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The 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 all the "hot" colors.
Here's What to Bring:
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
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Suggestions for Specific Species |
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Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass |
Surface and diving plugs (not exceeding 2 inches);
Spinner baits such as Mepps; hair and feather type
and rubber bodied jigs; slip bobbers |
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Walleye |
Sinking plugs (not exceeding 2 inches); Spinners in
mid sizes; Floating jig heads; Hair and feather type
jigs; Slip bobbers |
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Northern Pike |
Spoons, Spinner baits, and Surface and Diving plugs
in mid to larger sizes; Steel leaders from 6-12
inches |
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Pan Fish |
Spinner and assorted jigs in small to mid sizes;
Slip Bobber |
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Lake Trout |
Spring - Surface and diving plugs; Spinner baits
such as Mepps
Summer - Hair and feather type jigs in 1/2 to
1 ounce sizes in black, yellow, white, red/white,
and black/white; Spoons and deep running plugs |
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