Shiner and Walleye in the riveryet??

[Kaz]

Have the Shiners and Walleyes moved into the Rainy River yet as they do in the fall??? I know the river is down about 4 ft and the channel to the Lighthouse Gap is very shallow, but will this deter the Walleyes this year from coming in?? I think it was later in September or October last year, but I forgot the dates and want to be there this year for the great river fishing.. Any help would be appricated....Kaz <P>------------------<BR>KAZ

[Scoot]

Kaz,<P>The river is full of shiners and has been since before Labor Day. If you look across the river from the resorts you'll see gagillions of tiny tail flips. Also, if you sit down on the docks you can see swarms of the little buggers. All of that's the good news. The bad news is that the 'eyes haven't followed yet. I'd imagine they will before too long, but just not yet. In fact, it sounds like the bait fishing has been tough going up there for the last week or so. I'm guessing after this cold snap that's predicted we might see a change with fish staging in front of the gap and starting to enter the bay and river. Only time will tell!<BR>Scoot

[Kaz]

Thanks Scoot: I hadn't heard the shiners were in the river yet, that's good news. We were planning to go up this weekend, but decided to wait until we hear confirmed reports the fish have moved in too. I talked to a fellow who live behind me up there, and he said their still out in 31'. I think you are the one who has a place over by Ballard's, aren't you??? Anyway I'll be up as soon as the "Eyes" start snappin. Hope the Ice season is as good as last year too....Kaz

[Scoot]

Yup, I frequent Ballards a lot. From what I've heard (unfortunately, not first hand reports from me right now) live bait fishing has been really tough for the past week or couple weeks. I'm hoping things will turn around very quickly with some cooler weather getting going. <BR>Scoot

[Kaz]

Scoot: I thought you were. Next time up stop over, if I'm up we can have a brew together. My place is the one at 3343 Bur Oak Rd. I drive a white Yukon....Kaz

[curt quesnell]

Kaz and Scoot,<P>Time to dust off the anchors and blow the<BR>dust off of the Jig box. My buddy Dave was<BR>up over the weekend drifting with a jig and<BR>a shiner minnow and caught 20 or so (5 keepers). If he had anchored, I think he<BR>would have done better.<P>Another friend of mine was up drifting with<BR>crawlers and a spinner and got "short bit"<BR>all day and never boated a fish.<P>The little fish are back again, lets remember<BR>to treat em gently was we release the masses<BR>of small fish this fall and winter.<P>Kaz, I am going up this weekend to fish with<BR>my dad if the weather is decent. I will <BR>keep in touch.<BR><P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio

[Kaz]

Hi Curt: How is the move going?? Unpacked yet?? I was going to be up this weekend, but from the reports I've heard, the shiners are in the river, but the Walleyes haven't made the trip yet. I'm poised to hit the road as soon as the river opens up. I put the SportCRAFT away for the winter, so I won't go out on the big water in the 16' Lund, I'm "Chicken". Been out in it before and with the quick changes in the weather, I think I'll wait a while... Good fishing and let us know how you do.. Larry is a Duck hunter, so I propably be up solo... Take care Kaz