HSO's 2010 Mille Lacs Lake Early Ice Throw Down Get Together Dec. 18th

[firefish_12]

Shack

so if a newbie would like to join in all we have to do is show up @ appledorns on the 18th b4 8am??

Aaron

[tfin]

I believe I'll be able to make it. I've been on this site for 2 years or so and never met anybody. Should be a good time as I've been out on the lake a few times in the winter.

Thanks shack and Paul for putting it on. hope to be there saturday around 7am.

[Chimp]

Well i am booked in for the event at appledoorns. will be staying through sunday! hopefully to hook a eye. not sure if i have ever caught more then 3 eyes in a day. will be leaving from the owatonna area ( work in northfield) will we be using tip-ups?? wow to catch a fish other then a panfish!!!!! EXCITIED WOOOOO HOOOOO lol CHiMP

[Paul Waldowski]

Quote:

so if a newbie would like to join in all we have to do is show up @ appledorns on the 18th b4 8am??

Yep, that and let us know that you are with the FM GTG with you get here.

[Shack]

Yep, all you need is some basic fishing equipment, some warm clothes and other essential goodies and one way or another you will have a line down the and under the Mille Lacs ice.

I am hoping the high pressure holds out with a milder warm & low system rolling in at the end of the week. Not only for the fishing, but for keeping the temps higher.

Either way we will be fishing and it will be a fun time.

[Chimp]

suggestion on size of spoons?? 1/8 about right can we get bait at appledoorms? CHiMP also i own a couple chubby darters. do these have a chance? LOl

[Shack]

It's still early to tell by the way the systems have been coming in and tracking lately, but this will give you an idea for this Saturday:

It would say as the week goes on the we will see this pushed ahead one day.

[Shack]

suggestion on size of spoons?? 1/8 about right can we get bait at appledoorms? CHiMP also i own a couple chubby darters. do these have a chance? LOl

I know Paul will have some basics in the office. Best is to talk with him or he will post what they have. Not sure if he has live minnows this year or not. Also for anyone who is interested, check with Paul though, but I believe Appeldorns might rent out flashers and cameras also.

What I almost always use now is the Lindy Rattlin' Flyer spoon

on my jigging pole and a set bobber, with a glow or colored hook on my second. The Lindy Darter:

Looks to be a very good choice in the jiggin' rap choices. I have not used either the Chubby or Lindy styles because the Rattlin' Flyer has been just one of the lure that I have confidence in. If the fish are their and they are feeding, I will be catching them.

Walleyes and perch seem to have their days when it comes to either jigging action style approaches or set dead-sticking/bobber setups catching fish. I just have found if you start out with both, then if either one shows to be the better of the two, switch it up and if anything jig with both hands.

[Chimp]

Size??? Flet & frm have these on sale!!!!! so i bought 4 in the 1/8 oz size i will have a open seat in my X2 if needed. trying to get outhers to come up from the south Central Forum!

[Paul Waldowski]

We have everything that you could possible need (well, almost) but we do have bait, jigs, etc. I'm with Shack on the Rattlin' Flyer spoon. 1/8 or 1/16 is best. Make sure that you have at least one in Tullibee

[Chimp]

During a seminar at the ice show one talked about being a good time for a tip-up. is this in order? and Paul approx how deep will we be fishing. ( i know chimp is asking alot of questions) Thanks in Advance!

[slurpie]

Paul and shack this sounds like fun.I'm gonna talk to a buddy and see if a couple would want to make the drive up there 2hrs maybe a bit more, never fished there before. Is it a day bite or does one need to stay till after dark for a better bite?

[Paul Waldowski]

The Perch bite is strictly during the day.

Round up the troops....the more the merrier!!!

[ole matty]

I m interest in this event. Been coming up to big ponds once of twice a year 4 years now. Never caught a walleye. Only seen one on aqua view that's it haha.I have new Yukon. Sound like a good time to break in my new shack.

[RiverChuckNorris]

Well guys, unfortunately I am out for Saturday. My wife reminded me yesterday that we have her company Christmas dinner this coming Saturday at 6:00. Talk about a let down!

I may try to get up there Sunday for the day but who knows. Between the weather and other obligations, i'm off to a roaring start this year. I'll be anxious to read any updates Saturday night. May the rod tips bend often and the ice never soften.

[scott_66]

looks like a fun time,i sure hope newbies are welcomed up, as i'll be there anyways!

[oneloveonefish]

Hello guys I've been looking at these post for the last two years and finally registered, so here i am. I just called Paul and made reservations for the get together. I will be the short asian dude in the blue ice armor suit in the silver town n country. Looking forward to learning some tips from you guys. Fished Mil Lac twice last year without having too much luck other than dink perch. Well see you on the ice.

[Paul Waldowski]

Sweet!!!!

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday.

[machohorn]

Paul, is macs pulling houses yet? I usually get a e-mail from karen but have not heard anything as of yet. If they are I may pop over there Sat.for a bit

[Paul Waldowski]

macho,

Not that I am aware of. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

[Westsidefishing]

Paul/Shack,

Do you guys suggest Tip up or dead stick for the second line? Live bait or Plastic? what kind?? Sorry about too many questions, just getting excited for next Saturday and wanna go buy some more stuff from C store after I won $50 gift card from local radio station.

[Shack]

Newbies are certainly welcome. Just bring your own gear and we will help get anyone who comes on some fish and do our best with getting the Mille Lacs "0" walleye category filled for those who have not caught one. This should be a great day for fishing to boot, but being Mille Lacs no one can predict anything till you're in the middle of it.

WestsideFishing, a tip up is just fine. I would prepare for both though. If the weather is decent, fish are in the area and hole hopping is best, the tip up is very cool to have along. If you are in the ice house the majority of the time and have a second line down, then a dead-stick option works better for me.

[tfin]

Hey guys,

I'm definetly in for saturday but my ice auger is in for repairs. I'll bring a hand auger but would like to hole hop if someone is going to be drilling community holes. Wondering if most people will be fishing in the same area and what area that may be.

[oneloveonefish]

Hey fin, i will be with the group on Saturday, I plan on swish cheesing the areas so if you need to use some holes out there feel free to help yourself. I will be in the blue ice armor, short asian guy. Planing to set up the yukon for base and warmth but majority of the time plan on hole hoping throughout the day unless majorly winding or subzero weather. See you there...

[Chimp]

4 days to go!!!!!! YEa Baby!!! lol that itch i have i think is now a rash cause sat can not come fast enough!!! Chimp

[Shack]

Very cool guys! 4 days is right.

I tossed together some video on how to get up to it:

More videos at HSOshow.com™

[tfin]

Thanks onelove,

See all of you on the ice.

[Craigums]

So do we have an official meet time? Also how many people do we have coming? Ill be driving up from woodbury early in the AM

[broman]

I keep checking the weather, the temps keep going up. Should be mid teens with wind around 5mph. I should be very nice out.

[Shack]

No official meet time but 8:00am sounds to be a good time. Nothing formal about this GT, just come if you can and fishing is the objective. 5:00am, 8, 10, noon or 2, come on up if you can.

Just stop in the office and see Paul when you get their. If we are not driving out by then, we will be getting you out to the area we are fishing.

Yep broman the weather is sounding pretty good still.