Quetico Wilderness, Canada – Day 6

WEATHER: PC, Low 50s, howling southeastern wind, some rain
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear, about 50 degrees
LOCATIONS FISHED: Basswood Lake
FLIES USED: None
ROD USED: None
HATCHES: None
OTHER: It blew and rained all night, with winds blowing a near constant 25 mph, and gusting to 40 mph, with rain all night long. I was concerned about a tree blowing down on the tent! It continued to blow until late morning, and we were preparing to spend an extra night in the wilderness as there was concern about the shuttle boats being able to pick us up. The wind abated slightly about 10:30 AM, we broke camp, and proceeded to the pickup point. About halfway, the wind shifted out of the south and increased in velocity. We hug the south shoreline paddling out, and except for paddling across to the pickup point, made it OK, though taking on some water during the paddle. It took us some 2-1/2 hours in the tow boat, bucking high seas and wind the entire way, and taking water head-on on several occasions. Nevertheless, the paddle was nothing compared to last year. Oh well, another one for the books.