Wild Northerner Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 13

the water (3.5-kilometres) with ease and set up for the day. The winds were high so we shacked up in a Frabill hut and had a successful day broken up by fighting who was going to drive the UForce.

Introducing a person to any outdoors sport is an adventure that makes you appreciate the experience even more. Normally if my children aren't with me (they are all grown up now) I try to take someone who doesn't always have the opportunity to explore what our province has to offer. Michael from Maxxim Powersports joined us on one outing and his face lit up when he caught his first fish. I think I may have been more excited than he was and that made the whole day just worth it. It definitely described 'it's about the experience'.

I love seeing all the social media posts about getting outdoors, but what catches my eye is the unique way it is captured on camera or film; and of course, women participating and doing it all on their own from scouting, catching, cleaning and cooking, that is an independent and strong message.

My favorite way to prepare fresh perch is to fry it up in grape seed oil just the way it is, no spices or any additional ingredients.

Simple.

An adventure in the making, a memory forever, and a story to share.

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