Caught several. From this point to
where river branches to two creeks, we scouted. Think found old
Montagnais portage. To-night heap big feed. George built fire as
for bread-baking.
Tuesday, August 4th.--Temp. 6 A.M. 56 degrees. Portaged 1 mile to
Montagnais Lake. Portage ran through bogs and over low ridges. I
sat on edge of lake looking at rod, when a caribou waded into lake,
not 100 feet away. Rifle at other end of portage. Hoped to find
inlet to lake, but only one ends in bog. Lots of old cuttings at
northwest corner of lake; two old wigwams. Troubled to know where
to go from here. All scouted whole afternoon. Lake 1 mile west.
Old trail runs towards it. George thinks caribou trail, no
cuttings found on it yet. I think portage. Looks like portage we
have followed and runs in right direction.
Wedncsday, August 5th.--Portaged from camp on Montagnais Lake, 1
mile west to another lake. No signs of Indians here. Camped at
west end of this. Saw two caribou. Dropped pack and grabbed
rifle; was waiting for them 250 yards away when a cussed little
long-legged bird scared them. At point near camp where lakes meet,
I cast a fly, and half pound and pound fontanalis, as fast as I
could pull them out.
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