FIRST TIMER

[CAMOMAN]

PLANNING A TRIP WITH A BUDDY AND THE WIVES FOR OCT 25-27TH. WILL BE STAYING BETWEEN BAUDETTE AND WHEELERS POINT. WE HAVE NOT FISHED THIS AREA OF THE RAINY BEFORE. LAST YEAR FISHED NEAR I-FALLS WITH DECENT LUCK. THOUGHT WE WOULD TRY THIS AREA THIS YEAR. ANY HELP ON WHERE WE SHOULD LAUNCH AND ANY FISHING AREA WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I DO HAVE A COPY OF THE MAP FROM THE DNR SITE TO REFERENCE.
THANKS

[HOGEYE]

Launch at the public access right next to Wheeler's Point. I've been fishin 15' & up river from the access about 1 to 2 miles out from the reeds with the action getting hotter everyday. Best luck with a jig and minnow(glow w/ red eye seems the best or gold) Just ancor and vertical jig right off the bottom. I am new to the area,but I haven't had any trouble. Stop by Sportman's at night also and it should be a good time.

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[CAMOMAN]

THANKS HOGEYE. I KNOW LAST YEAR, WE DRIFTED WHILE VERTICAL JIGGING WITH A MINNOW. THERE WAS PRETTY GOOD CURRENT, SO HAD TO USE A DECENT SIZE JIG TO STAY ON THE BOTTOM. ARE YOU STAYING ON THE MN SIDE OR SHOULD WE LOOK INTO GETTING A CANADIAN LICENSE AS WELL?

[HOGEYE]

No need for a Canadian lic. just stay on "our side" of the imaginary line. Current is slow and water is low.

[Jim W]

Hey all,
Any concerns in regards to runnin' a ground or smashin' props, with all of the low level reports????

I'll be on the river in two days!

Jim W

[shefland]

No, use common sense, in the Clementson area and up river aways there are a few deadheads, they were marked with flourescent tape, but beware as no assurance they will stay on.

[CAMOMAN]

Would you suggest running down near Baudette and launching there? If so, is there a public landing and where is the place to go? Will there be more eyes up the river or will they be closer to the lake at that time?

[Guest]

Hogeye, Have you still been fishing near wheelers point. I have been going out near Baudette, but still mainly small ones. Saw a few nice fish caught this evening.

[HOGEYE]

Fish are getting bigger. Last night caught some 17-19" and one 27" that broke off at the boat. Oh well!

[Guest]

One that I caught near Clementson last year. 30 1/2" 11Lbs. It is a great place to fish. I also fish anywhere between Wheelers Point and Birchdale. I've been coming up there every October for the last 10 years. We usually come up the 3rd week and stay 1 to 2 weeks. I have never been disappointed!

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[Guest]

I was going to post a picture, but it didn't work.

[CAMOMAN]

DO MOST PEOPLE ANCHOR AND JIG OR DO MOST DRIFT WITH THE CURRENT? WHAT IS THE BEST APPROACH UP THERE?

[Guest]

Camoman,

Your bes bet is to anchor and jig, nearly all of the boats on the river anchor and jig. I like to use 1/2 oz jigs. The river has been pretty good lately. Got a 29" walleye near Baudette this morning.

[CAMOMAN]

Mepps -
Thanks for the info. I figure on having an assortment of jigs as last year we lost plenty. Starting to get excited to get up there and get into a few fish. Hope the weather is tolerable - I guess it is easier to tolerate when the fish are biting!!