One more item I'll throw out there.  I mentioned we have a party size of 2.  There is a chance it could turn in to 3.  We aren't too keen on having 3 in a single canoe, nor do we like the idea of one paddling alone and doing portages with 3 people and 2 canoes.

As such, if we do get a 3rd, we were considering hiring a guide as a 4th.  Anyone ever use a guide before?  It would be nice to keep the canoes 2 and 2...and depending on how much service the guide provides it could potentially free up more time for fishing.

I've only used guides in canada on lodge trips, and the guides would be used for one day on a week long trip (not the whole week).  Anyone ever use one on a trip like this?  Is it reasonable to expect with an extra hand around the campsite we'll get more fishing time in?  What level of service is reasonable to expect?

thanks guys

[edit] I realize the downside of this is it partially diminishes the allure of "roughing it" on your own in the woods.  That said, we are still exploring the option to prevent a group size of just 3.