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Off the subject, but did anyone see that older small orange boat with a white mercury driven by a younger kid. Boat looked awesome!

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Hows the fising been?  Seeing the walleyes school back up yet?  Or still mainly late summer/early fall pattern.  Going to try it all next week.

 

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Was up Tuesday and Wednesday this week for a UHV ride to Ely.  Made it out fishing for a few hours those days.  Walleye bite for me was fairly slow but I was only using leftover crawlers.  Most others I saw were using minnows so maybe they were having better luck.  Fall colors should be at peak on Vermilion.  Weather doesn't look the greatest however. Good luck and enjoy the fall season on the lake.

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2 hours ago, JerkinLips said:

Was up Tuesday and Wednesday this week for a UHV ride to Ely.  Made it out fishing for a few hours those days.  Walleye bite for me was fairly slow but I was only using leftover crawlers.  Most others I saw were using minnows so maybe they were having better luck.  Fall colors should be at peak on Vermilion.  Weather doesn't look the greatest however. Good luck and enjoy the fall season on the lake.

Thank you. Yes, weather does look sketchy but we'll make the best of it. Looking forward to the colors and just getting away.

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The colors are getting good. Beautiful time of year. Maples are full red and birch and aspen are going too. 

I’m not finding a formula for walleyes. Best luck when fishing saddles and shoreline drop offs 10’ down to 20’. I’m using old crawlers, too, because a) it’s hard to find minnows although Northwoods in Cook has them and b) it’s been too warm to keep them alive. 

We do have a change in weather happening right now. Wind is coming up and the temperature is dropping. It’s going to be hard to fish Saturday through Monday but the change could be good after that. 
Good luck, you’ll need some. They are out there and you’ll get dinner but you’ll have to work for them.

RLG

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9 hours ago, JerkinLips said:

A few pics of our ride.

 

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I've seen that caving on a few web pages. What trail is that on?  It would be cool to ride by. 👍

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11 hours ago, leech~~ said:

I've seen that caving on a few web pages. What trail is that on?  It would be cool to ride by.

There are actually 3 tree carvings on the trail from Soudan to Ely.  I saw 2 of them but missed the 3rd.  I believe that trail is the Prospector Trail #4 or #6.  You have to start from the parking lot on the Murray Road 2 miles past Soudan since several property owners on the old railroad bed didn't allow off-road vehicles on their properties.  Another option is to travel from Tower to Embarrass then on to Ely, but that adds a couple hours to the trip.

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11 hours ago, JerkinLips said:

There are actually 3 tree carvings on the trail from Soudan to Ely.  I saw 2 of them but missed the 3rd.  I believe that trail is the Prospector Trail #4 or #6.  You have to start from the parking lot on the Murray Road 2 miles past Soudan since several property owners on the old railroad bed didn't allow off-road vehicles on their properties.  Another option is to travel from Tower to Embarrass then on to Ely, but that adds a couple hours to the trip.

Thanks, I'm riding this now TW200 so not sure I can get on any of the ATV trails. Might have to sled by in the winter! 👍

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We sere able to grab a good amount of crappies and bass but not much for walleye. That being said, always sad to leave the lake for the season but we'll be back eventually.   

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