Date: May 14th, 2010

Gateway North Outfitters Message
Hello Fellow Sportsman,

It is that time of year again. The lakes are all ice free and we are getting ready for the big rush this spring with all the fisherman. The ice went off very early this year. Off Lake opened up on April 10th and the other lakes were within the next week.

Many of you have questions about the boater safety regulation that Ontario has imposed on us. This is not a big deal, just a little more paperwork and a few minutes of time. We will issue a dockside checklist to all that are using our boats for their trips and it will make you 100% legal. If you are bringing your own boat and operating it less than 45 consecutive days in Canada, then this does not apply to you as long as you are legal to operate the boat in your home state. You can also get a boater safety card if you wish. If you get one from a state in the US it will be sufficient, but it must be from the state in which you reside. Or else, you can take the Ontario boater exam test online and receive the Ontario boater card. The boater cards are good for life. The dockside checklist we will issue you is only good for your trip with us and must be done each time you visit. If you have any questions, let us know and we will try to answer them. Or if you wish to go ahead a nd get your Ontario Boater’s Safety Card click on the link below.
http://boaterexam.com

We have already opened the outpost on Pipestone Lake and have had some lake trout fisherman up with mixed results. The cabins on Off Lake are open and ready to go for the walleye opener. We will be opening the fly ins next and then everything will be rolling for the season.

We have updated the office this spring and those of you returning from previous years will notice a big change. It has really turned out well and we are anxious to have everyone visit and see the changes. In addition we installed many new windows in the cabins on Off Lake. As for other changes or upgrades for this year, we have purchased more lifejackets, boat safety kits,(each needed by Ontario law)and paddles to have at all the fly in outposts We do not want you to have to worry about having the proper equipment or being in violation of the new regulations. We also have supplied new dishes, glasses, a pan set, cutlery, new padded boat seats, minnow buckets , rubber nets and a couple of large storage containers for storing large amounts of minnows while you are at the Sakwite Lake outpost. The cabin on Sakwite also had a new door with an opening window installed to help with additional light and air flow. Dogfly Lake had an upgrade to the boat ramp, so it should be easie r for everyone getting the boats in and out. Dogfly and Grant Lakes will also be getting electric drip coffee makers added this spring to compliment the generators we added last season. The last upgrade that we have done for the upcoming season is added another boat and motor for rental primarily on Off Lake. It is a 14” Lund with a floor and a 25HP Honda 4 stroke with electric start.

For those of you who have a fly in trip booked, we have recently set up the flight times and you will be receiving them shortly. If you have any questions, let us know. If you have any pre orders for your trip, please let us know as soon as possible to make sure we can get them in for you with no problems. Most groups have been good on the packing over the last few years, but there are a few different times that it was excessive. Remember that there is only so much room and you are limited to 125 per person. If there are things that you bring every year and don’t use, odds are you don’t need to bring them. The plane is designed to haul 6 people and gear, if you are a group of 4 we maybe utilizing some of the additional room with necessary supplies for the outpost. Just try to pack reasonable and in soft sided bags or boxes as they pack better and the space can be utilized more efficiently.

If you are still looking at a fishing trip for the upcoming season, we still have dates left and would be happy to host your next adventure. Whether it be a fly in, drive in, or boat in trip, we have a little something for everyone and any budget. Check our specials page for any upcoming deals that may arise throughout the season.

If you are considering a hunt with us this fall. We only have a couple spots left on our black bear hunts. These are very high success and very relaxing hunt. Fish during the day, and hunt in the evenings. The deer hunts we have a few different slots available from late October - mid November on the guided hunts. We have a couple of openings on our late season unguided hunts as well. If you would like to find out more about any of the hunts we offer, let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

We have also added a Gateway North Outfitters page on Facebook for those of you who want to follow what is happening throughout the season and stay in touch. You can join by following the link at the bottom of the page.

We look forward to seeing everyone that has a trip booked and hope to meet a few more of the new people that are inquiring. One thing is for sure, it will be another great season and some excellent fishing will be had. Look forward to seeing you on the water.

Lucas & Nicole Adams
Gateway North Outfitters
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