Spring 2021
Canoe Country Reflections- Janssen- P. 4.  Highlights from 40+ years of BWCAW/Quetico adventures. Reflecting back on all the delights and dilemmas of wilderness canoe tripping. Lots of savvy advice from the school of hard knocks.

Mastering Canoe Country Lake Trout, Klos, P. 14. THE DEFINITIVE BWJ ARTICLE ON CANOE COUNTRY LAKE TROUT FISHING. Super-comprehensive and detailed breakdown of all aspects of lake fishing in the BWCAW/Quetico including strategies, tackle and presentations. Must read lake trout intel from the leading experts.

White Wolf Encounter, Sundberg, P. 39. Amazing story and photos of a BWCAW white wolf encounter while calling moose during the September rut.

Believe It Or Not, Blazino, P. 42. Strange but true tales from Quetico about wildlife, fishing and even the fickle canoe country weather. You can’t make it up.

Coming Of Age In Canoe Country, Rautio, P.48. Fascinating account of what it was like to grow up in Ely in the 1940’s and 50’s when the Echo Trail was still a trail and there was no BWCAW. But there was plenty of lakes and wilderness for an outdoor loving kid to venture into. A timeless look at the love of the wild.

Ultralight Mode For Summer Tripping, Kesselring, P. 56. If you like to travel light and fast, this is the last word on that canoe tripping style by the guy who has done it maybe more than anyone else alive. The lowdown on gear essentials, what to do without and why it matters.

Collective Wisdom, Wilderness Camaraderie,  BWJ Field Editors, P. 68. There are plenty of opportunities to enhance the enjoyment of your paddling partners and the paddling community at large. Specific things you can do to Leave No Trace on your own trips and sustain the wilderness values of the BWCAW/Quetico we all cherish.

Wake Up The Smallmouth , Teach, P. 96.  When the smallmouth are reluctant to hit traditional topwater poppers and prop baits, pull out the Strike King KVD 2.5 Sexy Shad Wake Bait and hang on. This floating bait can be worked on top or 1-2 feet under the surface. Super-fun to fish and a must for serious canoe country bass fans to add to the tackle box.