Points North
Points North: Fashionable Feathers and Unfashionable Lead Tackle
By Shawn Perich
We were about to record my weekly broadcast on WTIP Radio in Grand Marais when I noticed producer Kelly had chicken feathers dangling from her ears. Actually, they were feathers of the finest sort–long, slim hackle feathers perfectly suited for
Points North: In Minnesota Waters, Monsters Exist
By Shawn Perich
Most telelvision fishing shows are only marginally more exciting than watching paint dry. Since the time between bites doesn’t, as they say, “make good television,” we mostly see footage of anglers hooking and landing fish. Dialog rarely goes
Points North: Sometimes, One Walleye is Enough
By Shawn Perich
Distracted by gardens and other tasks, we saved our fishing opener for Sunday evening, when we headed to a small lake just inside the Boundary Waters wilderness. Shallow and connected by a river to a couple of good walleye lakes, it’s a good bet
Points North: Getting Dizzy Over AIS Rules
By Shawn Perich
Sometimes the world spins so fast it just makes you dizzy. Just a couple of weeks ago, my neighbor Floyd stopped by the office and gave me three decals listing the rules for preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Floyd had read my
Points North: On a Cold River, A Newcomer Pays His Dues
By Shawn Perich
Soft rain sprinkles came to an end at bedtime. During the night, a strong wind blew in from the north. A dusting of snow and clear skies greeted us at day break. The north wind and below-freezing temperatures put a bite in the air. In other words,
Points North: Outdoors, Age Doesn’t Matter
By Shawn Perich
Sometimes, it’s not what you do so much as the company you keep. This spring, I had very different, but equally enjoyable outdoor experiences. A 15-year-old young buck tagged along as I trapped nuisance beavers in a neighbor’s pond. I also spent