While some Northern Ontario lakes are exceptionally clear, others are very murky, especially following a bad storm. You’ll have better results using red or silver colored-bait. However, for murky water, or for water where there’s a rich concentration of iron, yellow bait is more effective.
Rattle baits are ideal for catching pike because the fish are attracted by the sound.
Pike tend to tease bait, playing with it before taking it. That's why you need to be patient. In other words, there’s a good chance that a large pike that nibbles and then leaves, will probably return as these fish have huge appetites, and can quickly forget.
Smallmouth basses typically stay together according to their size, so don’t expect to see a larger smallmouth in a group of smaller-sized fish.
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