Moose's reports

[monstermoose78]

Went to a small lake up around Mille lacs lake and found 20-28 inches of ice. The access looked like some busted it up, so eyeguy and I walked out. We caught bluegills and crappies on plastics. It was windy and cold but we got a few nice ones. 

[monstermoose78]

It's not over yet!! 

[monstermoose78]

I hit the ice yesterday and had a blast with gills and tiny crappies. The gills were mostly from 7 to 8 inches but the crappies were 3 to 4 inches. I did get some keeper sized crappies. 

[Rick G]

Did you see Tom S out there? Rumor has it he was on that very same lake.

[Tom Sawyer]

On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 0:17 PM, Rick G said:

Did you see Tom S out there? Rumor has it he was on that very same lake.

We didn't fish the "community shoreline" and if moose walked out; he wouldn't have even caught a glimpse of us. Sure found some dandies relating to current, and also in areas surprisingly deep for this time of year, especially for that lake. Rumor has it anyway, I rarely fish the lake. Lol. Kept a few for a meal, but noticed also, the nicer crappies have been seriously whittled down.

[monstermoose78]

I was one of the people west of everyone. There was a wheeler beyond me west and north

[B17]

I think I know this lake. If it's the one I'm thinking of we do really well trolling between the rock piles. Haven't fished it in the winter though. 

[Wanderer]

I know the one.   I woulda bet heavy on it when Moose first mentioned the area but with the pics I'm "All in".  Sometimes it can be hard to find a parking spot at the access when it's walkable ice.

[monstermoose78]

Would be fun for another get together on the lake eh

[Wanderer]

Could be!

[monstermoose78]

1 hour ago, Wanderer said:

Could be!

Only if you bring your fishing gear this time.

[Wanderer]

48 minutes ago, monstermoose78 said:

Only if you bring your fishing gear this time.

 

Honestly, someone coulda spared a rod for 10 minutes. 

 

If Cret Jigs can fish without a flasher, I can too!

 

Funny thing is, I've had gear with me every day this winter since that day.

[Rick G]

 Hey Moose....

Royce and I hit this lake today...  Someone said the size of crappies has gone down hill...lol. I'm going to have to disagree. Still big ones in the lake, just like I remember from yrs past. Just gotta know where to look for them.

[eyeguy 54]

That was a dandy rick !  weather was silly nice and fishing was fun. Nice crappies, nice gills 

[Tom Sawyer]

On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 6:15 PM, Tom Sawyer said:

Kept a few for a meal, but noticed also, the nicer crappies have been seriously whittled down.

Way to go Ricky finding one. Lol!

[eyeguy 54]

I gotta go back and sit different and sunburn my other ear... bwaa haaa haaaaaa

[eyeguy 54]

3 hours ago, monstermoose78 said:

Would be fun for another get together on the lake eh

great idea for next winter. I'm in. 

[IceHawk]

Nice job guys way to get into some nice fish. Have to vouch for you on the craps fished that lake quite a bit over the years and there are definitely nice pies in there plus some real nice gills. Even though I was miles away from you guys today the fishing was just as good on the NW side of the state. And by the pics I sent you guys I think you know what I mean

[Rick G]

9 hours ago, Tom Sawyer said:

Way to go Ricky finding one. Lol!

Lol.... found more than a couple..lol

[eyeguy 54]

@Rick G    where is the pic of the beast ?  

[Tom Sawyer]

 

 

11 hours ago, Rick G said:

 

Thanks for tip......might have to alter our plans for Wednesday. Probably need to bring another grill and extra brats.

 

[eyeguy 54]

thats not the beast I am talking about. 

 

[Rick G]

Hard fought battle on 2lb line. Fun getting it's head up the 6in hole

[eyeguy 54]

Pretty cool when that beast popped up the hole.