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    River temps in the sub-arctic.

    Sight fishing for lake trout is not uncommon ..
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    One thing I will never do again is . . .

    Drink straight from a water source. It’s not worth the paranoia.
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    Recommended Fishing Tackle for Upper Thelon in Barren Lands

    I’d take a collapsible medium weight rod with 10lbs braid for the grayling and as a backup, and a good heavier 2pc medium weight for the big stuff with 20 lbs braid. I don’t think you need medium/heavy rod in the upper section of the Thelon. The BIG fish come when you get the lakes at the end...
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    Churchill River Canoe Outfitters Sold

    They’re not going to let you use your own vehicle anymore for shuttles. Gonna cost more for that service. Sucks.
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    Odd, funny, scary or beautiful things seen on a portage

    Scariest: On a port in Algonquin somewhere between NorthTea and the Nipissing, we found a fresh flowing spring. It was hot and I decided to take a nice long drink by kneeling down and slurping it straight from a small pool. It was delicious and cold. When I was finished, I tilted my head...
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    Cliff Jacobson: NO to skid plates!

    I’m considering putting these EZ Keel skids on a couple of flat waterboats. https://www.keeleazy.com/ They look like a good alternative for someone sitting on the skid plate fence.
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    Nova Craft's New Prospector 14' Solo and FAQ

    Going by the numbers and layups the NC looks like a better river running boat. I’d like to test the 14’ NC against the 15’ NC to see how much faster it is.
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    Finds, Relics, and Evidence from The Past

    The shoreline of the Hayes River at York Factory is full of artifacts. The rapidly eroding bank has claimed many of the buildings and the HBC rebuilt its main building 3 times at this spot. Every time the tide goes out new stuff washes up, grape shot, nails, pipes, coins are everywhere. Parks...
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    Simple Meal Ideas

    My go to recipe for a quick dinner: Beef flavoured ramen noodles Scoop of peanut butter Hot sauce For more calories I will sometimes add extra protein like fish or freeze dried eggs
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    Fry Pan vs Porridge Pot

    The taste of a quintessential fish fry grows old quickly on a long trip. I’ve resorted to baking in the frybake with a drop of oil, little salt and pepper and lemon spice and add it to any meal as a protein. Fills the hole nicely.
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    Currently there’s 3 solo boats in my racks. The first solo I bought was a Caribou S in Duraflex. Love it and have used it on a few bigger trips, the Hayes and Dubawnt Rivers as well as a bunch of shorter trips. Water levels had been high for the last several years in my neck of the woods so...
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    MEC Mantis tarp

    I’ve never slept in it or the mantis. Too many creepy crawling creatures that could skidder over my face in the middle of the night. I like my tent. The whetstone is amazingly freestanding, there is a strap that connects both ends of the main pole that helps it keep its shape. A couple of rocks...
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    MEC Mantis tarp

    It’s no worse than a mantis in the wind. I put sod cloths on it to seal the bugs out and when it’s windy put rocks on them to help anchor it and with the mesh on the front and pegged or rocked down it’s solid. I’d imagine the bad reviews come from people expecting it to take a wind coming from...
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    MEC Mantis tarp

    I’ve done this to a Whetstone small shelter for a solo bug tent. Works great.
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    Greetings from Chatham, Ontario

    It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance! I cut my paddling teeth on the Sydenham River in the Croton area. Its many years later and still no know side effects of swimming in its “majestic” waters.
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    Esquif Echo

    Me too! I like its higher volume over the other 14’ers. Looks like a boat capable of some big miles. Can’t see Esquif being one of the only big manufacturers not building a 14’ prospector now.
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    What Do You Do In Winter ?

    I used to ice fish and hunt, now it’s kids hockey x 3. Not much time left for anything else. This winter I’m hoping to get a couple of old Mad River Monarchs fixed up and plan a big solo trip for next summer.
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    Poll: How Many Canoes and Kayaks Have you Owned?

    I’ve had 8. I sold one this summer. It was quite emotional. Replacing it with 2 really helped with the grieving.
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    Outdoor play

    I’m looking for a new goretex paddling jacket and found what I want at a place called Outdoor Play. Has anyone here ever purchased something from them? Seems like they have a good selection of garments. Cheers! Ruby.
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    MEC Mantis tarp

    Can’t believe I missed this post too, must have been paddling. Got lucky and found a like new mantis for sale on kijiji two years ago. It was like winning the lottery! Between it and an older one, we should be good till we can’t paddle anymore. Before I found it I was really stressing out...
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