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Great Video! Thanks! Mike

Here is the ACA link

I would check in with Blue Mountain Outfitters, they may have some classes in the Spring or check in on the ACA website......It's early for Spring classes to be posted, but I'm sure after the first of the year, you will start seeing some classes posted....I will try to attach some links. It...

I just received an email from Great Miami Outfitters announcing that they are now a Northstar canoe dealer and Ted Bell is bringing down their first load of canoes next week! On November 1st, Ted will give a presentation on the history of Bell/Northstar canoes and then hold a q/a...

I've been to Fitgers and felt kind of "lost". The place is so big and compartmentalized. Too big for me though my tripping partner loves it. I did stop at Castle Danger in Two harbors a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Mike

My link disappeared, I'll try again

I Have an F150 super crew w/5.5' bed......I used a set of Thule square bars from my old Suburban with a set of towers/feet I found on Craigslist for less than half price new....got lucky! I have no issues hauling my 14.5' solo around that way. If I have multiple or longer boats, I do have a...

My tripping partner and I recently returned from our annual BWCA trip. When possible, we always try to stop either on the way up or back as we pass through Duluth at the Bent paddle tasting room. They expanded operations last year and moved to a new location I block away from the original...

Hey welcome I Sorry I tried responding from my phone and it did not work out to well. Anyway I have not tripped on any rivers in your end of the state but the link I posted below takes you to the state ODNR website where you will find a map showing all of the state and national scenic rivers...

This recommendation will stray a bit from the last several pages of books in this thread. I recall earlier in this thread several scifi and fantasy recommendations which I greatly appreciated. A friend at work recently recommended I read The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Given...

I spent some time this weekend going through my gear getting ready for my annual September trip to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Before it got too hot I took my canoe out back and made sure all nuts and bolts were tightened and then followed that with a good cleaning and 303 treatment...

Looking forward to the trip report! I am headed up in less than a month. Mike

In Ohio we only have a handful of naturally occurring lakes. The vast majority of our lakes are man made cesspools. They are extremely shallow and were developed as reservoirs to support the Erie canal system. With that said there is one area in Central Ohio approximately 20 minutes South...

Wow! Awesome slide show! Thanks for sharing. I ran part of that route a couple of years ago it is a beautiful area. That was a good pump up for my September trip off the Gunflint trail. Mike

In the past I have use paint roller extension poles. I would put a tennis ball on the end so as not to wear a hole thru the fabric. Most home improvement stores will carry several lengths and styles. Mike

The original Tyvek house wrap was a solid sheet of paper fabric. I used it for years s as a lightweight ground cloth under trail tarps with our scouts and it worked great. After you cut the size you need throw it in the washer with out detergent and wash in cold water. That should soften it...

Wow! Nice looking new boat you got there! I

If you have a FASTENAL store in your area, check with them for your seat drop hardware. That is where I go anymore. Mike

Looks like great smallmouth water! Mike

I have the original Helinox chair. It is unbelievable after a long day on the water. The only negative is it can be a little difficult to climb out of because it sits rather low. Take a look at the camp chair. It is one of their new models. A little pricey but stands taller. Much easier to get...