Summer School on the Gouin Reservoir

[McQ]

Heading up to the Gouin Reservoir Aug 18th - 24th. A six day adventure on one of the best walleye spots in North America.

 

I've arranged some prizing and there will be tons of info sharing over the six days.

 

Here's the lodge location

 

This is my 20th year on the reservoir and the fishing is great.

 

If you have an interest in joining the group send me a PM and I'll forward the details.

 

Bill

[McQ]

A couple of teaser pics:

 

Ronnie lets me hold his 32 1/2 incher last week - a 12 lb walleye is a treat to have a handle on.

 

 

Me running the river to get out into big bay for some late summer action - it's a gorgeous place.

 

 

A shore lunch from a couple of years ago - beautiful beaches everywhere.

 

 

 

August is a great time - the fish are at their summer peak and a variety of tactics can be employed.

 

You will not only have an enjoyable holiday but you will also gain valuable knowledge in walleye techniques.

[ccmtcanada]

Wow...looks fantastic! I cant make it, but thanks for the opportunity.

[Roy]

Thanks for the heads up, Bill. The Gouin is one of my favorite places. I haven't been back in 5 years or so. I hope a few OFNers jump on this deal. Great water and you certainly know about walleye fishing.

[tipupesox]

Have to agree the Gouin is a beautiful body of water and a great fishery. We have fished the area twice with another outfitter and have never been disappointed, the place is a walleye factory. Best of luck on your adventure ........

 

Tom

[McQ]

Here's a little more detail.

 

The trip costs break down as follows.

 

6 days accommodation & food = $550

 

6 days shared boat rental = $120

 

Gasoline - travel costs = $100 (approx) (from Ottawa - Gatineau area)

 

Gasoline - boat = $ 70 (approx)

 

License & Gouin fees = $ 100 (approx)

 

Personal items such as booze etc are your responsibility.

 

We will be using either

 

16' Princecraft Starfish - 15 hsp

or

16' Legend Wide Body - 20 hsp

[McQ]

Five years is too long Roy - take a break and come on up.

 

Tipupesox, I've had the pleasure of fishing out of most of the outfitters on the Gouin and can say that while each area has its own characteristics the fishing is GREAT. Nemio is special because of the location -

[McQ]

bump

[carll2]

gouin has been very hot this season with bigger walleye compared to last year.. 2 months of guiding done and 2 more to go

[McQ]

Part of what info sharing is planned.

 

Map interpretation - eliminating non productive water

 

Walleye habits

 

Lure selection - cranks, jigs, etc

 

Techniques - live bait, plastics - rigging or jigging

 

Interpreting sonar signals

 

Boarding with cranks and harnesses

 

Boat control

 

On the water and mini seminar structure

[McQ]

Still room for a couple more.

[Tomcat]

I had the pleasure of sharing a boat with McQ for a week at Nemio's in Aug 05. McQ is an astute walleye fisherman with loads of experience fishing the Gouin. Nemio accommodations and equipment were excellent and the fishing was good. As a consequence, I've already signed up for the Aug 08 trip. Its a great opportunity for some good fun and good fishing as well as a chance to learn a little from a walleye expert. Hope to see some OFNers join us.

[McQ]

The countdown begins -

[McQ]

We leave on the 18th of August, still room for a couple of adventurers.

 

The fishing is reported "GREAT" - a ton of bigger fish are being caught this year and because of the higher water in areas where they have never been before so there is even more water to explore.

 

I'll be in a different area the week before and it looks promising too.