Greetings,

I am new to the forum. Just moved back to Wisconsin after 15 yrs and am getting back into fishing with my 7 and 8 yr old kids. I took them fishing for the first time last week on the Manitowish chain and they had a blast catching perch, bluegill and bass. We will be on Lost Lake (west shore) for the last two weeks of August. I'm looking for some advice on fishing the lake during that time. I'm sure that fishing panfish in the weeds is a safe bet. How is the crappie fishing ? Are minnows on bobbers the best bet for kids ? On the Manitowish chain I was trying to fish the weeds for Northern/Bass while the kids fished for panfish, but was mainly snagging weeds with my rapala/crayfish lure. Any lure suggestions for late summer - or just retrieve faster. Thanks for the help.

Jan Brekke