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While this isn't my photo, it's from stock photos online, this is my project for this month. It might not be exactly the same, but it'll be dimensionally based on my coleman 2 burner propane stove. And it'll be the topmost article inside. I want to be able to use it whether I'm inside or outside the vehicle (with the hatch open). And it'll definitely have a provision for being ratchet strapped to the rear d rings so it stays put. The idea is a no build camping setup. The rear left passenger seat can remain in a seat position (or not), and room for my foam bed and sleeping gear.

Simple, organized, modular. Reduces overall build weight and consequently fuel use. Then up top use a lockable cargo carrier and dry bags for all my clothing and lighter bulkier stuff like dry food and wet weather gear, tarps and all that jazz.

Anyone here ever use a chuck box and have any considerations before I put my plywood to the tablesaw?

Edit - "No build" refers to not building out the interior space. FYI, a chuck box is a non permanent peice of kit that is uesable in any setting, anywhere. I encourage anyone unfamiliar to learn what they are. Building a chuck box has nothing to do with a no build car camping setup. You can also just buy them. The building of a chuck box is entirely different than a no build car camping setup. Whether you make your own or buy one from Tractor Supply, it's not part of the vehicle. It's a wooden tote for your kitchen gear. And it is not part of the vehicle. Hence being a key element of a no build car camp setup. Because you take it out, and put it on a table, use it, and pick up and put it back in the car. Just thought this needed to be said because people are very hung up on the definition of a no build car camping setup

Hey all you fishermen and fisherwomen and everything in-between. How's the Northern Wet Coast right now for salmon runs? I'm thinking about taking a week to park my butt on the shore of the Kitimat River. (I'm actually writing this BEFORE reading the online regs for updates on open or closed watersheds)

I'll be rocking a 10'6" Daiwa North Coast rod and a 7001C Abu Garcia. 20lb Mono and depending on Chinook or Coho, I'll be planting a spin n glo on a weight and 3 way swivel or just casting a Coho or Kitimat and see what gets on there.

Would love a situation report if anyone can let me know what's happening there. Or even the Skeena for that matter (dammit I'm gonna need new waders. Mine froze and cracked a big leak) 🤑😭💸

Spent a day hiking in to Millionaires Hole on the Stellako from the bridge by the lodge. The trail is VERY overgrown. It's as if nobody has been there in years.

The water is extremely high right now. Water is flat, even where there's usually wide falls.

Got 3 bites, one solid hit and the Rainbow was about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs at least. But he spit the hook midair.

And this is where and when I decided that instead of pinching barbs off of pre-tied flies, I'm getting back into trying my own AND I'm using exclusively circle hooks from here on. I feel like the old straight shank 1950s style hook was fine when we used a barb, but now that we use barbless hooks everywhere, the circle hook design tends to allow me to at least land my catch.

It's fly-fishing only and catch and release, classified waters. But it's like a litke a little sliver of West Coast in the middle of lake country. Very cool spot. Highly recommend it. Just be ready for a lot of fallen logs and brush. Also there's a cinnamon black bear in there so be ready to make a bit of noise and shoo him away.