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Its not real light until about seven so use that as a time guide.

There is a bait shop in Wabasha and another in Kellogg if you come in from Winona, Rochester or Plainveiw. Coming down Hiway 61 from Lake City, Red Wing, The twin Cities, etc., stop in at the Conoco in Lake City.

The bait shop in Wabasha is a block south (east side of street and back sort of in an alley) of the Hiway 60 turn where one would go up onto the high bridge.

Waxies or Euros will be the best baits.

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What's a "euro"? What is the advantage/disadvantage with it versus the waxie?

Thanks.

Andy

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A Euro is a smller version of a waxie. Sometimes they come in a green or a red color. They are a much tougher bait though! They seem to have a thicker skin. I have also heard them called Red Spikes.

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Andy....you can get these at Gander in town. Get the all red if possible. 3.00/50 baits

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Looks like I am going to be able to make a day trip out of it. Looking forward to see'ing you southerner's.

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Sounds great! Don't you mean "yall" southerners.

Brian, look for my American flag. I should be set up in the corner of the bend in the channel. Come on over!

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Just bring what you would normally bring for a day trip. I brought a grill last year and plan to do the same this year.

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Sounds like it will be a great turnout. I plan to attend also. I'm not sure how early I will be there. How long did everyone stay last year? I'm sure it will depend on how the fish are biting. Look forward to seeing everyone.

PDM

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I really wish that I could join you guys this weekend, but I'm heading up north for some fishing and hopefully some snoeshoe hunting. Be safe and catch one for me!

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I'm going to set up back around the bend near that deep spot. I'll be in a blue Clam 2000 with a blue 45 gallon tub sitting right beside it. If I'm not getting fish there I'll see if they are right in the weeds.

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Looking forward to this one. I may be flying solo though, Grandpa got a new puppy, need I say more? We'll see you all in the AM.

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What time does the bait shop open in Wabasha? We will need minnows and shiners for tip-ups.

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Ron ...

Stop in Kellogg at Shorty's for your bait. If you come up from home on 61, its the first Kellogg exit (junc. hiway 247) to the right. If you come in on 247, it's straight across the hiway. 2 blocks east and look for boats in the yard slightly to your right at the intersection with the other co.rd.

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This might give the first timer's (including me) a better sense of where everyone will be.

wabasha.JPG

I'm assuming the Pontoon Slough Landing is the parking area where we will congregate. Also is the channel where some have been saying they will set up just below the letter "D" in the word Landing???

Anyways, I hope to be there between 7:00-8:00am for my maiden voyage with spring bobbers.

gspman

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Right in that area, but probably not that far back. Thanks for putting up the larger map.

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The only thing that will stick out like a sore thumb is Tom's hat.


I thought Tom got a new hat?

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I'll be bringing a grill. Same as last year.


Dan

Is the grill gas or charcoal?

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New indeed Joe....much brighter. Dan is jealous of it...the hat being brighter than he is.

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ZING!...and the brawl begins...LOL, can't wait to see it.

I was thinking about bringing something to throw on the grill. Are you goung to have enough of that cowboy charcoal to go around or should I pick up a bag of charcoal?

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