Trip Tips:

What Gear to Bring

There is an abundance of fire wood on site for your use. It is necessary for you to bring a hand saw and axe to split the firewood. Unless conditions dictate otherwise, a camp fire is permitted. Our wood stoves are new and are very effective and efficient. No propane heating devices are permitted on-site.

For your own peace of mind and security, Chris and I recommend renting a satellite phone during your stay at our camps. The device is incredibly effective and well worth the modest rental fee. The fly-in service operator will be able to rent a phone if available. We have rented from Globalcom Satellite Communications (1-888-636-0707) or www.globalstar.com; I'm sure there are many other reliable sources as well.

If you wish to have a mid-week check-up during your stay, let me know so that I can book the air service operator. Naturally, an additional charge is required.

Fishing Techniques

Our outpost camps provide a very unique fishing experience: almost any fishing method can prove to be successful. Casting from canoe or shore to shallow grass beds or near beaver lodges, trolling the deeper channels and lake middle, and fishing the drop-offs will result in your catching plenty of fish.

We do not allow live bait to be brought in; trust us, you don't need to. Chris and I have been very successful over the years with a wide variety of artificial lures: buck tails, spinner baits, top-water lures, crank baits, jelly worms, jigs. In truth, almost anything can prove to be productive. Fly-fishermen are usually very successful; hooking a nice Northern on a fly-rod will prove to be fun and challenging.

As far as tackle is concerned, a good choice is a 6' light to medium spinning or bait casting rod with matched reel. Fishing line can be in the 10-12 lb. test range. You will not be fighting heavy weed beds and lily pads, so heavier tackle and line are not necessary.

Some good tackle shops are located in Elliot Lake; fishing licenses may be purchased there.

We strongly encourage conservation fishing. The use of barbless or crimped hooks is also recommended. Using a fish net to land a pike is not generally recommended. We encourage our guests to catch and release the larger fish while keeping a few of the smaller fish for dinner. By culling the smaller fish, we believe the larger fish will get that much larger due to the decreased competition for food.

We do not allow any fish to be flown out upon your leaving a site.

We hope that you and members of your party grow to enjoy and respect this wilderness area and its bountiful life as much as we do. We will maintain our sites and equipment so that your time "in the bush" will be relaxing, enjoyable, and most importantly, the source of great fish stories for years to come.

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