Happy Holidays!

We would like to extend our grateful thanks to everyone who has joined us as a guest and friend at Big Hook Wilderness Camps. Happy Holidays from the Hartle family. We wish you a safe and wonderful Holiday season.

Info on new HST tax in Canada

Many of you have asked what will happen to the GST rebate that many of our guests receive under the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program when the harmonized sales tax takes effect. We have received confirmation from provincial officials that the rebate guests receive will be half of the 13% harmonized tax or 6.5%. There had been some initial concern that the rebate would apply to the federal portion of the tax only.

We are also continuing to urge provincial officials to lobby the federal government for a return to the old, more flexible visitor rebate program. We don't know how this effort is going at the moment, but we will keep pushing on your behalf.

Although it is still possible for details to change as the legislation is passed and the regulations drafted, it appears at this point that we can count on a 6.5% rebate for guests who qualify under the program. We will provide further updates as new information becomes available.

Steve Hartle

Big Hook Wilderness Camps

www.bighookcamps.com

Big Hook Bowl Pick'em

Join us in this years Big Hook College Bowl Pick'em. Compete against other fisherman from throughout the USA. Top three places win great prizes. Good luck everyone!
Visit:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl

Group ID#: 26489
Password: bighook

Happy Holidays from Steve, Evie & Nathan
Big Hook Wilderness Camps

Christmas Deals

I have done a fair amount of surfing the internet for some blockbuster fishing deals this holiday season. However, I have been ultimately disappointed with fishing tackle manufacturers unwillingness to lower prices this Christmas season. Major brands such as Shimano and Quantum have discounted some lower end reels and rods but I have not noticed any great buys.
Understand, though, it really isn't the fishing season, well...other than ice fishing.

On the other hand, I just noticed Cabelas is offering $20 off purchases of $100 or more.
Visit www.cabelas.com for more details. They currently offering 25 days of deals so I would suggest visiting their often if you are really hunting out a good combo for the 2010 season. Also, their bargain cave every now and again will hold some fishing treasures also.

Other retail giant Gander Mountain, has marked down spools of 300 yd moss green Power Pro for $22.99 and free shipping. Those of you who have fished with braided line knows it usually will run more than $30. Visit:
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=411963&pdesc=PowerPro_Fishing_Line_300_yds_Moss_Green&str=webdeal&merchID=4005
for more details. They are also marking down several of their store brand rods and reels, which personally I am not very keen on.

For Bass Pro current holiday offers visit:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=8500&APPsection=Fishing&cm_sp=ChristmasGiftIdeas2009-11_30_09-_-HM-pos3-_-fishing-swf-chooseacategory

I also suggest visiting your local tackle store for great bargains. The little guys are more willing to negotiate combo offers.

I'll keep my eyes on the Internet and if I find any door busting deals I'll keep you posted.

Happy Holidays everyone!
-Nathan
Big Hook Camps