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Aug 16, 2004 14:07 |  #1

I am trying to plan a fishing / photo trip to a remote area of Canada for 4-6 people next year. We want to fly in to a remote area, fish and take pic's of the country. Any one have favorite spots or fishing camps that supply lodging etc. I know if it is a remote lake it will be rough and that is OK! Even camping is ok. What we don't want to do is spend a home mortgage to do it :D Any suggestion is welcome. Also I would like suggestions as to what lens may be the best to take. I understand that when flying into remote areas we will have severe weight restrictions for gear. I was thinking 10d with 24-85mm or maybe buy a 28-135mm IS and a 2x extender. I don't know as I don't have any knowledge of where we are going yet..

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Aug 16, 2004 14:32 |  #2

The idea of traveling to a remote part of Canada and not bringing my 100-400 would make me want to stay home.

Will the 2x fit either of those lenses?

I'd be itching for the 17-40 and 100-400 if I could only bring 2. If not the 17-40, then the 24-85 & 100-400.


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Aug 16, 2004 14:39 |  #3

[QUOTE="Scottes"]The idea of traveling to a remote part of Canada and not bringing my 100-400 would make me want to stay home.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I know what you are saying I'm thinking, Cloths or lens :D I guess the final decision as to what I will take is when I get the actual weight allowance! gotta have a fishing pole, ?! I think?

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Aug 16, 2004 14:49 |  #4

Catch a fish, eat it, done.

Take a picture, look at it, look at it again, look at it again...
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Aug 16, 2004 15:01 |  #5

McCrays lake and the Musquash river In Georgian Bay Lake Huron are great paddling camping areas... but only about 2 hours from Toronto.

Then again there is the "interior" of Newfoundland if you want really remote! But I bet rain and fog aren't on the list for fun things to see....


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Aug 16, 2004 15:55 |  #6

[QUOTE="JZaun"]

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The idea of traveling to a remote part of Canada and not bringing my 100-400 would make me want to stay home.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I know what you are saying I'm thinking, Cloths or lens :D I guess the final decision as to what I will take is when I get the actual weight allowance! gotta have a fishing pole, ?! I think?

JZ

Jerry, leave the fishing pole at home and use the extended 100-400 for fishing. Just tie the fishing line around the lens and you're all set to go fishing. The added benny of this arrangment is that you can still take lots of pretty landscape and wildlife shots while you're waiting for a bite. Otherwise, based on my fishing experience, it'd really be a long, dull and boring wait. :mrgreen: :lol:


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Aug 16, 2004 17:27 |  #7

Jerry,
What type of fishing are you looking for? Lakers, pike, bass, trout?
I have a lot of contacts in different regions of Quebec and would be happy to help you. PM me.
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Aug 17, 2004 10:07 |  #8

I have been to this fishing camp many times.

http://www.athabascala​ke.com/fishing/ (external link)

They offer great facilities and awesome fishing. Trout, walleye, pike, arctic char and more. Their accomodations are very modern even though you are in a very remote area.

I see from their website that they are also offering ecotours which may interest the photography side of the trip.

http://www.athabascala​ke.com/ecoexped/ (external link)


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Aug 18, 2004 17:56 |  #9

JZaun
Look no farther! Here are the best, most remote, famous fishing lodges in Canada. http://www.britishcolu​mbia.com …townID=3661&web​regionid=2 (external link)
There is a link at the page top to all the resorts and lodges.


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Aug 18, 2004 18:18 |  #10

Thanks Conk, now I got another choice :D

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Aug 18, 2004 22:10 |  #11

JZaun wrote:
Thanks Conk, now I got another choice :D

JZ

Do more research on this area of the Queen Charlotte's and fishing getaways in B.C. Without a doubt, it is the best fishing anyone can ever experience in Canada.


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Aug 19, 2004 05:19 |  #12

Conk wrote:
JZaun wrote:
Thanks Conk, now I got another choice :D

JZ

Do more research on this area of the Queen Charlotte's and fishing getaways in B.C. Without a doubt, it is the best fishing anyone can ever experience in Canada.

If yer lookin fer them there salamon and funny lookin flat fish. now ifin yous lookin fer real fish, and I meen BASS, den ya cannot beat Nordern Kebec.
Anyway, real salmon live on the East Coast ( Just jokin Conk :!: :!: :!: :lol: :lol: :lol: ) Fished them both and each has it good and bad points. Don't eat em so the taste thing does not apply. :lol:


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Aug 19, 2004 09:12 |  #13

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[Don't eat em so the taste thing does not apply. :lol:

I thought real sportsmen ate what they killed. ?!

Jeffrey Dahmer did. :lol:


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Aug 19, 2004 18:32 |  #14

IanD wrote:
Conk wrote:
JZaun wrote:
Thanks Conk, now I got another choice :D

JZ

Do more research on this area of the Queen Charlotte's and fishing getaways in B.C. Without a doubt, it is the best fishing anyone can ever experience in Canada.

If yer lookin fer them there Salmon and funny lookin flat fish. now ifin yous lookin fer real fish, and I meen BASS, den ya cannot beat Nordern Kebec.
Anyway, real salmon live on the East Coast ( Just jokin Conk :!: :!: :!: :lol: :lol: :lol: ) Fished them both and each has it good and bad points. Don't eat em so the taste thing does not apply. :lol:

Love Bass fishing. I grew up on Lake Scugog in Port Perry Ontario. I'm very familiar with the Bass, Pickerel and Muskie fishing. One of the only things I miss about living back there.
No doubt, there are some absolutely beautiful fishing spots all accross Canada. But I'm still convinced that this is the place to be. :D Here is another link for you to choose and drool over. :mrgreen: http://www.google.ca …=Queen+Charlott​es+fishing (external link)


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