Novacraft doesn't really care much for the show either it seems. Number are way down

Killarney Gilly Gallu bird

For those of you that are unaware and have never seen one, it's a rare species home to Killarney Provincial Park that often often flies backwards to keep the wind out of it's eyes

MooseWhizzer Dave wrote:

There's a special defining quality to black and white images.  These are fantastic, Barry, thanks for sharing!!

Literally signed in to write the very same comment. Not nearly enough b&w APP photographs floating around.  For me they have that certain je ne sais quois quality and feels to them
 

Looking to plan a bucket list trip from Kiosk to Lake Travers with one or more of you lunatics. My objective is to fish along the way and have a relaxing trip, eat some good food, no panic or he-man time frame - did enough of that already and bought the t-shirt. Perhaps a week or more to really enjoy the trip. If this is something you may consider let me know. I'm free to roll at anytime really. Doesn't matter the season either. I would think that summer to fall months require a bit more planning due to lower water levels. But that's a non issue for me.

My only concern is that my boat is a potato(e) chip made of carbon fiber.  So class II is about the most I would push. But again, a non issue I'll happily walk any gnarly rapids or potential boat busting areas along the way. Also gives me a chance to flip an EGB into any pockets I see during my portage.

Kick it around and shoot me a pm, or respond right here if you have any questions or ridiculous comments.

Also have brand new Kayak Cart still in box never used - $35

https://www.amazon.ca/Soozier-Rolling-Carrier-Trolley-Transport/dp/B07NQBQRRZ?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AO19NgeTr19U4i6xBK1C-l0-afxQWsuX2JIC6Wqheg0JikfH3uzxnGChC3e1zobOufXW9T3bmwrDeBmsfDjRxxS5j0lU7U7v5toPJq6aItT9GCtVeMdKNd1EpvJGopBP1wiF0fVb_QLRfZbK7g4qfISzDzyhjKPADdmcosYGuE0VstZ4MWPpyr11cFugOi-cJs6KmAeaAIyZFH2jSouezQtDFmBCfpsQR6Qev5iTMOWhSO7jG62WW2JC0PhirEx9a5r9UONcD8qCg1E3Qx1xflgrW2dvC-MVbxe0W2BEtaw.IGyBHhjZLoyVVuuu7lyINuPuGH-izYQAyWqeSCBI1G8&dib_tag=se&keywords=kayak+cart&qid=1744811749&sr=8-11

Lake Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island is usually ice free by middle of April.  We don't even have black ice yet!

What a trip down memory lane, been there several times. Such a detailed TR, thanks for sharing.

30+ years ago you could catch multiple brook trout and lakers on a fly rod in a single evening without even trying.  I went back last time around early 2000's and the lake was over run with millions of small bass and perch. We couldn't catch a bt or a greaser if our lives depended on it.  Sad to see the trout numbers die off like that.  BUT...it certainly is a beautiful clear lake.  Great for canoeing and swimming, or taking kids to fish for little bass and perch.

jeffreym wrote:

I've never done that portage in the fall, but a few years ago AA's very own Bob & Diana McElroy had trouble getting through to the point that they had to turn around: https://mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20150909.html

That's why I added that note =)

Yup, I broke a fishing pole navigating through that section as well.