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Walleye fishing on Minnetonka


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sounds like a blast, hopefully i'll have some luck this weekend, I 'll post back next wed when i;m back in town and maybe we could get out either wed or thursday
good luck catching smallies

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Some of the same spots, but this new one was a blast. As my girlfriend was getting the net for me(as I had a fish on)her line just hanging over the side of the boat, I took off the walleye I had, rebaited let it go back in the water. She picks her rod back up and says something is on my line, set the hook I said, she had a nice size walleye on. Rebait her line, go back to get my rod,lift it up something pulling on it. Anyways 3 nice walleyes all in one spot. What a blast. Maybe next week we can hook up to go out, it is getting that time of year they are picking up.

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Typical. I just get the boat back from the shop and there is a cold front going through today and tomorrow. Oh well, riding in the boat beats riding on the mower. Maybe one walleye will take pity on me and sacrifice itself.

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Does anyone know when the turnover might occur? And after the turn over is it then best to fish deep? Or am I all wrong on that.

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I heard that the turnover actually occured last week. Was out there yesterday and managed one keeper with a few smaller one's. Anyone else out?

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Although we seem to be a little ahead of schedule temp-wise, turnover has not occured. It'll still be a few weeks yet guys. You'll know when the stinky weed roots start floating.

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Hey brian if you get the urge to go out today or tomorow send me an email [email protected]
later

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you got mail brian, let me know if you are up for meeting out there at 6, not sure if email went through as sometimes I get kicked out as spam

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Went out last night with 18 inch crappie, 1 walleye, 1 bass, 1 pike, thats it
hope you have better luck then we did

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Hit Tonka last night with "Lots of Luck". 3 or 4 small eyes, and a northern. Used jig and minnow. Alot of wind to deal with....

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Let's just say it turned out to be a ride along for me, I produced the big "goose egg".
Hillbiehle did the catching, I was there for moral support.

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Fished Tonka nearly all day today. Tried everything, mainly targeting walleyes.

Caught:

- 4 small northerns
- 2 largemouth (in 22' of water!)
- a few sunnies
- 1 substantial sunburn

I absolutely cannot figure Minnetonka out.

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Hello fellow FM'ers,
Well it's been a while since I posted last as my hunting expeditions have taken a lot of my time.

I plan on getting out and do some fishing on Tonka this evening as a change of pace and wondered how the "Eye" bite was going??

I was concidering crank baits or jigs tipped with fat heads,
any suggestion?

Has the lake turned yet?

Any others going to be there around 6:00 or so?

Thanks in advance for any reports, tips or suggestion.

Good luck to all and hope to see you on the water/swamps/fields and woods this fall,

AH

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I'm heading out tonight. Last two trips were pretty unsuccesful. My plan tonight is to hit a few spots and troll a 3-way rig and see if I can get a crankbait bite. As the sun goes down, I might start casting a jerkbait. Might be too early, perhaps I should just stick with fatheads; or better yet, let the fish tell me what the want and try that accordingly....... (I'm so lost)

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Went out last night and nothing from 3:30 to dusk. 10 different spots marking fish in a few, but sill nothing. Anyone else having luck?

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2 anglers, 1 walleye (12 inches on weed line jig and fat head) 1 pike, 2 sunish, in 4 hours, good to know we weren't the only ones that did crappy

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That reminds me--did catch one crappy.

I did notice that the water temps are still at 68--almost exactly what they have been for three weeks. I'm pinning my hopes on a five degree drop in surface temp.

ice

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hey ive never been to tonka but i would love to go, could someone show me some specific spots on email or talk to me with aim or show me on a webcam? thanks!!! oh yeah email is [email protected] and [email protected] im not sure if 89 works so email both please! and my aim is BloodGulchMaster (videogame)

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