I am also looking forward to a July Canyon Lake trip.

Since this will be our 3rd visit, I am hopeful that we will encounter some larger muskies. Not yet convinced that smaller baits is the answer.

If not, I am confident that big walleyes will again hit trolled Depth Raiders, after the sun has set. Those are kind of an added bonus, although kind of a mismatch against 65 lb Power Pro.

FYI, I was in the Red Lake vacinity for the walleye opener. We don't expect ideal weather the 3rd Saturday in May, but this year, 12-14 inches of snow was hard to believe. Had to sit in Ear Falls for most of the afternoon, awaiting snow plows summoned from Dryden. And, then, it got cold. Fortunately, big walleyes were the rule.

At least, we can leave the down jackets at home in July.