Long Point on Saturday 2/7/04

[curt quesnell]

Gee whiz, they got it goin' at Long Point.<BR>I havent fished much there for several<BR>years (the lake is just too big to fish<BR>everywhere every year)<P>Most of the roads were clean and wide. The<BR>secondary roads were still blown in this<BR>morning but you could tell some work had<BR>been done on them by the time we were leaving<BR>around 5:30.<P>The usual hustle and bustle in the morning<BR>with the addition of many many people driving<BR>till stuck, then a couple of guys would get<BR>out the shovel like crazy hop back in the<BR>truck and off they'd go again till stuck and<BR>the process would be repeated.<P>We wanted to go to the west and those roads<BR>hadnt been re-plowed since the blow yesterday. We got off the road where we<BR>could, made a turn around spot and parked<BR>out of everyones way the the Suburban facing<BR>the way out. We could have gone further<BR>but I really dont like to shovel.<P>We pulled the portables about 150 yards. We<BR>had to stop 3 time for rest breaks it was<BR>tough pulling with everything in the sleds<BR>and crust on top of the snow that would <BR>not hold the weight of a person. Stopped<BR>at 32 feet deep water( about 100 yards<BR>shy of where I really wanted to go but<BR>I had pulled far enough and my mind was<BR>telling me I was walking over many fish).<P>It was 14 below zero and we werent even a<BR>little bit cold by the time we got set up<BR>around 8:30. It warmed up fast and was <BR>a fantastic day on the lake.<P>The fish bit good and while the biggest <BR>was 17 inches the average size was bigger<BR>than earlier trips. I wouldnt be ashamed<BR>of any of the fish in a cleaning house.<P>Used my glow red Glow Devil on one line<BR>and a smaller white glow Demon below a <BR>bobber on the other. The Glow Devil would<BR>get em for a while, then the Demon would<BR>be busy. Bob was using a Buckshot Rattle<BR>Spoon and a small Glow Devil beneath a<BR>bobber.<P>My brother is commin up next weekend, I<BR>think we will be going back to Long Point.<P><BR><P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio

[1tofish]

Curty<P>I see you finally listened to enough stories from my dad at Anderson Power (the salesman), that you finally made it over that way. We've always done well at L.P., I feel it's one of the most consistant spots on the lake. And you don't have to drive 7 miles out to get to 32ft. From your discription, it sounds like you were real close to our house. Glad to hear that they still biting up there.

[curt quesnell]

We were in the area where your house is.<P>Many years ago we fished and Long Point<BR>and it seemed there were always lots of<BR>breakers and cracks. This sure isnt a<BR>problem this year.<P>The Bergeren boys were still small back<BR>then. Now that they are in prime working<BR>age, they are going a GREAT job on the<BR>roads out there.<P>I have a super secret fishing spot at Long<BR>Point that I havent fished in over 10 years<BR>at least!<P>Its a big lake with lots of opportunity<P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio

[Huntertc]

Curt <BR> My Father-inlaw and I fishe out of Adrians, out nine miles. We arrived Friday morning at 6:30, and were set up fishing by 8:00. A very big thank you to the plow driver from Twin Pines for knocking a parking spot for us. You cannot beat the friendliness of the resort operators. We caught 40+ fish the largest being a 22inch walleye(released). Red glow jigs 6" from bottom and gold round jigheads worked best. Lots of fish viewed on the Aquaview camera.

[FisherDan]

Hunter, Could you give me a little info about your Aquaview camera? How many feet could you see with it on LOW and what was the depth were you using it in? All I ever hear is that they are no good to use on LOW. Sounds like it worked ok for you. We are going up on the 19th was going to leave mine home. Sounds like I should bring it now.<P>Thanks Dan<BR>

[Huntertc]

I have the Aquaview Smartview camera with infrared lights. I estimate that I can see about 6+ feet with it. A friend is a underwater photographer for in-fisherman and other mags, and say's walleye are not affected by the lights of the camera. I have used it for two years now on LOW and have seen some awesome fish. Definately bring it along with your FL-8 an absolute must. Good luck. The gold jig needed constant jigging during the non-peak times to produce strikes.

[fishnut2]

We fished out of LP East of the resort a mile or three near Dahl's rentals. A friend and I fished from 3-5 pm and came back with 10 fish, 8 saugers, 1 walleye, and one 13 inch perch. Had fish pretty constant on the Vex and the largest sauger went 16 inches. Threw five or six back but not bad for a short trip.

[Guest]

Curt,<P> Please talk no more about the secret spot.<BR>I know where your talking about and will take it to my grave.<BR> (My group of guys have taken the oath of secrecy)

[fiskyknut]

Saturday I fished from a resort hut set 2 miles or so west of Twin islands in 29 fow, 5 of us 2 grown ups and 3 kids. My slowest day of the year! I caught 19 fish, 1/2 Walleyes and 1/2 Saugers, 6 eyes and 1 Sauger went into the bucket. Kid 1.....11 fish, kid 2.....7 fish, kid 3....5 fish, other grownup.... 5 fish. Fish were tentative at best. Fatheads and Shiners about equal in getting them. No one lure/color seemed to do any better than the others. Finished the day with 21 fish kept, plain tough fishing, but thats February.<P>fiskyknut