Monday Report

[GConda]

Not too many people fished in the miserable wind and questionable ice conditions. Went from wheelers point over Pine Island and out to 18ft. Had 2 wheelers and a Condo (Assault) with trailer and skis. Found 6-9 inches of ice thoughout. One member of party took his wheeler out to 25ft. and said there was 7-9 inches out there also. Also went all the way down to morris gap without problems. Just have to watch for snow drifts with wheeler. Snowmobile would be better. Fishing was outstanding. More 2+ pound walleyes then we needed, but the bite for us was mostly after 3pm.

[Eyewitness]

Gconda, when you went over Pine Is. were you closer to the gap or the Morris wash out area when you caught all your eyes? Heading up and would appreciate being steered in the right direction...Thanks

[Opie]

Bob,<BR>When are you heading up? Jim said they may be going this Fri-Sun. There is a very small chance I could make it, but probably won't know until Thursday. Anxious to get on some ice.<P>Dean Thorn

[Eyewitness]

Hey Dean, We're heading up on Friday morning at 4AM. Got a cabin rented at the Wigwam for Friday and Sat. night. So far it's Jim. Tony and his brother, my buddy Kirk from Big Lake, myself, and possibly my girlfriend (yea she's talking to me again). The cabin has three bedrooms and sleeps seven.Tony is going to let Jim use his older Honda and the rest of us all have our own machines. Anybody you can borrow a four wheeler or snowmobile from? If Lea would want to go, and my girlfriend is going to go, I can still get a seperate cabin for the four of us. They have one left. Just a thought.....Give me a call on the cell phone.<BR>(763)229-8522<P>Bob

[GConda]

Eyewitness, Just follow the stakes that Adrians put out over Pine. Go West and fish in the area of the lone pine on shore. You cant go wrong being anywhere in that area 13-18ft morning and evening then deeper for saugers mid morning and early afternoon. Gary

[Eyewitness]

Gary, that is typically where I go every year and hit em with out fail. Just wanted to verify ice cond. and that the bite was where I thought it would be. Thanks again!