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I have used 240 to 290 in different canoes but know now that I like the Camano 260 the best. Others have used it and then bought one. My main transport is a Wenonah Prism but have used it in Wenonah Encounter tripping too. Bow and stern in tandems of different makes and worked well.for me. I am...

In Manitoba's Atikaki Park we found our travel plans being dictated by advancing forest fires and wind direction. With good forecasts we knew where not to head. AND our pilot was only a text away!

I have spent a lot of time in Woodland Caribou and agree with Alan Gage on those big lakes of the upper Bloodvein. Actually the Bloodvein from Artery and west is getting so much use that Manitoba has taken notice. So much paddling in those areas without spending it all on the Gammon or Bloodvein...

DDB (Dirty Double Blade). OH NO, cabin fever season is here, someone is trying to make trouble!

There goes the neighborhood! This guy has been around and I can tell you from first hand experience if he starts teaching you how to assemble his favorite fishing baits from scratch start filming with your cell phone. I could not help but notice he did not offer info on fishing Opasquia (that...

Curtis called advising me that a bear attacked her, that he sprayed the bear with pepper spray, and the bear got more angry." Woman dead after bear attack in northern Sask. Bear activity rising after less hunting than usual in spring, outfitter says Esquirol said his son-in-law told him he...

This spring I had a Black Bear at my remote northern Minnesota cabin. I did not try pepper spray but twice fired a 12 gauge shotgun over its head. Each time it was back in 5 minutes. The third time I was yelling at it but it stopped and turned and looked at me from 15 meters. It would be dark in...

I have a New Cruiser 18.5 in my basement. I took out the front seat and used it solo for 30 days in WCPP once. I would trim it on calm days so I could sit in the stern seat. In rough water I could step forward and kneel behind the center thwart I put in for portaging. 33 pounds and 18.5 was...

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Great work their men. When it comes to chainsaw brands just remember the bigger names usually have three grades of chainsaws: homeowner,rancher and pro. Homeowner saws can't handle a long portage and a pro saw is built to work long and hard.

I have a Mad River Independence in Kevlar with wood trim for a trade. Used very little and always stored inside.

A big +2 from me on this one. On the subject of trying something new. Beer seems to be really popular among some folks so I felt I should at least give it a try. I found a can in the garage that my brother must have left a few years ago. It was sitting in the window so seemed pretty warm but...

My reasons for always using the DDB are many. First I enjoy mindlessly cruising all day. If the wind shifts it is easy to adjust and maintain a straight course. I like being able to move at a fair pace while only " Lily dipping" the DDB. I never have to switch sides. I can sit back in the Crazy...

As an ardent proponent of the double I stay clear of these threads. It is hard to change what others prefer to use. Back in '12 BobB and I entered WCPP for a thirty day trip. We separated after two portages with plans to meet on Royd Lake in 20 days. Twice planes came in as other trippers came...

We have made a lot of cowboy coffee and waiting 5 minutes for the grounds to settle usually leaves the grounds at the bottom of the pot, maybe screen the first pour if you are fussy. Watch carefully as you pour the last cup and stop when the grounds slurry appears. When alone I put coffee and...

Love the sound of the old radial engines!! https://youtu.be/idys1VWtPcI

You may get some ideas in this video from a trip last summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmvoUAyZ6Eo

Starting on the east side of WCPP using the Onnie Lake access and then travel the Gammon River to the Bloodvein and out to Lake Winnipeg would be an epic trip. Probably too many portages and too many days involved to fit your criteria. A lot of info out there on the route. Alan Gage went out and...

FYI, Illinois dropped all registration and license fees for a canoe you paddle.

For many getting together with on-line friends is the highlight of Canoecopia. The Quiet Journey folks are one such group. Anyone is welcome meet with us at the Country Inn and Suites in the area of Rutabaga's store. It is a great time to pick brains and make notes on your maps. This group is...