Minipi Camps Web Log

Last season Sage introduced two new fly rods: The Largemouth and the Smallmouth Bass rods. Also new to this upcoming season to match this duo, they have a new kid on the block—the Bluegill.

There are no bass in Labrador so why am I writing about a bass rod?  Sure there are monster Northern Pike, and yes a bass rod would work great for casting frogs and poppers to hungry pike. In fact it’s perfect, even the Sage website says so. But it’s also perfect for casting big bushy #2 deer hair mice and lemmings to big brookies. I tried one last season expecting something better than great. I was right. To be able to pick up a line, and I mean a LOT of line with a big wet mouse on the end, and then be able to fire it right back out there with one false …

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What’s in your bag? It’s no secret that sometimes when you travel, you get to your destination but your checked bags don’t. It’s all part of the fun, isn’t it? I mean if you were sure that your checked bags would arrive on time there wouldn’t be any adventure right?

Being prepared is key. But nowadays, packing your fishing gear in your carry on bag is just not acceptable. But don’t worry, I have you covered. If you’re traveling to any of the Coopers’ Lodges rest assured, we have a great assortment of top-of-the-line rental gear, and its FREE for you to use if you have delayed baggage. The latest breathable waders, wading boots, rods from the major makers, and reels and all the flies you’ll need. Just make sure to pack your rain jacket in your carry on pack, and whatever you need to keep yourself entertained …

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Once upon a time, flying was elegant. A beautiful flight attendant would serve you fine cocktails and hot meals in a shinny aeroplane. Today air travel has morphed into an experience that is far from elegant. Now airlines feel that providing you a beer and a cup of instant soup in exchange for $17 cash is fair. Yeah, air travel isn’t what it used to be, or can be.

There are some tricks that can help you put some fun and elegance back into air travel. And make that cross-country trip to fish for those big beautiful brookies just a little bit sweeter.

The first is a little website called the http://www.seatguru.com. This place can help you pick an optimum seat whether you’re traveling economy or executive class. On this site they have a really exhaustive list of airlines and all of their aircraft with …

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