Moose's Report - Cambridge-Elk River-Foley-Milaca-Mora-Ogilvie Fishing Reports

[leech~~]

3 hours ago, smurfy said:

nope no new gear here..........iffin the fish dont wanna bite on what i currently have.........well they can just.......just go away!!!!!!!!!

 

Not sure I need anything either. It's just kind of fun seeing if there anything new or getting the juices flowing!  

[monstermoose78]

I am looking at all the plastics o my!

[leech~~]

2 hours ago, monstermoose78 said:

I am looking at all the plastics o my!

I didn't buy anything but ended up with about $20 bucks of free stuff! 

[monstermoose78]

Yesterday morning the ducks were thick in little falls flying on the river. I stood in the parking lot at work for 20 minutes to watch and listen

[monstermoose78]

Trying to decide if I should order another customer ice rod for 2-3 mm jigs. I really like the longer 31-34 inch rods for outside. I will call and see what wait time is on one.  

[monstermoose78]

It says 11 degrees wohoo  

[Wanderer]

On 11/20/2021 at 6:37 AM, monstermoose78 said:

Yesterday morning the ducks were thick in little falls flying on the river. I stood in the parking lot at work for 20 minutes to watch and listen

I didn’t know you were working in LF…

 

Yah, they like the town refuge.

[Mike89]

seen that too..

[gim]

First pheasant hunt of the season on Friday afternoon yielded success.

[monstermoose78]

13 hours ago, Wanderer said:

I didn’t know you were working in LF…

 

Yah, they like the town refuge.

Yep I work at the CareerForce center 

[monstermoose78]

All rigged up for early ice. Going pheasant hunting this week with Finn. I am ready!!

[Mike89]

12 hours ago, monstermoose78 said:

Yep I work at the CareerForce center 

I drive by that area during the summer a fair shack,  riding my Harley.  go over to Ripley and other areas to visit..    Randall area too..

[monstermoose78]

11 hours ago, Mike89 said:

I drive by that area during the summer a fair shack,  riding my Harley.  go over to Ripley and other areas to visit..    Randall area too..

Love boot store in Randall and they have choppers that fit me

Edited November 24, 2021 by monstermoose78

[Mike89]

25 minutes ago, monstermoose78 said:

Love boot store in Randall and they have choppers that for me

get my boot there too!!!   

[smurfy]

1 hour ago, Mike89 said:

get my boot there too!!!   

Only 1 boot?? last I remember seeing you, you had 2 feet.

Edited November 24, 2021 by smurfy

[Wanderer]

Bermels.  I’ve picked up a few pairs there myself.

[monstermoose78]

Happy Thanksgiving 🍽 Everyone!!

[smurfy]

yep.......Happy thanksgiving to all........enjoy friends, family and the food!!!!!!!! and stay safe in your travels!!!!!!!!

[Wanderer]

Happy T day!

[monstermoose78]

Well let’s hope for little to no snow and cold temps!

[gim]

13 hours ago, monstermoose78 said:

Well let’s hope for little to no snow and cold temps!

We're still in a major drought.  Any moisture would be beneficial.

 

It is going to take an epic amount of snow this winter to even make a dent.

[smurfy]

Any snow we get may help lakes and rivers but won't do much for soil moisture. Most will run off.

 

But Yea lakes and rivers could use a refill.

[monstermoose78]

Well I don’t care about the drought as it’s ice fishing time for me. 

[monstermoose78]

Looks like we got 2-3 inches of snow but it’s blowing all over. I will check some lakes later this week. I might drive later to see if the wind blew the snow off.

[monstermoose78]

It’s been below zero the last two nights anyone check the I e lately? I will go check Saturday. 

[Wanderer]

I haven’t checked for a couple weeks but people are walking out on a few lakes around here.  I’ve been out for deer still.

[monstermoose78]

36 minutes ago, Wanderer said:

I haven’t checked for a couple weeks but people are walking out on a few lakes around here.  I’ve been out for deer still.

You seeing any deer?

[monstermoose78]

A former fmer went to check lake and the most ice they found was 3.5 inches. They fished one lake and caught some small fish but had a good time. I was just happy this friend made it out fishing again. 

[Wanderer]

9 hours ago, monstermoose78 said:

You seeing any deer?

I have does and fawns located but haven’t taken any yet.  Their bedding and feeding pattern is pretty predictable right now.  I’ve been looking for a buck.

 

Finding lots of yote tracks too.  The woods paints such a great picture with fresh snow.  Turkeys, fox, otters, rabbits and squirrels are all showing their cards. 
 

I’ll start my ice gear prep today.  Shouldn’t be too hard to get ready; everything is always put away in good shape.  Might cut a spear hole this weekend.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Wanderer

[gim]

41 minutes ago, Wanderer said:

Finding lots of yote tracks too.  The woods paints such a great picture with fresh snow.  Turkeys, fox, otters, rabbits and squirrels are all showing their cards. 

 

The first hunt after a fresh snow every season reveals a great amount of information about what's going on in the woods and fields.  I have been pheasant hunting but there wasn't any snow on the ground yet.  The next time I go, there will be fresh snow and tracks often tell a better story of how many pheasants (and other wildlife) is present.