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Fishing Partner Wanted


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Anyone in the area looking to go fishing for a day or two? I'm home from College break got my own gear and am just looking for someone to maybe go fishing with for the day or so on. I fish anywhere around the DL area and am not afraid to travel a little bit to try a new lake. Reply back if anyone is interested it kinda sucks to come home because the folks don't fish and then all my friends have moved out of the area. Drop a line if interested.

Fishin' Man

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I may be going out Sat to Sallie. you more than welcome. Ive only got small a portable. I'll post up this afternoon to let you know for sure.

Are you from Frazee?

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I'm from Frazee/Detroit Lakes area. We have a Frazee address but Detroit Lakes phone number. Kinda messed up but what can a person do? I have my own portable and gear I'm just looking for someone to join me or I can tag along. I'm trying a little lake just a little east of Melissa tonight but I'm up for anything. Kinda gets a little boring when your out there by yourself. Usedto take the dog but he has been missing since Thanksgiving. If you want drop me a line by email click my name and it should hyperlink ya there.

Thanks

Fishin' Man [email protected]

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must be hitting meadow, cottage Lind or nottage?

If its nottage you need permission to access, and they never give it unless your really lucky.

Good luck. I may be buying a sled Sat am, thats why I have to wait for this afternoon to make up my mind when I'm fishing.

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Well you knew where I was fishing...Had to ask permission but aint going to state which lake online. Did decent ended up with a limit of sunfish and four crappies. probable got about 50 sunnies and about 10 crappies. Drop me a line if your interested in hooking up tomorrow afternoon. Folks and I are heading to Sand Bar for the evening so wont be up too early tomorrow. Keep me posted.

Fishin' Man

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sorry for not getting back. Got tied up at work friday and totaly forgot to respond.

I ended up not going Sat am, but still may try tonight.

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Did anyone bear the cold today and try it? Not enough snow on the lakes to build up my portable so I didn't think it was a wise decision to go freeze my glouts off just for a little bit of fishing. blush.gif Better get going.

Fishin' Man

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Was out around the ottertail area and yes was VERY windy and cold. Had to tie our portable to the 4 wheeler and trailer. Did manage a few crappies and some bluegills so it was worth it i think?? 15 below this morning wasnt much fun but not much wind so that was good. Kinda wish i would have taken my permanant but with the wind it would have taken 2 tanks of gas to get it there! Sure seems that the fish bite when its terribly cold.

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went out yesterday on big pine. managed some perch, so we got some action. but man it was cold and windy. guy that i went with brought his son, all i had was my 2 man flip over. he came in for about an hour but was outside fishing for the other 4 hours, man he was nuts! i offered to let him in on a few occasions but he declined the offer. i don't think i would have made it 30 mins sitting outside!

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    • smurfy
      LOL its gonna be colder then a witches mammary glands the next 3 days!!!!! so he's staying indoor as much as possible!!!!!!! i'm just curious if he's "hermiting"up alone!!!!!🥰😂   looking at the webcams up there  doesnt look like that much.....and seems less on the lakes!!!! 
    • Mike89
      hermit up??   not going to ask!!!   LOL!!!  
    • Kettle
      3-6", crusty stuff in the yard. I'm working tomorrow and will hermit Thursday and Friday for sure. I might make it out Sunday evening and planing all day Monday 
    • smurfy
      Kettle,  just how much snow is on the ground up there??   Looking like some good ice making temps up there the next 3 nights . 3 consecutive nights  below 0. 2 double digits below  
    • SkunkedAgain
      Much appreciated. It may not have been the best start but hopefully the next week will start to firm things up.   I like your view.
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  Ice fishing has begun for some areas of the lake, while others are grooming trails and will be close behind.  The ice is progressing nicely.  There were concerns a big blow this past week might mess things up but thankfully, the ice stayed intact and is continuing to thicken.    Please remember, ice conditions can vary significantly from one area of the lake to the next.  That is why it is difficult to provide an answer to the question, "How thick is the ice?"  The thickness and condition of the ice is best told by those working each ice road every day.  With that being said, there is certainly some good news regarding ice progression.       So far, some resorts have begun by allowing snowmobiles and ATVs with collapsible fish houses to access their ice roads.     In addition, some resorts are pulling day houses out this week and they are available to rent.  It is best to check with your favorite resort for additional info.  Resorts will provide transportation to and from the front door of their heated fish houses.  Early ice provides some excellent ice fishing opportunities.   The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting below zero and single digits many days.  Good news for eager ice anglers and resorts who provide ice fishing services.   Initial actual fishing reports have been very good.  Good numbers of walleyes and saugers being caught with some nice jumbo perch, eelpout and pike as well. When you decide to come up, please stay on the resort / outfitters marked trails.  They are marked for a reason and veering off of the trail could put you on ice conditions not suitable.   The satellite imagery shows Big Traverse Bay, which is the main body of the lake, locked up.   On the Rainy River...  The river is gaining ice.  Some local resorts and guides have been out checking ice conditions and fishing with some decent reports of walleyes and some sturgeon.  River ice doesn't form as quickly as there is current.  Work through a resort for safety. In addition to angling, some spearing and angling for pike is taking place in back bays off of the river.     Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice.  Resorts and outfitters are continuing to check ice conditions and mark trails.  Ice fishing will be coming soon to this part of the lake as ice conditions are also progressing nicely up at the Angle.     Traditionally, most Angle resorts will get houses out and begin fishing December 26th.   Some resorts may take advantage of good ice conditions and get out earlier in the month.  Watch messaging from your favorite NW Angle resort / outfitter for specifics. Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook / Instagram pages or other resort social media pages will keep you updated often with current ice and fishing reports.   If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time.  Lake of the Woods enjoys an extended ice fishing season through March 31st, with walleyes and saugers open through April 14th and pike season never closes.        
    • CigarGuy
      Skunked, we had about 4-5" on the ground, some melted with the warm weather over the weekend. But, overnight and it's still snowing, we're adding to the totals. I'd say we've got another 4+ so far. The railing was clear before it started snowing. Some wet spots out in front of me, I haven't checked the ice thickness yet. Hopefully, we're not in for another bad year with slush on the lake!
    • SkunkedAgain
      Appreciate the report. Too bad the fishing didn't reward you but 6 walleye isn't the worst you could do!   It doesn't look like we got as much snow as predicted, so hopefully the cold can really do its magic on strengthening the ice this week.
    • leech~~
      Where do you live?  I'll come out and sluice up a few birds with yea!  😉
    • gimruis
      I must be the only one hunting pheasants.   Went on Saturday for about 2 hours.  Stunning afternoon.  I got a double at the second spot.    
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