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August 2008

Riverside Lodge

Manitoba, Canada

“Smack dab in the middle” of a major staging and feeding area for waterfowl and prime hunting ground for whitetail deer and all color phases of bear, Riverside Lodge wants to show you their hospitality and hunting is second to none. Feel like you’ve got the place to yourself as you hunt very tasty birds, super fat bears, and rutting whitetail deer. Our top choice for August 2008.

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Fly In Fishing is a unique fishing experience for the true outdoor enthusiast; fish in rugged terrain, remote wilderness, and isolated lakes and rivers that no other man has seen before. Get out of the tourist hotspots that have been overfished and seize hold of the opportunity to fish fresh unscathed waters, where the fish don’t have fear of biting on to your lures.

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Wilderness Air - Canada - Fly-In Fishing Trips

Wilderness Air

PO Box 83
Vermilion Bay, Ontario
P0V 2V0, Canada
800-760-0924
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About Wilderness Air

Are you ready for the fly-in fishing trip of your life? Welcome to Wilderness Air! We'll fly you in to your own remote Northern Ontario outpost camp, where you will experience the Canadian wilderness like never before! Get away to great fishing. Stay in one of our 10 deluxe outpost cabins, and see the most beautiful scenery in Canada. Sparkling waters abundant with fish, clean fresh air, clear blue skies and we promise you this - you'll never hear the sound of a car.

But just because you're leaving the city behind, doesn't mean you leave luxury behind. All of our Northern Ontario fly-in outpost camps feature attractive wooden cabins with comfortable mattresses, hot and cold showers, fully equipped kitchens, a woodstove and most have sauna baths!

Wilderness Air's fly-in outpost fishing camps are ideal for family fishing vacations or for when the gang gets together for the ultimate fishing trip. Over 90% of our customers come back year after year. Whether you're an experienced angler or a newcomer to this fantastic sport, we have the fishing trip for you.

Make your reservation today, and you'll see why we boast about our great fishing: walleye, northern pike, muskie, trout and bass. And, because of our catch and release program, you're going to get HUGE trophy fish. The fish are all there - just waiting to be caught! Wilderness Air - Northern Ontario fishing at its best!

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Mattice Lake Outfitters - World Class Fly In Fishing

Mattice Lake Outfitters

PO Box 157
Armstrong, Ontario
P0T 1A0, Canada
800-411-0334
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About Mattice Lake Outfitters

Mattice Lake Outfitters offer a truly unforgettable wilderness fly-in experience to unspoiled Canadian lakes in Northwestern Ontario. Experience world-class fishing from one of 10 deluxe outpost camps on secluded private lakes where you have the whole lake to yourself or from one of 2 very small wilderness lodges on Whitewater Lake and the Ogoki Reservoir. Fly-in moose hunting trips are also available.

From the 10 outpost camps located on "private lakes" you can anticipate catching huge numbers of walleye and monstrous northern pike as well as lake trout and brook trout. Cabins are deluxe offering all amenities including, solar powered lighting systems, hot & cold running water, showers, two-way radios and propane appliances including separate freezers. Each lake is equipped new boats and motors.

Our 2 small lodges on Whitewater Lake and the Ogoki Reservoir offer their own unique vacationing experience as well as world-class fishing. Whitewater Lake is best known for large numbers of huge northern pike, exceptional walleye fishing and miles of magnificent & secluded sand beaches. The Ogoki Reservoir boasts above average sized walleye, big northern pike, sturgeon and an abundance of wildlife including moose, woodland caribou, timber wolves, black bears, bald eagles and nesting osprey.

Fly-in getaways are perfect for those planning a fishing trip, family vacation, family reunion, wildlife viewing excursion, Fall moose hunting trip or relaxing holiday. Anticipate world-class fishing, solitude and the thrill of flying to your own lake onboard one of our deHavilland Beaver or Turbo Otter seaplanes.

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Jennifer Tascarella
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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The annual fishing trip to Mattice Lake Outfitters is one of the highlights of the year. I first went to Mattice Lake when I was 18 with my Dad, Grandfathers and Uncle. The terrain is spectacular and the flight to the camp gives you such a unique perspective of the area. The cabins are beautiful and have been continually updated over the years. The boats are always in good working order. Twelve years later I still try to go fishing with my Dad every fall. As we drive the eighteen hours north, we talk about all the beautiful lakes and big pike we probably drive by, but we never consider going anywhere else for our annual fishing trip. Mattice Lake Outfitters is a family business in the true sense of the word, from the paintings that Don’s mother creates for the annual calendars to being greeted with a big grin by grandson Lucas. It is a special place that embraces all the values that seem to get lost in many businesses today. Don, Annette, Yolanda, Jason and Austin are hardworking, knowledgeable, accommodating and honest. But what I think says a lot about the experience at Mattice Lake is that every year as we drive home we are already talking about our next trip!

Bill Hunkapiller
Thursday, April 12, 2007
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I went to Canada with Mattice Lake over 10 years ago for my first trip to Canada. It was a trip of a lifetime, I've gone back 5 times and just scheduled another one. Fun, professional and lots of fish.

Anonymous
Friday, March 09, 2007
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The Mattice family has been flying me out for the last seven years on my canoe trips. Don’s knowledge of the land and waterways are superior to any other outfitters that I have used over the years, and I have been canoeing since 1976. The whole Mattice family is involved in running the camp and they do a great job. They will take care of all your requests. Mattice Lake outfitters are on the doorstep of Wabikimi Provincial Park. Wabikimi is a canoeing and fishing paradise where you can catch walleye and pike all day long. I know because I have done it, and not just once. Not only is the fishing great but you can see eagles, bear, otters, moose, and woodland caribou. In 2005 I brought my youngest son on his first canoe trip and we celebrated his tenth birthday on the same campsite where his older brother and I had camped with our bellies full of walleye and our eyes full with the colors of the northern lights.

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Chris Armstrong
Sunday, March 04, 2007
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After several fly-in fishing trips with other outfitters, I decided to try MLO on the recommendation from a friend. From the initial booking, check-in and loading to the outstanding pilots and camp attendants and the cleanliness and condition of their camps, I have never considered another Fly-in outfitter. Since that first year, I have returned 8 more times and each experience is better than the previous year. I look forward to seeing Don, Annette and their growing family every year and I eagerly anticipate to my next trip to Armstrong, Ontario. For me, a Fly-in fishing trip to Canada is a big investment; of both time and money, and I feel that Mattice Lake Outfitters are simply the Best in the Business!

Dan Preiser
Saturday, March 03, 2007
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The fly-in to the remote cabins, is handled by highly skilled pilots. The scenery is breathtaking, the accommodations & equipment are top-notch, and the attention from the Outfitter, is personal and professional. The fishing experience is exceptional! Quantity and quality of fish has been beyond our expectations. Our group has expierenced Vick, Pringle, and Bellsmith Lakes. Each has their own personality, and challenges. And, they offer catches of Walleye up to 28", and Northern Pike up to 44". We keep coming back year after year, because of the superb experience.

Tony Ruth
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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I have used MTO several times and would never consider another
outfitter. Their lakes and cabins are second to none and the rest of
the equipment is like new and in great working order every year. My
experience with MTO has been like staying at a 5 star drive in resort
with all the amenities but only in a fly in atmosphere. With all that
said it is the Eliot family that puts MTO in an Elite class. They provide
everything from food to bait and everything in between. I have
always been coached on where to fish and find myself on quality fish
from the very start of my trip. Atrip with MTO is an experience of a
lifetime you will never forget.

Frank (Fuzzy) Ferris
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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I have been fishing Canada since 1963. From Canoe trips to Fly-in camps. I have been with Don and Annette at Mattice Lake for the past eight years. The service is excellent from the flight to the check-ins. They have great cabins with running water and showers as well as boats and motors all in excellent condition. I have been to six different lakes all with GREAT fishing. From Weese where six of us caught 997 fish in a week to Short Lake where I had to release a 25.5 inch walleye because my partner caught a bigger one . If you plan on going fishing then plan on using Mattice Lake Outfitters. They are worth the drive (in our case 1200 miles 0ne way) and the money. They in my estimation are the best. You get great camps on great lakes with great fishing along with the always beautiful scenery and wild life To our group we consider the People at Mattice Lake like Family. Come enjoy and have great fishing. Just save some fish for us.

Mike Sweeney
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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Mattice Lake Outfitters have always made me feel like family. That means a lot to me.

Jerry West
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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Don,
We have been coming to your outfitting service since 2000 or 2001. After we picked
your service and made our reservations we all had ideas as to what we wanted ( hoped for ) from you and the fishing trip. You exceeded all of our expectations. Your hospitality is top notch. I don't know if you remember our first trip or not. While at camp our truck developed a flat tire. Jason had it fixed and ready to go
when we got back. As if the experience is not enough to bring us back the extra mile
you went was the clencher.
The planes are clean and the pilots experienced. The boats are nice size and the
motors well maintained. The cabin was
perfect and situated in such a place the sunsets were magnificent.
But the fishing was out of sight! I've watched my son catch northerns topwater on a beautiful sunny afternoon.
We watched an eagle dive for fish the same day. An awesome sight!
We have also see moose, beavers and otters.
Can't wait till August. See you then.

Gordie Schmitz
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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An outfitter who truly cares about his customers. The facilities and equipment are top notch. The price is fair. The fishing is outstanding. Every year since 1991, our group has caught hundreds (really thousands, but most won't believe this) of walleyes. Last year I caught my biggest northern; 44 inches.
This is one of those "once in a lifetime trips" for many, that we have found a way to do every year.

Sharie Hansen
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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I have been using Mattice for the last four years. After staying in their newer cabins with the showers and beautiful views, I can not even think of using another outfitter. The lakes are great for walleye and northern fishing and the boats and motors are always in good condition. I can't wait to get back there this year for another week on a new lake.

Steve Lombardo
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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We have gone to Mattice Outfitters for the last 3 years. The experience has been great all the way from the hospitality to the fishing and everything in between.

Don't miss the chance to fish here its great !!

Keith Hypes
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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I have used the services of MLO for the past nine years and have never had a bad trip because of this outfitters services . I have been on thirty fly-in trips as of this past July . I have never seen a more service oriented company. I have worked in industry the past 34 years< and have seen many companies who should take lessons from Don Elliot as far as customer service goes. The planes are all clean and well maintained for safety. The cabins are clean , very well equipped for cooking , and plenty of firewood . I have never had a bad outboard motor to deal with in all my trips with them. All the gas you care to use. Nice docks and fish cleaning facilities . I have used their services on canoe trips and always picked up when and where we decided upon. As far as walleye , I do not believe there is a better lake in Ontario for size and numbers than the Ogoki Reservoir. We like this outfitter so well that we drive 1100 miles each way to use them .

Chris and Rosie Robinson
Monday, February 26, 2007
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We stayed at Bellsmith Lake in 2005, and at Vick Lake in 2006. The flight out was great and the mid-week service of supply runs and ice replenishment was great. The cabins are well insulated and the showers were appreciated after a day on the water! We had both lakes to ourselves, which was perfect! All the equipment is well maintained and back-up motors are available, along with the extra boat. The security of having a two-way radio was also appreciated. The staff are all helpful and friendly and for two years now I can't think of one negative thing to say. Mattice Lake Outfitters is a first class operation and well worth the long drive from our place in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. We hope to have the opportunity to visit Armstrong in the future and fly-out with these great folks again. Vick Lake is larger and has more area to explore than Bellsmith, but both have lots of fish, and we never came back to the cabin with an empty fish basket! Thanks! Chris and Rosie

Stuart Smith
Monday, February 26, 2007
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I can personally attest to the quality of fishing, accomodations, and service that Mattice Lake Outfitters (MLO) offers.

I've fished Vick, Pringle (3 years), and Ogoki Reservoir (2 years) with them. Each of the cabins were clean, well thought out, and very functional.

The fishing was fantastic at each lake. Pringle and Ogoki were better for walleyes than was Vick, but Vick is great for numbers of pike with good overall size. On both Pringle and Ogoki our average walleyes were in the 19"-21" range. Very thick and healthy fish. 95% of our fish are caught without live bait.

Don, Annette, Yolanda, Jason and Austin are fantastic hosts and will make sure that your trip is a good one. All of the pilots that I have ever flown with through MLO have been professional, safe, and thorough.

I plan to continue to use MLO whenever the opportunity presents itself, and recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

Paul Pritchard
Monday, February 26, 2007
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We have been going to Mattice Lake Outfitters since 1992 and are always impressed by the quality of service and friendly, helpful family that runs the operation.

They are extremely dependable and consistent year after year.

Skip Bilbey
Monday, February 26, 2007
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If you are looking for a first class outfitter, excellent fishing and top
notch accomodations, Don Elliot and his crew at Mattice Lake
Outfitters is your best choice.

I have been fishing the bush since 1968. I've flown in, hiked in
and driven to remote camps from Wawa, White River, Nakina and
Armstrong, Ontario as well as points in between. Some trips great,
some trips not so great, but none of the trips surpass Mattice Lake
Outfitters. that is why I return year after year.

Most importantly, Don makes you feel like family. No request is
ignored. If it is important to you then it is important to Don.

Don Elliot strives to insure that each trip is handled as if it were
the trip of a lifetime, and in some cases it is. All facilities are
vigilantly attended to and kept in the best of shape. Extra boats,
motors, fuel, firewood and ice are readily availble. Don has even
been known to fly in a bottle of whisky when supplies became
critically low.

The fishing is fabulous.

Lanny Davies
Monday, February 26, 2007
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Visited Whitewater Lake in 1994 and have returned 12 times since. Don and Annette run a first class operation. Their aircraft are works of art and all equipment and accomodations are unsurpassed. Our group are avid fisherman and the fact that we have returned so many times says it all, even stayed for two full weeks one year!

Mike (Pierres friend)
Monday, February 26, 2007
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I happened to run into an old High School friend at a Pittsburgh Steelers Game, and all he could talk about – other than the Steelers—was this great fishing experience he had with an outfitter in Canada. He had been back several times and was sold on the relationship he had built with the outfitter. Both of us turned 50 years old last summer within weeks and my friend commented “would it not be great to share that occasion while fishing for Walleye in Canada.” Well, five months later, we were sitting in the red and black De Havilland Beaver, piloted by owner Don Elliot, of Mattice Lake Outfitters.

From first day to last day, it was the experience of a life-time.

I highly recommend the professional outfitter services of Don Elliot and his team. We had great service. The cabin was tip-top shape, the boats were well maintained, Ice was serviced in during our stay (before we woke) and the fishing was one word -- FANTASTIC.

We saw eagles most of the days on the water. On our very last day of fishing – we landed over 70 walleye and a dozen or two muskies; the single best day of fishing in my life. They hit everything we threw into the water. It was like making a hole-in-one your last time out at golf, just before you put the clubs away for the winter, you dream all winter long on getting back out there.

I have been dreaming all winter about heading back and will definitely do it with my sons and friend again. Don Elliot is a great down to earth guy…just make sure you book soon…they have plenty of satisfied repeat customers.