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What is the biggest boat you would take to the river. I have not been up there in two years. I used to have a 16' Crestliner now I have a 19' Bayliner. I know its not a fishing boat but I have pulled more waleyes and crappies over the side of this boat than any other boat I have had. I would like to take it to the river , Just looking for your thoughts. Thanks.

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only been out there once but as long as you stay away from the trouble areas I would say you'd be fine out there with it.

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If you have a GPS get yourself a Lakemaster Rainy River chip and that will give you a heads up on any bad spots. Median depths are roughly 8-18" feet with a few shallow spots, rocks on the inside corners and straight aways but for the most part it is pretty clean.

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Thanks guys. I am planning for fri morning early, I do not remember any real bad areas and the depths are pretty good, jonny I dont own a gps yet that will be this years toy. I have a good depth finder and we will just be carefull, Here is a pic of my boat. Thanks again.

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gonefishing I will be on the river Friday And Saturday if I see ya I will give ya a holler...I will be in my buddies single counsel crestliner. Good Luck!!!

Ripper!! smirk

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Not sure yet probably by Clementson and if the river is slow we are going to check out the open water on the lake.

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Well I am thinking about birchdale then heading down stream from there I hope the fish are up there. and if not well first trip with the boat will be fun.

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...I will be in my buddies single counsel crestliner.

Me too! Good now I have somebody to blame the bad stuff on. grin

Mine is actaully a 1850 with the passenger side missing. Its hanging in the rafters where I don't have to walk around it. wink

I 'll keep an eye out for that big blue monster as I will be up river messing with sturgeon.

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Leaving at 2:30 a.m. From Mille Lacs, plan to fish the river through Sunday. Weather looks good, hoping the fish decide it is time to turn on. I will be with two fishing buddies in one of the guys Lund Pro-V Tounament Silver/ Black. I think it is 18.5 and has 200 Yamaha. Give a shout, I will keep my eye out too and am willing to chat and give updates. It will mainly be so awesome to be there again, away from the everyday grind. Good luck to all.

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Gonefishing70 I would bring a light or a little heater to put under your motor cover just incase the temp. decides to drop below 20 degrees at night just a thought don't want to see someone damage a motor with ice it probably won't get that cold but it was plent cold last night up there and good luck fishing

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Thanks warrior. My plans haved changed a little bit it will not be fri morning but sat. Had some issues with boat so have to wait for parts. Good advise about the heater. I have got that taken care of. Jonny, lip, point, If your out there sat and see me give me a shout. and I can fill you in on the bite. So good luck.

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I have a 1860 Ranger Angler. But prefer to us a smaller 16-17 foot duck boat. That way if there ice, tree branches etc. I can keep on moving and not worry about hurting my main boat. Lots of junk can come floating down the river.

Matt "twofish" Shermoen

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That looks like our Bayliner.. Same size but took the side windows out so it was easier to fish out of the front seats. We won't be bringing that one with us this weekend. Opting for the old bessy (16'BlueFin). Old boat but it does the job. character0053.gif

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