pine_knot wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2012 at 12:35am:

That's my understanding as well.  So you'd be better off getting a BWCA permit, paddling/towing to PP, hit the Quetico station for a permit, then paddle to North Bay first and then work your way back through Jackfish, Pipestone, Back Bay and out via Wind Bay....still a great fishing trip!!

Of course! Duh! I was drawn to an especially favored spot to start the trip but perhaps the best can be saved for last.