2021 BWCA Planning - Fishing Rods & Reels

I discuss the fishing reels and rods that I will select for my August 2021 trip to Trout Lake in the BWCAW. I explain why I'm making the selections I am.
I discuss ultra-light, light, light-medium, and medium pole selections. I discuss 20mm, 25mm, 35mm, and 40mm reels. I discuss line test and strength selections.
Let me know what has worked well for you in the Boundary Waters.

[@philsantillan]

Over the years I have changed up my choice of poles. I used to go with one or two 6’6” medium fast 2 piece poles. Then I took one Medium Fast and one medium heavy on a bait caster for trolling and topwater, targeting Bass and Pike. Last year I stared brining a 7’2” Medium Light Fast action rod specifically as a drop shot walleye rig, and I bring one Medium specifically for live bait slip bobber and then another Medium for jigging. Yes I bring three because I would rather carry an extra pole than waste time trying to switch up presentations. 😂

[@richardvedvik979]

Thanks for the comment! The extra weight of a third pole is not going to make a huge difference in the overall weight of the gear, I agree!