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Wolf chases motorcycle - DaveOh on Jun 19, 2013, 10:18 AM

Amazing pix !!! eom - Charles Eckroth on Jun 19, 2013, 11:10 AM

Back from BWCA - SetTheHook on Jun 17, 2013, 10:14 AM

Waiting eagerly for your report. Thanks. eom - Charles Eckroth on Jun 17, 2013, 4:23 PM

thought on fishing - leafwalker on Jun 15, 2013, 7:24 PM

Agree! --eom - howard sprague on Jun 15, 2013, 7:58 PM

Northern - leafwalker on Jun 15, 2013, 8:07 PM

Found camera - Pablo on Jun 14, 2013, 10:26 PM

So,...who is going up, and when? - howard sprague on Jun 13, 2013, 12:38 PM

Late July - Lady K on Jun 13, 2013, 2:18 PM

Last weeks of july and sept.... - Sink r' Swim on Jun 13, 2013, 2:50 PM

My trips - dadof6 on Jun 13, 2013, 4:17 PM

Trip - Steve on Jun 13, 2013, 10:06 PM

I'm not sure.... - Bill on Jun 14, 2013, 7:53 AM

wabakimi! - blazing paddles on Jun 14, 2013, 8:18 PM

LIS South - ILcdr on Jun 14, 2013, 8:24 PM

I want to hear about that trip report - dadof6 on Jun 14, 2013, 9:42 PM

Me too... - Steve on Jun 14, 2013, 10:11 PM

probably not - XYZlewer on Jun 15, 2013, 11:05 AM

June 22nd - Fall Lake - Speckled on Jun 16, 2013, 3:58 PM

Spot helped rescue lady with broken leg in BWCA! - Lynn on Jun 13, 2013, 3:48 AM

Great Story! (eom) - EsoxLucius on Jun 13, 2013, 12:23 PM

Re: Spot helped rescue lady with broken leg in BWCA! - Cossack on Jun 15, 2013, 5:27 PM

Answer #1 - Be glad that a person in need was rescued, and... - Charles Eckroth on Jun 16, 2013, 9:22 AM

Are most of the BWCA posters asleep ? ..... - Charles Eckroth on Jun 12, 2013, 8:52 PM

Sorry, I had lots of paperwork! - Lynn on Jun 13, 2013, 3:48 AM

Should still be sleeping, after last night's hockey game! - howard sprague on Jun 13, 2013, 7:40 AM

Too bad, eh? - dadof6 on Jun 13, 2013, 9:53 AM

Great game! - howard sprague on Jun 13, 2013, 10:33 AM

The National Anthem... - howard sprague on Jun 13, 2013, 11:16 AM

Not asleep - Lady K on Jun 13, 2013, 2:20 PM

Board is straight dead. - Speckled on Jun 16, 2013, 4:01 PM

Agree with part but other stuff too.... - howard sprague on Jun 17, 2013, 6:56 AM

Facbook - Speckled on Jun 17, 2013, 8:06 AM

Always like the feel here - SetTheHook on Jun 17, 2013, 10:13 AM

Same here,...and looking fwd to your trip report.. - howard sprague on Jun 17, 2013, 11:28 AM

FWIW,... - howard sprague on Jun 17, 2013, 12:16 PM

Fishing - leafwalker on Jun 9, 2013, 6:47 PM

on one of Bob Carey's videos...... - Dr Bob on Jun 9, 2013, 10:18 PM

Foil Pack Chicken. - Dr Bob on Jun 8, 2013, 9:10 PM

Tastes like fish - Steve K on Jun 9, 2013, 10:09 AM

Some free Wi-Fi in Ely! - Lynn on Jun 7, 2013, 8:28 PM

A new choice - Bill on Jun 9, 2013, 8:03 AM

Black Fly Repellent ?? - Dr Bob on Jun 6, 2013, 6:25 PM

BWJ - senor trout on Jun 7, 2013, 3:34 PM

I tried the vanilla last trip ..... - PineSap on Jun 7, 2013, 9:23 PM

There are only two things which work for black flies - tick on Jun 7, 2013, 4:30 PM

:-)....2nd option - Dr Bob on Jun 7, 2013, 5:40 PM

What happened to the CCBB ? - Charles Eckroth on Jun 5, 2013, 9:12 PM

Security problem - Steve K on Jun 5, 2013, 10:08 PM

My password etc has worked all this time.... - Dr Bob on Jun 6, 2013, 6:51 AM

have no idea what they are talking about but..... - Dr Bob on Jun 6, 2013, 6:54 AM

No big deal, it was easy to change the password... - howard sprague on Jun 6, 2013, 7:26 AM

Couldn't have been that hard for you... - dadof6 on Jun 6, 2013, 9:39 AM

Ha Ha - thanks for telling everybody! - howard sprague on Jun 6, 2013, 10:03 AM

I suspect - QPassage on Jun 18, 2013, 8:47 PM

Confused Moose - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 4:39 PM

I guess someone woke up crabby this year... - Lady K on Jun 5, 2013, 1:09 PM

A couple incidents in northern Wi this spring as well..... - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 4:41 PM

Big fish being caught in Ely area! - Lynn on Jun 5, 2013, 4:08 AM

You know these pictures will get your fishing blood going! - Lynn on Jun 5, 2013, 4:09 AM

Nice sign on the wall....eom - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 6:34 AM

Wow!! Wish I were there! (eom) - howard sprague on Jun 5, 2013, 11:44 AM

High Water Warning from Forest Service - June 4, 2013 - Lynn on Jun 4, 2013, 7:20 PM

Leeches? - aceontheriver on Jun 3, 2013, 2:24 PM

We are doing fair with leeches - Lynn on Jun 4, 2013, 7:20 PM

thanks - aceontheriver on Jun 4, 2013, 7:53 PM

Good to know. See you Friday! (eom) - MNGreene on Jun 4, 2013, 11:16 PM

phone ringing is a good thing.... - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 4:48 PM

kneeling pad glue - bordertrail on Jun 3, 2013, 8:44 AM

Re: kneeling pad glue - Sink r' Swim on Jun 3, 2013, 3:36 PM

Vynabond - Glydr on Jun 4, 2013, 7:32 AM

Thanks - bordertrail on Jun 4, 2013, 8:04 AM

Remember that first time, when you actually vynabonded your knees into your canoe? - howard sprague on Jun 4, 2013, 9:59 AM

Contact Cement - Worth on Jun 4, 2013, 11:18 PM

Knee pads - Kodaska on Jun 5, 2013, 2:30 PM

paddle the entire length of the Ohio river (1000 miles) - petewv on Jun 2, 2013, 8:32 AM

Wabikimi trip Memorial Weekend - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 6:51 PM

Day 1 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:08 PM

Day 2 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:15 PM

Day 3 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:30 PM

Day 4 - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:31 PM

Day 5 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:34 PM

Day 6 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:42 PM

Day 7 Wabikimi - senor trout on Jun 1, 2013, 7:50 PM

Great Report! Thanks for Taking Us Along! (EOM) - Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2013, 6:07 PM

Nice! Very glad i clicked on your report. - howard sprague on Jun 3, 2013, 9:11 AM

Thanks for the report! - MNDadG on Jun 1, 2013, 9:20 PM

thanks for the report........... - Dr bob on Jun 2, 2013, 8:37 AM

leg bands............. - Dr bob on Jun 2, 2013, 8:39 AM

3 canoe carrier - senor trout on Jun 4, 2013, 6:44 PM

Thanks...looked interesting. - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 4:45 PM

Just fantastic! - Bill on Jun 3, 2013, 10:09 AM

Love/Hate - UPBoy on Jun 3, 2013, 4:09 PM

Thanks, enjoyed the report - Steve on Jun 4, 2013, 7:18 AM

Thanks for the report - Pat on Jun 6, 2013, 8:54 AM

Ferrying may have worked - Terry Fondow on Jun 6, 2013, 2:59 PM

thanks - Anonymous on Jun 7, 2013, 3:31 PM

Wanted to thank you for the report..... - Charles Eckroth on Jun 6, 2013, 6:49 PM

Where is everyone??????????? - Dr Bob on Jun 1, 2013, 6:24 PM

Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave. >>>>> - Old Scout on Jun 3, 2013, 8:34 AM

I like shutting off lights while you're still in a room, closing the door - howard sprague on Jun 3, 2013, 9:31 PM

Packing my bags for Alaska - Worth on Jun 4, 2013, 11:30 PM

That's pretty far to go, just to....... - howard sprague on Jun 5, 2013, 11:46 AM

Have a good trip..... - Dr Bob on Jun 5, 2013, 8:04 PM

Say, I think I'll just go fishing! - QPassage on May 31, 2013, 1:24 PM

Damn, that Sturgeon Lake holds some big fish! - howard sprague on May 31, 2013, 3:34 PM

Raingear and "beading up"... - howard sprague on May 29, 2013, 6:50 AM

while on the subject........... - Dr Bob on May 29, 2013, 6:56 AM

Check here... - Steve on May 29, 2013, 8:49 PM

Thanks! (no message) - Bill on May 30, 2013, 9:27 AM

Thanks - howard sprague on May 30, 2013, 9:49 AM

Not necessarily... - Steve on May 31, 2013, 8:53 PM

Check here... - Steve on May 29, 2013, 8:49 PM

wash it and then use revivex - GeoFisher on Jun 3, 2013, 6:20 PM

I agree and a word of caution - Worth on Jun 4, 2013, 11:22 PM

can't believe he isn't a lifetime subscriber.......... - Dr Bob on May 27, 2013, 6:49 PM

how did that get up here.....? - Dr Bob on May 27, 2013, 9:43 PM

Are there any local bookstores which carry the Boundary Waters Journal? - tick on May 22, 2013, 5:23 PM

Did you try Duluth - bordertrail on May 23, 2013, 8:08 AM

I used to buy mine at a Barnes&Noble too,.. - howard sprague on May 23, 2013, 8:45 AM

Not sure if CUB Foods is up that way, but >>>> - Old Scout on May 23, 2013, 10:41 AM

Actually it might have more to do who is the Magazine distributor >>>> - Old Scout on May 23, 2013, 10:45 AM

Scott, we got the BDB's today! - Lynn on May 25, 2013, 9:06 PM

Just looking for a certain one or - Lynn on May 25, 2013, 7:54 PM

perhaps just one - tick on May 25, 2013, 9:01 PM

If you do get it published and - Lynn on May 25, 2013, 9:05 PM

Re: Are there any local bookstores which carry the Boundary Waters Journal? - Karl Andersen on May 25, 2013, 10:59 PM

In Spooner at the book store........ - Dr Bob on May 27, 2013, 6:46 PM

Thanks all - tick on May 28, 2013, 6:22 AM

Female Youth Trip Guide needed - Steve on May 22, 2013, 11:48 AM

Memorial Day weekend plans - Dr bob on May 22, 2013, 6:43 AM

sounds like fun but.... - Bill on May 22, 2013, 6:49 AM

What route are you taking at Philmont? - bordertrail on May 22, 2013, 7:58 AM

I am afraid my plans will be a bit restricted - tick on May 22, 2013, 6:09 PM

Ouch............. - Dr Bob on May 22, 2013, 8:04 PM

That sucks! Good luck with the recovery/rehab on it... - howard sprague on May 23, 2013, 8:50 AM

BWCA PERMITS - PLEASE READ!!! IMPORTANT!! - Lynn on May 21, 2013, 8:44 PM

Northern Lights/Aurora Alert! - Lynn on May 18, 2013, 2:46 AM

following your link........... - DRBOBDERRIG on May 19, 2013, 7:50 PM

Probably one of the last ice out reports - Lynn on May 17, 2013, 8:16 PM

Hmm ... no mention of Loch Lacroy ... - Kodaska on May 18, 2013, 3:10 PM

Good aerial ice photos from Monday - Kodaska on May 18, 2013, 3:12 PM

thanks! - xyzlewer on May 20, 2013, 10:09 AM

Quetico Park announcement - now opening May 17th, again - Lynn on May 16, 2013, 5:04 PM

Too bad - GeoFisher already cancelled Q trip and booked Wisconsin Dells! eom - howard sprague on May 17, 2013, 11:26 AM

hahahahahahha.......negatory. - GeoFisher on May 18, 2013, 8:06 PM

Big spring walleye from Iron Lake - May 13, 2013 - Lynn on May 15, 2013, 9:58 PM

Installing #51 Bayonet Style Mantles....... - Dr Bob on May 15, 2013, 7:43 PM

Lac La Croix ice conditions - Kodaska on May 15, 2013, 11:34 AM

Just had customers in that area - Lynn on May 15, 2013, 7:02 PM

Thanks for the FS phone no. See you in a few days. EOM - Kodaska on May 15, 2013, 7:10 PM

kevlar epoxy question - aceontheriver on May 14, 2013, 9:11 PM

I've used the West System.. - jstroke on May 14, 2013, 10:34 PM

I have done it on a number of canoes >>>> - Old Scout on May 14, 2013, 10:36 PM

epoxy application - PBJ on May 15, 2013, 9:52 PM

I used the same kind of roller with varnish..... - Dr bob on May 16, 2013, 9:38 PM

Excellent info guys! - aceontheriver on May 16, 2013, 10:49 PM

Canoeing in China? - UP Boy on May 14, 2013, 12:30 PM

"close" - jstroke on May 14, 2013, 10:31 PM

You might check Wilderness Inquiry..... - Dr Bob on May 15, 2013, 7:39 PM

Thanks for the information - UP Boy on May 17, 2013, 8:16 AM

Just got back from China - EsoxLucius on May 30, 2013, 12:17 PM

Map & Compass - mark morrall on May 14, 2013, 5:26 AM

Method doesn't work on the magnetic rock trail.... - Charles Eckroth on May 14, 2013, 9:23 AM

Thanks for the correction Chuck - mark morrall on May 14, 2013, 10:22 AM

I thought Cliff would put the map on top of the compass - tick on May 15, 2013, 4:45 AM

Wrong north - Steve K on May 20, 2013, 11:35 PM

Farm Lake ice out today - season delayed? - sternpaddler on May 13, 2013, 4:02 PM

The Wabakimi Project - looking for two paddlers to join me August 17 - jstroke on May 12, 2013, 6:17 PM

canoeing....northern Ill at Chain of Lakes SP - Dr Bob on May 12, 2013, 5:29 PM

New ice info - May 10 and 2 photos from Isabella Lake - Lynn on May 10, 2013, 7:22 PM

Re: New ice info - May 10 and 2 photos from Isabella Lake - Lynn on May 10, 2013, 7:24 PM

News on Entry Point 16? - DJ on May 9, 2013, 9:37 PM

Nothing yet but - Lynn on May 10, 2013, 12:26 AM

They were wrong! - Lynn on May 10, 2013, 7:21 PM

Quetico Info - Fishing & Camping - Lynn on May 9, 2013, 5:16 PM

Wish I had good news but... (still hoping) - Lynn on May 9, 2013, 12:11 AM

It's Wilderness Mama and Cossack's fault - jstroke on May 9, 2013, 8:13 AM

Trouble. That's all those people have ever been. Trouble. - howard sprague on May 9, 2013, 11:53 AM

HEY!!! You're just jealous........ - Cossack on May 9, 2013, 2:21 PM

Wilderness Papa and I are heading north! - Wilderness Mama on May 9, 2013, 8:47 PM

Atikokan - I liked a place for breakfast up there..... - howard sprague on May 10, 2013, 12:30 PM

Meals - Wilderness Mama on May 10, 2013, 2:43 PM

Fun! Better plan on a long visit .... - Wolfwatcher on May 10, 2013, 4:55 PM

Re: Fun! Better plan on a long visit .... - Cossack on May 11, 2013, 3:21 PM

LOTS MORE OPEN WATER - Lynn on May 9, 2013, 5:18 PM

Wish I had good news but ... (still hoping) - QPassage on May 10, 2013, 6:53 PM

Late Ice Out - VChief101 on May 7, 2013, 8:20 AM

Bring your ice auger...eom - Dr Bob on May 7, 2013, 6:52 PM

Re: Late Ice Out - Anonymous on May 7, 2013, 7:52 PM

Re: Late Ice Out - Anonymous on May 8, 2013, 12:41 PM

Re: Late Ice Out - Anonymous on May 8, 2013, 9:00 PM

Re: Late Ice Out - Anonymous on Jun 15, 2013, 9:08 AM

Ice starting to open! - Lynn on May 5, 2013, 3:11 PM

So you're saying there's a chance... - Anonymous on May 5, 2013, 6:39 PM

Took the SR out of the barn and put on to the Suburban yesterday - Dr Bob on May 6, 2013, 6:45 AM

The One Match Band now has an official van! - jstroke on May 3, 2013, 6:14 PM

Too Cool! (EOM) - Pilgrim on May 3, 2013, 8:15 PM

What are the dates.... - Sink r' Swim on May 5, 2013, 11:13 AM

dates... - jstroke on May 5, 2013, 6:34 PM

Oh sure, now that I plan a second July trip to Ely .... - Wolfwatcher on May 5, 2013, 11:01 PM

July 6 is a definite date.. - jstroke on May 6, 2013, 10:18 PM

YAY! - Wolfwatcher on May 7, 2013, 9:27 AM

Surely..... - Dr Bob on May 6, 2013, 6:48 AM

nope... - jstroke on May 6, 2013, 10:19 PM

hope it isn't related to the mining issue.... - Dr Bob on May 7, 2013, 6:51 AM

Darn darn darn...... - Sink r' Swim on May 6, 2013, 3:29 PM

darn, - jstroke on May 6, 2013, 10:20 PM

That's what they told you? They booked me to do 3 sets a day! - howard sprague on May 16, 2013, 12:38 PM

Wow, so "KEWL" (eom) - Lynn on May 5, 2013, 3:09 PM

Blackhawk Ariel - Kodaska on May 1, 2013, 11:21 PM

Canceling this weekend's Upper Iowa Trip - CanoePam on Apr 30, 2013, 9:26 PM

Atleast you have a beer to cry into! - Glydr on Apr 30, 2013, 9:54 PM

Re: Canceling this weekend's Upper Iowa Trip - QPassage on May 2, 2013, 10:04 PM

How much duct tape does it take... - bordertrail on Apr 30, 2013, 8:31 AM

just rivet them on.............. - Dr Bob on Apr 30, 2013, 5:47 PM

Then I will have to fill the holes in July (EOM) - bordertrail on May 1, 2013, 8:14 AM

Nope...holes will help keep the bilge water out :-) eom - Dr Bob on May 1, 2013, 7:12 PM

Farm Lake web cam.......... - Dr Bob on Apr 30, 2013, 5:52 PM

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