Heading to Lida

[ibfishen1962]

Headaing to Lida (South Lida) for a very special vacation on July 11th for a week with the entire family and can't wait to be back in the place I call my second home. My parents and many friends used to take over Oak Lodge Resort for two weeks at a time from the mid 70's to the early 90's and I additionally was a dock boy at the resort for a couple of years in the late 70's and early 80's. Just love the Ottertail County country and the many friendly people we have met and remained friends with over the years.

I am confident that I will locate and catch fish so I won't ask for too much advice, but any hints would be appreciated. I have heard the mosquito's are alive and feeding well and the ticks are going just as strong. We are bringing my daughters family to include her 21 month old twin daughters and would like to know what repellant might be successful while not impacting our bait(s) of choice.

I hope everyone is getting out and enjoying the summer and staying safe.

[JeffB]

Hi Kelly If your on the water the bugs shouldn't bother you to much, but yes they are getting thick on shore. It wont be to bad during the day but the bugs may carry off those grand children of yours towards dusk. Deet is still the best for keeping both the skeeters and ticks. I have citronella lanterns to help a little around the deck or campfire. The water is really high and we have had a ton of rain all spring but the bugs aren't really that much worse than normal. Unfortunately they are normally really bad this time of year so that's not saying much. I'll definitely give to what ever fishing reports I can closer to you arriving. The time of year you come night crawlers are probably my favorite for walleyes. Hope your family has a great trip. Jeff

[ibfishen1962]

Thanks Jeff - I will make sure I bring something with deet as well as a jug of citronella because I want to be able to have some quality "Quiet Time" on the deck as well as on the water. DO you think we would be crazy to try night time fishing on the rocks by the island? I am getting way to anxious and there are still 16 days left.

[JeffB]

Night fishing is fine out on the water and you should be able to cast up to the rocks. Get your stuff organized before you hit the boat lift though or they will find you fast once you turn on the boat canopy light. I'm glad your getting excited for your trip, I hope your family gets some great weather and great fishing.

[KCDC]

Former Ibfishen1962 - Thanks to Jeff B. for all that you did to make the trip a memorable one for the entire family. Fishing could have been better but as always, its great to be at the lake - every time!!!

[JeffB]

Thank you to you and your family for being such great renters, just wish I could have gotten you onto the great walleye fishing we've been enjoying lately. If or when you make it back I hope to have the time to take you out on the water and get you on my spots if I'm on a good bite when you come.