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If canoe float an option, then the rivers of the Ozarks, rivers of Maine, or the US Boundary Waters around Eli

Kings River Outfitters put me on the Kings River for an 8 day float.  They also have a campground about 1/2 way through the float to stock up on supplies and get a hot shower

There's plenty of outfitters in Maine that'll rent canoes and shuttle

If not, last year some friends rented a pontoon boat on Lake Powell.  Although they fished, drinking was the priority

Another option is to hire Ogbudha and catch monster smallies, walleye, lake trout or sheephead on Erie.  Presque Isle Guide Service is his company and he's presenting at PRSC this month

Last edited by hookup (Feb-05-21 5:33AM)

This is what throws me - not sure about who rents boats like this? 

Another alternative is a multi-day boat out of San Diego.   I use to take the Qualifier 105 or the Royal Polaris out of Point Loma and fish for up to 10 days in Baja.  Qualifier 105 is down for repairs and may never go out again, but the Royal Polaris is still operating.  I'm sure there's other too

Great ideas so far.
1.  I hadn't thought of Maine.  That could be a good choice.  To me the camping sounds great.  Have to see what Tyler thinks.
2.  I may have an unfair impression of Lake Erie.  Not into trolling or fishing around big cities.  But I hear it has huge SMB!  Ernie just called me to tell me the guide does not like to troll and Erie is not a big city.  OK....I will consider this one.
3.  I love the idea of fishing Baja, but am concerned that it falls into the same potential travel restrictions as Canada.  I will investigate that.  On Tyler's bucket list is to fish one of the Mexico lakes with huge LMB.  But can't really plan that with the whole COVID thing.
4.  I love fishing Starret Pointe and the Dragon!  A little too close to home for what I am looking to do with Tyler for a week.  Looking for a new adventure.

Junger wrote:

Lake Winnipesaukee, great smallie fishery and lots of other things to do, like drive up Mt. Washington white knuckled the whole time!

Plus...take a small fly rod and catch some brookies right off the road.

captmikestarrett wrote:

We also have shark , cobia , sea trout , reds and monster catfish. And maybe some carp if I get a handle on those.
Flounder are a lost cause since every one caught and that is many, is 1/4 inch short. Used to be I could limit my 12 flounder out 15 years ago.
I understand the need for something exotic on a destination trip.
I just got finished watching on YOUTUBE Guidehouse Montauk from 10 years ago.. That is how I got the idea to have guests down to the Piankatank..
My place I have always wanted to fish for a week is Caddo on the Texas border from a little town called Uncertain.

Capt Mike

OK so is Starrett Pointe open for long weekends other than just September???? Asking for a friend...or 3.

Junger wrote:

captmikestarrett wrote:

We also have shark , cobia , sea trout , reds and monster catfish. And maybe some carp if I get a handle on those.
Flounder are a lost cause since every one caught and that is many, is 1/4 inch short. Used to be I could limit my 12 flounder out 15 years ago.
I understand the need for something exotic on a destination trip.
I just got finished watching on YOUTUBE Guidehouse Montauk from 10 years ago.. That is how I got the idea to have guests down to the Piankatank..
My place I have always wanted to fish for a week is Caddo on the Texas border from a little town called Uncertain.

Capt Mike

OK so is Starrett Pointe open for long weekends other than just September???? Asking for a friend...or 3.

Yes with a little planning. Capt Dave still has to work but can use his vacation time.

Nice smallmouths

Thanks
Capt Mike

Last edited by captmikestarrett (Feb-06-21 7:59AM)

I hope you like sleeping on shoreline pebbles...like George does!

Thanks Hookup. Pics from the website looked really nice.  Gotta love uninhibited people/women!  This is one I will investigate because I am finding it hard to find a well outfitted fishing boat to rent at some of the places I am considering.  What time of year did you go?

Thanks everyone for the great ideas.  In my research I remembered that Minnesota sticks up about 20 miles into the Lake of the Woods above International Falls.  Did a little research and found several fishing lodges that are right up on the norther border but still in the US and are up in the islands on the northern half of the lake.  Sunset Lodge (http://www.sunsetlodgeresort.com ) has very nice boats and seems to meet all the requirements.  They even have AC (ERNIE!!!).  There are a couple others in that same area. The trick is getting there without going through Canada.  That requires either a float plane or a 1-2hr boat ride from the south side of the lake.  A bit of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" to get there.  But total price including lodging, food, boat, and all transportation for 7 nights looks like about $2K per person.  Not too bad!  Right now I think that is our destination.

BUT, I am definitely putting the lakes of Maine and the Kings River on my list of things "To Do".  And of course The Dragon is always on my list!!