Caribou Lake Expedition

On Sunday Susanne & I made a trek back into Caribou Lake. The only sign of activity back there were these mystery tracks………Sasquatch?

Here the VBL boat lies in state, waiting for the open water season and some smallmouth bass action! It has been two years since anyone has ventured back to Caribou to fish! My goal this year is to turn that record around……..it is a bit of a hike to get here but well worth it. I need to train some “regulars” on how to get here…….Andy?, Professor?, Dustin?

Here’s a scenic shot of Susanne touring around Caribou. It’s a beautiful little lake……actually it is not that small!

Well, one thing leads to another. With the abnormally warm weather and rain in the forcast it is time for my annual “gas run” back into the portage lakes. This is much easier than trying to carry fuel over the trails. This picture reminds me of some expedition to the north pole.

For those that have taken the Caribou trip you might remember the wet foot you received while navigating this stream across the trail. Here my bridge building skills shine!

Close-up of the “Mighty Caribou”, just upstream from Caribou Falls.

My second trip to Caribou was a solo venture where I dropped off some fresh gas and built a new boat ramp. I also built a similar ramp for the boat in McGregor. No problems were encountered…..good thing, it is a long walk back home!

Leaving McGregor Lake, the stream is opening up, but no sign of the Eagles yet. Today the rain is coming down so it was a good thing I took the gas in when I did. I still need to bring the motors back in to Clearwater Lake and McGregor…….I may have to do this via open water later this spring.

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