PRK,

I plan to travel that route in Mid-September and come back through the Man Chain.  Will be happy to provide information when I return.  You might remind me here after September 22nd or so.  I have good intentions, but a poor memory.

I have been to Carp many times and the portages are not bad at all.  I do recall always finding ticks on the Carp to Emerald portage.  I have not yet been beyond Plough.  I also recall seeing Otters everywhere we went on Plough.

Good luck on your trip.

Regards,

MossBack