Favorite Smallmouth Lakes in Quetico Wicksteed Darky Elk Gardner Bay Big Newt Little Robinson Bart William Suzanette Jean Pooh Bah Sturgeon Draper North Bay Agnes Kawnipi McEwen Saganagons Northern Pike in the Boundary Waters Northern Pike Best time of year: May and June Best lure: Blue Fox Vibrax Spinner, Size 5 in Favorite Locations: Weed beds in large lakes such as Lac La Croix, Crooked, Basswood and Knife Lakes
A 3L bladder full of water adds significant weight high in the pack, so dont size up unless you really need it
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Checking the buckles on the waist strap is also a good idea, because if one breaks then all the weight will be resting on your shoulders
When most trout anglers are done for the season because it is too hot, I am out on the water chasing bass, bluegills, crappies and smallmouth
Generally, we were impressed with the Alakazam 45, and its a notable foray for Mountain Hardwear into the ultralight backpacking zone (theyre not a big player, and this is a real way to leave a mark)