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Keep baggage under 50 lbs. if possible. The regional airlines charge extra for anything over this. This could also result in delayed or lost luggage if the plane is full and luggage has to be bumped to a later flight.
Bring fishing equipment you are familiar and comfortable with. Tighten screws and lubricate reels. Replace last year's line with a new brand of your choice. Protect rods and reels in transit. Use a plastic rod case which will fit various lengths rods. Pack reels carefully as bails and handles can get bent or broken if not protected. Don't forget your fly rod if you're a fly-fishing enthusiast. More and more people are enjoying the experience of catching northerns on fly equipment.
A waterproof dufflebag is an excellent way to store extra clothing and gear in the boat. It keeps the boat free of loose articles and allows you to put on and take off clothing as weather conditions change. It also keeps cameras and film dry.
MAKE SURE TO BRING ALONG A GOOD CAMERA!! Tip - always use the flash even on bright days. This will eliminate shadows and make your fish come to life with the extra light. Please photograph and release the fish within 60 seconds or less to ensure the fish has a much better chance of recovering.
Checklist
- Passport advised for US citizens
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof boots
- Hats with visors
- Gloves
- High-quality two-piece rain suit
- Polaroid sunglasses (or your preference)
- Warm coat
- Sunscreen (SPF-30)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries
- Medications
- Camera and lots of film
- Fishing equipment of your choice
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Tackle Suggestions
These tips are meant as a guideline only. Most of you will have your favorite equipment and lures that you know work well. We have an excellent assortment of tackle at the lodge so if there's something that you are needing once you get up here, or have forgotten.... don't worry we probably have it!
Northern Pike
- Rods - 5' 5" to 7" medium to heavy action.
- Reels - Medium to heavy spinning or bait casting reels.
- Line - Your preference, depending on your ability and the type of fishing you'll be doing. If you're fishing in the open water you can use lighter tackle and line than you can if you're fishing in the weed beds and have to bring fish in through the weeds. Make sure you replace your old line as it does deteriorate over the winter. I suggest 10 - 14 lb test with a good quality steel leader.
- Lures - Rapalas, doctor spoons, daredevils (five diamonds, red/white, black/white, etc.), spinnerbaits, johnson silver minnows, bucktail spinners (big), jerkbaits, top water plugs (zara spooks, mystic poppers, etc) - topwater fishing is, in my opinion, the most fun of any type of fishing. Sluggo worms or other plastics that can be made weedless. Try to use lures ¾ oz. or bigger.
Walleye
- Rods - 5' to 6' light to medium action.
- Reels - Light spinning reel with 4 to 8 lb. mono line.
- Lures - 3/8 oz. lead head jigs, various colors, 4 inch rubber tails (single or double), crank baits such as Rapala shadraps, ristoraps or Wallydrivers, etc., also work really well, especially for trolling in the river during August.
Artic Grayling
- Rods - 5' to 6' light to medium action.
- Rods & Reels - Use the same spinning equipment as for walleye. 4 to 5 weight fly rod.
- Lures - Size "0" or "00" Mepps or Blue Fox spinners.
- Flies - Hook sizes 10 to 14. Gnats, nymphs, coachmen, etc. Colors: whites, brown, touch of red, black (anything with any combination of these colors).
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