I've never fished the upper section of the St. Croix, but I used to fish the Rum north between St. Francis and Anoka with an ultralight spinning rod when I was a teen. I second MNFisher. Good smallie, walleye and northern, and you can be out all day on a saturday without seeing anyone else. (at least a few years back) I used to use minnow and crayfish rapalas. So, I would assume a clouser or a would work, as well as the standard wooly bugger. Even though it might be a little big, I plan on bringing my 8wt up there this summer when I get done building it.

Depending on which side of the St. Croix you're on, you can also try the Mississippi in MN (smallie/walleye) or the Namakegan in WI (musky/northern).

Sorry if this is too much. This site has been so good at giving me help/advice, I can't help myself when someone actually starts a topic I know about!

[This message has been edited by ameyers41 (edited 22 March 2006).]