We finally fished this river for the 1st time. No pike, no bass, no nothing except 2 giant squawfish both over 5 pounds. We launched at Panhandle campground around 9am and fished till 2:30pm. We tossed everything we have in our small tackle shop, and even resorted to trying the banjo minnow for the 1st time. The banjo got some small followers (bass), but no takers. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to launch or what area of the river to fish? Oldtown, Cusick, or Ione? I just want to catch a darn Northern!!