Hi Sue: It certainly is fun to haul in those big lake trout. We used to fish at a certain lake in Nipigon area with downriggers in a 14' boat so we had to be careful watching the weather and we did not go out on Lake Superior. Need big boat for that. But this lake always produced lakers. Good luck when you do make that trip and if in Thunder Bay, let me know when you plan to visit. Would love to meet you.