Wear dark clothing - white spooks the fish. Speak with your assigned guide prior to visiting for which patterns have been most effective lately. With all this publicity you must worry about poachers. Although that is true to some extent many of the conventional patterns are very effective. With the concentration of fish in the water any exotic pattern can spur a strike.
Many patterns are effective - for whatever reason.
The DNR is very conscientious about patrolling the Soque and ticketing trespassers. Brigadoon is exceedingly well posted. A phone call will bring them instantly - anytime day or night. For tax purposes too. Big screen projection system, modem connections, FAX are available for our corporate group.