Mocha: "i did the bisk, beg, bug, fern.... route, beautiful!!!!! not been on the other route. whats a few extra miles? you're on a canoe trip, take your time. "
Jean Creek was no cakewalk in low water. I compared photos of a site on Sturgeon from last year to this year and it is down another several inches. Deux Rivieres will be a challenge.
I agree with Mocha. The B-chain is delightful. One 1km portage is the only one with any significant length. In my view it's a no-brainer.