Lake Winnibigoshish Fishing Reports

[CC Rocks]

I thought old George in Deer river did the local supplying. I didn't know Ken and Nancy had ponds.

[fishuhalik]

If you think shiners are gonna be the ticket this year, you're missing out on what could be the best Winnie bite of your life. I'll be soaking leeches under a slip bobber in an undisclosed location

[magnum mike]

To each his own. Good luck to all.

[slovene]

Went to Becker's today to get camper ready for sale. River is open (Cass and Winnie dams are wide open) and from trapper's landing road you can see open water out onto River Bar. Gonna be close, snow is still up to my knees in my lot. IMO will not be open, but for the resorts and all others who depend on the opener I hope it will be!!

[Huskie]

Will two weeks of warmer weather be enough to open up Winni for the 11th? I plan on going up the middle of the following week through the 2nd week end, hoping the bite is on then.

[Desperado]

Will two weeks of warmer weather be enough to open up Winni for the 11th?

with some warm rain and/or sustained winds, there's a decent chance it would

without either, there's a decent chance it wouldn't

[thatoneguy]

I'm guessing the areas around the rivers and shallower water will be open - and should provide some great fishing. I doubt the ice will be completely out, though.

[gregg52]

If you think shiners are gonna be the ticket this year, you're missing out on what could be the best Winnie bite of your life. I'll be soaking leeches under a slip bobber in an undisclosed location

the water might be alittle to cold for those ....you might be fishing

with a leech ball.....lol ...Im a big fan of bobber fishing though

many good spots for that up there on the big lake and in the cutfoot

one spot in the cutfoot I'd say me and my buddie have taken 500-1000

eyes off it over the 30 yrs

[gregg52]

Went to Becker's today to get camper ready for sale. River is open (Cass and Winnie dams are wide open) and from trapper's landing road you can see open water out onto River Bar. Gonna be close, snow is still up to my knees in my lot. IMO will not be open, but for the resorts and all others who depend on the opener I hope it will be!!

hey whats up

havnt seen you around much

selling huh ??

[slovene]

Actually sold..but only because I need room for my new 40' park model. Staying at Becker's... we really like it there! Won't have my boat until mid-June. It's in New York Mills for rivet/floor/warranty work. Will not be out on opener, but may not be the only one unless ma nature speeds things up a bit.

[gregg52]

Actually sold..but only because I need room for my new 40' park model. Staying at Becker's... we really like it there! Won't have my boat until mid-June. It's in New York Mills for rivet/floor/warranty work. Will not be out on opener, but may not be the only one unless ma nature speeds things up a bit.

dam tin boats ....lol its all the tournament fishing

ya openin is questionable for sure

[slovene]

Yeah, I'm sure the years of tourneys took their toll. Last year with that boat. Ordering a 2095 BTX with a 200 Yamaha tiller this coming winter. No more tin for me!!

[gregg52]

Yeah, I'm sure the years of tourneys took their toll. Last year with that boat. Ordering a 2095 BTX with a 200 Yamaha tiller this coming winter. No more tin for me!!

Holly Molly !!!!!!!

Did you win some big tourny I dint hear about

Park model ! new 2095( good choice should go with e-tec though..lol)

[slovene]

Nope..haven't done tourneys for a couple years. Lots of OT at work. Been doubling down on payments. Boy does that add up in a hurry and take years off the loans! How was your season on Winnie last year? Was about half as productive as the season before for me. Lots of inconsistency with the bite, couldn't seem to pattern the fish on a regular basis.

[gregg52]

Was only up once last year

working....hope to get back up ALOT more this summer

just curious where are you buying that btx ???

[slovene]

Planning on ordering it from Hannay's Marine. Talked to them at the NW Sportshow. Seemed very nice and knowledgeable about their products. No dealers really anywhere closer for me. I am going to set up a test drive this summer some time.

[gregg52]

Planning on ordering it from Hannay's Marine. Talked to them at the NW Sportshow. Seemed very nice and knowledgeable about their products. No dealers really anywhere closer for me. I am going to set up a test drive this summer some time.

I'm sure you know but Yar Craft was sold

Walleye Dan here in brainerd has the new larson tiller

looks like a very nice boat

talked to him abit about ity

but of course hes going to say its cool....lol

but i had a crestliner angler for 20 yrs it was a glass boat a head of it times

the larson looked really roomie

he said he'd give me a ride someday

he was trying to sell it to me ...lol

buts its a very nice looking boat

and you should think bout that e-tec specially on a tiller that power putys you on plan right now!!!

just a couple of thoughts I thaought I would pass on

I'll give you a ride some week end if you want of course mines a wheel boat you know ...old man here...lol...but still kinda thinkin bout going back

[slovene]

Yes, they were bought out by Bass Cat. Looks like they have made some improvements to the boats as a result. I looked at the Larson tiller. It's big and wide, no doubt, but for me too much moolah to invest in a too new product. I'm wondering if the extra width may affect the performance. I'd have to drive one to decide. I'll have to take a ride in your rig. I won't have my boat back until June, but doesn't look like that's going to matter this season. Should be prime time when it's done.

[gregg52]

I'm glad to hear you say they made improvements had some concerns when they bought...being as I had never heard of bass cats and havnt looked at the site for awhile

ya days like today are not helping much probaly coooler up there to

[slovene]

Currently 34 degrees and sucky, much like this whole "spring".

[slovene]

Looks like Bowen's Lodge has started to reschedule opening weekend for it's guests. I'm guessing other resorts will also be facing the music and throwing in the towel soon. What a shame as many of these resorts rely on this big weekend to pay the bills.

[gregg52]

what do they do give the money back

[ryan p]

Keeping our fingers crossed with the temps back up next week it might go quick the shorelines are breaking away if we could get some good rain and wind it might go.

[slovene]

Don't know what they do with deposits, etc. This is kind of unchartered territory for most resorts/people. Temps do look higher forecast for next week but may be too little too late for the opener...we'll wait and see. Either way I'll be setting up my new camper being delivered that day!!

[gregg52]

cool always fun settin up new toys

i would think the river or maybe out front would be good

never really fished down in that area

but if you dont have a boat guess it doesnt matter...lol

[magnum mike]

Hey Crash, what do you think about saving a few spots on the river for the Hibbing guys. Your place is 20 minutes closer than we are. We'll bring coffee & doughnuts.

[Fishin' Pole]

Has Third River Flowage opened up yet? Mike, feel free to stop by. No coffee and doughnuts, but we'll have plenty of gin and tonics!

[magnum mike]

If the traffic is what I expect, I might call you boys and we will gang up on Walter.

Some people like chocolate cake...

[slovene]

Yeah I'll save you a spot...on the dock. No BWI's and lots of Jack. Will keep me out of trouble for at least one weekend...well, maybe!!

[slovene]

If I could get Sammy's delivered to the dock that might be the clincher!!