With the onset of cold weather I've started to do some serious planning for next year's fishing trips. She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed and I last travelled to Minnesota's North Shore 35 years ago. We're thinking of going again late next June, catching a "Prairie Home Companion" show in St. Paul enroute, then camping and fishing in the Grand Marais area.

Minnesota's DNR website is very comprehensive, but I'd welcome tips and personal advice from FAOLers who are familiar with the area. My priorities will be: (1) smallmouth bass, (2) brookies, (3) northerns, (4) whatever else might be gullible enough to bite my fly.

Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.