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I read in Outdoor News that DNR may put a 24-36" slot protection rule on Vermilion pike.

Great news if true!

Hans


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Hi Hans,
I agree Hans, it is great news if true.
The big V has some real giants swimming
around and I would love to see them get
some protection. smile.gif

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Beautiful Lake Vermilion.
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Hans
I believe I read and article in the Star Trib regarding this. If I remember correctly the slot would be going into effect in Aug. I think it's a great idea, why don't they just do this statewide for all the lakes? I think this would increase the quality of the trophy fish while leaving plenty of room to get your limit of quality eaters and 1 Huge trophy. smile.gif

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Happy Fishn :D

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I can say for sure that the Pike fishing has improved since the 30 to 40 inch protected slot was instituted on LOTW some years back. Now if they would only throw a slot on the Walleye length to get people to release those 22 to 28 inchers that are kept by so many we would get to see more giants in the future. If it ain't a 30 incher it don't turn a head anyways.

Fisky

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It's sad that we need to "force" some people to practice Catch & Release. I think slot limits do a great job of producing a quality fishery. I hope they do put some limits on Vermilion, I would love to see this fishing continue for the years to come.

Good Fishing!

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Oh yeah.
Great stuff to happen in the near future for the Musky and Pike.

Slot limit on Pike is a start.
If it is not 40" is should go back.
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Guess that might mess up things a bit in the lake, but it would sure make for some great Pike waters again.

Catch a Hawg & let her live to fight another day.

Keep on Rock'en!

Musky Tom Wehler

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Most people would like to see a slot limit on Vermilion for walleyes. Everyone that agrees there should be a slot limit, should write to the DNR. Maybe a grass roots letter
writing campaign will help get the DNR to do something. The fishing will only get better.

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