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Name: Darcy
City: Wisconsin
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Date: 01/29/2003
Time: 11:19:10 AM

Mille_Lacs

could be some snow coming this weekend how do you feel that will effect the bite especially with the warmer weather hope it helps it possibly cant get any worse

Name: wallguy
City: milaca
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Date: 01/29/2003
Time: 01:22:51 AM

Mille_Lacs

fished on the big pond on sat.and killed the jumbos got 20 in the 12 to 14 range.fished of of blue jug in 30 to 34 ft of watter .then i went out on sun. and caught 3 walleyes 2 22inchers 1 15incher showed lots of fish .going on sat to kill the jumbos again

Name: Aaron
City: fairmont
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 04:18:16 PM

Mille_Lacs

Fished out of The Red Door and had a blast!! first 2 hours pulled up a 22 23 20 and 16 in. eyes only one keeper for the weekend but got pics of some nice fish and drank plenty off beer best house and accomidations I've had, plain hook and rainbow minnow at 1 foot from the bottem If I go back It will be the same place!!

Name: TK9
City: St. Paul
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 02:19:55 PM

Mille_Lacs

After a weekend of motionless rod tips in one of the fabulous McQouids houses, I'm convinced last summer was an aberration and Mille Lacs is once again the Dead Sea. Fatties, shiners, jigging, bobbers, you name we tried it and nothing worked. Great accomodations, plenty of misbehaving, but not a single bite. Mille Lacs fisherpeople beware!

Name: Bill
City: Litchfield
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 01:35:18 PM

Mille_Lacs

What is the word on Hunter's point? How are the house's & service? I aleadry know the answer about the fishing report.

Name: Darcy
City: wisconsin
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 01:31:23 PM

Mille_Lacs

Thanks for the report Putsky sorry you didnt have better luck though. Im hoping with the warmer weather and possible snow cover the bite should heat up.

Name: Bill
City: Litchfield
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 01:30:43 PM

Mille_Lacs

What's the word on Hunter's Point Resort. Heading up there...Wondering about the fishing (besides slow,)service, house's, etc.

Name: joe
City: hastings
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 01:09:42 PM

Mille_Lacs

Lardman I have a private house out of Karpen's and have seen the inside of a few of the rentals, not bad as rentals go. Karpen's tries to move the houses around to get them on the fish. the fishing there is the same as most of the lake, perch are slow (none last weekend). the walleye are around - if you read portside's report, walleyes only coming through at night (2am - 5am) true for me the last few weekends as well. slow to dead during the day in the house - go out on the flats if you are looking for eyes during the day.

Name: Jayme
City: Vadnais Heights
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 01:03:14 PM

Mille_Lacs

Rented a shack from dickies the weekend of the 24-25-26. Fished with fathead, shinners and waxies. One perch in the early morning on a fathead, eelpout late on a tip up. Had a camera, didn't see one eye, many perch, just not bitting. Dickies had us about 1/2 mile off of shore in 16 feet of water. Don't think that was deep enough. Did however have to call 911 early Sat am for one of there ice shacks that was up in flames. That was more exciting that the fishing! Hope everyone else has better luck!

Name: Hook
City: Lakeville
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Date: 01/28/2003
Time: 10:47:25 AM

Mille_Lacs

Fished out of Twin Pines this weekend. House #29 about 2 miles out. Didn't cath a thing. If your going out of Twin Pines ask for their houses that are 3-4 miles out. No one around us caught anything as well. 1st time I've ever been skunked on Mille Lacs but I don't think it's Twin Pines fault. Better Luck next time!!!!!

Name: White Rabbit
City: unknown
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 10:08:29 PM

Mille_Lacs

Fished out of dickies this past weekend. Fished with a swedish pimple and the head of a fathead. Got one bite around 2 am friday night, I had it on for a bit but it got off. Stayed up till 4 am and fell asleep with the fishing rod in my hand. Saturday, jigged a bit and stared at the tip-ups and rattle wheels. saturday night jigged from 9pm till 3:30 am with not even a hit. Was fishing over rocks moving around in 20-30 feet of water. Can't believe it first time on millelacs and didn't catch a walleye. Thanks MR. DNR for improving the walleye population!

Name: Lardman
City: Osseo
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 08:16:56 PM

Mille_Lacs

We have 15 guys heading up this Friday for a weekend of fishing and drinking through Karpen's. It sounds like things are picking up some, we're hoping for eyes but pout are a close #2. Any one go through Karpen's? Good/ bad? Sounds like edges of the flats are where it's at. Any tips on depths, locations would be grat. I'll report when we get back on how we do.

Name: rickfnascar
City: Prentice,Wi
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 05:36:37 PM

Mille_Lacs

Thanks alot Wazman !! We appreciate your report and will certainly use the advice.

Name: JEFF
City: SIOUX FALLS
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 01:58:50 PM

Mille_Lacs

WE RENTED A 16 HOLE SHACK FROM DICKIES ON THE 24,25 FISHED FOR 48 HOURS, HAD NO LUCK WITH THE WALLEYES. WE HAD A CAMERA SAW A FEW PERCH BUT NO EYES. I DON'T THINK DICKIES SHACKS ARE IN A GOOD PLACE. WE FISH ABOUT 1/2 MILE OFF OF SHORE. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND RENTING FROM DICKIES VERY DISAPOINTED WITH THE FISHING, BUT HAD A GREAT TIME ANYWAYS.

Name: Putsky
City: Stillwater
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 10:04:25 AM

Mille_Lacs

Darcy,

Here is our fishing report out of Mcquoids. We fished all day friday with 1 eal pout andf one fish getting of (walleye). Saturday turned out to be a little better. We caught 2 eyes (24,25 inches) and missed four others (alcohol related). We had an underwater camera on saturday, in which we saw hundreds of small perch, with a couple jumbo's mixed in and 2 walleyes. The house itself was excellent. Mcquoids has wonderful homes and do their best to put you on fish. We did not leave the home, in which I know we may have been able to catch a few more fish, if we have. All in all, we had a great time and caught a couple of really nice walleyes.

Name: wazman
City: dodgeville,wi
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Date: 01/27/2003
Time: 01:36:39 AM

Mille_Lacs

rickfnascar, see my ealier post. move and you should find fish. perch hit on crappie minnows and red hooks, and waxies/spikes and small jigs.walleyes hit on fatheads and plain hook for the tip ups.we had no hits on golden shiners, but you should still try them. we fished out of lybacks,dont sit in bay if your not marking fish. good luck

Name: rickfnascar
City: Prentice,Wi
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Date: 01/25/2003
Time: 03:47:17 PM

Mille_Lacs

We are heading to scenic bay resort on the 2nd for a couple of days and are wondering if anyone has had any luck on that part of the lake? If so what depth? and what time? We like to fish with tip-ups for walleye and northern here, but understand we cant use plain treble hooks in Minn. How are you guys dressing up the trebs over there? and are you using shiners,fatheads,suckers or?? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!

Name: rickfnascar
City: Prentice,Wi
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Date: 01/25/2003
Time: 03:27:52 PM

Mille_Lacs

We are heading to scenic bay resort on the 2nd for a couple of days and are wondering if anyone has had any luck on that part of the lake? If so what depth? and what time? We like to fish with tip-ups for walleye and northern here, but understand we cant use plain treble hooks in Minn. How are you guys dressing up the trebs over there? and are you using shiners,fat heads,suckers or?? Any feedback is greatly appreciated !!

Name: wazman
City: dodgeville,wi
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Date: 01/25/2003
Time: 12:44:31 AM

Mille_Lacs

karl from mpls, we fished out lybacks 19-22nd we moved house house 3 times,30' deep mud,20'+ rock,17'sand + rock small perch everywhere. caught 2 walleyes 19 and 23 both on fat heads and plain hook on tip ups/rattle reels.perch bit on red hooks + crappie minnows.walleyes both came at night in 17-20 feet. good luck and post how you do

Name: Wall I. Hunter
City: Dayton
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Date: 01/24/2003
Time: 02:45:44 PM

Mille_Lacs

Fished Eddy's Thursday, 01/23/03. Fished from 8 am to 6 pm. Sloooww! Aqua view showed nothing all day but very small Perch that terror-ized my minnows, but wouldn't bite. Caught a 7.5 lb. Northern Pike. The Nort's seemed to be cruising right under the ice 9 to 10 ft. from the top. Nothing against Eddy's but they just don't have their houses over any structures. Map shows sand and small rocks. Aqua view confirms it. It's like a desert down there. I think Eddy's will be much better this Spring when the Walleye start to spawn and come into the shallows. Not a good hard water spot in my humble opinion. East side still seems to be the better Walleye producer. All you guys asking about Liberty, McQuoids and Hunter's Point...find the rocks and flats, move frequently and you should catch fish. Going up to Chisholm to try out Sturgeon and Side Lakes for Walleye and Crappie. Should be interesting. Has anybody ice fished for Rainbow Trout? I know a lake up north I'd like to try but not sure what to use. <0}))))><

Name: Bill
City: cambridge
Email: WAQjr@aol.com
Date: 01/24/2003
Time: 01:14:59 PM

Mille_Lacs

Going out this weekend at librety beach resort,or Agate Bay.Has anyone heard anything good?Went two weeks ago NOT much happening.We had a camera we could see them down there,But couldn't get them to bite!

Name: Heybub
City: Yooper
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Date: 01/24/2003
Time: 11:36:40 AM

Mille_Lacs

Word on Twin Pines: Went there last year, had a blast. The shack we rented was a 8-man, nice warm shack, and caught quite a few walleyes. I don't think the bite is as hot yet this year from what I've heard, and I haven't seen other resort's shacks, it was worth it though. Going back second weekend in Feb hope it picks up.

Name: Putsky
City: Stllwater
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 09:31:40 PM

Mille_Lacs

Winky,

At first I thought the same thing, however I talked once again with a group of friends that fished Hennepin last night and they caught six walleyes. Out of the six walleyes four were caught between 2:30-4:00 am. The last I checked there was not a full moon last night. The four were caught on rattle reels and shiners. Good luck to all

Name: karl
City: mpls
Email: kpb9732@aol.com
Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 08:53:31 PM

Mille_Lacs

hi all, a group of friends and i are heading up to brants on the 31st and mcquades on the 1st, anyone have and reports or tips please send me a note, good fishing everyone !!!

Name: wazman
City: dodgeville,wi
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 07:48:10 PM

Mille_Lacs

hello everyone,fished out of lybacks 19th- 22nd. fishing was slow for most part. started out in 23 feet caught alot of small perch with a (few) jumbos scattered in. then moved out to mud 30+ feet caught a few small perch had one hit on rattle that night no hook up though. moved next day shallow 17 feet did same on perch but caught 2 walleye 19",23" and one broke off.(Fat heads and plain hook) Nothing to bring home but had a great time. Good Luck Fishing

Name: J.P.
City: Waconia
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 06:15:43 PM

Mille_Lacs

We have booked a house out of Brandts for the first time does anyone have any comment on their houses? Feedback would be appreciated.

Name: Hook
City: Lakeville
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 05:40:50 PM

Mille_Lacs

I'm going up there this weekend. I read about some success on that side of the lake so I booked with them. When are you going? I'll post how we do on Sunday night

Name: big Fisher
City: no where
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 05:11:20 PM

Mille_Lacs

Is it true that twin pines houses r junk get back to me so i can book a different place if there that bad.

Name: Putsky
City: Stillwater
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 02:21:31 PM

Mille_Lacs

Steve,

I mentioned to Darcy that we will be fishing the south end of the lake tomorrow. We will be going out of McQuoids in which I will hopefully be able to come back with some good news and Ideas. Our group however is not planning on being very mobile this time, in which I think may hurt our numbers. We will however be having an enormous amount of fun. I will let you know how we did and were they had us placed on the lake. Good luck to all

Name: Steve
City: Farmington
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 11:24:09 AM

Mille_Lacs

We are heading up to McQuids on Feb 7-9, does anybody have any info on the fishing near there. What to use, where, anything would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Name: Winky
City: Finlayson
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Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 10:08:25 AM

Mille_Lacs

Putzky, I wouldn't count on a 2am bite this weekend. The full moon has passed man.

Name: Darcy
City: Wisconsin
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 05:15:59 PM

Mille_Lacs

thanks alot Putsky I will be lookin forward to your report good luck and keep those lines tight

Name: Putsky
City: Stillwater
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 04:18:30 PM

Mille_Lacs

Darcy,

I will be fishing the south end of Mille lacs this Friday and Saturday. I will certainly report how well we do. I talked with a couple people that fished this past weekend and it appears the best time has been really early. (2:00 am-6:00am). They also mentioned that their set lines with shiners caught all the fish. I will try and give a more detailed report when I return.

Name: Darcy
City: wisconsin
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 03:36:36 PM

Mille_Lacs

im heading up with 7 friends the 31st through the 2nd to dickies im hoping the weather change will help but it looks as though the bite is slow i dont give a hoot if we catch any keepers just want to catch fish any and all i tend to throw em back anyway since im not a big fish eater but i love ice fishin so good luck fellas its gotta get better and any info is greatly appreciated

Name: Jayme
City: Vadnais Heights
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 02:47:56 PM

Mille_Lacs

Terry, I am also interested in how far out you were and what you were using to get the results you got. A group of us are going up to dickies this weekend and hope to have the same luck. Any info would be helpful, thanks.

Name: fisher
City: new prague
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 02:40:43 PM

Mille_Lacs

me and my dad are going up to mille lacs need some info on where to go.

Name: lab dude
City: St. Paul
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Date: 01/22/2003
Time: 12:25:47 AM

Mille_Lacs

Terry from Mahtomedi: Congrats on your results! How deep/far out, did Dickies have you at and what time of day did they bite? Thanks if you care to share.

Name: Waleyehunter
City: Whitehall, WI
Email: kupka@win.bright.net
Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 11:27:17 PM

Mille_Lacs

hello everyone, does anyone have any shacks that 3 guys could rent that are open thurs-sun or any day would be helpfull? some outfitters want a week notice rather then a few days.... it's supose to warm up this weekend with snow so hopefully things will pick up for you guys.

later

Name: eric
City: prescott
Email: stu7023@msn.com
Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 09:40:58 PM

Mille_Lacs

we are planning a trip to millelacs on jan 31st, 1st and 2nd and we are staying at hunters point any info on the area and the resort would be very helpful

thanks

Name: terry
City: mahtomedi
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Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 06:20:22 PM

Mille_Lacs

Fished Mille Lacs yesterday the 20th. We rented a shack through Dickies number 49 and did great. With the both of us we caught 12 walleyes only 3 keepers though with the slot and got 2 northerns on tip ups and few perch. Caught all eyes on shiners and got the northern on suckers. We were only there for 11 hours but we did really great.Going back this weekend. Thanks alot Dickies for a great day!!!!!! Good luck to everyone.

Name: stuntwood
City: applevalley
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 10:13:51 PM

Mille_Lacs

mille lacs fished southeast 48hours nothing!!!! but a buzz

Name: scott
City: long prairie
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 10:06:28 PM

Mille_Lacs

what kind of bait to you use to catch the perch and the walleyes

Name: Logan
City: Moorhead
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 06:09:48 PM

Mille_Lacs

Was fishing out of McQuoids 17-18-19th and didn't do so hot. We saw some fish on the Aqua View, but didn't get anything to bite. Ended up with only perch...and small ones at that. We tried just about everything, but the walleye's just looked, no takers. Good luck to all of you.

Name: zach
City: Cambridge
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 04:50:52 PM

Mille_Lacs

i was up there all of last week and caught 3 fish i think that the lake is going down hill. I fished out of Mac twin Bays

Name: Lynne
City: Elk River
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 03:08:24 PM

Mille_Lacs

We have a private house out of Brandt's. They have some decent rental's there. We fish every weekend. Did better this weekend. 1 - 26 1/2, 26, and a 23 had to throw back Friday night. Caught some Jumbo perch Saturday Afternoon. Fishing in 26 feet.

Name: Buck
City: Brooklyn Park
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 02:37:58 PM

Mille_Lacs

Fished out of Myr Mar Friday night (1-17) thru noon Saturday (1-18). Brought home 6 nice jumbo perch and 1 keeper walleye, had to throw back 1-20" walleye. Missed a walleye due to stuck zipper on sleeping bag, and few more got off. All in all I thought the bite was pretty good. Going back up in a couple weeks. Anyone familar with Garrison Sports and how their operation is?

Name: Wall I. Hunter
City: Dayton
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Date: 01/20/2003
Time: 10:52:04 AM

Mille_Lacs

Fished 7 mile flat all day Friday 01/17/2003 from 12 noon to 10:30 p.m. Started out on the west side of the flat in approx. 28-30 feet. Caught and released a 22" Walleye. Slow fishing so I pulled my bait up about 5' off the bottom and caught 2 nice jumbo Perch. Moved to top of the flat about 4:30 for the night bite in 23' of water. NOTHING! Seems they were at least biting in the deeper waters. There was a low front that came in with some snow which could have slowed them up. A friend caught and released a beautiful 25" Walleye at 10:30 just as I was leaving. They had a house on the east edge of the 7 mile flat. Staying on the outside edges of the flat seemed to produce more bites and fish. Fishing Eddy's on Thursday. (Bringing portable just in case!)<o}))))><

Name: Boom
City: St. Cloud
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Date: 01/19/2003
Time: 11:49:55 PM

Mille_Lacs

Has anyone heard anything about terry's boat harbor? I booked a trip with them on tues 21 jan. Alos is anything biting on the flats? What are you using. Let me know. Good fishing everyone

Name: Duff
City: Twin Cities
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Date: 01/19/2003
Time: 05:53:51 PM

Mille_Lacs

Spent a few days sat/sun this week at Eddy's...... Was very disappointed.........A friend from Colorado came along expecting some type of fish but................ There were over 50 houses out from Eddy's and only 2 walleyes were caught those two days in all these houses. We were in 16 foot of water..... Saw many small perch on the bottom, would not bite.... The walleyes showed up sparse at 11:00 PM for 15 minutes as well as around 9 AM each day for a few minutes. Was the worse ice fishing trip I have had in 20 years. The houses are poorly located 200 yards from shore..... on top of no stucture or anything...... Last time we go to Eddy's...... They need to move their houses out to where the fish are if they want future business......

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