Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

Going fishing this afternoon


Recommended Posts

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

I'm heading out to chase crappies this afternoon/evening. If anyone would like to join me shoot me an email. I know it's short notice but thought if someone was thinking about heading out this afternoon we could team up.

jeffonthewater at aol dot com

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Well I'm heading out. If you see an Otter Lodge being towed my a Polaris and a big guy in a red Artic Armor suit stop by and say hi.

Later

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

I'm not sure at the moment. Possibly tomorrow afternoon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am going out soon if you want to hook up if you come out later I have a red indy pulling a green otter wilderness house come by say hi

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey borch, I'm new to the area and only fished acouple lakes. I only go fishing by myself and that gets kind of boreing. Would you be willing to go out fishing sometime with me?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Sure. Just have to get in touch before we head out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Borch-

Wish I knew you were looking for a fishing partner last Saturday or I might have joined ya! Let me know if you are doing anything this upcoming Saturday... trying to figure out some plans somewhat locally.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

The wife and I were conteplating URL this weekend but looking at the weekend forecast I'll be somewhat local. Brrrr....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

if you guys are looking for another I was planning on going out. Borch do you go out during the week ever?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

I do get out during the week occassionally. Not this week though as all my evenings are tied up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was on a local lake this week, i was fishing a weed edge in the morning for crappies and sunnys, It would be dead for 30 min, then all of a sudden the school would come through and I could pick up a couple then they would be gone. It would be like this all morning. Then for the evening bight...They would come through and I could not get them to bight. I tried waxies, minnows, different colors and presentations. Anyone have any advice to entice those fish to bight? You think the cold front shut them off?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have had that happen to me also. The one thing I learned was to go as small as you can with your jig and bait. That has worked for me in the past but if they still arent biting they must just be swimming by and theres not much you can do then.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I had that happen to me on lower spunk the other day, i had schools of gills go by and only go one on a few small jig and waxer, it was jut hanging to, tough fishin this year.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • jparrucci
      Very low, probably 2 feet lower than last year at ice out.
    • mbeyer
      what do they look like this spring?
    • SkunkedAgain
      I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:   JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th Brianf. – March 28th Bobberwatcher – April…. MikeG3Boat – April 10th SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st   Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
    • mbeyer
      MN DNR posted April 13 as Ice out date for Vermilion
    • Brianf.
      ^^^45 in the morning and 47 in the evening
    • CigarGuy
      👍. What was the water temp in Black Bay? Thanks....
    • Brianf.
      No, that wasn't me.  I drive a 621 Ranger. 
    • CigarGuy
      So, that was you in the camo lund? I'm bummed, I have to head back to the cities tomorrow for a few days, then back up for at least a few weeks. Got the dock in and fired up to get out chasing some crappies till opener!
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the south end...   Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating.  Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap.  The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas.  8 - 14' of water using tip ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring has been the ticket.  Ice fishing for all practical purposes is done for the year. The focus for the basin moving forward will be pike transitioning into back bays to spawn,  This is open water fishing and an opportunity available as the pike season is open year round on Lake of the Woods. The limit is 3 pike per day with one being able to be more than 40 inches. All fish 30 - 40 inches must be released. With both the ice fishing and spring fishing on the Rainy River being so good, many are looking forward to the MN Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 11th.  It should be epic. On the Rainy River...  An absolutely incredible week of walleye and sturgeon fishing on the Rain Rainy River.     Walleye anglers, as a rule, caught good numbers of fish and lots of big fish.  This spring was one for the books.   To follow that up, the sturgeon season is currently underway and although every day can be different, many boats have caught 30 - 40 sturgeon in a day!  We have heard of fish measuring into the low 70 inch range.  Lots in the 60 - 70 inch range as well.   The sturgeon season continues through May 15th and resumes again July 1st.   Oct 1 - April 23, Catch and Release April 24 - May 7, Harvest Season May 8 - May 15, Catch and Release May 16 - June 30, Sturgeon Fishing Closed July 1 - Sep 30, Harvest Season If you fish during the sturgeon harvest season and you want to keep a sturgeon, you must purchase a sturgeon tag for $5 prior to fishing.    One sturgeon per calendar year (45 - 50" inclusive, or over 75"). Most sturgeon anglers are either a glob of crawlers or a combo of crawlers and frozen emerald shiners on a sturgeon rig, which is an 18" leader with a 4/0 circle hook combined with a no roll sinker.  Local bait shops have all of the gear and bait. Up at the NW Angle...  Open water is continuing to expand in areas with current.  The sight of open water simply is wetting the pallet of those eager for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th.   A few locals were on the ice this week, targeting pike.  Some big slimers were iced along with some muskies as well.  If you like fishing for predators, LOW is healthy!  
    • Brianf.
      Early bird gets the worm some say...   I have it on good authority that this very special angler caught no walleyes or muskies and that any panfish caught were released unharmed.        
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.