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jaredb
05/19/2018 07:26AM
 
I am heading into the Atikokan entry on Batchewaung lake on Monday and will be there all week. Is anyone catching them right now and can you tell me how deep they are and what are they biting on? Thanks in advance!
 
mastertangler
05/19/2018 07:39AM
 
I like to catch them right in the corner of the mouth. ( I know, everybody is a comedian these days).


Who know what's happening until you get where you are going. Preparation favors the wise. I would be prepared to fish shallow and deep.


I would take a spin and look around while dragging a rebel or savage gear or real image crawfish imitator crank bait and try and get a few clues.

If my heart was set on smallies I might seek smaller water if there was nothing happening on the big lake.
 
old_salt
05/19/2018 07:42AM
 


 
carmike
05/19/2018 08:46AM
 
When you say "there," do you mean on Batch and Pickerel? Or are you planning to head into the park a little bit?
 
jaredb
05/19/2018 01:16PM
 
carmike: "When you say "there," do you mean on Batch and Pickerel? Or are you planning to head into the park a little bit? "


We will head back in a bit.
 
carmike
05/20/2018 12:12PM
 
Ok...Try to camp someplace that gives you access to big, clear (and colder) lakes as well as smaller lakes. A few degrees' difference in water temps can make a BIG difference, so you're more likely to find them if you have access to both kinds of lakes.



 
zski
05/21/2018 10:44PM
 
old_salt: "
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+1
 
GeoFisher
05/21/2018 06:09PM
 
With as cold as it has been, I'd target a few smaller lakes, or very, very shallow north bays on bigger lakes.


Water temps, will dictate when and where you catch them this early in the year.


Tubes, Jigs, shakey head, swimbaits.......oh and the mighty "magic bait " :) :) .


Have fun.....I'm not going this year. First time I will miss a trip in a few decades :( .


Later,


Geo