DentonDoc wrote on Sep 19^th, 2020 at 2:03pm:


Could be, dd.  It's one of those rare midday moments on the big waters of Lac la Croix.  Was making my way from Lady Boot Bay northward to 41st Island...I was hoping and lucky that this particular photo turned out pretty good.

And if and when the armada attacks and capsizes my canoe, at least my rod/reel combos will not sink to the depths.  After many years of research, trials and errors, a couple lost combos in Quetico, and meticulous engineering, I arrived at the high tech solution of using old pool floaties and gorilla tape to keep my combos afloat....works well for me....

solotripper wrote on Sep 19^th, 2020 at 7:01pm:


ST,

I recommend 2000 lb test alpine-grade rappelling rope OR top grade steel chain link for use with pollyhumpers ...but to each, his own (funeral, that is).

Jimbo 

Such a beautiful photo today, PK.  I love the ones that make me feel like I am there.  Thanks.   

Today's pic:  Coughlan's Double Wide Backwoods Mosquito Net???

I'm working on a (Covid) project that started with two of these.  Mine measures 59" tall, so I felt the need to add height ... the reason for two.  The plan is to splice about 2 feet of one to the bottom of the other making my height 7 feet tall (as opposed to just short of 5 feet with a single netting set.  The 2 foot splice uses the "top" two feet (inverted) so I can have anchor points on the bottom (as well as hanging points on the top).  So, think in terms of a netting cube.  However, I've cut the bottom open, leaving about 1 foot of netting that will allow me to add some weight to ultimately hold the bottom down in windy conditions (in addition to the anchor points at the bottom).  I'll ultimately double this netting over and had some relatively lightweight fabric to this interior edge that is more abrasive resistant.

Conceptually, this sounds pretty simple.  However, as you know, there is a problem in that the netting is stretchy.  I've countered this by adding grosgrain ribbon along the top and bottom edges and each side of the splice line.  In doing so, I've added grosgrain loops (rather than metal rings) as line-out and anchor points (a total of 6 around each perimeter).  Of course, the grosgrain ribbon has very limited stretch so the final product should be very much cube-like. 

I'll decide if I need to also add vertical edges at the corners after the top/bottom pieces have been spliced together.  The plan also calls for adding a 6 foot zipper on one of the longer sides.  This should allow 2 people to enter/leave the enclosure without crawling over each other.  I think 3 people inside would be REAL cozy.

At this size, I'm not sure if I'll need a center "lift" loop on the top.

If you decide you want to embark on a project like this, you might take the following into consideration.  Sewing mosquito netting is a tad challenging.  Let's just say that at times it has begun to feel very much like trying to construct a tutu for an elephant.  At least it is keeping me "entertained" since I'm spending quite a lot more time at home than would be typical for me. 

I'm hoping to bring in the final design in under 1.5 pounds total weight (netting only; not including lines, stakes or poles).

dd 

PK,

I got lucky, as it was somewhat of a "guess."  I had only walked that site once.  Nevertheless, it's funny how some memories stick with you.  We actually moved on to site #101 in the eastern corner of the lake.  We were experiencing substantial winds out of the south and I was afraid our shelters would be blown off of #102!  While #101 was more protected, it was far "buggier" and offered very little "flat" space.  Six of this or a half-dozen of the other; take your pick.

You're right; that was a good spot for lake trout.  Nice beach over near the portage, too.  We tried our hand with the brookies over on Trygg but had no luck.  A group that went through there a week or so earlier allegedly "slaughtered them."  Isn't that always how the story goes?

Thanks for confirming my guess.

Jimbo