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Was out on the Chain today. Had below average luck on Horshoe and in Krohn's Bay, but had fairly decent luck on Schneider along the north shore line. Only took home 14 fish, but the bite was steady, only way too many small fish.

Question for anyone that might know. All of the no wake markers have been taken out for the year. Does this mean we can run those areas wide open or should we still honor the areas if we know where they are.

Also, I have just found this site, so next year I will post any information I can, as I get out on the Chain at least 2 or 3 times a week.

ZamboniMan

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Hi zamboniman,
great to have you aboard. keep us posted.

Do you enjoy ice fishing??

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Zamboniman, The Schneider bite has been pretty steady both Crappie and Sunnies. It will get better yet as the water temps fall. Please obey the no wake signs even though they have been removed in most spots for the year. Thanks ScottS

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I was thinking of trying for some panfish this weekend on Schneider. What depth do you think they might be in with that cold weather. Any other info you have would be greatly appreciated.

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I was out there last weekend and found the sunnies anywhere from 6' up by the weeds all the way to 14'. The most productive depth for larger ones was 9' to 10'. Small ones are plentiful and it may take a little searching to find some bigger ones.

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Question for anyone that might know. All of the no wake markers have been taken out for the year. Does this mean we can run those areas wide open or should we still honor the areas if we know where they are.

No, you should go fast through those areas. There are a lot of people that live there year round. And they put those in spots where it is shallow, so you shouldnt go fast over that. Just keep it at a moderate speed, and you will be fine.

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On the Horseshoe Chain. I worked the east side of horseshoe, with pretty goodluck. This is the flats area, east of the point. The area where it gets about 1-2 feet deep. I trolled as slow as my motor would go, with spinners and night crawlers. Got a few eyes, smaller ones, but what do you expect. I had a few hard hits, which had to be northerns. I was in kind of a weedy area, so I would suspect it. Other than that, not much has been going on. Theres my fishing report. smile.gif

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Hi Coleman. Thanks for the sarcasm. Like I don't get enough of that already. Maybe some of us aren't as experienced as you are. I simply asked the question so I knew what the answer was, and could be respectful to the environment. Sorry to have put a bug up your butt.

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Sorry but there was no sarcasm in that post. I was just telling you my responds to your question. I guess next time I wont answer the question. I dont know where you got sarcasm from, but I would like to know.

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Hey guys...careful now.....
Once the markers are out it is ok to travel at higher speeds, just use common sense in narrow areas and near the bridges.
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Sorry if I took your message the wrong way Coleman. Didn't mean and don't want to get into an arguement on here. My bad.

I guess where I thought the sarcasm came from, and again, someone please correct me if I am wrong on this, but, if you are going at a medium speed, you are kicking out more of a wake than if you are going wide open. Help me out.

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Hey zamboniman let call it even, and leave it, at ok? I'm sorry if you thought I was throwing some sarcasism in on that, OK? COOL??? I hope So. Where all MN's. grin.gif

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Sounds like a plan Coleman. Any news on the chain? I have Sundays off from work, and am hoping to get some fall fishing in yet this year. Would like to get into some nice sunnies and crappies, wouldn't mind some bass action either.

Chris

P.S. Above being even Minnesotans, in light of what is being predicted, we are all Americans. Hope bin Laden is found in the 50' hole of Horsehoe!!!!!!!!!!!

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If you want to catch sunnies. Go to Becker and fish the south shore of the lake, with worms. Just use really light tackle this time of the year. I'mnot sure on the bass fishing this time of year. I dont get into that it much in the fall. Also, I heard Mud lake is giving out a good amount of sunnies, try the west shore there. Good Luck.

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