I have not done them recently but coming from the south may be easier in the respect that you won't miss the 2nd portage (as you can from the north because it is marked wrong on the Fischer map)  But remember, the Q map has everything marked correctly.  The 3rd portage close to Conmee was moist and we sunk a bit!  But they are beautiful.  And Pooh Bah is wonderful.  So is Wink.  PM me of you want other info on Pooh Bah.  Kim