BWCA trip

[ikeslayer]

just got asked to go on a BWCA trip a few weeks back. We are going Oct 2. I dont' know exact location but it will be in the area that you are allowed to use outboards. The guys i am going with are primarly walleye guys so we will spend most of our time chasing them. What i could really use help on is what type of lure will be affective as well as where i can expect the fish to be and in what seasonal movement if any they will be in. Just started packing and i a realized i am clueless. thanks for any help. ike

[Team Otter]

Rocky points and plastics would be a great option. Also crank baits in those same types of areas should produce, particularly in the evenings and after dark.

Have a good trip.

[PerchJerker]

In the fall the best locations will usually have deep water near them, although the fish will still move to shallow rocks or weeds to feed. I like big baits in the fall, it's a great time for big minnows on jigs or rigs.

[B@ssDoctor]

I agree perch. You can load up on large fish on or slightly off the breaks. Too many people concentrate on shorelines this time of year. While there are fish, they are missing the ones just outside waiting. Some of those fish are the smart ones that have been around for awhile and ripped you jigs off. This time of year is a good time to throw 3-4" pre-rigged power minnows (real-istix). If you don't feel comfortable throwing plastics, go for the gold and throw red tails or even fatheads off the breaks rigged on a 1/8-1/4 ounce jig. Depending on the water clarity, you may have to adjust your colors, but in the fall, your most likely to tempt a large walleye (or any walleye) with the shoulder width of your fathead, rather than the color. The color on most "clearer" lakes is just a bonus. They are not really looking for a good looking jighead to eat, they are looking at the meat and the scent it is putting off. Just my 2 cents and common sense....

[Team Otter]

Something else just struck me; draggin' jigs would be a great option for a person fishing out of a canoe.

[ikeslayer]

hey thanks bunches for all your help keep it coming

The guys i am goning with say they do a lot of trolling. What rodand reel (baitcast/spinning rod length and action/power) and line (mono,braid,flouro) combo would you say would be ideal for this. you have been a great help thanks. ike

[bgreen82]

i dont know what the majority will say, but when i was up there last year we caught the majority of fish trolling, and i was using medium and ml action spinning combos. but i need to say that thats all i basically had at the time.

[Team Otter]

A 7', medium action spinning rod with 10/4 Fireline will work for multiple styles of trolling.

[Fish Fry Guy]

My father in law and I were up there traveling from moose lake up to birch lake 2 weekends ago, we were in a canoe so we needed to travel light. We brought up 6 deep running shad raps and a dozen jigs of different colors. We didn't have live bait but brought up a container of the new Berkley Gulp Alive minnow's in the black/white shad color. Those gulp's did GREAT! I'd suggest bringing up some of them and jig away, we did well in the 15 to 20 foot range. I also brought up a few Rapala Jigging Rap's #7 (biggest ones), the perch color did well as did the gold/black color. Also, definately bring up some Northern/Musky baits for trolling (if in a boat). This time of year is prime for picking up some pig Esox fish, when jigging for Walleye's with a perch pattern jigging rap, I landed a 39 inch Northern. Setting the hook and fighting that thing on 8 lb test w/no leader did a number on my wrist. Good Luck and please report your findings. I head up to the BWCA 5-6 times a year and am always eager to hear stories.