Boreal Birch

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...

I’m stuck at a Tim Hortons in Happy Valley, Labrador, not a good place to be after quitting carbs and sugar, (dropped 26 lbs, blood work...

I have made a few fishing trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in one of those long Souris River canoes in October. Because I have...

Forgotten in this discussion is the “hot grannie” component. They are wonderful companions, make great cookies & cake in the reflector...

Modern technology is awesome sometimes. Sometimes the old ways are just as good or better. It's nice to find traditional practices...

My father’s 1873 Winchester rifle was hung on two crooks above the front door. My replica of a .62 caliber flintlock Northwest Indian...