lac suel, Canada

[mason]

I am set to go to Lac Suel in Canada (about 6 hours North of International Falls, MN) on Sept. 4-11. It's big Walleye and Northern Pike (from what I'm told). I've never had the opportunity to fish North of Colorado. I have somewhat of an idea of what to use, but I can still use some help. I am using an Ugly Stick as my first rod w/ a Sonora 3 bearing reel. Does anybody have suggestions as to lures and/or bait? And any equipment ideas would be helpful as well.
Thanks for your help!
Mason

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[can it be luck?]

Hi Mason, welcome to FM.
Look in the Canada forum for info on Lac Seul. There are several threads discussing Lac Seul as well neighboring waters. A post in that forum will probably get you better results.
CIBL

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http://groups.msn.com/canitbeluck

[Fish Head]

Hi Mason,

I didn't see you post in the Canada section, so I'll answer you here. For bait there is only one thing you will need: Jig and minnow. That will catch you more fish than anything else. As far as rod an reel, I personally don't care much for an ugly stick. I would go to a quality sporting goods store and tell them you need a good walleye rod/reel. They should be able to show you several in your price range.

Have a great trip!

[Rolly22]

Ditto on the bait suggestion, I've been fishing up there for 20+years and I don't think I've used anything but a jig and a minnow. Fish should be out on the bars and sunken islands. Could be deep so bring some larger jigs (3/8 or 1/2 oz.) and use the brighter colors. For a rod you should be able to get a decent rod for between $50 to $100 depending on your budget. Get something close to a 6'-6'6" medium or medium light spinning rod with a decent Shimano reel. I like to use the superbraid's for line. You don't lose as many jigs and when your fishing deeper your hooksets are more effective and I believe its more sensitive. Big Northerns will be mixed in with the walleye's but if you want to target them specifically get a baitcasting set up and throw some bucktails or stickbaits. Its a great Muskie are too, so be ready. Best of Luck, you'll have a blast.

[This message has been edited by Rolly22 (edited 08-23-2004).]

[fishnutbob]

Jig and minnow and I would take some raps along five or six shad rap and husky jurk silver and some blue, and yes get a good rod and real 6ft 6 medium light fast tip I like St. Croix, Plueger reel is one to look at. Good luck you'll get plenty of fish.