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for the past week or so i have caughting three to twelve walleye's per outing in the mornings using jig and minnow and producing some nice size fish. i have tried evenings but it hasn't been very productive. the depths have been running about twelve to twenty two ft. so if you are in my area give a try or give me a call
walleye

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Bob's Guide Service
Remer-Grand Rapids, MN
Phone: (218) 566-2398

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I'm sorry I haven't much to report lately. I haven't been fishing since the cold snap started. Maybe next week if it warms up a little I'll give it a try. I haven't heard much from anybody in my area about fishing. They are out duck hunting or bow hunting. So if i get out I'll give a report.
Walleye

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Bob's Guide Service
Remer-Grand Rapids, MN
Phone: (218) 566-2398

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I was going to head over to Remer this weekend, but the bills are in... duck hunting takes priority right now. The ice will be here soon enough.

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Walleye,

Any tips or recommendations for a seasoned open water fisherman that's going to take up ice fishing this year. We talked a few weeks ago about your fall spot on Little Sand but we couldn't make it out based on scheduling. Does this spot produce through the ice ?

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To Wave Runner, I haven't fished Little Sand in the winter very much. I fish around the area for crappies mostly. Some lakes I fish for crappies and walleye's. I fish around Hill City and Remer mostly, I have fished Red Lake and I didn't do all that well so I stay around here mostly and do okay. So if you like to come along some day this winter gtive me a call.
Walleye

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Remer-Grand Rapids, MN
Phone: (218) 566-2398

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Walleye, would you mind posting ice conditions here for the area lakes around remer and hill city? Also, would you mind if I give you a jingle? We probably know common people in the area. My dad's place is on 200 between remer and hill, and his brother lives in hill.

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too i like worms
yes i am still around but not fishing yet.
i have been busy repairing cars and trucks.
but maybe next week i'll go and check the ice and try and catch some crappies. i have heard that there is some ice up to 6 inches or more around in some lakes? but there has been some fishermen out on the lakes fishing and putting out spear houses out already. so most of the lakes should have good ice as cold it has been.
walleye

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Remer-Grand Rapids, MN
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