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Name: Nick Stromme
City: Perham
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 05:21:08 PM

Cass_Lake

Muskies tough early on on cass, doesn't really pay to start working cass till mid july-august. Work deeper diving cranks, believers and depth raider work well on deep breaks and rock piles, get used to fishing blind, depend on electronics to find sparsh cabbage. Watch the wind.


Name: Jason
City: Hutch
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 05:00:02 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, thanks for your fishing reports, can you tell us were your going out from and how far your going out? If its top secert thats fine. Just planning on going out for one day this weekend. Thanks!!


Name: Dicky Bob
City: Up North
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 04:56:47 PM

Mille_Lacs

We just came back from Mille Lacs again and did well on the Mud. We found that the walleyes seem to bight well ontop of the flat from 3to8pm. After that its pretty slow all night. We have also been catching a lot of perch in the deep holes that are near the flats. Use pretty much any thing that glows and fat head. Red and yellow combinations have also done well. Try the south west finger of eight mile and the south side of Myr-Mar. Good Luck


Name: huge
City: spring park
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 03:59:02 PM

Lake_Minnetonka

Looking for the best walleye fishing holes, Lake Minnetonka?


Name: COOKIE
City: WASKISH
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 11:38:33 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Just checked on my 3 guys they have 15 with a few hogs.It makes me chuckle to look at them slabs. cookie


Name: jason
City: onamia
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 11:17:57 AM

Mille_Lacs

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Name: curt
City: good thunder
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 10:59:16 AM

Mille_Lacs

we have had good luck using a large castmaster and flashing it it fast,the excited action is triggering the to bit and just look. good luck


Name: Kevinator
City: Mankato
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 09:35:09 AM

Mille_Lacs

To: thepolishguy Thanks for the nice reports on Dickies service. I realize people tend to bitch more than they praise. We are going up today for the weekend, same attitude- going to have a good time and fish will be the bonus.


Name: Mountaineer
City: Ham Lake
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 08:58:12 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

We are heading up this weekend and hope to get in on some crappies, Even the walleye fishing sounds like a lot of fun, catch and release is O.K. by me. Thanks Cookie for all of the reports, it makes the anticipation of the trip even greater to here all of the info. Good luck to everyone!


Name: walleye slayer
City: Fridley
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 08:06:14 AM

Mille_Lacs

Scott, i was under the impression that this was a site for us to share experiances. If it has changed to the pros report or something i was not informed. I think if you wait til you are finding and catching fish, the changes will be slow to show because we aren't pros. Most of us are new to Mille Lacs and want a lil advice and would hope the pros like you would share some of your experiances with us. Or might it be, that all you want to do is come in here, see were you need to go, and go catch fish without having to do any of the moving around we do? Please let US know where you found and caught them


Name: Breezy Guide
City: Pelican Lake
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 02:19:52 AM

Pelican_Lake

It's been some time since my last report, sorry about that fisherpeople, but I haven't had the time to get out on Pelican. I've been chasing crappies on other area lakes. I did find some reliable information on the fishing activity on Pelican lake this past week. Yes, it is true that this last cold front has slowed the walleye activity down a bit, but there are a few areas where anglers are catching some fish. If you find the inner edge of the weedline, 10 to 14 feet of water away from everyone else, there are a few guys getting fish with shiners up shallow. There is also a pattern of fish being caught between 22 through 27 feet of water. Either there hasn't been much for crappie action on Pelican lake this year or everyone is being pretty quiet about it.


Name: cookie
City: waskish
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 02:01:52 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Have 3 guys that want to get out as soon as they get here so here I am at 1 am waiting for them so I can get them out there.The reward as tomorrow I will know if they bite at 2 am.Will lat you know. COOKIE


Name: scott
City: afton
Email:
Date: 01/17/2003
Time: 01:45:30 AM

Mille_Lacs

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Name: THEPOLISHPRINCE
City: GRANVILLE, IL
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 10:36:38 PM

Mille_Lacs

I see everbody slamming Dickies Resort. As for me I really like Dickies. I've tried a couple other resorts in the past and Dickies is best by far. I agree the fishing has been slow at all the resorts I've been at including Dickies. But you can't expect too much by just sitting in one spot all weekend. Dickies has always been good to us. Unlike places like Twin Pines resort. Their houses were a complete joke and service was scary. My friends and I had a total blast at Dickies last year. We only caught one fish out of all 3 days we were there, but we partied like rock stars!! A total drunkfest. The mentality you have to have when rented these ice houses is you're there to have fun and catching fish is secondary. If your serious about fishing buy a portable shack and stay mobile. We'll be back up there the weekend of Jan. 25th, 26th. Really looking forward to it.


Name: cookie
City: waskish
Email: cookie16@paulbunyan.net
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 10:26:57 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Just checked my guys out fishing they are having a gas,they have a dozen fish.Still havnt moved delux house maybe sunday after they all leave.If they do to good might have to leave it there but it is time to move it. Got 3 guys coming at midnight and want me to take them out to the area Im fishing I think I will leave them a map this fishing is tough work need my rest.I got 1 in my small house when I was checking on the guys so 1 in the frezzer and 14 to go.Have a lot of guys coming this weekend so hope to have a good report. COOKIE


Name: kev
City: west st.paul
Email: kevamagine@aol.com
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 10:12:04 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

we are coming up jan.30th would like a new up date please..........


Name: Rokhound
City: Cambridge
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 08:17:45 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Dear fellow fisherman or should I say whiners who really cares what other people do it really none of your business anyway if it is about fishing well be sociable and maybe somebody will share their experiences. In my mind I fish to have fun catching is fun but, so is just being out there (NOT WORKING). Everyone tries to catch fish some people just have a little better hand of luck then others (go figure). My advise for all is to have fun and enjoy Red thanks guys good luck!


Name: wazman
City: dodgeville,wi
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 07:27:46 PM

Mille_Lacs

lab dude,thanks for info.we are going up 19th-22nd out of lybacks.i will let you all know how we did when i get back.good luck fishing everyone


Name: scottholk
City: park rapids
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 07:27:07 PM

Leech_Lake

finn,

there is enough ice to drive vehicles, but it is never guaranteed safe. the way i look at it, if you own a snowmobile or atv, why risk driving truck on the ice? yes, the ride out is colder, but beats what could happen. i was on lake of the woods last winter, 38 inches of ice, and found a weak spot and dropped my front end through, took a bit of work to get it back out. i went out and bought an atv, just not worth the risk. good luck fishing.


Name: Tom
City: Bemidji
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 06:31:09 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Who goes to a bait shop for advice? Go up to Red and drill holes and start fishing because that is the only way you are going to catch them. Good luck. Even GPS coordinates will not help you because the schools move and there is alot of lake up there.

As for jigs and bait, you'll have to experiment with that as well. There is no magic jig, no magic spot and information that comes from a bait shop may not help you.

It seems feathers are getting ruffled on this site and that is not good sportsmanship. If I catch crappies up there I will post the site, I may even go back to that same spot. Does that mean I'm going to have results, no.

All I can say is good luck and try not to be so hard on each other!


Name: Andrew
City: St.Cloud
Email:
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 06:21:01 PM

Small_Lakes

Big Birch near Grey eagle has ben hot, nail about 12 Walleye an hour nice size, fish about 50 feet from shore.


Name: GENO 22
City: Moorhead
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:24:05 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Try as I might you guys dont get it! Every time I go I get the same answer from your bait shops that the fishing is good. You need these jigs, and you need to fish this deep. Well, just how much of that is true, NONE of it, Or maybe all of it you decide? Fair enough? Right, Now I could tell you where to go but you would never believe me. I got the GPS Cords Right Here How bad do want to try to catch fish. Fishing isnt about catching. Dont even go there! You would have Never ever even heard of Red Lake if it wasnt for someone catching FISH,,, And I mean Big fish.... As for Al Linder Well we get along great.


Name: cookie
City: waskish
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:21:31 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

my guys got a tolal of 4. Two guys set up 3 feet from fish house today a 12:30 caught 3 right away go figure?Landed first northern on small jig today about 6 pounds made about 10 runs on 4 lb test lot of fun on that small rod. will go out tonight and see if I can catch dinner better take out venison just in case COOKIE


Name: Eric
City: Hudson, WI
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:14:52 PM

Mille_Lacs

About 10-12 guys heading to Mille Lacs next weekend. How's the fishing? Any pointers on where we should fish?


Name: George Orwell
City: Circle Pines
Email: mailfourme@aol.com
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:09:51 PM

Mille_Lacs

Hi To All

I was hoping for little advise I've been ice fishing for years only but only for pan fish and pike. Well here is the problem friends are starting to get sick of me out fishing them when it comes to crappie's so they thougt we should go to the sea to catch walleyes We are staying at scenic bay and fishing out of our own house. Any help would be great for this virgin walleye guy would be great.(location,bait,lure,and what ever else you can send my way. I would just love to out fish these guys so I don't have to hear them pick on me all week

Thanks and have a great day


Name: bigfish
City: invergrove hgts
Email:
Lake: Rush Lake (Near Rush City)
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:00:48 PM

Small_Lakes

fished w.rush last night caught limit between 4and7 p.m.,after 7p.m.,one bite. crappies three of us got are limit in 2hrs. good luck. bigfish


Name: bigfish
City: invergrove hgts
Email:
Lake: Rush Lake (Near Rush City)
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 05:00:21 PM

Small_Lakes

fished w.rush last night caught limit between 4and7 p.m.,after 7p.m.,one bite. crappies three of us got are limit in 2hrs. good luck. bigfish


Name: B Finn
City: Parnell IA
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 04:28:15 PM

Leech_Lake

Hows the fishing


Name: B FINN
City: Parnell IA
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 04:25:22 PM

Leech_Lake

How is the fishing up there. Got some HOT spots for me. Is there enough ICE to drive on the lakes .Should i bring snowmobile or Atv.


Name: B FINN
City: Parnell IA
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 04:21:27 PM

Leech_Lake

How is the fishing up there. Got some HOT spots for me. Is there enough ICE to drive on the lakes .Should i bring snowmobile or Atv.


Name: Denny's Den
City: St.Paul
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 04:16:20 PM

Mille_Lacs

Any reports on the eye's biting? I'm heading up to Hunter's again Friday morning and going out to the flats. Any action on there. How deep are they this week? Any information is welcome. Thanks DP


Name: sweeny
City: Red Lake Falls
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 03:26:01 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

Not familiar with Little Rock. Please explain


Name: sweeny
City: Red Lake Falls
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 03:24:56 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

Not familiar with Little Rock. Please explain


Name: sweeny
City: RLF
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 03:18:37 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

Not familiar with Little Rock. Please explain


Name: sweeny
City: rlf
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 03:08:54 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

not familiar with little rock. please explain


Name: An?rew
City: St.Cloud
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 02:01:09 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

The fish are bitting on Little Rock Big Walleyes


Name: An?rew
City: St.Cloud
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 02:00:54 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

The fish are bitting on Little Rock Big Walleyes


Name: An?rew
City: St.Cloud
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 02:00:47 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

The fish are bitting on Little Rock Big Walleyes


Name: Kevinator
City: Mankato
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 01:40:59 PM

Mille_Lacs

Has anybody rented the 8 hole sleep 4 fishouse number 15 from Dickies before. Going up this weekend and wondering what we're getting into. From what I read about other's experiences at Dickies it don't sound good.


Name: sweeny
City: red lake falls
Email: sweeny@gvtel.com
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 01:38:08 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

has anyone been out to 16 mile? if so, can you drive a truck out there?


Name: Ice Shaq
City: fergus falls
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 12:44:51 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

Was up at L.O.W on 1/10 caught 115 fish 70% walleye/sauger all in the 10-16 range. A few nice perch and one pout at 5 pounds. Use a jigging RAP!!!Later, Ice Shaq


Name: Adam Hagen
City: Stillwater
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 12:42:32 PM

Lake_of_the_Woods

Scott,

Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. Good luck fishing this winter!

Adam Hagen


Name: Putsky
City: Stillwater
Email:
Date: 01/16/2003
Time: 12:02:24 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Geno 22,

I have to agree with Need Help. I find it hard to believe that even with all your so called experience, you never once went up and asked another fisherman for advice. To everyone else that believes in the system of sharing, good luck.


 

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