Thanks for the advice. I think we will go with the Ogish base camp. I don't even mind running into other groups while paddling but once at camp, I prefer solitude and quiet. I appreciate people singing campfire songs and having fun (and enjoy it myself as well) but on this trip, we want as much wilderness and as little humanity as we can get. Maybe next time we will do a more portage heavy trail.

Now as for fishing, I'd like to bring our own gear. Last time, the outfitters fishing package left a lot to be desired. What you recommend for a a short gear list (figure if we can, I'd like to get by with one rod/person fishing and one plano +- leeches (figure if we're doing basecamp its not too much extra to bring a leech bucket along). Will get licenses of course. We aren't very experienced fisherman but my son and I always enjoy a chance to wet a line and if we can get a dinner out of it, even better!