Well, the lodges, camps, and cabins are all closed. Winter is breathing down our necks, and the world economy sure looks a lot different than it did just a month ago. So let’s catch up.

Again in 2009, we are offering our Reel Deal promotion. Guests who book now, and pay in full by cheque before December 10, 2008, will receive a 10% savings off the rates published on the website. However, it doesn’t stop there. You will recall that our prices are in Canadian dollars, and today the American dollar has a 20% margin over Canadian currency. In addition, we know that gasoline prices have dropped as much as a dollar a gallon.

When you do the math, a $1045 (Can$) outpost cabin trip, is now available for about $732 (US$), taking into consideration both the Reel Deal, and currency exchange rate savings. Economists tell us the exchange rate advantage to the American dollar may not last long, so now is a perfect time to book and save. You may send us an e-mail to learn all the details on dates, available destinations, and prices by clicking here or you may call us at 1-888-465-3474.

In other news, what’s up with our feathered friends?
We have been back in touch with Jeff Wells, senior scientist at the International Boreal Conservation Campaign who has an update. His podcast Birding in the Boreal is available here, or more more info see our post about migratory activity.

Solunar – Sun and Moon Calendar Available – FREE!
Our 2009 solunar fishing tables are calculated and ready. They can be found on our website as FREE PDF’s. They are calculated based on our “latitude and longitude” and are adjusted for 2009 Daylight Savings Time. BTW: this is the weekend that Daylight Savings Time expires for 2008 – set your clocks back one hour Saturday night in most provinces and states.

New Guest Services Hours
For our guest’s convenience, our offices in Thunder Bay now have longer hours. You may call us from 8am to 7pm – Eastern, Monday through Friday. Tyler Lancaster, our resource specialist from Striker’s Point Lodge, is in our Thunder Bay office now and is ready to chat about fishing.

Anyway, let’s keep in touch. E-mail me here. And, you can always reach me by phone at 1-888-465-FISH (3474).
Alan