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Minnesota Fishing Reports-Archive 02 Gull Lake
Current Minnesota Fishing Reports Archive: 11/15/02
Hello!
It's kind of looking like we might be
done with the boats for the season! I just got done making sure
that all the water was drained from my livewells, bilge and
gearcase! I wouldn't have to worry about these things if I could
just finish my garage off.
I was out with my Dad for a few hours
last Sunday and we caught five keeper walleyes. The next fish I
catch will be through a hole in the ice.
Still trying to get a look at Mr.
Buck! I have had plenty of does under my treestand, but the bucks
are eluding me so far. I'm not to worried, it's still fun to get
out on stand and chill! Yes, both kinds of "chill"! The rifle
season goes through this Sunday. The archery season is open
through Dec. 31st!
For those of you that are thinking
ice, it looks like I will have at least two sleeper fishhouses
this winter! So book now and tell your friends!
Tip of the week: Remember to book
your rooms for the extravaganza!!
Have a nice week and Iook for a more
exciting report next week!,
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
11/6/02
Hi people! Indian summer is here!! But
it's going to be short lived!! Get your painting done tomorrow or
Friday, because it sounds like we will be back in the "slop" on
Sat.. Yes, Sat. is the deer opener here in Minnesota (firearms
season). And I'll be at my daughters first swim meet in Grand
Rapids. I'm a bow hunter anyway so I'm not going to cry to hard.
I'm going to spend some time in the woods both tomorrow and Friday
in hopes of seeing Mr. Big.
Fishing! I was out last Sat. and we did
fairly well. We caught some walleyes and a couple of northerns
(deep). We were on Gull and caught some fish in 58 feet of water.
I know I've told you before that you shouldn't fish that deep! But
it was the only place I could find them. The reason I don't get
into the deep water fishing is because of the many fish that don't
live after bringing them up from the depths. Plus it is alot more
for to catch and fight a fish in 35 feet of water or less. We
caught our fish on both jigs and lindy rigs and yes even this time
of year people hound you if you look like you know what you are
doing. It's amazing how rude and unethical some people can be.
There's alot more to life than catching fish under someone elses
boat!! Think about it!!! Catch them under your own boat.
Thanks to those people who have
responded to my need for rental fishouses! I've had some nice
offers, and I think I'm going to have a couple of sleeperes to rent
by the time we have some safe ice. If you know of anyone looking to
sell a fishouse at a good price please call me.
Tip of the week: If you are looking for
a good place to have your deer processed try Mcdonalds Meats in
Clear Lake, Mn.. They know what is up and they have been around
forever.
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
10/30/02
Boo! Is Halloween tomorrow? Or is it
Christmas? It sure felt like winter tonight as we were trying to
round up some of those Gull lake walleyes. We did end up keeping
nine, but it was pretty miserable out there. And a lot of you know
I'm not a wimp when it comes to the cold. You know it's cold when the
rod guides freeze up! And on the way back to the landing at 5:30 or
so it seemed like it was about 60 below with the wind chill. I'm
still numb!!
It probably didn't help that I spent the
first 4 hours of the day on my tree stand. But it was all worth it
because I know there are a lot worse alternatives. Like spending the
day in an office or something like that. I did see a few deer this
a.m. and two of them were bucks. I drew my bow on a 6-8 pointer, but
he didn't stop so I didn't shoot. It was still a pretty awesome
experience when you have them walk by at 25 yards and they don't know
you are there.
I did hunt Camp Ripley last Sat. and boy
was that an experience! I'll do it again, but I will go in with a
different mind set. For a person that is used to hunting where there
is very little pressure, Ripley was a zoo! But boy oh boy is that
some awesome land!!! I've never seen such beautiful territory. I saw
and could have shot a doe or two but I was looking for one of those
monsters like Vince Meyer of the Brainerd Dispatch shot (a 235 pound
10 pointer). There were some other giants shot also! I guess someone
shot a 19 pointer! That's what I'm waiting for.
I'm sorry for those of you that thought
this was just a fishing report. But this time of year I can't help
but get "buck fever". Just ask my wife, I think she thinks I have
lost it! But I know I'm not the only one. No matter where I am, I'm
looking for deer and yes that can be dangerous so don't do it!!
This year I'm going to try and arrow one
with my recurve! I'll let you know if I score. I would have to say
that the deer up here are in the middle of the "rut". I would have to
say that this unseasonably cold October has got them going a bit
early.
Tip of the week: Pray for warmth!!
Goodnight,
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
10/24/02
I guess I better get the fish houses
ready! I still have the boat ready to go, but the only call I had
tonight regaurding my guide service was from an ice fisherman from
Iowa that booked a house for the "extravaganza weekend" (Jan 18th)!
Who would have thought it would stay this cold for this long in
October? I was on the water Sunday and Monday, and got cancelled on
Wednesday. Sunday was a tough bite on Gull and Monday was a bit
better, but we still didn't get on a large school anywhere. Normally
in October it's pretty basic to find a bigger school of nice walleyes
but I haven't done that yet! So far September was better than
October. I still have a couple more trips in the book, but today my
mind switched to the other whitetails (deer). I am getting ready to
hunt Camp Ripley this weekend in search of da "turdy pointer"! I
figured as long as I'm living this close to Ripley, I better at least
try it once. For those of you that don't know, Camp Ripley is a
Military Camp that is on some of the best deer hunting land in the
country. The deer are thick, and every year there are some record
bookers shot. It's a lottery, so you have to apply for a permit!
This is the second year I applied. If I get a chance a a big one I'm
going to take him but otherwise I'm doing it for the experience, it
should be interesting.
Back to the fish! The walleyes in Gull
are scattered at all depths. I have caught them at 11 feet and I have
caught them at 52 feet.
Does anyone have a fishhouse that is in
decent shape and at a decent price? I want to get one or two more for
my rental fleet but I also don't want to spend a fortune!!
Tip of the week: If you are planning on
fishing the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza this year, I
would suggest booking a room or rooms now!! If you wait to long you
may be sleeping in one of WalleyeDan's fish houses!!
Have a nice weekend,
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
10/17/02
Good morning!
It looks like we are in for another cool
one today with the possibility of rain or snow showers! If we get
some rain I'm sure that will take care of the remaining leaves, so I
guess that means it's really fall! These temps. that we have been
getting are below the norm, so maybe summer will be back next weekend.
I was last out on the water on Monday with
two regular clients. We ended up with a limit of walleyes for them,
but wow was it a run and fish day! I can't remember the last time I
had to work that hard for a limit of walleyes this time of year. But
that goes to show you that some days you do and some days you don't
(hammer them).
We all started off jigging and by the end
of the day I think we realized that the rig was the way to go. We
were using pretty short snells (2 feet) and large redtail chubs. We
caught fish at many different depths (19, 44, 36 you name it).
If you are in search of big walleyes in
the Brainerd area I would concentrate on the Whitefish chain, Pelican
or the Gull chain. It's that time of year again where your odds of
catching a "hawg" go up dramatically. Sure, it can be chilly but that
is why they make boots, mittens, hats and long underwear. Try it,
it's refreshing!!
I know it's also time for those of us deer
hunters to start dreaming too! When I see the leaves off the trees, I
automatically start to think "big bucks"! No I'm not in the lawn
clean-up business. I'm talking big whitetails in rut!!
So yes it is decision making time but
either way I think we win. If only there were a few more hours in the
day.
Tip of the week: If you are looking for
some areas to fish from shore, try Hole-in-the-day on Gull Lake, the
Gull Dam or the narrows on the north end of Gull. If you are up in
the Cross lake area try under the bridge by the the Wharf! These are
all good areas this time of year, and you have a good chance at
landing a lunker!
Have a nice remainder of the week and
weekend,
WalleyeDan
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
10/8/02
A-Mays-ing!! How about Joe Mays and the
Minnesota Twins!! Just got done watching it on the edge of my
rocker. It was a great night for me, I got to do two of my favorite
things (I caught a bunch of walleyes on Gull with my wife, and then
got to watch the Twins win!). Now, if I could say that I was going to
get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep I would think I was in Heaven! But
I know better.
The walleyes have been going "nuts" on
Gull. We caught about 20 walleyes in an hour tonight (6-7 p.m.). We
caught them in 16-25 feet of water on jigs and rainbow chubs. We
didn't catch any over 18 inches, but it was fun. That is the way
things have been going on Gull and you can tell by the amount of boats
out and about. One thing I noticed over the weekend was that alot of
people don't respect their fellow anglers! By this I mean moving
right in on a boat that may or may not be sitting on fish!! The lake
is large and there are hundreds of spots to fish so please don't move
right in on me or others!! It drives me nuts!!
I haven't been on any other lake in the
area as of late, but I have heard that Pelican and Edwards have been
producing some nice walleyes too. The Gull lake walleyes have been
going on the north and south ends!
Tip of the week: Thank your guide for all
the services they provide: surgeon, psychiatrist, counselor, teacher,
master baiter, comedian, babysitter, tour guide, mechanic, mediator,
chauffer just to name a few.
Have a nice week, sleepless in Lake Shore,
WalleyeDan
Dan Eigen
Gull Lake Guide Service www.walleyedan.com walleyedan@brainerd.com 218-963-0422(h) 218-839-5598(c) 9287 Anderson Rd. Lake Shore, Mn. 56468
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