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Losing the touch or just bad luck


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Well for the eleventh time in a row, I got skunked today. I have fished chesterwoods, lake zumbro, whitewater river, rollingstone creek, fosters, the zumbro river, pool 2 of the mississippi, only to be skunked every time. This has by far been the worst start to open water i have ever had. Is anybody else experiencing this bad of luck or am i just losing my touch here.

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i haven't caught anything yet but i have only went out twice for 2 hours each. i went to foster's both time. i didn't try powerbait like everyone raves about -- i figured i should be able to catch them on spoons. nope. on little rappalas? nope. on big spoons? nope. on a jig with a single tail grub? nope. little cleo spoon? nope. weedless daredevils with a red feather trailer? nope. mimic minows? nope. small jerk baits in perch/minnow/bluegill patterns? nope. I got skunked too. I just hate to give in to using live bait or the powerbait stuff.

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Its just ur luck cause ive been catching a few fish. mainly lake Zumbro and few fish on the mississippi. Ive been to lake Zumbro twice now and caught 3 crappies the first time and 5 more a couple of days later. Bluegills have been slow though only getting a few here and there. size 6 ratso under a float took all fish. Fished 12ft to 18fow. As for the big river im still after that big female but lots a small sauger caught. hope your luck changes smile.gif.

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Thanks Jim. At least I have the time to still make it out, huh?

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Say Jim, where ya planning on heading to?? Or would you rather not have company?

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After recieving 1 3/4 inches of rain...the spots I intended got a bit dirty. So I will have to wait a bit longer to wet a line!

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Hanson,

Your luck has been terrible. We're going to change that this week. What's your fishing schedule? I'm fishing Monday (tonight) and Tuesday and your welcome to join if you wish.

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Tyler,

I know tonight i cant go for sure. I have to work at 4. As for the rest of the week i will find out tonight and i will let you know. Hopefully i can find a good 2 or 3 times on the water this week.

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Zumbro River. I sent you an email as well. It sounds like it could be a bit on the slower side, but I'm going to give it a try anyways.

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