
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A short paddle up Manitou I could see a beautiful sandy beach. As I got closer I saw a campsite sign on it and figure it would be a great place for lunch. With dry fire wood all over the beach, turtle tracks in the sand and a great spot to put the hammock up I decided to stop for the day @ 10AM.
Hey I'm on vacation here!
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I did have lunch followed by a nap, followed by collecting wood for the evening fire.
After supper I lit the fire and with a little greenery from the hemlock blowdown, the bugs stayed away.
I caught this picture of a Snapper laying eggs just before sunset.
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Another beautiful morning on Manitou and another sandy beach at the carry into the Amable du Fond River and on to Kisok Lake.
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This post is a bit heavy with pics so I'll break into 2 here.
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