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Im going up there this w/e for 4-5 days and want to troll and also fish for big eyes what do i need to do

szcott

for those comning to nebraska check out nebrakafishing.com tellem szcott sent ya

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Check out the postings in the Alexandria Lakes Area Forum just down the page. I'm sure those folks there will be able to point you in the right direction.

Ever fish in the Valentine Refuge? I'll be there this summer. Can't wait. smile.gif

Good luck.

[This message has been edited by huskminn (edited 05-21-2002).]

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We're trying to keep you up to date on all the areas hotspots....check out the Alexandria Area Lakes forum.

Here's a quick rundown on the area: Water temps are starting to warm up...shiners are being seen under a few docks...walleyes are active in the shallows near current areas / channels between lakes...crappies are slowing a bit, but still active on the north end of Geneva, and just starting to bite on the north end of Carlos. Mary has been slow....but should heat up this week with the warmer water. Reno, Barrett, Stowes...all smaller shallower bodies have been producing a few nice 'eyes. Panfish have moved into the shallows as well, plenty of action amongst the pencil reeds.

Big celebration at the foot of Big Ole this weekend, beverage garten, street carnival / games..and then a street dance, live music...all this and great fishing too!

For more info, call us...or check out the posts on the Alex Forum....

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Northeast Outfitters
915 Hwy 29 N NE
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-9598

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All excellent choices! Miltona is the big lake in the county, and is taking a while to warm up. Latest word was that some walleye's were starting to bite along the east side...near creeks and outlets....find the current. Some nice northerns on miltona, too....check the emerging cabbage beds and pencil reeds. Osakis has had a good bite on the last week...should be getting even better...check the osakis posts for some great tips....Geneva has been yeilding some nice crappies on the north end, but it's slowed down a bit. The walleye bite here and on LeHommeDieu should get hotter this weekend. Decent pike on Geneva too. Try the emerging weed beds in the southeast corner. As long as you're on the chain...zip up to Carlos and check out the area around the dam...outlet to the Long Prairie river...usually a good spring pike spot...shore fishing or in the boat from the main lake. Daredevls will do well here. Any other questions give a call....always willing to help out a 'husker!...

good luck this weekend!

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915 Hwy 29 N NE
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-9598

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