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By Rick G
To renew your Fishing license before going out...New ones were due March 1... Also going into effect March 1
New sunfish regs on Horseshoe chain.. Possession limit is now 10 fish. Long overdue in my opinion ♥️
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By opsirc
I have noticed that East of Adrian's rd after crossing pine Island a mile or so is a second road that runs closer to the border. Anyone know who it belongs to, there seems to be a great deal of traffic on it and I have looked to see if it comes off Adrian's but can't find how to access it. Does sportmans have one out that way?
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By whateverisbiting
My buddy was on a dusk / night crappie bite so I joined him for a couple days of fun. He has been getting increasingly good with a smoker and said he has caught a few whitefish in past years and would love to catch a few for the smoker. Ironically, on the second day I saw a fish on the Markum a few feet under the ice and I recognized this from other catches as a potential white fish. I brought it up an nabbed a nice one. This got me thinking. Anyone know why white fish cruise so close to the top of the ice? Do minnows also cruise up high or is this a plankton thing? Or both? The crappies were either at 10' or on the bottom at 20'. We did catch one crappie also at 5' but in two nights of fishing that was the only two fish marking that high.
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By black otter
Maybe a dumb ?
Just got a used tandem axle ice castle. When lowering...which axle pin should be removed first? The one closest to front of fish house, or the one closest to the crank? Or does it not matter?
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By eyeguy 54
What’s your rod box. I grabbed a Flambeau today to upgrade since a good buddy made me a 36 inch ice rod. I added foam to the bottom and took out the dividers and it looks like it will work dandy. Got them all in and some boxes for different plastics. Won’t know till it warms up! All snug when I close it up.
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By monstermoose78
I have boxes of 40 cal HST rounds 50 per box and I am trying to figure out what I should charge from them?
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By Rick G
Well, hope the title made you look😁. Getting real sick of the frozen tundra feel that has engulfed our neck of the woods the last week. This kinda weather ain't much fun to be outside for more than a few min at a time... Starting to go a little crazy sitting around instead of being on the ice😒 Anybody making it out?
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By eyeguy 54
There are a few organizations out there that offer a lot of fun outdoor fish and hunt trips at no or close to no cost. I have been on a few so thought I would share. Not all are for LEO. Info on trips is always on FB. 2020 was not as busy but its starting to pick up again. Fishing with Vets. Hometown Hero Outdoors Community. Take a Vet Fishing. Time on the Water. We Got Your Six Outdoor Adventures. A lot of great people doing this and have met some really nice people.
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By gimruis
Another proposal to ban certain items of lead in fishing tackle has been introduced. I think this came to a bubble in 2018 when they tried to do it plus banning lead ammo on public lands. The current proposal does not include ammo (as far as I can tell) and only applies to jigs and sinkers less than 2.5 inches in length. In 2018 it did not pass. If passed, it would take effect July 1, 2025.
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By ozzie
So now that there are many options out there, what are people thinking on the new electric augers? I have been impressed with the drill attached augers that I have used this year and also the Strikemaster 40v electric auger. For next year I will certainly be investing into one of these options as they are so powerful, quiet, and dont use gas!!! I now have used a kdrill and Strikemaster drill attachments and both are nice but the strikemaster rips throught the ice faster than the kdrill IMO. I love how I don't need to worry about gas spilling onto by ice suit and don't need to worry where the exhaust is!! The one thing I found using a drill is they are very powerful and that you do not want to stop mid hole and try to restart as you may end up with a broken arm the way the thing grips!!!! (Lucky I didn't break my arm!) It appears Millwaukee and Dewalt are the most common Drills I have seen used for the auger attachments. I am leaning towards a drill attachment combo rather than one of the electric models as I just don't see the reason why I would go that route and have an auger that can only be used for an auger where the drill set up I still have a powerful drill to use on projects around the house.
What are some pro's and con's you all have come up with since using the electric augers and or the drill attachments augers opposed to a gas auger?
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By gimruis · Posted
I didn't specifically blame you or anyone else. If you felt that I did, I apologize. But I am quite sure that when someone posts a bucket of fish or a bunch of them sitting on the ice, they aren't going back. In fact, when someone posts a photo of a large sunfish or crappie, I already assume that the fish is released. I would certainly HOPE that's the case to benefit all of us. This new regulation would not exist now if there was not a problem. As I previously stated, I personally know individuals, even in my own family, that heavily contribute to this problem. A new bag limit of 5 sunfish isn't going to make much of a dent. Instead of keeping 20, they'll just keep the biggest 5 they catch. And the harvesting of big bluegills has already been established as problematic that has led to this very restriction. Either that or they'll just go to another lake and start harvesting there instead. There also seems to be a lack of enforcement with existing laws as Conservation Officers simply can't keep up. I have not kept a single fish in several years now. And even before that, the number I kept could be counted on one hand. I do enjoy the taste of a fresh fish fry on occasion but I strongly feel that too many of them are being harvested by others and I am determined not to contribute to that. There was a time in my life many years ago when a day of fishing was defined by how many fish I came home with. I'm past that. Way past it. Many years ago there used to be a quality population of perch in Mille Lacs. We'd go out to Isle Bay in the fall every year and pile into those things by the dozen. We always went home with some and they tasted great. But looking back on that now, it was shameful and selfish because that resource is non-existent anymore. I contributed to the demise of it over and over and over. It still bothers me and we're heading down that path with other fish too. I realize my opinion will offend or differentiate with others, including yours Icehawk. Thank you for being honest. -
By smurfy · Posted
thanks ProV..yea thinking wheelers will need to be our mode of transportation!!!!!!! has anyone caught or treid for tullies out there yet?????????? -
By PSU · Posted
Agreed Skunked, I do the same at the lake. We too never allowed a tv at the cabin for many years, but as the kids aged (and didn't come up as much) we decided to start watching sports, etc. -
By GeluNumber1 · Posted
I'd be willing to make the drive if it's held this weekend. Not sure if I'm comfortable driving out past then with the warm weather forecasted. -
By SkunkedAgain · Posted
It is pricey but you are paying for high speed, reliable internet assuming you can get a clear view of the sky (no tree branch or other obstructions). I have read mostly positive reviews but it comes down to what you are willing to do and/or pay for connectivity. I did order the kit since Mrs. SkunkedAgain told me to, "...stop being a penny pincher and just do it already." I don't plan to stream as we don't have a tv at the lake, but will use it in order to work remotely so that we can be there more. I am fortunate to be in a position to do so. -
By SkunkedAgain · Posted
When I drilled last Tuesday it was about 23" of ice near Hibbing Point in HOL bay -
By TomWehler · Posted
Anything possible.....every year different, makes it more fun. Been hang'n round lake since 1974 n owned island since 1994....fun junk x 100000. Very Special place to me n mine. One year was in the bay boating March 29th...lake clear on April 2......Couple time lake clear 2nd week April...fun stuff, but cool doing traditional Dock Dip. Major Shrinkage!!! Here some dates since own island...huge mix. One thing for sure, ICE WILL MELT......but Ya never can tell what goes on down below, as this lake can be more spooky than you or I know.. : ) Big Smiles n Keep on rocken! T 1994 May 2 1995 May 3 1996 May 14 1997 April 30 1998 April 14 1999 April 26 2000 April 20 2001 May 2 2002 April 25 2003 May 1 2004 April 29 2005 April 19 2006 April 18 2007 April 29 2008 May 13 2009 April 30 2010 April 6 2011 May 1 2012 April 2 2013 May 17 2014 May 13 2015 April 18 2016 April 25 2017 April 15 2018 May 8 2019 April 30 2020 May 1 -
By PRO-V · Posted
29" of ice by Stoney Point on Winnie. Lake travel is good but accesses could go bad quick. -
By Rick · Posted
Regulations in this instance is meant to preserve a resource meant for all. I find most who post here have a very healthy CPR ethic. Occasionally keeping wild fish meals is also healthy. The regulations are merely a check to ensure those with a 'keep all mindset" don't abuse the resource. I hope you're doing your part @gimruis to ensure a kind and generous of heart mindset. Words mean things. -
By Brad B · Posted
I am now good with this happening this weekend or the originally planned 13th as I can now make either date. regardless I still might hit the chain up this weekend. have a spot over on cedar island I want to try out.
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I have a Marcum LX5 that's been hardly used. I charged the battery then turned it on and let it run to check the battery life to see if I needed a new one. After a few hours it died. Tried to charge it again but no luck, bought a new one, hooked it up, nothing, checked the connections, nothing. Any ideas what's wrong?
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