schuster's resort

[insta-gator]

First timer at lotw. How is Schusters resort? What should we bring? Gold /red spoons? I heard bait at Schusters is questionable, any truths. Anyone fished out of Schusters lately? Hows the houses? Should we take the meal plan?

[little perch 1]

Insta-gator,<BR>I recamend there meal plan.they really have some great meals.I was up there Dec. I did not have any conplaints about there bait.They got some real nice fish house also.So if I were you i would take there meal plan.This is just my 2 cents.

[ole]

Little Perch 1, When in Dec were you up? My group was there on the 30th - 1st. We had excellent fishing on both days! Total of 77 fish taken home by the 7 of us. Probably let another 50 or so go back down the hole, nothing huge 4.5 being the largest but the saugers seemed to be running a little bigger than last time up there. Schusters provided us with great service while there.<BR> Good Luck, OLE

[Madtrapper]

4 OF AS WENT UP FISHED LAST MON., 16 EYES AND SANDYS AND THE BIGGEST 17 IN. ON THE BOTTOM RREEAALL LIGHT BITE, TUE 12 FISH, I STARTED FISHING 10FT UP AND I HAD 2 FISH THAT REALLY BENT THE POLE BUT LASTM THE HOUSE NEXT TO AS HAD A 22 AND A 24 AT 10 FT UP AND SAID ALOT OF LIITLE ONES WENT BACK AND THE BARTENDER IS A KICK ALOT OF FUN

[insta-gator]

Thanks for all the information. Heading up at the end of the month. I hope you left a few fish in the lake for us to catch.

[little perch 1]

Ole,<BR>The biggest one in our group was 3 pounds 17 inches long.We were up there dec 15 th through the 18 th.We also caught a lot of little one.We brought 15 fish back with 3 guys. Threw a lot of liitles one back.I personaly caught a 10 pound pout shure was fun to bring that trhough the hole.

[Smeds]

Insta-gator,<BR>I've been to Schuster's 3 times over the last two years ... here's my two-cents: First, make sure to bring some bottled water AND gallon jugs of water. Schuster's water has a strong sulphur-smell to it, not real fun to drink, make coffee, or brush teeth with. Second, bring pads for the chairs in the ice-houses ... they're metal card-table chairs, and your butt will get sore! I personally would not go the American Plan route. We did that last year, and based on their rates, it worked out to 6 meals for $65.00 per guy. Did our own thing this year, and kept it at $24.00 per guy for three days. They are fairly strict about the time you can eat also. Besides the above, we love Schuster's, and will continue to support Tom, Betty, JAson and the crew. Good luck!

[KidWalleye]

Four of us are heading up on the 29th. My dad and I are hitting Red first then meeting my brother-in law and father-in law at LOW. What kind of food do they have with the American plan? Should a guy bring snacks out to the shack. Does Schusters have a good supply of bait, and how hard is it to get more if you run out? Any info would be appreciated Thanks.

[WALTERCRAFT]

YO KID, <BR>THEIR MEALS CONSIST OF SMOKED EELPOUT AND ONION CHIPS.<BR>HA HA.<BR>WALTER.

[Philo]

We stayed at Schuster's from 1/8 - 1/11. I had never stayed at any resort up there so I didn't know what to expect. We choose the meal plan, but I wouldn't recommend it. I thought it was too expensive for what we received. Some resorts allow you to order off the menu, but at Schuster's you get what they serve you. Also, they choose the times you eat. As to the fishing, it was nothing outstanding, but I am not sure that is any fault of the resort, as it seemed like everyone we talked to did about the same as we did. Regarding fishing time - we were in our shelters at about 8:15 and they picked us up at around 4:45. The bottomline - I would fish with them again, but I would bring my own food. Feel free to post any other questions as I would be happy to give you the honest truth about my trip. <BR>

[Pharcta2]

I went up with a group of 4. We stayed in a sleeper 1/16 - 1/18<P>I cannot say enough good things about Schuster's! Troy, who tended to our needs and drove us both on and off the ice was excellent. I had even forgot the marcum in the truck, and after dropping us off at the house, he went all the way back and got it for me! Additionally, he stopped by whenever he was near to check our bait and water supplies, and give us updated fishing reports. He also went above and beyond by helping us select which jigs and spoons he has had the most success with. <P>In short - the fishing was mediocre, the sleepers were adequate, and the service was top notch!<P>We'll be back next year!<BR>

[curt quesnell]

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