Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Woodland Caribou Provincial Park :: WCPP Fishing!
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RoundRiver |
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Chross16 |
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HighnDry |
quote Chross16: "Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate all of your input! I am planning to go barbless but the area stores do not carry them...I may have to crimp my barbs...and yes, everything is better with bacon! Thanks again! A 4inch handfile works pretty well too and most fishing outlets carry them for $4 - $8 depending on how much you shop around -- you might find one cheaper online. Also, check with Harlan at Red Lake outfitters, he can let you know re: tackle for walleyes :) |
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Chross16 |
Also, I am wondering if I should go barbless...it doesn't appear to be a requirement but with all the catching and releasing it may be good for putting less stress on the fish...any thoughts? Thanks! C- |
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Alan Gage |
I'm sure there are fish I've lost because of no barbs. But I'm also sure there are fish I've landed for the same reason because of easier hook penetration. And like the previous poster said, I feel much more comfortable tripping without barbs knowing that if I end up with a hook buried in my finger (or dog) it will be a simple matter to just slip it out and continue with the trip. Alan |
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mpeebles |
Our target fish was walleye but we caught numerous northerns as well. We did not fish for lake trout. You can find some really good information about tackle and techniques on "Bow Narrows Blog". Bow Narrows Camp is on Red Lake (located just east of WCCP) and the owner is very knowledgeable. He has a list of preferred spinners for northerns/spoons for lakers, etc. As far as the walleye tackle is concerned. We did not take any electronics along. I took up a couple of one quarter once inline sinkers with swivels to get my crankbaits down deeper while trolling/locating walleyes. Surprisingly I got snagged very little. Once located I switched to one eighth once jigs with a three inch tail and mostly vertically jigged them. If the wind was right I would drift slowly and vertical jig as well. We were up there in mid Aug. so the walleyes were anywhere between eight and twenty feet down. Obviously the fish will be shallower earlier in the year. The fishing was excellent. Enjoy your trip! |
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McVacek |
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