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Favorite Aspect of Lake Vermilion

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Cliff Wagenbach Grand Master

Cliff Wagenbach

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AK_Man,

Welcome to FM and the Vermilion Forum! smile.gif

I am sure that I bought a lot of your bait from Bill's Bait Shop when he had it open in Tower! shocked.gif

Cliff

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SkunkedAgain Grand Master

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I'm glad that this became one of the bigger threads lately. I have gained a lot appreciation for folks that have been up there longer than me, and those like myself that are newer to the region. As I close down my laptop and let it all melt away on my drive up tonight, I'll think about many of the memories shared here.

Thanks...and may your fish count match your beer count this weekend.

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You guys are making me home sick, I transplanted my self to alaska 23 years ago. I miss the bait, runs selling leaches to Bills Bait in Tower. Then fishing V and the run back to the west central prarie that night. Can't wait to get back.

This isn't one of the Cook's is it???? If so you should be able to figure out who this is.

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Walleye Guy Mentor

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What I like best about the big V!

1. The diversity of the walleye bite early in the year. Shallow (4-8 ft) mornings and evenings and the deep (25-40ft)jigging mid-day.

2. My secret crappie spot that gives up 12-15 inch crappies early in the year.

3. The automatic dock bite at the end of the day. Nothing better than an automatic walleye bite in a lawn chair with a beer in hand as the sun sets!

4. The accidental smallmouth we always catch catch fishing walleyes. The best bonus fish in the world (C&R).

5. The bamboozle pizza at the VC. If you have not had one you need to have one. 36 inches of good pizza. A bunch of fun with a crew of guys.

6. The people in the area. Other than one local who didn't appreciate 612ers invading his lake, the people in the area are great. They will give you ideas on where to fish, will help you if you have a problem with your boat and are generally very nice.

7. The access to Trout Lake. When the lake is "on" its as good as it get for size and numbers. When its "off" there is quick access to other lakes that are full of fish.

If it was not so darn far far from the cities I'd buy a place up there. I love visiting the lake!

Hopefully we will see you up there!

WG

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V4life Apprentice

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I would agree wit Walleye Guy about the wonderful diversity. I've been so happily surprised that i dont have to fish in 30ft. to catch walleyes these last 6 years.

However, even better than the fishing which is outstanding most days; is what Vermillion has done for me and my father personally. I'm sure a lot of people have some key enjoyment that brings them together with a loved one. For the last 6 years Vermillion has been that enjoyment for us.

I have not been the church going type in my past, but I truely thank God for every minute that we get to spend on Vermillion together. Rain or shine Vermillion will always be our little piece of heaven on earth.

It's been a real pleasure to read what you all have had to say and they are all great insights not just about fishing but about life.

See you on the lake!

Mike-

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MT Net Experienced

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Favorite aspect...not sure, so many. However, I do enjoy sharing a few favorite spots with fellow FMer's here. Really quite nice to mooch some coffee, munchies, or a beer now and then. But we've changed boats, so this year will be interesting.

Going covert at 7 Sisters.

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vermilionfox Proficient

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Too much heat on the fishing spots MT Net?

Why the change in the boats?

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slick814 Mentor

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MT - changed boats??? What the heck.. you never mentioned anything to me about it... unless it's the one I saw you in that one time when you & Mrs. Net were there at that one spot?

We need to make a Gold run this year... I'll drop you a line & give you the travel iternerary for the summer, see if we can hook something up!

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With the great Canadian shield scenery, diversity in fishing opportunities, and the sound of the loons at night, it's hard to pinpoint just one aspect. All I can say is that even though I'm only on the lake a few weekends each year, I check this forum every single day just so I can "feel" like a local smile.gif

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Late September when the loons and eagels are staging for the flight. The steam rising off the water in the AM. Standing on the east point in front of the cabin hookin those dark golden eyes.

Oh cabin I hear you calling, I'm on my way. grin.gifgrin.gif

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