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by BackCountry11
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Paddling Reports re "5 Fingers" NE end of IR?
Replies: 19
Views: 11923

Re: Paddling Reports re "5 Fingers" NE end of IR?

My Roommate and I did the 5 Finger route last September by canoe. I'd advise getting a USGS topo map of the area. It made finding the Keyhole and the Amygdaloid trail a lot easier. From the Keyhole entering into the channel turn head towards Amygdaloid Island on a slight angle to the left or go stra...
by BackCountry11
Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Best backcountry lakes to fish?
Replies: 5
Views: 5035

Re: Best backcountry lakes to fish?

I'll be heading across the island from Windigo to Rock Harbor, so any lakes really. I'll check for other threads as well. Thank you.
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Best backcountry lakes to fish?
Replies: 5
Views: 5035

Best backcountry lakes to fish?

I know this maybe be against the fisherman's code haha, but I'm just looking to hook into some decent fish while I'm on the island in mid May. If anyone would be willing to share some tips it would be greatly appreciated, if not I understand. I will be on foot but no lake is to far to bushwack too h...
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2012 Trip Log- Add your intinerary and trip info here!
Replies: 43
Views: 22409

Re: 2012 Trip Log- Add your intinerary and trip info here!

Name:Jake Vogel Email: (at) javogel@nmu.edu Hometown:Marquette,MI Arrival Date: Saturday May 12th Departure Date:Friday May 18th Coming From/Via:Grand Portage via the Voyager II and Departing from Rock Harbor Via Queen IV Itinerary: May 12th: Windigo to Feldtmann Lake May 13th: Feldmann Lake to Sisk...
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Sleeping Pad: Open cell vs Closed cell
Replies: 10
Views: 6812

Re: Sleeping Pad: Open cell vs Closed cell

Thanks for the help. I'm looking into maybe the Nemo Astro.
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Sleeping Pad: Open cell vs Closed cell
Replies: 10
Views: 6812

Sleeping Pad: Open cell vs Closed cell

I'm currently looking to replace my old bulky Coleman sleeping pad and have had issues with previous open cell pads developing holes during my adventures. So I was wondering what some of your preferences are for the island? Maybe pros and cons?
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Multi-Use Items???
Replies: 11
Views: 6430

Re: Multi-Use Items???

Thanks for your input, it has helped me lose a few ounces. I suppose I should make a spread sheet also so I can see where else I can drop a little more weight.
by BackCountry11
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Fishing Lake Desor and Hatchet?
Replies: 8
Views: 5671

Fishing Lake Desor and Hatchet?

Has anyone fished these two lakes at all? Any ideas of what species of fish each one has? I'm looking at spending a night at each and planned on doing a little fishing but would like to make sure its worth my time. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
by BackCountry11
Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Multi-Use Items???
Replies: 11
Views: 6430

Multi-Use Items???

Looking for everyone's input on good multi-use items to help minimize on the pack weight. Any help would be great.
by BackCountry11
Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?
Replies: 9
Views: 3611

Re: Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?

Ill be leaving out of Marquette, MI on the 11th as of right now I think lol.
by BackCountry11
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Ranger III offering free rides for April!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2373

Re: Ranger III offering free rides for April!!!!!

Where could I find some Information on this?
by BackCountry11
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?
Replies: 9
Views: 3611

Re: Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?

Haha heres my reasoning and my plan..... Ok so I have a short window before I start an internship back here in Marquette that begins on May 21st and I get done with school on the 4th. So my plan here is because of this short window and lack of a vehicle... I'm taking the Indian Trails/Greyhound bus ...
by BackCountry11
Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?
Replies: 9
Views: 3611

Anyone headed to the island the second week of May?

I'm in the process of planning out a trip to the island and plan on starting at Windigo on May 12th and then from there make my way towards Rock Harbor to catch the Queen heading back to Copper Harbor on the 18th. I was just curious to see if anyone else has trips planned during that time?
by BackCountry11
Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Transportation from Duluth to Grand Portage??
Replies: 1
Views: 2476

Transportation from Duluth to Grand Portage??

I just started to throw together my second Isle Royale trip. I'm planning to jump on the Voyager from Grand Portage on May 12th for Windigo. I'm coming from Marquette, MI and plan to take the bus from Marquette to Duluth on May 11th. I was wondering if anyone might know of any public transportation ...