kabetogama Namakan Kabetogama Fiahing Reports

[fishin]

_{^{Wind set the pace for anglers this past week. Some thought it was too much of a good thing.}}

_{^{Windblown shorelines were good to anglers that could manage boat control and stay in the 10-15’ depth. Baitfish get directed into those shorelines which usually leads to good fishing.}}

_{^{If the wind dies down at anytime, or the following day, concentrate your efforts accordingly for great results.}}

_{^{A suggested method of fishing while the winds are blowing, is troll artificial lures at depths between 12-16’, or use lead line and troll deeper waters. All fish species relate well to this, and boat control isn’t as critical.}}

_{^{The walleye bite remains very scattered, reports of anglers catching fish on all baits, shallow and deep, the only common denominator is, only a few fish from each location. It’s safe to say walleyes aren’t schooled up as would be expected.}}

_{^{Live bait rigs, a slip sinker or bottom bouncer, with a 3’-5’ snell, plain hook or spinner and beads using a crawler or leech is the preferred methods these days.}}

_{^{Pike taking artificial crank baits by casting or trolling deep weed edges is attracting pike of all sizes.}}

_{^{Casting stick baits, spoons or buck tails up to weed edges or clearing is working well for pike and smallies.}}

_{^{No favored areas of the lake to fish with them being so scattered, however best reports coming from say Sugarbush Island down to the Ash River entrance into Kab.}}

_{^{Some deeper water success on Namakan using jig and minnow in the 30’ plus depth range.}}

_{^{Biting flies still a nuisance as are evening mosquitoes - be prepared. I might add, lots of UV rays so lotion up and enjoy your time in Beautiful Voyageurs National Park.}}

_{^{BINGO continues on Kabetogama at the New Community Hall on Tuesday and Thursday Nights at 8:00pm.}}

_{^{Great Time for Planning a Trip,}}

_{^{See you Soon,}}

_{^{Crabby Phil & Ellen Hart}}