Hi there.

I am brand new to this forum and am planning a trip the first week of August to Basswood/Fall Lake with my 11 year old twins who are pretty novice fisherman. Any advice for a 5 day trip would be great. Low maintenance is what I'm thinking. Maybe looking for SM and some panfish, a few northern would be good, but I don't want top add a lot to my workload. Trying to keep it simple and fun.

Any feedback would be great!

Thanks in advance.

K

KarlS54: "Hi there.

I am brand new to this forum and am planning a trip the first week of August to Basswood/Fall Lake with my 11 year old twins who are pretty novice fisherman. Any advice for a 5 day trip would be great. Low maintenance is what I'm thinking. Maybe looking for SM and some panfish, a few northern would be good, but I don't want top add a lot to my workload. Trying to keep it simple and fun.

Any feedback would be great!

Thanks in advance.

K"

I haven’t been up that time of year nor have I been in basswood. From what I’ve read, submerged humps are the ticket. Depth finder would help. Bring a basketball net to use as anchor so you can find the structure on the lake and post up on it. Leeches would probably be good under a slip bobber. Good luck and have fun.

Think slip-bobber from shore. Find a campsite within an easy cast of mid-depth water--say 8 -12 ft or so. hang a leech on a colored hook a foot or two off the bottom and you will catch bass for sure, maybe walleyes. early morning and late evening are key.

Thanks. Im getting things ready to go and this is super helpful. Hoping for good weather!