Wally13,

Many thanks for the info on Opasquia!  Sounds like the park may not be all that friendly yet to canoe tripping.  The walleye fishing report does not surprise me, however.  I agree w/MT re: how much fun it can be to get such a routine going with your buddies year-after-year.

I was aware of Big Hook; I've been eyeballing their website for the past couple years but figured they catered to the cabin, boat & motor clientele.   After encountering challenging portaging/bushwhacking around some of the more remote areas of WCP last year, I'd certainly want decent reconnoissance re: crossing from lake to lake before tackling a whole park full of such adventures!  Sounds like a hammock tent (versus a conventional tent) would likely be the order of the day there.  Also, I figure to take a few pages out of Kingfisher's "pack light" book the next time I attempt such challenges.

Thanks for confirming to me, however, that Big Hook would be a good, less expensive resource to start with when I get serious about Opasquia.  The BWJ isn't interested in my writing about WCP for awhile (my 2010 "WCP trip report" & KF's pics should appear in the spring 2011 issue).  So, Opasquia seems like it could be the next "ripe" opportunity... but only if I show up as a "prepared" canoeist/bushwhacker.  I was NOT completely ready for my 2010 WCP adventure.

Again, your info is very helpful!

Jimbo   8-)