Ranger wrote on Feb 24^th, 2017 at 1:48am:


That's some of what we do at Copia.

Jimbo wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2017 at 10:21pm:


Well, I guess you know QJ's been around a long time when we're seeing "where are they now" posts. Thanks for the update Jimbo. I say we make this a regular feature and track down other briefly prolific posters for updates.

TomT wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2017 at 9:23am:


Yeah, that's our boy, alright.  He also began a quest to film every portage in Quetico.  Not sure how far he got with that.  He also started a CD-based magazine about the park that put out a few issues that had a limited distribution.  I recall he was not-so-happy with The Boundary Waters Journal when it began to do articles "rating campsites" of specific popular lakes.  QP had already initiated such a project with HIS magazine and viewed the notion as his idea.  His version included video of those selected campsites, usually including the view from the site and looking out on the lake.

To say that QP is an ambitious guy is a bit of an understatement.  He's sort of legendary on this website.  He used to be one of the active participants on Friday and/or Saturday evenings on what used to be QJ's "Campfire Chat" (or some such moniker).  It was a virtual campfire that db had set up on QJ for direct on-line chatting for many members at the same time.  It was kind of cool while it lasted, especially when we could get a group of 5-6 or more on-line.  You can exchange a LOT of information in a hurry in real time.

From what I see, it looks like Bo/QueticoPassage has changed his logo.  Oh well, I was never as keen as he was about that old picture of me fishing smallmouth at Rebecca Falls, anyway....

I bet his lures would work just fine on big northerns.  Of course, so would a rusty old Schlitz can embedded with a gigantic hook.  I still have a dazzling & violently pink feathered six-inch spinnerbait that QP made for me 12 years ago.  This just might be the year I give that old thing a whirl.

You're right, TomT, he was/is a generous dude.  He was also useful on portages.  Letting him get ahead of me on portages served multiple purposes: 1) If there was any question at all re: which way the trail turned, I could always simply follow the smoke of his ever-present cigar, and 2) mosquito protection.  Oh, and I suppose there is a #3.  On occasion he would inadvertently pick up a "rigged" pack filled "fire-starters" (mischievously intended for me); filled with heavy chunks of sawed-off creosote railroad ties.  Yeah, in general, Bo was a useful guy to have around.

Later,

Jimbo   

TomT wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2017 at 9:23am:

Yep.  That would be the guy.

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Looks like he's busy makin' lures!  Nice selection there. I remember QP as one very generous person.  Back in the day he emailed me marked maps with notes of campsites and pics. Very detailed with written reports for each camp also. I still have all of that for reference.

I'm pretty sure it was he who is very knowledgable about the various locations of message jars throughout Quetico.

Is THIS QP's site? Sounds like it.


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Just as a sidenote to Jimbos post, he sent me a few bo-tie jigs to try in Alaska. The salmon love them. I'm out of them, bite-offs, rocks, etc. I never was able to get the pics he wanted, but they do work up there. Could be a whole nother market.

BTW, I'm heading back to Alaska at the end of July. Let me know how to get some, Bo. Thanks 

intrepid_camper wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2017 at 8:08pm:


So QueticoPassage ("Bo") was running a bait business called BoTie Jigs the last I heard from him a few months back.  It caters to the tarpon-fishing crowd, I think.  Bo checks in about every six months or so just to see what's up here but I doubt he'll ever return to his prolific posting ways on QJ.  He seems too focused on his deep sea & big game fishing bait business.  Plus I'm thinking he enjoys the tropics too much right now to even think about a return to the cooler climes Up North.

Interestingly enough, however, his new business DOES have a tie to Quetico.  QP once sent me a copy of the logo he uses with his business.  It's an artist's impression of a picture he snapped back in 2006 in Quetico.  It's of a fellow QJ'er fishing the outflow at Rebecca Falls.  It was an action shot and he thought it looked kind of cool... even though the dude in the picture wasn't exactly fishing for tarpon or even using a BoTie Jig.

Now we're REALLY off-topic.  Nevertheless, those of you who have been around QJ a long time can't help but recall QueticoPassage (our grand champion poster for many years).  I figured others, like Intrepid Camper, might be curious as to what he's been up to since he paddled off into the sunset.  So there you have it.

You may now all resume regular broadcasting... and get back on the topic of Old Geezers and such.

FYI

Jimbo   

Not sure this is still on thread but have to second the suggestion of Roku.  The unit costs around $75.00 to buy and Hulu channel just $8.00 per month; add high speed internet access and get YouTube...in my opinion like hitting the jackpot of videos to watch.  Lots of vids on camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking.  Some gorgeously put together videos, lots on BWCA and Quetico, and even a couple by our old buddy QueticoPassage (still out there??).  Also tons on survival techniques, newest high tech and innovative camping gear,  wild tents like Tentsile and a lot on the little house craze.  Some other off the wall favorites of mine are Oroville Dam coverage, pole dancing (a whole new sport which 90% of us will never be able to aspire to), dog training and tuvan throat singing. 

When I was younger, younger always being defined as Pre-Drivers License, I spent many happy days with my Father and several of his more interesting friends, fishing bigger reservoirs.  Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Barkley and the always curious Reelsfoot. For a young kid it was high living to be traveling with the older guys and getting to fish was a bonus.  One of the friends who is still alive at 93 and still fishing, had told so many stories of fishing “up north on the English river” I decided I would go UP North, wherever that was, as soon as I was mobile.  That idea coupled with seeing Glen Lau and Bob Cary fishing Basswood Falls on a Sunday morning fishing show was what caused my first Quetico trip.

I have nothing against motorized fishing.  At some point I suppose I will have to revert back to it, likely in my Post Drivers License years.  Until then I will maximize my enjoyment by paddling, portaging and having friends who bring better Bourbon than I do.

Regards,

MossBack