Weekend Prognosis??

[Kaz]

Well, what's the expert prognosis for this weekend. My buddy is one mile out, 330 degrees from the green bouy in 22 FOW as I type this, actually I talked to him an hour ago. It was 84 degrees and the water is flat.. Only little ones being caught, no action in the river. Lots of prefishing for Wigwam's tournament going on, about 50 boats out there too, but only 10/12 inchers. When will the "Fishing Gods" turn on the Biggies??? Who's going to make the forcast??? ...Kaz<P>------------------<BR>KAZ<p>[This message has been edited by Kaz (edited 10-07-2003).]

[Lip RIPPER!]

Kaz, ask the same question on Sat night and I bet you will get a ton of responses after the tourney is over. Everybody is hush,hush right now.

[Old Guide]

Kaz, how was the great lakes trip?

[Guest]

I am actually heading up to LOTW today and was hoping to get some insite on some good spots for walleye, crappies, pike and muskies. I have never been to LOTW so i basicaly know nothing about the lake or river except for what I have read here at FM. Does anyone know the size of an emerald shiner this time of year as I am trying to match the hatch with my bait selection for walleye. Thanks.

[Kaz]

Pat: Well the trip over to Lk Mich was great... We boated many Kings and put 30 in the box for two days of fishing. The biggest was 24 lbs, a couple of 12 lb Steelhead too. If your going to be over this weekend, stop by, I've got pictures, and my 34inch Wallie too. Shorelinefisher, Shiners are in the River , and I would say they run 2 to 3 inches. As for where to start, I'm in the same quandry. The Gap is always a good place, but when you get there, stop by one of the resorts and ask. Their all good at telling you, as thay want you to return. Also if you have a Marine Radio, listen to channels 6, 12, 72, 82. You'll hear whats going on....Kaz

[Guest]

Just curious to find out if the river bite is in full swing yet. Heading up Wednesday and just looking for an update. Usually fish the windsock, church, and down to the airport. Have the fish hit these areas yet or should I look elsewhere.

[curt quesnell]

Hi Kaz,<P>Good to see you over the weekend. You need<BR>to come back for some river fishing before<BR>the ice arrives. Wait until it cools down<BR>some.<P>I-man, If the weather cools down the river<BR>bite will improve in the areas you mentioned.<BR>If it stays warm dont be afraid to fish the<BR>lake.<P>Good luck<P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio

[Guest]

Thanks to all for the insight and suggestions. I fished the lake for the first time friday and saturday with great success. We did get pounded pretty good by the wind and waves but it was definitely worth it. Lots of walleyes/sauger in the 12-15inch range but we also had some really nice fish. two 20"ers, two 22"ers, a 23", two 24"ers, a 25", two 26"ers, and a 27". All were released except for some small eaters around 15". We also caught about seven dogfish and some really nice perch. All fish were caught vertically jiggin a shiner out in the sand and mud flats by zipple bay by the two taller trees. It was a local who gave us the tip and it really paid off. There was no one else out there fishing with us either all the tourney traffic must have been around the river. Maybe next year I will enter the classic as I will definitely be making a return trip next fall. I think we would have held our own with a weigh-in like that. Is there a posting anywhere on the web with the northstar classic results. Thanks again for the tips and suggetsions to all that posted them.