I was camping on the black river 2 weekends ago and all we could get was 1/2 a dozen tiny smallies , a few perch , and 1 small pike about 1 pound. I put the blame of the crappy fishing on all the campers swimming and rafting . I used to work with a guy that says he gets nice pike in the black and I have heard of the odd muskie, so my advice ....... Throw everything you have in your box and see what happens. Good Luck !