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It was another clear calm night last night, and it was even colder than the night before. We stayed over for the day in order to go fishing in Pike Lake which you get to by taking the dinghy down the coast about 1.5 miles, going into Red Sucker Cove and then up a small stream and marsh into the Lake. We left the boat at 1000 after the temperatures had warmed up thanks to the sunny day, but it was still in the 50’s. Thanks to Kevin getting out of the dinghy and towing us we made it into Pike Lake. Kevin reminded me of Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen. We fished for three hours and caught one small yellow perch and three small pike. None were keepers. We did however lose one fishing pole in a unique circumstance. Kevin had his pole in the boat with the lure near the surface of the water when a fish grabbed the lure and pulled it and the pole overboard. That was one hungry fish. The trip back to the boat was a cold one as the wind and seas were in our face and even going slowly we were taking spray. I am glad we came back when we did because the wind and seas built as the afternoon wore on, and we would have had a really tough trip back to the Harbour. I made a salmon loaf for dinner and we were content to sit back and enjoy the heat of the sun in the cockpit. The cockpit enclosure has been a major asset this trip as it has been possible to put all the panels up and bask in warm conditions while it may be in the 50’s outside. On the same note the Alladin Lamp has been a major asset in keeping us comfortable below before we turn in for the night. Tomorrow we plan to make it to Otter Head and the cove there.