June 23 We spent a lot of time on the water today, once we got going. Our luck wasn’t that great during the early to mid afternoon, but once the shadows started to grow we started to see some interest. The minnows still can’t seem to find a taker, as everything we caught today was on …
Monday, June 22 We wake to cloudy skies a little after dawn and break down our camping gear quickly and quietly. Brian camps with a hammock, and his setup goes up and down pretty rapidly. By the time we’re packed up and ready to go, the rest of camp is starting to stir. I say …
Brian, a friend I made while attending Wood Badge in 2014 (go Eagles!), and I investigate the “quiet zone” area of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Northern WI. Our trip started and ended at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in Pearson, WI during Week 1 of summer camp. My son’s troop goes during this time & I …
Saturday, July 07, 2012 The alarm goes off about 6:30 and I’m up. Its funny how anywhere other than home I’m up when the alarm sounds. At home though, I’m the snooze king, often riding it through so many cycles the clock gives up. Emerging from the tent, Rick & Dan are talking about the …
Friday, July 06, 2012 We’re up a little earlier. Pancakes, the rest of the hash browns, and bacon for breakfast. We get it taken care of at a moderate pace and before long we’re ready to head out. We’d wanted to get going about 9, and we end up on the water at 11:50 for …