River Bend Report LOW

[Guest]

Sorry that this is so long after the fact. Had to replace the Network Card in my BRAND NEW COMPUTER. More frustrating than a cold front these fancy gadgets are. Anyway we fished out of River Bend Jan 2-4 and had a ball. No big fish even several were caught in the area, but lots of action. We were exactly (on my speedometer) 4 1/2 miles out from the entrance at Adrians over Pine Island. Good ice as long as you stayed on Adrians Road or River Bend. We fished between 28' and 32' of water and had Sauger Action all day with an occasional eye thrown in (largest 21"). The folks at River Bend were once again very accomadating Glenn, Rich, Brian and all the Lodge staff. We had success on white jigs with red heads, and plain orange, chartreuse, and pink hooks. They finally pulled the Chevy out on Thursday night. God it looked eerie when we drove by it on Wed afternoon. Sure glad I was following someone who knew where they were going (Rich). Curt and Hunt4food thanks for your posts prior to my going up. Glenn said he knew who you were Curt, but Hunt4food he did not recognize your handle, and I didn't know your name at the time. Hoping to go back late Feb or early March they say it's also a great time of the year. Good luck to all that are headed that way. I sure would love to be sitting in old #10 right now....Tight Lines Bill Turck, St Cloud

[hunt4food]

I am glad you had fun Bill! I forgot to tell you to try the prime rib at River Bend. I think it is the best prime rib I've ever had. That Chevy was a good reminder for all who venture out on their own up there. It can be done safely, but one needs to be very careful. Go with your first instinct. it is usually right. I am just glad the driver was able to escape safely. I bet he needed a few coctails after that mission! I hope he(the driver) doesn't read this.

[Guest]

Hunt4food thanks for the return post. God what a blast it was. We were up there last year for the first time. When I left last Friday I made reservations for 2003. In addition to the Prime Rib they also have some great BBQ ribs. We caugt a pout on Friday and the chef made it for us with some garlic butter, man what have i been missing for the past 40 years. Fantastic. thanks again say hit Glenn and all if you get by there for the Prime and some cold ones...Bill

[curt quesnell]

RiverBend is paradise.....Thats for sure.<BR>(awesome breakfasts too)<P>Curt Quesnell

[Guest]

I can taste that awesome plate of biscuits and gravy and a hot cup of steaming coffee. Oh ya it don't get no better than that. Well better head for the office and sell some more insurance so I can buy some jigs and minnows. Have a great day, and hang a big one!!!!!!!!Bill Turck