The clothes you wear are strictly up to you. It all depends on the time of year, the temperatures and how much of a sunburn you want. Before you go, take a look at the weather forecast. There is a direct link on the home page. People wear anything from shorts, T-shirts and sandals in the summer to fleece jackets and snowmobile suits in early spring/late autumn. Regardless of what you wear, be sure you have good rain gear - a full suit, tops and bottoms. Be sure the rain jacket comes with a hood. That's the most important piece of clothing you need. It may not rain the week you're there, but odds are it will and good rain gear will make all the difference.
Here are some of the essentials besides the rain gear:
Money: you'll need some cash for a fishing license and maybe for meals if spending the night in Canada before showing up at the marina, otherwise you shouldn't need much. Bring a check to pay for your guest fee and per diem while at the club.
Fishing gear: You can go wild here. Best thing to do is get tips from whomever you'll be fishing with. Some have the notion that the more gear the better, while others go with the more simple approach. It is suggested that you do bring a couple of rods and reels, as backups if you break something and also to have several rigged and ready to go at the same time. You might have one rigged for trolling, another for casting a plug and maybe another for jigging. Generally, you don't need very heavy rods. Most any medium action, 6 - 7 foot rod will do. It's nice if they break down, for easier transport. Six to fourteen pound line is adequate, maybe something heavier if you'll be doing much trolling. Needle nose pliers are a must-have item and maybe some nail clippers or nippers for cutting line would be helpful.
The PA club strongly encourages catch and release fishing, however some groups will keep enough fish for a shore lunch or fish dinner. It's hard to beat fresh pike or bass!
Bugs: They're usually not a major problem, unless you're there early in the year (May-June) when the black flies and gnats can be more than an annoyance. It's adviseable to bring a headnet those months. When you're on the water, during the day, they usually don't bother you too much. Once the sun goes down, then they do come out in force. So for some of us, that's the signal to head back in. If you plan on portaging over to another lake, then the skeeters and flies will come after you while you hike from one lake to the other. So do bring some bug spray for those situations.
All boats must be equipped with the following gear. You will get fined if caught without them by the Provincial Park Rangers or Police:
And of course, don't forget your liquid refreshments. You're responsible for bringing your own.
Phone: The club has it's own phone line, 705-746-8699. All outgoing calls must be made with a phone card or credit card. Cellphone coverage has improved drastically in recent years and calls can now be made right from the cottages and most of the surrounding waters.
This is a list of just some of the essentials that you might have questions about. Don't forget the usual things like pants, shirts, underwear, socks, toiletries, something to read, passport/passport card for crossing the border. Just be sure and leave all your worries and work at home.