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by IncaRoads
Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Trip around the eastern part of the island
Replies: 6
Views: 4006

Re: Trip around the eastern part of the island

Welcome to the Isle Royale Forums. Good accounting of the flora and fauna on your first trip to the eastern side of the island.
by IncaRoads
Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: June 1-7, 2011 - McCargoe Cove to Chippewa Harbor
Replies: 1
Views: 2316

June 1-7, 2011 - McCargoe Cove to Chippewa Harbor

Name: Mark Hometown: St. Paul, MN Arrival Date: June 1 Departure Date: June 7 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage via the Voyageur II Background : Daily trail miles will be short so I can concentrate on fishing. This trip further illustrates the importance of working at least one weather delay day into y...
by IncaRoads
Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Typical pack weight
Replies: 15
Views: 11873

Re: Typical pack weight

For a 6 day, 5 night trip, I have been typically carrying 33#. My most recent trip included fishing gear which brought my weight to approx. 37#. My trips have all been solo.
by IncaRoads
Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: fonix's Post-Rapture TR for June 1-7, 2011 (UPDATED June 10)
Replies: 8
Views: 7550

Re: fonix's Post-Rapture Trip Report for June 1-7, 2011

I was privileged to witness the new avatar photo shoot. Fun times on top of the hill behind the Chippewa Harbor campsite, waiting for sunset.
by IncaRoads
Wed May 25, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Did the Search Function change or am I missing something
Replies: 1
Views: 1421

Re: Did the Search Function change or am I missing something

The best way to search is not to use the search capability of the Isle Royal Forums. Use the Google advanced search feature instead. Works for me. Type this example into the Google command line or use the advanced search command to search within a site or domain. copper mine site:http://www.isleroya...
by IncaRoads
Tue May 17, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Food ideas needed
Replies: 7
Views: 8653

Re: Food ideas needed

Check out the backpacker.com sub-forum titled "Backcountry Cooking".

http://www.backpacker.com/cgi-bin/forum ... =512107219
by IncaRoads
Mon May 16, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trails could be tough in Spring
Replies: 27
Views: 9621

Re: Trails could be tough in Spring

In early September 2010 there were many blowdowns on the western end of the island. Met one of the park workers at Lake Desor South and he said they typically use chainsaws, and try to limit their work to May, before there are too many people. They are concerned about the noise impacting the wildern...
by IncaRoads
Sun May 15, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: July at Windigo
Replies: 6
Views: 3491

Re: July at Windigo

Campground consecutive nights stay limit is described in the Greenstone 2011 newsletter. Maximum length of stay at Washington Creek is 3 days.

http://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/l ... eID=283836
by IncaRoads
Mon May 09, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: What sort of fishing rod would you recommend?
Replies: 4
Views: 3837

Re: What sort of fishing rod would you recommend?

There is a good deal of info in threads already posted here in the "Canoeing, Kayaking, and Fishing" forum. Review all the posts from April 2011 and May 2011.

I just picked up a St. Croix Triumph 6'6" medium action four piece travel rod (TRS66MF4, $99).
by IncaRoads
Sun May 08, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: How do you include fresh fish in your menu plan?
Replies: 24
Views: 20696

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

I'm planning on cooking mine as a Thai-Style fish soup. I'll bring along some shallots, garlic, jalapeno, 1T oil, cilantro, chicken bouillon, lime juice, and fish sauce. If I don't catch fish I can use the ingredients in other meals. I take ample food to cover all my meals. If I catch/cook fish, I w...
by IncaRoads
Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30246

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Excerpt from the Isle Royale NPS FAQ: Are there storage lockers on the Island? No, there are no storage lockers on the Island. The concession operation at Rock Harbor and Windigo do offer a service to store gear for a fee. The box of gear cannot contain stove fuel or food. Contact the Rock Harbor Lo...
by IncaRoads
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Basic Fishing Supplies
Replies: 7
Views: 6773

Re: Basic Fishing Supplies

John, During my research for fishing tips on Isle Royale, I stumbled across your recommendations (circa 2007) on the backpacker.com forums stating that you use Rapala's in size 9 and 11. Now you are recommending size 13. Have you found that the larger size lures work better for you? Do you still rec...
by IncaRoads
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water filter recommendation?
Replies: 51
Views: 41604

Re: Water filter recommendation?

I too started with a First Need on Isle Royale but the residual glacial silt in Lake Superior clogged it quickly. I now use the MSR Miniworks EX. Biggest reason is that it is field maintainable. When it starts to clog, open it up and clean the filter element with the scrubbing pad.
by IncaRoads
Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Hook restrictions on a fishing lure?
Replies: 11
Views: 8964

Re: Hook restrictions on a fishing lure?

Do you bring side cutters with you in addition to pliers/hemostats?

Rapala makes a mini side cutter that is smaller and lighter in weight. I wonder if it would be sufficient to cut hooks?
http://www.rapala.com/products/tools/4_ ... de_cutter/
by IncaRoads
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30246

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: Mark
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Arrival Date: 1 June 11
Departure Date: 7 June 11
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage, MN / Voyageur II
Itinerary: McCargoe Cove to Chippewa Harbor
Notes/Other: Daily trail miles will be short so I can concentrate on fishing. Planning on 2 backcountry nights.