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.

plannin a fishin trip

pumpkinfisher
 Share

Recommended Posts

pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
Posted

I am planning on going fishing this weekend with my Pa, if the weather holds eek. I am thinking of going down to the Miss or some place on the root. Is it to early to catch suckers? I was thinking of Eagle Bluff, is it open this time of year? Any good access piont s on the root. I know it's trout opener this weekend so it will be busy.Just looking for a place in SE MN for some generally good action.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

how mobile is your pa? the root is pretty accessible anywhere.. its slow and low too.. so fording it is a piece of cake... i've had pretty decent luck so far this year at EC... the water is definitely not as swift there as it has been in the past.. so i don't know how well the suckers will hold in there this year.. can always try lanesboro area as well.. the dam is a good place to start... and the area where Camp Creek flows into the Root in preston is a nice little spot as well

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

He gets around just fine. Thanks for the advice. We are thinking of just heading east on 16 and just staking out a place early in the A.M. Our plans may change though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

well.. can't go wrong being on 16.. since it rides along the root almost the whole way... the island just west of EC... dunno if you know where im talking about has produced some nice fish.. all my trout have been minimum of 13-14".. caught a lot of hog suckers out of one of the deep pools there..

DSCF2721.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Se Mn FishSlayer Enthusiast

Se Mn FishSlayer

Posted
Posted

A buddy and i caught 96 lbs of ruff fish last weekend down by peterson rushford area on the root we took fifth in a tourny if you are looking for ruff fish head down that away

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Wow. I would have thought 96 would take first. I am not sure where EC is. Can I PM you and ask.

- Alex G.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

Wow. I would have thought 96 would take first. I am not sure where EC is. Can I PM you and ask.

- Alex G.

EC = Eagle Cliff

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Ahhh. Duh tired! You would think a person who has been there a few times would figure out the acronym

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

it's all good... if you are gonna fish EC.. wait til later in the day.. like 4ish.. last week i saw about 20 red horse sittin along the shore around that time.. the other day i was out there but didn't see any.. didn't stay long enough.. was a horrible day fishing.. broke 2 brand new PMs trying to bend the barbs down.. and lost 3 others.. all within 30min.. horrible horrible day frown

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Quote:
broke 2 brand new PMs trying to bend the barbs down.. and lost 3 others.. all within 30min.. horrible horrible day

Man that sucks. Did you happen to lose them to fish? I spent a good chunk of change on fishing equipment. 5 PMs may seem like a small amount of money but after a while it adds up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

Quote:
broke 2 brand new PMs trying to bend the barbs down.. and lost 3 others.. all within 30min.. horrible horrible day

Man that sucks. Did you happen to lose them to fish? I spent a good chunk of change on fishing equipment. 5 PMs may seem like a small amount of money but after a while it adds up.

trees and rocks... it was just not my day.. pretty sure i was lucky i didnt drown in the root that day

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Well me and my dad got out today fishing grin. We were on the Root from 8-1. We started at the canoe landing just outside Chatfield. Unfortunately, the water was really low there. Next we headed to Rushford and found a canoe entrance next to a small 3ft dam. The river was really wide there, and it was hard to cast to the current seems. I think if I had some sandals and shorts I could have waded to a nice spot confused. However I had jeans and street shoes. After about a 1-1 1/2 hours I had only caught 1 Shorthead. So, we decided to head to Eagle Cliff Campground. We spent the rest of the day there. I caught quite a few fish but my dad caught only two. I did get some new life listers. I caught a silver Redhorse, 2 Northern hog-suckers, and perhaps a golden wink. Those hog-suckers are some fascinating critters; with the black ring around their lip the look like they're wearing lipstick. I was surprised at how few people there where at EC. We did see a lot of cars on the side of the roads and plenty of fisherman on the Root. All in all a great day :), I just wish my dad had caught more fish and I wish we had a camera smirk.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
itchmesir Mentor

itchmesir

Posted
Posted

yea.. them hog suckers are awesome fish..

glad all went well in the end...

were you catching mostly suckers out at EC?

not many people fish EC... there are no fish out there wink

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pumpkinfisher Apprentice

pumpkinfisher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Mostly suckers. Thats what we targeted. On other stretches of the river we saw people with stringers full of trout. Me and my dad are C&R fisherman. We really don't know how to clean or cook fish, and w don't have the urge too. We just enjoy the thrill of the fight and for that reason suckers are hard to beet. We even had some acrobatic ones jumping out of the water. Thanks for the tips.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
crazyice Proficient

crazyice

Posted
Posted

Glad to hear you had a good day out there. I have been thinking of heading out somewhere with the 4 year old, and I have to say that this post may put EC right up there with places to go.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Rivergroup
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By Rivergroup · Posted

      Heading up to LV a week from today with the kids. Any advice for us? Staying on the West side but open to traveling if the weather permits.   The way the last few weeks have gone, might stay for good!!!
    • leech~~
      Outdoor security cameras

      By leech~~ · Posted

      Do have Wi-Fi in your house. Your going to need that to work with any of the cameras that send a signal and video to your phone.  Hardwire is the best but battery power workers well for about two months then you have to pull them and recharge them.  It is nice to sit on a beach in Key West and keep an eye on your house when gone! 👌
    • smurfy
      Outdoor security cameras

      By smurfy · Posted

      SO.......you dont think the BEWARE OF WIFE sign is sufficient???? 😂😄   seriously.......i'm no help!!!!
    • Dash 1
      Outdoor security cameras

      By Dash 1 · Posted

      With all the craziness in the world I’m looking at getting an outdoor security camera setup for my home. Anyone have ideas on what works well without a huge cost  and easy to do . Or is it better to go with a company to set it up.  We have recently had copper thefts in the area at farmers fields and bin sites and I know it will only gat worse as these things always do. I probably want something that hooks up to my phone as well and wondering if there is a good one with either battery life or if wired is better. Any thoughts are welcome. 
    • SkunkedAgain
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By SkunkedAgain · Posted

      Aren't they the ones that ran into problems about illegal bait? Anyone know how that turned out?
    • chaffmj
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By chaffmj · Posted

      You launch on Moose Lake to get to the motorized portage. It's called Prairie portage. To get to the portage you put in at Moose Lake. From Moose you go into Newfound Lake. From Newfound you go into Sucker Lake. On Sucker is where Prairie portage is. There is a dock on the American side and on the Canadian side there is big sign welcoming you to Canada. Latourell's Resort runs the portage and the cost for the portage is $40 for a round trip.
    • mulefarm
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By mulefarm · Posted

      Will that blond haired kid have that cool little orange boat in the show this weekend? Saw him driving around by Muskego Point a few times this summer.
    • smurfy
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By smurfy · Posted

      Hey  stranger!!👌
    • delcecchi
      2024 Fishing Reports

      By delcecchi · Posted

      Nope, there are parts of Basswood that allow motors.   Entry is from Fall Lake, and there is (I think) a motorized portage.   It is really popular in the spring...
    • smurfy
      Clearwater 2023

      By smurfy · Posted

      had that happen last year on a lake. doing pretty good with sunfish till momma 2 youngins showed up........we moved!!!!🥴 
×
×
  • 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.

  I accept