Reefs or Pine?

[Guest]

I was there last thurs - sunday. Was out over pine 8 miles out and did very well numbers wise. Nothing big. I spoke to a group who fished sixteen mile and there report was the same. If I was heading back I would hit Pine again, there was plenty of fish and I am sure the big fish are there you just have to work for them.

[widetrack]

The main reefs are so congested with people now, that it is time to spread out and get away from the crowds.<P>That is what is working for me now.<P>I've never seen so much traffic on the pond.

[hawksguy]

if you want to party, go to the pine island side; if you want to catch fish, go to the reefs. it has always worked for me.

[jlm]

I would not discount the Pine Island area. People party all over the lake, including the reefs. I would spend a little time in each area if possible!

[hawksguy]

jlm, i was paraphrasing the owners of arnesons rocky point resort with that quote. i am not smart enough to think up something that clever. actually plan to fish pine island for 5 days starting the 22nd. and yes, the river side does not have the monopoly on partying. anyone for a get together on the 22nd or 23rd? answer here or email me at [email protected]

[jlm]

I will be fishing both areas for a few days starting Saturday. I will send you a report! Good luck!

[marknamy]

In an attempt to avoid the crowds last Fri. 1/9, a buddy and I went out of Babblers, headed east toward Twin and then North off the trail until we were well away from the crowd. Set up in 35' and had steady catching all day. Came home with 21, 18-sauger and 3-walleye. Threw back probably two to one. One 18 1/2 and a pout. Nice to get away from the crowd and enjoy the peacefulness.

[Ears]

Coming up to LOW for the first time on monday. Trying to do some homework on where to go. Pine Island area or 12/16 mile reef area. Any Input would be helpfull!

[wallydiver]

I'd go to the reefs for the simple fact that if the fishing sucks you can always move to twin, gull rock or another reef. If you go to Pine, you're kind of limited as to where you can go. Plus, I think the fishing is better over by the reefs. Just my 2 cents.

[LOWinEYEin]

I'll be up at Arnesens on the 22nd..