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It's hard to believe, especially this summer, but we have had a few cool nights recently and the bugs are really tapering off. That means it's already mid-August! There's plenty of time to get a late summer/early fall canoe trip in.
One of the really effective fishing techniques to use this time of the season is "open water trolling". Now this isn't the "run of the mill" throw a lure behind the canoe and paddle, method. This is targeted trolling with specific types of diving lures...like Storm Lure's original "Deep Thundersticks" These type of lures will run 20 or 25 feet deep on 50 yds of line. The target...all of the game fish in the Canoe Country. At this time of the year, bass, walleyes, pike and lake trout will often suspend out over deep water while chasing baitfish such as ciscos or whitefish. It's not uncommon to find fish 20-30 feet deep over 50- 80 feet of water. So, if a trip is still in the plans this season, ask us about this method and maybe you can put a few more fish in the canoe.

Williams and Hall Newsletter

What's Going On in the North Woods

This news letter is designed to help keep you current on the issues of the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park, to give keep you up to date on Williams and Hall Outfitters, and to share some of our knowledge and love of the outdoors and the wilderness around us. We hope you enjoy these articles and share them with your friends.

Canoe Country

The Canoe Country lies within the Rainy River and Hunters Island districts of Ontario, and the Superior National Forest of Northern Minnesota. It's primitive beauty and thousand of crystal clear lakes have remained unchanged throughout the centuries.

Today, as in the past, it is the land of the canoeist, and offers glorious opportunity for adventure, a sense of survival living, fun of outdoor life, and freedom from the pressures of civilization. This area has been preserved as unique canoe country. Public roads do not penetrate the area. Aircraft, except those on official duty, are prohibited from flying below and elevation of 4,000 feet.
Travel is possible only by canoe. The canoe country is one of the few places in the world where there is no pollution. The traveler may drink right from the spring-fed crystal-clear lakes.

- The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Waters_Canoe_Area_Wilderness

- http://www.wilbers.com/ChronologyWelcome.htm

NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE

For the 2011 season we are starting a campaign to get families out of the house, away from the computer games, and out enjoying nature. In order to help you we are still offering our NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE package. This package includes all of the gear that your family will need for an excellent adventure into the Boundary Waters, lodging before your trip with a dinner and breakfast in our dining room, transportation to your entry point, routing and fishing information and tips. For every child that brings an adult, the adult will get 20% off complete outfitting rates. Each youth ages 10-18 will get 25% off the regular complete outfitting rates, and each youth 9 and under will go free.

PERMIT INFORMATION

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

The lottery is over we can now reserve your permits directly. It is now $6 to reserve a Boundary Waters permit, and $16 per adult for a one time User Fee and $8 per adult. If you have reserved a permit on your own and would like to pick it up at Williams and Hall, just go to your reservation and change the issuing station from default to Williams and Hall and it will be here when you arrive.

Quetico Park

Permits are issued on a first come first served basis exactly 5 months to the day before your desired start day. This year the park will open May 20th, 2011.

Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. If you are going into Quetico Park, be prepared to have the names of all group members to list on your permit. Also a brief description of your tents and canoes (for search and rescue purposes) also to be listed on your permit. Update: as of last July, camping fees for entering at Prairie Portage are $21.50 for adults and $8.50 per youth (per night)

Thanks for taking the time to join us. We hope to be hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Blayne, Charlene & Dave
Williams & Hall Outfitters

PO Box 358 Ely, MN 55731
(800) 322-5837
canoe@williamsandhall.com

Canoe Trip Specialists
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Quetico Park Outfitter
Williams and Hall Wilderness Guides and Outfitters
Located on Moose Lake in Ely, Minnesota