Marten River?

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Marten River?

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Hey folks, for the May long weekend i am heading to Marten River provincial park. I have a question, has any of you been there and can you shore fish successfully. I normally just tent it and bring the boat on a trailer but the misses is insisting on bringing the camper. I do have a great 12ft tinny but no rack to carry it. So my dilemma is..... do i shore fish or do i bite the bullet and buy a set of racks.
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Get the racks!

Never been to that location, but while shore fishing is often possible the ability to get out on the water is the best.

Besides - she gets what she wants, so you can maybe get what you want. (especially if you can then leave the camper and get into some really back area lakes)
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Great camp. I think we fished from shore while we were there. I think I rented a canoe as well while we were there
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moonshine wrote:So my dilemma is..... do i shore fish or do i bite the bullet and buy a set of racks.
Bottom line Steve. Is it a one time rig for this trip, or something you'll use again? Plus, water conditions will dictate shore fishing opportunities early season. A canoe rental still gets you on the water, whether for fishing on your own, or with Wifey too for those prime time quiet paddles :wink:

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Well i got myself a set of Trac racks. Im not sure Smitty, if i will do this again but it definitely opens the possibilities. I guess it depends how this trip works out. I will be sure to post a report on our trip.
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