The char had to be here. I was weary on my walk hoping not to wake up a polar bear we didn’t see. Simon, Paul and I know boats but the nature of the Arctic seas is dangerous. Burt held the boat like a champ while Paul and I cast streamers to the rocks and down current seams. A polar bear was sleeping on the highest rock! Three hours into the rising tide, the water comes up over an inch a minute. The question “What is the ideal char water?” gets much more confusing when you think about it. If you fall in you have two minutes to live. First Idaho Fish of the Year - An Unexpected Type! Minor fishing times. And we couldn’t help but notice that nearly every tern and sea pigeon had a sand lance in its mouth (looks like a baby American eel but they aren’t). A Full Day Fly Fishing at Ungava Bay 25 July, 2017 Categories: Arctic Char, Inukshuk Lodge, Ungava Bay Paul Ostiguy and his staffs most difficult hurdle at Inukshuk Lodge is dealing with tides. Think about that. Here it’s the same but after that first hour the change becomes drastic. A Maine Guide's License is not easily obtained, so it must be understood that "the patch" should not be taken lightly. I cranked my chucking and ducking up a notch but another couple hours went by with nothing and soon it was low tide. There was good current from the tide starting to rise. Another California Fly Fishing Tour Begins, The Indianapolis Sports Show Feb 17-19, 2017, Frigig Cold & Wind Shorten Last Day on the Ice. Normally netting two fish is a difficult chore. He was a big dog and took off. I started fly fishing at age 7 in the lakes and ponds of New England cutting my teeth on various sunfish, bass, crappie and stocked trout. Once on foot Paul and Burt went collecting mussels for dinner while I headed to a distant point. An English speaking experienced guide is provided for every two anglers. Ungava Bay offers what is to be considered the best char fishing in the world. 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Owned and operated by Paul Ostiguy of Montreal, this unique lodge is nestled on the rugged shores of Ungava Bay in northern Quebec. We were in what looked like pretty good fishing water so I went to work. Last, these enormous tides create roaring current seams like you can find whitewater rafting. I suspected two fish and I was right! California Speaking Tour has been a Blast! Recommendations and suggestions for tackle will be provided as will gear lists and recommended items. 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I did just that, only it lasted over 20 years working at the Jack Dennis Fly Shop in Jackson, WY where I departed in 2009. We saw hundreds of Arctic terns, sea pigeons and eider and scoter ducks. Fantastic! Lo and behold, Jerome locked into this small Atlantic salmon. Shore lunches are the norm here with fresh-caught char, vegetables, and that staple of shore lunches everywhere in the North, hot tea, prepared by your guides. We told them of the second polar bear and they were glad to hear there are more out there and that this one is in a safer place. May bring two Char home. On a Day when I wasn't Supposed to be Fishing! You’ll be fishing any of several rivers and on the ocean coastline. Burt and Paul came over for a piece of the action and we radioed the other guys to park the boat and join us. Is It Already Time to Start Thinking One Fly? 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