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thanks guys..man theres so many pics to sort through that i have to have 3 catagories for every pic...next report will be the log cabin we built 100% from the land and yes then later in the week maybe some fish porn if your all good

hey guys.. i havent been around the board much in the past 8 months but i still stop by from time to time to check ou reports and what not. last winter i got a job offer to work in northern quebec as a fishing guide(eyes and pike). now i decided to make a 3 part report in 3 different sections(equipment,construstion,fish pics) and id just like to say if you have a problem with some of the pictures please message me privately instead of spoiling the report.

thank you and enjoy

it all started for me may 12th, the ice had just gone down and i got the call from my boss to start work asap. may was nice sunny and warm. june july and august were all crap with numerous cold fronts blowing in weekly spoiling the fishing, i fished 110 days straight and was i finally glad to finish at the end of september. anyways enought poop chat heres some pics and heres some info and history i found on the net about the reservoir.

The Gouin Reservoir (in French: Réservoir Gouin) is a man-made lake in the central portion of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is not one contiguous body of water, but the collective name for a series of connected lakes separated by innumerable bays, peninsulas, and islands with highly irregular shapes. It has therefore a relative long shoreline of over 5,600 km (excluding islands) compared to its surface area of 1,570 km².[1] It is the source of the Saint-Maurice River.

The reservoir is named after Jean Lomer Gouin, who was Premier of Quebec when, in 1918, the Shawinigan, Water & Power Company impounded the reservoir for hydroelectric development.[2] The Gouin Reservoir has no generating station at its dam, but is used to control the flow of the St-Maurice River for the stations down-stream (all operated now by Hydro-Québec).[3]

There are no paved roads to the Gouin Reservoir, but it is accessible by several unpaved forest roads and by bush plane. The reservoir is a popular fishing destination with numerous commercial outfitters and private lodges along its shores.

heres a map of this huge body of water, and yes its very easy to get lost in the mazes of sandbanks and islands.

first things first, since were 20 miles away from any road on a sand island we need transportation, so we can bring our clients from the dock - the outfitter. this was my job, id pick up clints till about lunch time then guide till dark. heres my big baby 26 feet and 230hp(not enough sometimes lol)

crazy how much each motor is worth

and of course when we recieve clints have a little atv to carry all the luggage too and from the boat right to the chalet doors

my little tinny for when i only had 1-2 clients, atleast she had a 25hp

and then heres my big gun i would use with big groups,i find it easyier to guide with the small tinny

then of course we need to stalk up on supplies for the season so we bring on the "barge"

then my bosses float planes he has(2) he brought me for a ride in one and wow what a feeling,i cant wait for next year.

that about does it for this part...the best part will be in the end , yes i know you alll have to wait. il get to it sometime this week after im done sledding

enjoy

on my winter jigging rods i use my stradic and symetre,same ones i use in the summer and it works just fine

great report mike..nice little shack you have there..i need myself one of them

awesome pics guys..i spent all weekend riding and playing in the powder filled fields, i had to take advantage of the great conditions before the rain ruins eveything

go to pourvoire baroux in st jovite about 2 hrs from ottawa..great trout action but im not sure if they have chalets for rent

awesome report mike i was thinking of heading up to the baroux while im up north for the holidays but i decided to come back in town and try one of my eye spots, sucks you didnt catch anything but theres always next time

Here in Quebec, vehicle insurance is way cheaper. For a snowmobile or ATV etc (without collision), it's about 50 dollars.

wow who are you with?? here in montreal id pay about 400 for mine 2 ways.. but even at that my traill pass includes the insurance for up to i think its 1 million in damage

Well I haven't been around much the last 2 days as we have been getiing too much snow here in the Montreal area.Close to 40cms so far and more to come this week.

 

All my spare time has been devoted to snow removal

 

I don't know what I would do without a snowblower.Feels like we got more snow in 2 days than all of last winter.

 

Anyone else also getting buried.Thats livin in Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTP

awesome pics mike in all here we got about 50cms north of mtl.. snowmobile trails open..done for fishing for the winter

Missinaibi at Hell's Gate/Thunderhouse Falls area for an opener is on the long list of life's ambitions. Had I not cracked my skeg end of season... I'd almost be tempted to make the 220km treck from here to get there. Take a full two 10-11 hour days of travelling with the 15, another guy and a full load.

 

Anyway, haven't fished much but, maybe all throw something different up over the weekend. Thanks.

until the ice freezes up time to get the sleds out and ride my new baby

talking about reports whens the next one from you? you know we really enjoy them. i saw a show the other day about the the missinaibi river, quite impressive..

wow sled insurance prices are crazy in ontario, here in quebec i pay for my 2000 700 mountain which is considered a sport model 200$ and im only 22

im ready...bring it on, first ride for me this weeek!!!

my new to me sled

revelstoke for me.the get annualy 70 feet of snow,great mor my sledding or probably somewhere up in the james bay are maybe where moosebunk lives:)

i just got back from quinte i was there from tuesday till yesterday, fishing was tough we managed 5 eyes all between 5-7 lbs And quite a few large drum. we tryed shermans and thompsons pts along with the cement plant,bat cave,lighthouse and the upper gap ..theres hardly any baitfish to be seen on the sonar, should start heating up soon

good luck

another awesome report

it always amazing to see the golden color of the walleyes up in your area compared to northern quebec

looking forward to the next report

awesome report guys

the shot of the church is practically in my back yard

good to see you got into some thick fish

thanks for the report and pics

maybe some musky fishing for me up at the chalet( st agathe des monts) after i get my snowmobile for my first ride in 3 weeks lol

yesss finally that time of the year and this time i got smart and ordered all the nhl chanells so i dont miss a game may the leafs have a good year and the habs also!

amazing fishing up there in james bay if your in for the whole camping/driving expirience you can drive there and fish the many lakes/and rivers that are by the roads such as the eastmain and rupert river for brookies and eyes,

awesome pics you have there wayne especially the glossy water pic. this summer my boss brought me for a ride in his cessna 170 and landing the water was like a mirror,man was i scared lol but the pilot came through. awesome report again

thats too funny

i think the last crankbait you posted is a manns 30+

the green one is a powerdive minnow and the red is a hot lips express but im not sure if its a1/4 1/2 or 3/4 ounce, i use the the 3/4 and with 100-150 feet in back of the boat it dives ove 30 feet deep. i found a place that has them in texas so i ordered a bunch i finally got them after 3 months on backorder. the hot lips is my number one eye/bass trolling bait

Roy I know of the Lakes here in Quebec that do so.The price is $20 ,10 for the wash and 10 for parking.After 40 to 50 dollars in gas towing the boat some 300kms there and back $15 for boat fuel for the day the 20 dollars is a rip off yes they use soap but the water is cold .Oh and yes the line ups are a pain in the a s s .Not to mention they open at 6am only.I have waited as long as 45 minutes.why not leave the equipment on shore and just let us fisherman wash the boat.Cash grab if you ask me.

 

MTP

my fishing partner has seen 35 bucks in the mont tremblant region, its rediculous its all ready enough.. permits,, lures,gas,insurance practically cost an arm and leg

been there tryed it and never again, man was it dangerous lol. me and my buddie decided to try a small trout back lake, damnn branches on shore poked a hole in the bottom air pocket thank god the big round sides are a different air pocket. after that we invested in a cheap used canoe for those kind of trips