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does anyone think its better fishing by
rogers or hudaks w.w. or where
since the slowdown?? i was there thursday
eve & did terrible last sat same
prior wednesday did excellent & sat b4 that
a
ny ideas would be great thanx!!ps have been fishing at rogers and done well up till last
weekend too many people i think

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I think the whole lake has the same problem right now no matter what road you use. I feel that the problem is just too many people. When a good area is found many people call their buddies with the cords for the GPS. A crowd decends on that area and either catches the school out or scatters it.
We have put a great big hole in the crappie population this winter. frown.gif

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Kelly is right, I think we have created a monster, the crowds on the weekend are way to large for everyone to be on fish. For many this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a limit of 1 pound plus crappies and you cannot blame them for wanting to be a part of it. The crowds will eventually thin out and things will get back to somewhat normal in the spring, I hope…

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earlier today i got on the computer
to see what was happening up there checked out rogers report to see if it was worth the three hour drive!!
and to say the least is was dissapionted
to hear there was more people than last weekend!?!!how could it be???
i remember the days when fishing at home
here around McGregor was great but once
again too many people on too small of an area
can have an almost devastating effect too
bad there wasnt a "good solution" for all
this... I just want to say thanx to all
the locals on url for the great info & help
& hopefully the fishing stays good up there
i've only started going there this year & have had a blast also cant wait for the
year you can all them beutiful "eyes"
that red is gonna have to offer great program
more lakes should do programs like this in
my opinion well till next time good fishin everybody!!!

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earlier today i got on the computer
to see what was happening up there checked out rogers report to see if it was worth the three hour drive!!
and to say the least is was dissapionted
to hear there was more people than last weekend!?!!how could it be???
i remember the days when fishing at home
here around McGregor was great but once
again too many people on too small of an area
can have an almost devastating effect too
bad there wasnt a "good solution" for all
this... I just want to say thanx to all
the locals on url for the great info & help
& hopefully the fishing stays good up there
i've only started going there this year & have had a blast also cant wait for the
year you can keep all them beutiful "eyes"
that red is gonna have to offer great program
more lakes should do programs like this in
my opinion well till next time good fishin everybody!!!

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I agree with Kelly....the crowds are getting very big. I have found that the fishing is still pretty good if you can get away from the crowd. Best fishing we had this weekend was when we got away from the crowd.....like a half mile or more. I really think that many people on the ice spooks the fish and will push many out to the edges and beyond.

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I was out about 5 1/2 miles from Hillman's on Saturday right on top of our hot holes from two previous trips. The bite was hot for exactly 3 minutes and six crappies. Long day and night. Perch and Walleyes were entertaining. Talked to guys from work that went out in front of Benz's. A few did great on Saturday. Two other groups did poorly. They both had some big Walleye stories. Now you know, fishing is Great for some and a Letdown for others. Maybe the next trip will be your day to brag. Good luck fishing.

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dont get discouraged you guys I did a little scouting and as long as you find some soft bottom and between 12 to 14 feet you should catch some fish. got 15 last nite fished from 6 to 7:30 p.m

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