whats happened on here

[okfisherman]

Okay seriously , what's going on here? No posts at all in over a week, This place used to buzz with the latest fishing news, reports and stuff. Haven't heard a fishing report, or when ice out is, or nothing. Has everyone moved and didn't tell us?

[bassbuster1]

No,we are still here.The fishing has been fairly good for pike as of late ,I had a group in that did real well on on the toothy critters.They were using tip ups.The snow has been off the lake for a while now ,and four wheelers are the best way to get around.The ice is still good but we are looking forward to ice out.

We are thinking the ice out should be in about 3 weeks just a guess ( hope ).The run off is minimal this year,the river is open almost to Baudette,the walleye guys are starting to hit it hard with mixed results.The sturgeon bite good .

BB1

[okfisherman]

some day I am coming up for hard water, just to say ive done it. Would love to hook a sturgeon just once. Thanks for the report. good to see some chatter.

[Muskies]

Morning OK.

Rainy is pretty solid...I would guess early May for ice out...which is average. Still snow in the woods with temps averaging 38-40 for highs and 20-25 for lows. Water levels are average and snow melt has been slow with most being evaporated so not much run off. River fishing is picking up with jig and shiners working well for eater size but not may big ones yet. Hope this helps. Soon we will be enjoying all the spenders rainy has to offer.

[lexdog]

Will the ice still be safe for travel on 4wheelers this weekend April 11-12?

[fishmeister_86]

Hi OK... I agree this site does not the activity it used to...I started posting again & then look at it & nobody responds..now after while you start not looking at it because people aren't posting. My computer died and didn't buy a new as I was doing everything by smart phone. My wife talked me into getting a new computer, at that point...I thought I will start posting again. I'm fishing the borderland as much or more then ever...and the fishing this winter and spring has been excellent.

Sincerely,

Fishmeister

[fishmeister_86]

Hi Lexdog,

The ice was starting to honeycomb friday... and its supposed get in the sixties on sunday...there is a point where I say... time to take the boat... that has happened...I'm done with ice fishing till december. Not sure if you have been thru the ice...well I have been...in the water 22 minutes. The good Lord gave me a warning...time to smarten up. We all have make a decision...mine is easier after that incident.

Sincerely,

Fishmeister

[lexdog]

Thanks for the ice conditions. It may not seem like it from the lack of responses, but I'm sure their are a lot of fishermen that enjoy fishmeister's post. I know i check them every time. Both you and capt John are greatly appreciated by all of us that only get to visit rainy a couple times a year.

[okfisherman]

good to see your posts again fishmeister, we do look at them, been in the water once myself here in Oklahoma, only bout 2 minutes but that was enough!. thank goodness it was shallow. buddyes got me out after they stopped laughing. It can quickly be life and death up there though compared to our little dinker lakes in the metro. Its spring time in Oklahoma and as an insurance appraiser I am swamped! Hail season has only begun and I am tired of it. It does however provide good financial benefits I can spend on my trip to rainy end of summer.

[sherbear]

I don't often reply but do like the updates about fishing on Rainy. Thank you for your posts!