Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Woodland Caribou Provincial Park :: Christmas list
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gnegard |
Fishing gear can be kept simple. Most of the time, you can throw out any spoon, jig, or rapala and have success. But its the same with everything, if you have good gear, you're more comfortable and successful. One thing you really need, is maps, compass and a GPS is really helpful. Portages can be tricky to find in some areas, and remember this a more remote place than the BW, so you can't ask people where the portage is. You need to be safe first and foremost. WCPP is my favorite place to go now, and I struggle to go anywhere else, other than a more remote area. Why? Good question, probably because of the challenge and different area. Good luck, if you have any questions, many of us on this board have gone and can be of assistance, but I would really contact Harlan at Red Lake Outfitters, he lives and places there, and can lead you in the right direction. Greg |
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PortageKeeper |
You can get around with just the park map (new one coming out soon) and compass, but much better if you add a gps. One big difference is that you'll be leaving one named lake and going into two or three unnamed lakes before hitting another named lake. Keep track of which unnamed lake you are on. The new map will list many 'camp sites'. Many of these are established and will be easier to find, but a lot of them are spots on a lake that the park staff thinks would possibly qualify as a camping location. Best to beg and steal info from others as to where the good ones are along your planned route. Most sites will be large enough for only one or two tents, but there are a few that are larger. |
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ECpizza |
I'm an experienced paddler, but not an expert. If you called me last minute to go to the BWCA, I could pack myself and all the equipment for a group of 2 - 9 (minus food, other people's sleeping bags and clothing, and canoe) in less than an hour, and food would only take a half hour in the store, and I'd repack it in the car. So, what should be on my list special that I might want/need in WCPP that I would not miss in the BWCA? And I am NOT a fisherman, but will want to fish on this trip. Assume my fishing gear consists of a Snoopy rod and reel. What should I get? In this case, price matters more than quality. As an example, my golf drivers are actual wood. I golf about once a year when I have to. I bought the clubs 30 years ago for $10. I'm not gonna ask Santa to spend $1,000 on fishing gear on the off chance I might catch one, if I stop traveling long enough to fish... |
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dentondoc |
I did finally find a tick on my last trip, but having an issue with ticks is uncommon. As for fishing gear, I'd bring some descent equipment, but not high-end. The gear available thru Walmart would be OK for a non-avid fisherman. However, you shouldn't expect to produce the same quality and quantity of fish that an experience angler with more sophisticated equipment would produce. But unless you just catch a terrible weather pattern, you should have no problem catching fish. Other questions about fishing gear and what to fish for can only be answered after you have some idea of where you are going. Unlike places like BWCAW and Quetico, the fish species are not as widely distributed. Northerns will be everywhere but lakers and walleye are not as commonly in the same lakes ... it was explained to me that the species are somewhat tied to the watershed that feeds individual lakes. There are, of course, exceptions where you will find all three species in the same location ... but that's reasonably rare, by comparison. Smallies do exist, but only in very isolated areas of the park. Finally, when you go would influence your choice of lures and potential fishing depths. dd |