QUEBEC FISHING – AIR TAMARAC OUTFITTER

Dear sportsmen and friends,

Once again we find ourselves at the end of another successful year and, into the spirit of the Holiday Season, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued customers who, for the last 17 years, have placed in us their confidence. Thanks for your support; we look forward to our 18th season with a great deal of enthusiasm.

2011 IN REVIEW

2011 will be remembered to us because of its very cold spring and extremely late ice out. In fact we had to play icebreaker with some boats to reach camps and be ready in time for the opening.

Although we had to deal with the vagaries of Mother Nature in the spring, the hot and stable weather encountered afterward has stimulated fisheries and the constancy of the climate has helped in your fishing success.

In fact, both at Gouin Reservoir and at Lake Hebert, the average size of fish keeps getting bigger and several trophies were released. Visit the photo albums on our Website and look at our brochure to remember the good times!

It’s clear that our efforts for the protection, conservation and enhancement of our territories are paying off. Gouin Reservoir looks healthier than ever and lake Hébert is giving a bigger average on walleyes year after year as a tremendous number of walleyes over 20” were released last summer.

“We truly are the seaplane specialists for walleye and northern pike fishing!”

Finally, 2011 was a great year in number of guests and, with your loyalty, we still claim the highest rate of return of customers in the industry. This is directly dependent on the fishing success that you get on our lakes.

You will therefore not be surprised to find out that our bookings are well underway for 2012!

NEWS FROM GOUIN...

Early in 2011 we have completely renovated cabins #30-31 at East Saraana Bay. These chalets were afterward highly appreciated and are now amongst our favourites ! We really recommend this choice of location for your next trip; the high quality of their accommodation is impressive.

Chalets #40-41 at Plamondon Bay were also rebuilt from the ground up during the month of September and will be ready for May 2012. This site will be ideal for large groups because we have made cabin # 41 bigger, with a larger kitchen and two private bedrooms.

These renovations thereby complete our improvement program implanted in 2008 and this summer we will begin a second phase with the reconditioning of newer cottages such as #46 at Mattawa Bay.

Year after year we invest a maximum of energy and money to provide good accommodations and equipments.

Those who had not the chance to fish with us in 2011 will be pleased to know that we received last May 20 new Princecraft Yukon boats to better fit our 2012 Mercury 15- hp 4-strokes engines. Admire the picture of these beauties inside our new brochure.

With our new refurbished cabins, the new boats and motors, the satellite phones and the top fishing quality, Gouin has become an unbeatable fishing destination.

And good news! From now on on Gouin Reservoir, every walleye under 13 inches will have to be returned to the lake. In addition, note that in order to improve your future fishing experience, the walleyes over 18,5 inches should also be put back on a voluntary basis. There will be a minimum length of filets to respect (size to come later).

...AND LAKE HÉBERT

As announced last year, the grand opening of the new chalet # 26 took place on June 11 without a hitch. Its quality and comfort set new standards, so much so that in the early spring of 2012 we will redo our nearby chalet # 25 inside out to match and therefore offer you two great outpost location on Hébert.

In order to improve camp life on the island, we also announce the installation of new cabinets, countertops and screen doors for cabins #20-21-22-23-24. In addition, we will complete the transformation of the water systems to solar panels and 12 volts pumps.

In 2012 our LUND SSV-16 boats will already be in their fourth season ! Their proven durability and safety on the water provide proof of the correctness of our choice. Again this year we will offer them with brand new 20 hp 4-stroke Mercury outboards, swivel-seats, life jackets and landing nets.

It is important to mention that the limit of 4 walleyes per person at Lake Hébert, within a slot of 14 to 20 inches and the obligation to put back to the lake every trophy fish will remain in force for the future.

For the last four seasons we are witnessing an good increase in the average size of walleyes and in the number of trophy fish released to the lake. This allows us to believe that we made the right decision with our strict fishing rules.

You will always find at Lake Hébert the best walleye fishing in Quebec!

RESERVE YOUR 2012 FISHING TRIP – VISIT OUR WEB SITE

We still have an excellent choice of dates for 2012. Don’t wait any longer and make it a priority to reserve your trip. Please remember to send in the required deposit of 200 $ per person or contact us to confirm your stay. At the sports shows we will book any cabin not guaranteed with a deposit. Contact us for priority bookings. We also invite you to visit the recent changes to our web site at www.tamarac.ca. Come and see us at one of these 2012 sport shows, it will be our pleasure to speak with you.

Eastern Sports, Boat, Camping, Travel & Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA
Booth # 327 and 7108 - February 4-12

Gatineau Sport Show, Gatineau Qc
Center aisle - March 1-4

(Important: note that the Syracuse show has been cancelled for 2012 by the show promoter)

MERRY CHRISTMASS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Our team joins in with us in offering you our best wishes for the holidays and a 2012 year filled with peace, love, health and as always... lots of fish!

We wish you Happy Holidays!
Éliane Bédard and Jean Blanchard, owners