Fished a bit

[Jim Panfish Uran]

Fished Pike Bay this afternoon and did ok, caught 3 walters and a ton of perch that we sorted through, ended up with a half a dozen solid keepers. Didn't move, set up in 19' and stayed there all day. Lots of folks out there tonight enjoying this beautiful weather. 

[FlashMWT]

Hey Jim,

Wondering if I you could help me out a bit with some info.  I will be heading to Cass on the 26th with a group of friends and this is the first time that I will be on Cass ice fishing.  Been trying to look around on the net for info on the lake but not coming up with much.  Just curious if there is a certain color/s that work better than others on Cass.  We are going to be staying at Cass Lodge and renting some day houses so I am assuming that they will have us in somewhat of the right location for fish.  Trying to get a better picture on needed tackle.  Any info would be great.

[Jim Panfish Uran]

This is my second winter over here in Cass so I'm not completely confident in my ability to give info on Cass lol. I fish Pike Bay and Winnie mostly, but I will see what I can gather from some friends and get back to you. One more week and you'll be in God's country! 

[ANYFISH2]

Flash, welcome to FM!

 

I asked a coworker this morning about Cass for you.  He has a cabin there and fishes it weekly year round.

As far as colors go, he said natural colors.  Gold, silver, browns, oranges as well as glow green are the best in that order. Reds, chartreuse and red/pink glows are lowest on the list.

Obviously transition areas tend to be the best locations.  Deep vs shallow tends to be day to day season long.

Hope this helps some.

[FlashMWT]

Thank you for the info, that helps me a lot.  One last question, is there a night/evening bite that is worth staying out on the lake for?  This is the 3rd year for this trip with this group and we have been trying different lakes based on price/accommodations and fun.  Lake of the Woods and Winne were the last 2 years and so far each has not been a complete bust.  Last time I was on Cass, I was putting a Tourney on but was open water and wasn't able to fish it, but I do remember that it was a very good 2 days as far as the fishing goes.  So I am super excited to get up there and get some lines wet.  Again thank you both for the info.

[Jim Panfish Uran]

I remember someone way back in the HSO/Fishingminnesota days caught this super huge walleye at night out on Cass. Some fish or tales of fish just stick with you, that was one of them. I've been thinking on which body of water I can hit around here after work for night bite. Cass crossed my mind today so I might give that a whirl sometime this week while we have this killer warm spell.  Keep in touch on here man, maybe we can dial them in. 

[Jim Panfish Uran]

I did a little research at previous posts, we've got plenty here in the Cass Lake threads. You can go back a decade or more even and read through the reports when more guides and resorts were utilizing this forum.  I read through a few winter reports and I feel quite a bit smarter!

[ANYFISH2]

It sounds like there definitely can be a worthwhile night bite.  The type of structure seems to dictate how good it can be.

"Smaller" humps, or structure by itself seems to produce better then the breaklines along the numerous flats.  It seems "smaller" structure topping out 10 to 15 feet surrounded be deeper water is best.

 

Good luck, and report back.

[FlashMWT]

So according to what the resort is saying it sounds like the evening bite is/has been a bit better than the day bite.  We will find out for sure this weekend though.  Got loaded up on the required colors so hopefully I will be able to update with our abundant success after the weekend.  Hopefully my liver is up to the challenge and the fishing gods are with us.  Cant wait to get up there and get some lines wet.

[ANYFISH2]

Good luck, let us know how you did.

[Jim Panfish Uran]

Prime that liver up bud! 

[Jim Panfish Uran]

Me and the girlfriend went out and jigged for pout for a while last night with no luck, don't know much about the pout out on Cass but did a little research and recon on what to look for out there and set up in 28' of water next to even deeper water. We jigged for an hour or so and only saw a couple of fish show up, but no takers. 

[eyeguy 54]

"The girlfriend and I" ......

 

got ya ! lol

[leech~~]

1 hour ago, eyeguy 54 said:

"The girlfriend and I" ......

 

got ya ! lol

 

I seen your not being nice.

Edited January 27, 2017 by leech~~

[Jim Panfish Uran]

It's I sawned yor knot bean nice. 

[h8go4s]

You misspelled nise.

[eyeguy 54]

yu geyes need to go bak to scrool

[Chris Haley]

And it's "yus" guys!

[Jim Panfish Uran]

Who the hell is this Chris Haley guy  

 

How's the fishing? You know everyone is waiting for one of your reports. 

[eyeguy 54]

been waiting days.... and days..... and days....  ...  .......   what was I waiting for?? 

[Jim Panfish Uran]

I"ve had three attempts out there with no luck.... I'll just keep moving to different spots until I hook up with some decent fish!

[leech~~]

And on another post he said: No caps, spelling? Not sur how I seeeen this!

 

23 hours ago, eyeguy 54 said:

. this got here yesturday, hope to check it out saturday a.m.

Edited January 28, 2017 by leech~~