Basswood Lake, Quetico Wilderness, ON

WEATHER: PC, Low 50s, wind

WATER CONDITIONS: Clear, about 50 degrees

LOCATIONS FISHED: Basswood Lake

FLIES USED: #6 Gray Hard Body Popper

ROD USED: 9’ 8wt Winston

HATCHES: Mayflies

OTHER: Harry guided me and Kay this morning, and we fished the south bank across from the camp island. I caught 4 smallmouth bass and 1 pike, all on the popper. It was a very slow morning. This was to be the last fishing for me on this trip as I paddled the remainder of the trip because of wind.

Breakfast: Early morning cookie, followed by fishing, then biscuits, gravy, ham, pork chops, and hashbrowns

Lunch: Snack bars, candy bars

Dinner: Pan fried bass filets, cornbread, mixed beans, and apple cobbler