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[Uncle Levi]

Hi Gang. My name is Mike (aka Uncle Levi) and I moved to Dassel( actually 10 acres north of Dassel) right after Christmas. The move was triggered by my wife Jo, having a heart and kidney transplant and we needed to be near the cities for weekly check-ups. Besides  fishing I am a ham radio operator, I like outdoor photography, metal detecting, I play banjo and mandolin and blacksmith a little. I really thought Minnesota would be great for fishing, but I think this is going to be my first and only Minnesota fishing license. I've been out about 15 times with every kind of tackle I own without so much as a single strike. Could someone give me some advice before I put this place up for sale and move back to North Dakota? I really would like to learn from all of you and make a few friends here, but I need some serious help.

[Finns]

Welcome to the site!

Wish I could help, but Missouri fishing is a little different.

[Rick]

Be sure to check in the Annandale-Buffalo-Big Lake Fishing Reports - Hunting forums, the Hutchinson Area Fishing Reports - Hunting  forums, and the MN Twin Cities Metro Area Fishing Reports - Hunting forums. You live in the middle of all three so go there and if you don't see what you are looking ofr, share what info you have and ask for help as well. Sharing info is always helpful when looking for help (no matter how small you think it is).

[leech~~]

Hi Gang. My name is Mike (aka Uncle Levi) and I moved to Dassel( actually 10 acres north of Dassel) right after Christmas. The move was triggered by my wife Jo, having a heart and kidney transplant and we needed to be near the cities for weekly check-ups. Besides  fishing I am a ham radio operator, I like outdoor photography, metal detecting, I play banjo and mandolin and blacksmith a little. I really thought Minnesota would be great for fishing, but I think this is going to be my first and only Minnesota fishing license. I've been out about 15 times with every kind of tackle I own without so much as a single strike. Could someone give me some advice before I put this place up for sale and move back to North Dakota? I really would like to learn from all of you and make a few friends here, but I need some serious help.

Welcome Mike, not sure how much fishing you have done in the past or what you have tried fishing for? What have you tried for when fishing MN so far? What fish do you want to target? Not many fisherman on this site will give up their lakes, but most will give you all the info you may need to go after what you want to try for. Do you have a boat or are you shore fishing?

[Rick]

 Not many fisherman on this site will give up their lakes.

If you post good info and folks like your posts the information you are looking for will be easier to access in an Inside Traders group.

[eyeguy 54]

Welcome to FM unk !   Clearwater Lake is just NE of you a few miles for a good start. You can go after many species.   Maybe swing into BJ's on the west side for a few tips.  lottsa fish in the area you live so dont give up yet.  

[Tom Sawyer]

Welcome aboard Mike. Hope you find the site both, fun and informative.