Boreal Birch

May the Oncorhynchus nerka be with you!!

Not to be nosey, but do your September trips still involve coming up to Ontario? My memory is not the best now, but I seem to recall you...

I grew up on Canadian air force bases, my Dad was a radar technician. Nuclear war was a daily reality for us. Because we were the base...

I have a two year old female from hunting stock Gordon’s that are smaller, 45 lbs. and somewhat less feathered dogs. I wouldn’t be...

Welcome Dan, is that a Gordon Setter in your avatar?

A really good question, and great answer and suggestion. This is the sort of stuff that makes this forum great.

From what you describe and from what's available I think aluminum will probably be your best bet. Width will make a big difference when...

I have never finished a game of croquet. Never ever thought to bring croquet set on a canoe trip. Breakup in the North happens on its...

Thank you Alan and Boreal Birch for your support. I assure you and everyone that I am amazingly happy and enjoying being solo.

Thanks for wrapping up your trip for us. The little bow on top was not expected however. I’m glad you are enjoying the solo time.

Enjoyable read right up to the spoiler. That's a bummer but I'm glad to hear that you've got a positive outlook and that it's working...

Phenomenal summary, Erica! Also, quite a shocking spoiler.

The Last Exciting Run I remembered it being about a six hour drive. My memory was wrong. It was closer to 10 plus hours. I peeled out...

What the……..

I would say, whatever you are comfortable with. I fish a few bamboo fly rods that are7’6” four weights to 8’ six weights, I also have a...