It is IMPORTANT to note that whatever you
bring you must portage - so don't bring a lot of tackle. Ideally all your gear
(minus the filet knife and pliers) should fit into a small Plano or similar tackle
box. The list below is comprised of general items that have proven useful over the
years. Many of the items do have suggested colors. These are only suggestions,
"hot" colors change constantly so don't be afraid to experiment. you also
will want to tailor this list towards the type of fishing you plan to do, and don't forget
to throw in a couple of your own secret lures. We also highly recommend using live
bait. Nightcrawlers and ribbon leeches are the easiest to use and keep alive.
We do have a small tackle shop stocked with all the items listed below in the all
"hot" colors.
Spinning Rod and
Reel: Medium action rod with 6-10lb. test line, depending on your skill level and
desired species of fish.
Hooks:
Minimum of 25, bait type with short shank in sizes 6-4.
Spinners:
"Pre-rigged" hooks with spinner blades, beads and approximately 12 inches of
line. Hook sizes from 6-4 with spinner blade colors in chartreuse, silver, hammered
brass, yellow, red/white and black/white.
Jigs:
1/8 to 3/8 ounce sizes.
Floating Jigs:
In orange, chartreuse and red.
Hair and Feather
Type Jigs: 1/8 to 1/4 ounce sizes in yellow, orange, chartreuse, red and
white. For Lake Trout a few 1/2 to 1 ounce jigs in black, white, yellow, red/white,
and black/white.
Rubber Bodied
Jigs: With an without spinner blades in 1/8 to 3/8 ounce sizes.
Chartreuse, white, yellow, black, and brown (examples: Mr. Twister and Fuzzee
Grubs).
Plugs:
Both surface and diving. Sizes from 2 to 5 inches (examples: Rapalas, Lazy
Ikes, Heddon Torpedoes).
Spinner Baits:
Such as Mepps in sizes 1 and 2.
Sinkers, Split
Shot, Slip Sinkers: Bring an assortment of split shot from "bb"
size on up; slip sinkers should range from 1/8 to 1/2 ounce. for deep trolling bring
1 to 3 ounce weights.
Swivels:
Two and three way type.
Bobbers:
Slip bobbers work well and are the most functional.
Stringer:
One or two cord stringers work well and are compact.
Needle Nose
Pliers: For releasing fish.
Filet Knife |
