Fishing Gear to Bring

Tackle List

Suggested tackle to bring to the lodge or on a canoe adventure.

Feel free to call the lodge a few weeks before your trip to see what’s working and to check on water levels and temps: 1-807-485-2492

  • TOPWATER (minnow imitating baits)

    • Rapala Floaters
    • Rebel Floaters
    • Smithwick Rattling Rogue
    • Floating & Small Lipped Frogs
    • Buzz Baits

  • TOPWATER (prop baits)

    • Heddon Torpedoes (tiny & baby)
    • Cotton Cordel
    • Crazy Shad
    • Zara Spooks (no propeller)
    • Smithwick Devils Horse

  • MEDIUM RUNNING LURES

    • Rapala Shad Raps size 5,7,8,9
    • Smithwick Suspending Lures
    • Bomber Model “A” 2 1/2, 3 1/2
    • Weedless Spoons
    • Rebel Crawfish
    • Hot-N-Tots
    • Mepps Spinners
    • Mann’s Deep Divers

  • DEEP RUNNING LURES

    • Rattlin Rapala
    • Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap
    • Lead Head Jigs – Chartreuse 1/4oz. & 3/8oz.

  • OTHER GEAR

    • Fishing Line – 8lb Test is most common
    • Medium to Lightweight Spinning Rod
    • Stringer
    • Steel Leaders