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any good ice up your way?


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I hail fom south central Ia.(Des Moines) and I'm going to be visiting a friend up near Kasson and Rochester Mn. next Friday(01/27/06-01/29/06)Sat and Sun.I would like to know if there is any fishable ice and possibly any "get-togethers" or tournements within a 60 mile radius of these towns. Any help would be appreciated. thanks dave henderson a.k.a. "the crappietrapper"

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Dave,

Bring your gear. I think your find that most every fishable body of water in the area has enough ice to walk on. It's been cold lately and you will find ice from 5" - 10+" of ice depending on which body of water your on.

Any water of particular interest? There aren't any get-togethers that I am aware of but you will find lots of fishing activity on about every body of water in the Rochester area.

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Thanks for the ice update Tyler I'll throw the gear in the truck. I just bought a southern Mn. lake and river map and will try to talk my buddy into trying a spot or two. cordially dave henderson a.k.a.crappietrapper

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