Let me start things off by welcoming Jan, David, Rohan, Charlotte, Tom, Terry, Hank, Mathew and Al, many of whom have been part of our Week #2 ensemble for years.

When it comes sportfishing legends, particularly in Canada’s Arctic, you need look no further than Chummy Plummer, owner/operator of Plummer’s Arctic Lodges.

If you happen to be out on the water with Chris Langeman, your shore lunch may even include a delicious dessert from time to time!

Enjoy this delicious recipe courtesy of guide/chef Christopher Langeman.

In keeping with the holiday spirt, I hope that the following will bring a smile to your face, although I suspect there will be more rolling of eyes than smiles.

While perhaps an unusual way to start things off, I’m going to tell a joke, or rather provide you with a very broad outline of one.

Net Zero

In green speak, Net Zero is generally understood to mean:

This “Bear Tale” comes to us courtesy of Al Archibald, Great Bear Lake veteran, and in his own words “… a finely tuned athlete.” (lol) This tale clearly shows that fishing later in the season on Great Bear Lake, while having its challenges from time to time, can be otherworldly if you stay the course, and have the right attitude and approach.