Opener where you headed locally?

[IceHawk]

Was wondering where everyone is headed to around here for the opener. Some good early options are the Horseshoe chain.Rice,Koronis,Upperspunk, and a sleeper I like Eden!

My group will be once again opening on the chain we have been doing this for yrs and it's basically tradition. Alot of my fishing buddies fish alot of walleye tournaments PWT,MWC, etc so this gives us a chance to get together and have some fun. We usally meet for dinner at the Rich spring golf clubhouse to break up our day. If anyone is on the chain and looking for a place to eat come up there around noon. It would be nice to meet a few more local FMer's. My prediction is that it will be a good opener around here but water temps and weather will dictate if I am right.

[Skeets]

I will be on the chain also. I have a few spots I can try out there!

Can't afford to drive up north with these [PoorWordUsage] gas prices!

$3.37 today in St. Cloud!

Worked on the boat today, she is ready to go!

[frogtosser]

I might follow the inlaws to Sauk, the real opener starts 2 weeks later

[Borch]

I'll be on Rice, Koronis or some secret lake well after dark.

[Stick in Mud]

The Mississippi, as far away from the crowds as I can get (which can be tricky, of course). I'm hoping the weather is a little less than favorable so that the crowds stay away, at least a little.

[Sartell Angler]

we've got a game so I'll probably stick close to home...maybe hit the river for an hour or two

[glenn57]

norway lake kandyiohi cty, for me. then who knows. icehawk, what you going to have for dinner, fish sandwich. hehehe. just kidding!

[glenn57]

sartell angler, i take it you play town baseball. i live 2 blocks from springer park in cold spring.

[Sartell Angler]

You bet. Amateur ball is tough to beat. Our area has some great teams and great opportunities for people to watch a game on a warm summer evening without having to drive to the Dome or shell out 7 bucks for a beer.

[glenn57]

i will keep an eye on the schedule, when you come to cold spring i will come watch. i do go to there week day games on occasion, weekends i am never in town. we can [PoorWordUsage] a bit. hope the springers dont beat ya up to bad. hehehe.just a little ribbing is all.

[ret swabby]

As soon as I finish chasing the ole Tom I will be on the Chain. Usually start on Long and work over to the Shoe depending on the Wind.....

Got camper on the Chain so I won't have far to go...

Hopefully Mr. Tom will cooperate early and I can get out in the boat.

[Sartell Angler]

They come to our place this year, which is just fine by me. They are a very tough team, and playing at springer park only makes it tougher. We beat 'em at home in '06 but lost at springer last summer. Luckily they are one of the few "B" teams in the area and we are "C" so we don't have to get past them to get to state!

[REDGammi1]

im going to be on the chain tooo lol i guess alot of us like the chain huh??? lol but in three very secret spots where them 20+ inchers lurk cuz im sure tired of catching 14 inchers on shoe...... lol

[LakeDocktor]

Sartell Angler, I take it you play for the Muskies? What's your first name? I know a few people that play there as well as quite a few that play for the Steves from Sartell.

[cjac]

Hey Borch,

All goes as planned I should be on Rice for opener. We'll have to talk before and see what's the scoop. Hoping to be up on the Friday fairly early to maybe play around with some crappies. I could even be talked into firing up the grill, let's see what works.

I have a couple less than obvious spots that I've done well on opener before. Of course, with the late ice-off it could be different.

[Borch]

Sounds good Chris!

[bluehat28]

I will be on Rice, with a group of 4... that is if the ice is off. Lets see 22 days and counting.blue

[Sartell Angler]

LakeDocktor- my first name is Adam

Played our first exhibition game last night...weather wasn't bad once the wind calmed down a bit.

[prechlerker]

I'll be heading to the chain also might go off shore some were. TO many people for me to fight to get the boat out and find a place to park.

[cjac]

blue,

No worries, I was up to Rice yesterday to pick up my boat, it's starting to go, especially in the wind basin up there. Air temp was mid 50 there vs mid 40s here in the metro. Today will knock off a lot of ice! Late this week it should be good.

I watched it go in one brezzy Saturday two tears ago, doesn't take much at this time of year.

[WEBS]

First of let me begin by saying hello. I have been registered for a while,but haven't had time to check things out or post.

I too will be fishing the chain again this year, if things go as planned ( new baby, wife and of course turkey hunting). Hope to see you guys out there. Good luck..

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Welcome WEBS,

Which chain are you referring to??

[Tippman]

Welcome Webs, I like how you registered in Jan 2005 and just got around today to posting

[Borch]

Welcome Webs!

[IceHawk]

Welcome Webs nice to see you on board! Congrats on the new baby and marriage. I think I know you and you know me.

[WEBS]

IceHawk, I know I know you and you know me.