While driving up to Saganaga Lake last Sunday, I thought it was odd that I had not seen any wildlife lately. Just as my mind wandered off to contemplate any possible scenarios that could explain why the local wildlife have not been showing themselves…a cub bear ran out of the woods. It crossed the highway near Seagull Outfitters and ran... READ MORE >
As we enter the second week of August I can’t help thinking that it doesn’t feel like we are on the backside of the summer season. The weather has been beautiful all week with an occasional rainstorm to nourish the forest and my vegetable garden, with no signs of summer wanting to end. The road construction project is complete and... READ MORE >
I have spent the past 30-some days fishing, so it will be difficult for me to discuss any other subject this week. My kids had a blast attending Fisherman’s Picnic and all of the fun activities in Grand Marais with their mother while daddy had to work, and yes, guided fishing is considered work! My father used to ask me,... READ MORE >
August is knocking at the door and it is starting to feel like I might be able to go without the window unit air conditioner this summer. The cool rainstorms are keeping the heat down this week, and the occasional lightning storms have not been a fire threat since we are currently so green. Most of the Gunflint Trail lakes... READ MORE >
It is always interesting to see what Mother Nature has in store for the Gunflint Trail area in July, and lately we have become accustomed to experiencing three seasons in the same day. The humid sultry air is a reminder of the potential for dangerous storms to brew, especially when the temperature begins to rapidly drop. Last night there was... READ MORE >
Lake levels have not begun to recede from the high water mark that is usually reserved for a short period each spring after the winter thaw. There have been a lot of rainy days, but it does not seem to be enough to keep our lakes full. The minor flooding up here is in no way comparable to the rest... READ MORE >
While fishing on Hungry Jack Lake this week I was amazed by the amount of surface activity disturbing the otherwise calm water. At times the lake appeared to be alive with splashes and swirls erupting around our boat. I tried throwing a top-water lure, but the voracious little bass that were causing all of the commotion had mayfly on the... READ MORE >
Few things in the world of angling compare to the exhilarating strike of a surface lure. Whether you like to chug a jitter bug, pop a fly, or walk the dog it all results in the same toe curling splash when a fish decides to attack it—and now is the time. Some friends of mine were kind enough to meet... READ MORE >
The road construction that I considered to be a slight nuisance is quickly becoming a major pain. Trailer bearings were my first concern but the dust is collecting throughout the boat and my fishing reels are beginning to feel like coffee grinders. I will have to start covering my boat for the ride to Saganaga until the road construction has... READ MORE >
It was a surprise to see the Gunflint Trail stripped to gravel this afternoon on my drive down from Saganaga Lake. I think this means that I can now join the ranks of those who remember the Trail when it was a dirt road. I’m told that the dirt was so fine on the original Gunflint Trail that it would... READ MORE >
