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by Damon S
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Circumnavigate Kayak Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 10472

Re: Circumnavigate Kayak Questions

I've circumnavigated the island now 5 times. In as little as 5-6 days and as long as 10. The longer the better for sure. However, my advice, without several lake superior kayaking trips under your belt, I would not advocate a circumnavigation of Isle Royale, and certainly not solo. I've been around ...
by Damon S
Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:58 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Back in the sea kayak saddle this month!
Replies: 3
Views: 2612

Re: Back in the sea kayak saddle this month!

Thanks guys...Ill try and post a report when I get back !
by Damon S
Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Back in the sea kayak saddle this month!
Replies: 3
Views: 2612

Back in the sea kayak saddle this month!

It's been too long! Think last time circumnavigating IR was back in 2010! Ugh...well I'm ending that stalemate this month! I'll be back on IR from August 1st to August 8 :)) Not sure on my route yet but I'll most likely be going around the island around Blake and doing some fishing in the deep water...
by Damon S
Tue May 10, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: suggestions for 16 day kayak trip
Replies: 12
Views: 5944

Re: suggestions for 16 day kayak trip

Heck with that amount of time, Id definitely recommend a circumnavigation. With 16 days, that would give you a lot of time for exploration. I realize you don't want to do big mile days, but that would offer you a leisurely pace. I've kayaked the island extensively and circumnavigated 3 times. There'...
by Damon S
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Pike fishing and kayaking from RH to McCargoe cove
Replies: 8
Views: 5048

Re: Pike fishing and kayaking from RH to McCargoe cove

Im not against paddling rec boats by any means, but like I said, I wouldn't suggest it even trying to be conservative with your weather observations. Especially when paddling committed sections. No offense tree rattt, but I would never suggest someone place their gear in a contractor bag and expect ...
by Damon S
Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Pike fishing and kayaking from RH to McCargoe cove
Replies: 8
Views: 5048

Re: Pike fishing and kayaking from RH to McCargoe cove

Flyguy... Lake Superior is always cold and June, you can expect the waters to be absolutely fridgid. Especially after we had another harsh winter up there. That being the case, I wouldn't suggest kayaking the open water from Rock to McCargo unless your paddling a sea kayak with experience in the boa...
by Damon S
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Apostle Islands
Replies: 8
Views: 4759

Re: Apostle Islands

One word....GO! We've paddled there several times. One of our trips was part of a kayaking video by Justine Curgenven, "This is the Sea" part 4.... http://www.cackletv.com/sea-kayaking-dvds/this-is-the-sea-4/ This was our 3rd or 4th trip to the area and we finally got out to Outer Island. ...
by Damon S
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?
Replies: 29
Views: 15256

Re: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?

Interesting. Well we encountered that "resident" at Fisherman's home some years back. My wife and I have had the pleasure to paddle around the island several times and we've ducked into and poked our nose into some very cool private areas, however, we've always remained respectful. At Fish...
by Damon S
Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Fishing Update........
Replies: 8
Views: 6710

Re: Fishing Update........

Thats why I kayak and like fishing the big water...! One good salmon or laker and you can feed your crew plus some lucky hikers!
by Damon S
Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Origami Kayak
Replies: 10
Views: 6245

Re: Origami Kayak

I've seen them and spoke with others that have paddled them, but I woulndnt buy one for tripping just based on reasons that it's a SOF and could damaged easier than a poly or glass boat, there are no bulkheads and you need to use float bags which would take away from internal storage, not to mention...
by Damon S
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Little Siskiwit River
Replies: 3
Views: 2911

Re: Little Siskiwit River

I'd love to get back back and explore some of those areas...I have the coordinates, I'll have to check my records.....on our last kayaking trip up to IR a few years back, we were tooling around back in Chippewa Harbor and heard a very loud waterfall (I've heard many) and it was quite a ways back int...
by Damon S
Fri May 23, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Portage from Rock Harbor to Duncan Bay
Replies: 14
Views: 6440

Re: Portage from Rock Harbor to Duncan Bay

I really like the Duncan Bay area and have stayed at the narrows more than others, however, I like Duncan bay better...definitely more secluded and you don't get the fishing boat traffic. Most fisherman and other boaters on the island have more than accomodating with us and we've enjoyed many we've ...
by Damon S
Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:28 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Coffee making, best methods
Replies: 51
Views: 28883

Re: Coffee making, best methods

I'll second those expresso beans! Gotta say, I really love the mornings on IR and try to take advantage of the serenity and a nice cup of coffee! Unless we have a 20+ mile paddling day scheduled, then its pack and go....
by Damon S
Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Big Pike! ?
Replies: 9
Views: 7103

Re: Big Pike! ?

Lake Eva!
by Damon S
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: How do you include fresh fish in your menu plan?
Replies: 24
Views: 20689

Re: How do you include fresh fish in your menu plan?

Yep, I use the Emrod for trolling on Superior and have landed some pretty big salmon and lake trout. Perfect setup.