Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Three days leaving for Ely, then Snowbank Saturday……
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Jackfish |
Pete |
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Paddle4Hike |
I have always entered at Snowbank. I have not focused on fishing. I have always tripped solo. I have found IMA to be an achievable destination upon entry from Snowbank. I have found Thomas to be a challenging destination upon entry from Snowbank, for night one. I would struggle to answer the question “Which lake do you prefer, IMA or Thomas.” They are both beautiful, rocky, deep, and blessed with miles of winding shoreline. My personal choice for a camping perspective would be to choose Thomas. In fact, I would select one of the camp sights nearest to the Narrows into Frazier. They are both great campsights, offering raised elevations or great swimming, in addition to the easy access into Frazier. You can easily paddle all of Thomas and Frazier, but can day trip back to Ima or other amazing lakes within a reasonable days travel. |
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kensofe |
I’m hoping that you and your daughter are getting out kayaking often |
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kensofe |
Regardless, nice to see some things coming back and returning to normal. I am leaving Thursday for Ely. I have a permit to enter Snowbank on Saturday, I’m going solo and I plan to base camp on either Thomas or Ima lake and fish, explore, and any combination of those two. And enjoy myself, and my goal is to catch a lot of fish, especially a lake trout. I have never caught a lake trout before, and I definitely plan to on this trip. It will be fabulous to be there again, it’s been four years, and I was in Quetico at that time as my last couple trips have been…… I hope to leave Thursday, will be using Voyageur North outfitters, and plan to spend Friday poking around Ely before my trip starts on Saturday. Perhaps I will post a trip report when I get back, I know I will if I catch a lot of fish and have those documented. I’ll be showing that off for sure!! Hope all are well here, and relative to some of the comments in another forum here, I am planning to wear pants that I bought from kanoes…..he will be visiting with me in thought. Take care all, blessings and joy to you. Ken aka kensofe |
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papalambeau |
God bless and stay safe. |
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HowardSprague |
John & Lynn sold VNO but I understand John will still be there working, so should be a good transition. I know there's a laker or two waiting for you! |
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kensofe |
Doing any officiating? I gave everything up but basketball, I’m too busy when the weather is nice, but I did 97 varsity and frosh soph basketball games last year. I can still run with teenagers Take care my friend. Ken |