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Every Fathers Day weekend for the last decade or more, I have taken my two sons Tyler (20) and Izaak (18) camping and fishing to Algonquin Park.

Well I'm finally back, and all I can say is wow! What a trip! I've been in the depths of Algonquin Park for a week and have been busy this past weekend so finally now I have the time to sit down and write up my report!

There are still places left hidden on this planet where your wildest dreams of beauty and serenity exist.

I've certainly done my fair share of fishing over the past 50 years. Some might even say more than my fair share.  Travelling in search of fish has taken me to some "exotic" places throughout North America and beyond, but none perhaps more "exotic" than Great Bear Lake.

Where the Thunder Lizards Once Roamed

It is a land frozen in time, an ancient place shrouded in both mystery and legend.

The people of Great Bear Lake - the Sahtu Dene have lived here since the beginning of time as we would perhaps understand it, and through the generations have

A number of years ago I set out to find a place in Ontario where I had a legitimate chance to catch some big pike - forty inches or better - and would have to hide behind a tree to bait my hook to avoid being attacked by  monster walleye.  I also wanted quality food and boats, reliable motors and comfortable accommodation - all for a price that would avoid the need to get on a first name basis with my bank manager. 

Earlier this spring I was fortunate enough to have made my first trip up to Quebec's world famous fishing resort - la Reserve Beauchene (LRB). As some Fish On Line Canada readers may recall from the article that