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We will be heading up to Rainy Friday and staying through Tuesday. I am getting sooo pumped. I have been on the Mississippi twice in the last couple of weeks but it is just not the same. Who else from FM will be up there?

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We will be up there this Friday. We were planning to go last Sunday (Yesterday), but the weather was too crapy. I would like to thank Sandee and the good people at Clementson resort for all of their info. Without your information we would probably not know when to come up there. Thanks again!

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I will be there!!!! Planning on Fishing Fellow FMers,
Friday and Sat at wherever possible!!! Dragged the duckboat out of the snowbank Sat and have all the rods rigged!!!!! Neighbors really wondered why I was pulling my boat out in a 3 foot snowbank. I would imagine there will be shore ice so not taking the big rig. Border Bar Friday night!!!!

-Tundra

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I agree. We have been going up for years and Sandee has been a Savior. We always like to go up when the ice first goes out. With out her hard work it would be very difficult. Thanks Sandee!!

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You guys that don't know about all the work Sandee does getting good info and providing a quality place to stay, check them out at:

http://clementsonresort.com

Don't forget that you will also find some of the best smallie fishing anywhere. In the Rainy River 20+" fish are not uncommon. Of course, you can't do that kind of fishing right now..but from Bass opener on..it's dynamite.

The Rainy River has secluded, EXCELLANT fishing all spring, summer and especially in the fall. I do know this for a fact.

With all the choices I have where to fish, I try to hit the Rainy during the above times as much as possible. I have to stress, It's secluded, great scenery, and the fishing is awesome.

It isn't well known, but it has been one of the better walleye opener spots in the state.

Do yourself a favor and book Clementson this open water season. Great experiance smile.gif

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Im planning on going up Wed. evening and fishing thursday. Not sure if I will bring the small boat or the RIver Pro.. Depending on how many guys go with to help with the boat and what Sandee gives for an update on the shor ice at the landing? Unless some fellas are going to be there and want to ride along and fish.

Guess I will just have to stay tuned for the CLemenson reports..

As for Sandee at Clemenson, That is a lot of driving back and forth just the check the landings and ice condition.. I did the rout when I was up there last week.. I went from Warroad to Birchdale and back.. now I have to give them credit they deserve... Thats dedication to us fishermen.. Bravo...

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

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LOL It does get to be the "road trip" but when you are coming over the hill at the ramp your eyes are as big as dinner plates. Just waiting, waiting, oh will I see open water???

It's the little things sometimes... LOL


p.s. Thanks to Honza's Sr and Jr grin.gif They sent us a big case of light bulbs!! WooHoo!!

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Clementson Resort
Fishing on the Rainy River
in Lake of the Woods Area

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Oh yeah - thanks!! ** blushing **

Hubby (Rick) and I are happy that we can help out and give you the best, most accurate info for spring fishing.

And Rick, you are right. This area is great for smallmouth. Our web site's main page, you'll see Rick along with Dennis and Paul with some nice smallies they caught last fall on the river.

Smallmouth and northern are continuous on the river!!

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Clementson Resort
Fishing on the Rainy River
in Lake of the Woods Area

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Well I'll be heading up there this weekend with a crew of guys and as it looks now it might be tough to get in at Birchdale. Does anyone think a guy could have some luck fishing between the rapids? If so any tips on some places through there?

Thanks and maybe we'll see some of you up there.

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Well looks like my plans have to be put on hold for this weekend and wait till the 27th.. My B_Day is Wednesday and the wife has something planned I guess... I got the look when I mentioned heading up north.. Guess I better stick around..

Your right there Sandee.. That last mile or so you watch the river off to the north just anxious to see dark water and when you crest the hill, ... There it is... water.......unfrozen water.. such a sight.. awwwwwwwwww.. But all that snow and shore ice...sigh.... I guess it is another few days... lol....

I will let the other boats head up there and break up all that Ice so I can get the RP on the water.. Maybe even take Sandee and Hubby for a ride when I get up there.


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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[This message has been edited by Wiskers Guiding Service (edited 03-16-2004).]

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No, not the "look"!LOL

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If I only had more time!

Brian Rogers

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Yeppers it was that look..... However, after being such a good sport and some creative sucking up, thursday might be a go after all if I can find some one who wants to go fishing.

Better go check Sandee's reports before I get too excited...

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

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Well The Weather forcast scared us off so we will go next sunday. We fished Buffalo Lake in Buffalo and got our limit of crappies.

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Figured the weather forecast may have done that, camp is about empty. Once cabin is ice-fishing the other has 2 that headed out for Birchdale.

Looks to be better starting tomorrow, sun is in the forecast, which always helps! Less wind today would help the anglers. We'll let you know how many hit the ramp today at Birchdale.

Don't look for Koochiching County to clean the ramp before mid-week. Before next weekend would be great!
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Clementson Resort
Fishing on the Rainy River
in Lake of the Woods Area

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As a side note, all those smallies you see on http://clementsonresort.com were released alive and healthy after we got the picture.

They should be approaching 20"-22" by now.

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