Wow

[walleyejon]

Took the afternoon off yesterday and headed up to the Rainy. Only fished for about 3 hours, and two of us put around 50+ fish in the boat. The average size was around 16"-18", and we released five that were over 20" with biggest one taping out at 26 1/2". Bundle up and get out there people, you won't be disappointed. 1/2 oz jigs, some minnows, and you'll be netting fish in minutes. We were anchored in 10-11 feet of water, but I doubt the depth matters much right now.

[FisherDan]

Wow is right. Sounds Like you had a good time Jon. I'm Jealous! We will be going up on January 13th till the 16th. Getting A sleeper. I never hear anything about anyone catching eyes from shore any time of the year. Has anyone ever seen someone shore fishing with any luck?

Dan

[morgan7c]

My dad was up there the last two days. 4 eyes over 4 pounds yesterday, one over 9. Today he caught a few more around 3-4 lbs as well. Released too many too count in the 15-19 range. Said it was the best fishing of his life, never seen anything like it, amazing.

[morgan7c]

My dad was up there the last two days. 4 eyes over 4 pounds yesterday, one over 9. Today he caught a few more around 3-4 lbs as well. Released too many too count in the 15-19 range. Said it was the best fishing of his life, never seen anything like it, amazing.

[Northlander]

Sure and I had to fix the dryer! Maybe next week if its not too cold.

[ccmonsr]

Two of us went out on Saturday and it was the best trip i've ever had on the river. We fished for about 4.5 hours. we caught in excess of 150 walleyes. The biggest being about 8 pounds.

[walleyejon]

Hey Dan, I look forward to seeing ya January. Too bad you can't make it before the river ices up.

Ran out of bait twice yesterday, stopped counting fish after 200.The only frustrating part of it is I can't seem to break the 30" barrier. Had a 29 & two 28s in the boat, but I'll be darned if I can hook a 30. Oh well, it sure is fun trying. Hoping the weather will hold til next weekend, no doubt I'll be out there. Anyone else think they'll be out?

[FisherDan]

Jon, I got to quit reading your posts. It hurts too much LOL. I hope we can work something out to get together. As we will be in a sleeper and not mobile and not sure where we will be on the ice. If you're going to be out there and mobile I have a cell phone and could bring the GPS if you have GPS. I can't wait to get on the ice. Any hints on tackle? I'm going to pick up some Go-Devils to add to my arsenal. I have heard a lot of good things about them. I can use all the help I can get. I have to out fish that TackleboxMike guy or I will never hear the end of it from him LOL.

We will be heading up January 12th around 5pm from the Twin Cities area don't need to get there till the morning of the 13th. So anyone got any good watering holes along the way that four thirsty guys could stop at? How about a good place for breakfast in Baudette?

Dan

[vermilionlocal]

Walleyjon. Due to your recently posted information, I'll be headed up Friday, possibly sooner if I could just shake this work problem on Wednesday. Still using shiners? If so where are you finding them if you don't mind? Thanks.

[walleyejon]

V-local,

We got some live chubs, and frozen shiners at "The Fishing Store" right in Baudette. They're right on Hwy 11 across from the big fish. Didn't matter what was on the jig though. Plastics probablly would produce too, but I didn't try any. Shoot me an email eyeslayer(at)hotmail(dot)com. Maybe we can meet somewhere along the line.

[vermilionlocal]

Thanks for the info.

[Poutwhacker]

Jon

Where on the river were you fishing out of? Clementson, Birchdale, in Baudette? Was any color jig better than the other?

Pout

[walleyejon]

Poutwhacker,

I went out of Vilas, and Frontier landings. The only two colors we used were orange & yellow, both were equally effective. I did have to change from a 3/8 oz to 1/2 oz the first time out, which made a big difference. Technique is simple, but you will have to leave the gloves off when you're dropping the jig. As soon as you feel the bottom, stop giving line. Slowly raise and lower the jig. The fish are basically inhaling the bait,so as soon as you feel resistance, set the hook. Oh yeah, remember to retie your jigs after 10 or 15 fish (check hook sharpness too), it really sucks setting the hook, starting to reel, and breaking off. Don't ask me why I metioned that, just take my word for it . Good luck.

[styx]

We were up a few weeks ago and fished deeper (16-20Ft) I have heard people fishing a lot shallower. How deep have you been finding them lately.

[walleyejon]

I was in 10-11 feet both times. The fish were there, so I didn't check other depths.