Minnesota’s North Center Lake under pressure, but panfish still thrive in this Chisago County water
Glen Schmitt
July 16, 2025
There’s something about an old rowboat that’s hard to quit
It’s been a bit over 45 years ago when I first heard Joe was selling his old aluminum rowboat. I was instantly interested in purchasing it, though at the time, I was not sure I could afford it.
We were camping at a small Adirondack lake not far from Joe and his wife Lori’s campsite just up a little hill from our seasonal site. Joe was standing by their campfire when I approached him. When he saw me coming, he cheerfully greeted me. After returning his greeting along with a bit of small talk, I asked him what he was asking for his boat.
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