Day 15
Well, I didn't wait for day 16. Rained on and off through the night. Mostly
on. Several nice showers. I doubt there is any fire ban on. Woke up early,
but raining. Woke up again about 6. No rain now, and east wind. Sturgeon could
be tough with a strong west wind. It would be great to at least catch a little
behinder. I decide to go for it. Unsure of destination. Antoine/Heron Bay/Lonely/Walter/Draper.
Hmmm. Will decide en route.
Once again I am caught with stuff spread out, not expecting to move today. I start packup while making breakfast and get on the water about 8. I take about a dozen strokes and the wind goes to the west. OK. I almost go back. LOL. The wind is not killer, and I sandwich some fishing breaks in between periods of hard paddling.... especially if there is a nice looking spot. I've noticed there seems to be a direct relationship between how many nice looking spots I see and how tired I am. A group of 4 canoes was heading out toward the narrows just ahead of me, and that got me on my first serious fishing break. Wanted to get a little space between us. This has been a high traffic area, and I will be glad to be moving into a quieter area soon. But I am going to have to work at that.
The wind becomes more of a factor as I move out into the narrows.
I stop at the end of the Narrows for a lunch break. The wind has gone down
a bit as I start down the north shoreline of Sturgeon. Do some fishing with
limited success. And just grind it out. Another large group camped near the
portage into Lonely Creek. It's begun to rain off and on again. 
Mostly
off, but it makes even these short portages a bit of a challenge. I stop at
the first portage to pack things a little tighter. Fish stuff. Purifier. As
I unload for the second portage I realize I have left the rod tube behind.
UGH. At least it is the first, and hopefully only time I will do that. And
it's on Lonely Creek. If I have to backtrack any section, how could I choose
a nicer place. Angel hair grass. Reflections. I take a couple of pics.
Onward. When I reach Lonely lake at 5:30, the rain is more on than off, and
I make the decision to find a place to plant. I'd like to have a day of smallie
fishing here anyway. As I make my way through the lake I find that I'm not
the only one with this idea.... I will not be "lonely". Found an
ok site about half way down the north shore. I am quickly unloaded and set
up. Actually found a moderately dry area to pitch the tent. I have the left-over
fish in a ziploc for stew, and would like a thermos of hot coffee, as it's
cooling off fast. Chill coming. 
I
slip out for some water, and fire up the stove. Coffee brewing, and start
the rice. Add the fish. It's started to rain steadily now, but what the heck,
I add water to everything anyway, and the pot is keeping the burner dry. I
fish for awhile as it is simmering, and land a couple of dinks, and a couple
of nice ones. Wow, the stew was good. And though still early, I am off to
sleep. Cold front will cool the fishing here. Lots of campers as well. I will
move on to Draper.
