Hey Fisky -

[Dr. Bob]

What ya doing this weekend?<BR>The boys and I are coming up Friday afternoon. I am not sure yet if I am bringing the boat or the snowmobiles. Want to join us?<P>Maybe we could get Widetrack involved if we go the snowmobile route. What Ya think Widetrack? <P>

[widetrack]

Oh man, I'd love to. <P>I'm afraid I'm going to be on ice of a different sort Fri-Sunday the next 2 weekends though.<P>Hope you have a good time, and thanks for the offer.

[Dr. Bob]

Thanks Widetrack -<P>Hopefully we can do it another time.<P>To bad you are tied up 2 weekends in a row! I'll be up the following weekend out of Gibbins Ice Fishing with a bunch of guys from the BWCA - Duluth - Range forum and the URL Forum. A good time will be had by all and any and all FM'ers in the area are welcome to join us for the weekend or just drop by for a beer.<P>

[lowrox]

Widetrack,<P>Did you make it up north this weekend? The weather was a little tough this weekend. The visibility was absolutly horse [PoorWordUsage] on Saturday when we went out to 16 mile.

[widetrack]

Fished on Friday.<P>Nothing great to report.<BR>Caught some nice jumbo perch, a couple of nice walleyes, and quite a few 12-14inchers.<P>Traveling to TRF on Saturday morning we ran into lots of Thunder and lightning. The roads were like a skating rink by the time we got there. Strange weather.<p>[This message has been edited by widetrack (edited 03-15-2004).]

[moneyback]

lowrox, do any good on 16 mile? Heading that way on Friday.

[fiskyknut]

Hi Bob, it would be nice to see you again. I don't have any real plans as of yet. Shoot me an email and let me know where your staying, fishing plans and what not.<P>I got to fish with that WT on Friday, we fished an area thats about as good a spot as a guy can fish this time of year and it was tough for sure. Did manage a few pretty nice fish but it was a bit of a struggle compared to the past couple of times out that way. Just perfect that cold snap had to hit the day before this trip! High point was WT schooling me on the potential, and the use of his favorite weapon.....Yes WT I'm a believer! I'd sure like to get out that way a few more times yet....gonna get better and better and I've yet to get what I consider a big one thru the ice yet, I'm certain it would happen with another shot or 2 at them this time of year out thata way.<P>Thanks for unstucking our p\u and trailer with your Widetrack Widetrack. Man those things can pull! Thanks again for then later waiting while we walked off the pond too!!! We were snatched out the next morning with a trackvan, big thanks to Larry. Longrange icefishing trips, not just fun but a true adventure!<P>Days are gettin longer and the sun is gettin stronger. Big prespawn Walleye thru the ice while sitting outside on a bucket, big Perch, big Pike, the river opening up soon for that early bite from a boat. So many options, this time of year is just too much fun.<P>Fisky<BR>

[widetrack]

Fisky:<P>Yeah, what a adventure that day turned out to be. It was midnight when I got done cleaning my fish.<BR>Glad do hear you got it out the next morning.<P>Missing the early, and late bite didn't help our cause much.<P>I know the right weather, and that spot will explode one of these days.<P>We'll see if we can give another go before the ice season ends. It was cool fishing with you, and Josh.<P><p>[This message has been edited by widetrack (edited 03-15-2004).]

[Dr. Bob]

Good deal Fisky -<P>I'll shoot you an email later in the week when I know what is happening with the river and weather and such. We are staying at the Americinn in Baudette. I wanted to have a special weekend this winter for my son and my wifes little (19?) brother so I reserved the room back in December. It was the first weekend they had open all winter that I could get. I figured the boys would have fun fishing by day and swimming by night!<BR>That was before I had a taste of URL Carppies ....................Now the river is opening, and I want to fish URL at night and I also want to fish the Big Pond. I am soooo confused .

[fiskyknut]

Okay then Dr B, I'll watch for your mail. Checked out Sandee's site this morning, she had pic's of Birchdale up from yesterday, looks like the ice dissappearance kinda stalled over the weekend due to the weather. Small boat and muscle power maybe by the weekend but who knows....All you can do is keep hoping!!! Might want to bring an auger! You wanna hit the ice I know where to go, a spot with great potential for enormous Walleye, Pike and Perch to come up the same hole at this time of year. You would like it!<P>WT, you wanna head up there again during the week sometime and need a partner let me know. One of the good things about self/underemployment.....I can fish whenever I want too! I could use another lesson too on the use of your 'weapon'!<P>fiskyknut

[Dr. Bob]

Great Fisky -<P>It will be a good trip either way. I am looking forward to seeing you!<P>That River is driving me (and I am sure a lot of other people) NUTS.<P>

[widetrack]

10-4 Fisky.<P>I'd like to get up there at least one more time... <P>I'll have to play it be ear though.

[Dr. Bob]

Fisky - <P>You got more mail .<P>Hang in there WT - I have not wet a line in 4 weeks .

[fiskyknut]

Dr B, you got 2 now too! Hey WT, if we do make it out there I'll have my camera, I predict Dr B's boy will catch a fish so big the picture alone will weigh in about 2#'s!

[Dr. Bob]

Hey Fisky -<P>Maybe we should just plan on it. It is not looking good for the river and even if it does open it is going to be a mad house this weekend.<P>I just found out today that I got 4 vacation days a year added on so I can take a day off during the week sometime. I am looking at hitting the river on April 6th or 7th or else April 13th or 14th. My job is flexable so I can wait and maybe pick a nice day. You are welcome to join me of course .<P>Birchdale is only 2 1/2 hours from my driveway.

[fiskyknut]

Kind of my thoughts exactly Bob. Been there done that, 50+ boats fishing a mile long strech of river can be kinda nerve racking, but I do enjoy the people watching too! Midweek is the way to go over there if possible! Better fishing where we'll be on Saturday too if you ask me! No substitute for scratching that openwater itch though!<P>Shot you an email with some thoughts for Sunday. I'm game for whatever you'd like to do.<P>Fisky<P>

[Dr. Bob]

Sounds like a plan Bud.<P>BTW - You got more mail .

[Dr. Bob]

Fisky -<P>You got mail.

[Lip RIPPER!]

I am probably going to be out that way on Sat. Look for some Arctic Cats

[widetrack]

You guys are hurting me.