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By CigarGuy · Posted
So, that was you in the camo lund? I'm bummed, I have to head back to the cities tomorrow for a few days, then back up for at least a few weeks. Got the dock in and fired up to get out chasing some crappies till opener! -
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By LakeofthewoodsMN · Posted
On the south end... Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating. Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap. The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas. 8 - 14' of water using tip ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring has been the ticket. Ice fishing for all practical purposes is done for the year. The focus for the basin moving forward will be pike transitioning into back bays to spawn, This is open water fishing and an opportunity available as the pike season is open year round on Lake of the Woods. The limit is 3 pike per day with one being able to be more than 40 inches. All fish 30 - 40 inches must be released. With both the ice fishing and spring fishing on the Rainy River being so good, many are looking forward to the MN Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 11th. It should be epic. On the Rainy River... An absolutely incredible week of walleye and sturgeon fishing on the Rain Rainy River. Walleye anglers, as a rule, caught good numbers of fish and lots of big fish. This spring was one for the books. To follow that up, the sturgeon season is currently underway and although every day can be different, many boats have caught 30 - 40 sturgeon in a day! We have heard of fish measuring into the low 70 inch range. Lots in the 60 - 70 inch range as well. The sturgeon season continues through May 15th and resumes again July 1st. Oct 1 - April 23, Catch and Release April 24 - May 7, Harvest Season May 8 - May 15, Catch and Release May 16 - June 30, Sturgeon Fishing Closed July 1 - Sep 30, Harvest Season If you fish during the sturgeon harvest season and you want to keep a sturgeon, you must purchase a sturgeon tag for $5 prior to fishing. One sturgeon per calendar year (45 - 50" inclusive, or over 75"). Most sturgeon anglers are either a glob of crawlers or a combo of crawlers and frozen emerald shiners on a sturgeon rig, which is an 18" leader with a 4/0 circle hook combined with a no roll sinker. Local bait shops have all of the gear and bait. Up at the NW Angle... Open water is continuing to expand in areas with current. The sight of open water simply is wetting the pallet of those eager for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th. A few locals were on the ice this week, targeting pike. Some big slimers were iced along with some muskies as well. If you like fishing for predators, LOW is healthy! -
By Brianf. · Posted
Early bird gets the worm some say... I have it on good authority that this very special angler caught no walleyes or muskies and that any panfish caught were released unharmed. -
By smurfy · Posted
got mine done........for the cabin.....ready for summer festivities!!!!!! there was still frost in the ground...........but good gawd are the lakes low!!!!! -
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By CigarGuy · Posted
Saw the first boat of the year yesterday, heading towards Black Bay
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1. When unplugging my marcum from the battery so it doesn't get drained from the DCS is it OK to just disconnect the negative side? (It is easier to reach the negative side) Or will it still drain the battery somehow with the positive connected?
2. When charging a Marcum is it ok to leave the flasher itself hooked up to the battery while charging. (I know some small engines recommend disconnecting the engine before charging, I know this is not an engine, but still has electronics that can be affected just like an engine ignition)
3. After charging a Marcum with the DCS or a Vexilar battery with alligator clips, is it ok to just disconnect the charger from the 110 outlet, or should you disconnect both because leaving the connection to the charger can drain the battery still (I realize that the DCS will drain the battery slowly anyways, but will the charger on top of that drain it faster?)
Just want to make sure I don't ruin my Marcum, I always charged my Vexilar with the flasher hooked up and it started loosing color, but it just ended up being dirty brushes and not because of charging it that way.
4. Unrelated to batteries, but does everyones LX-5 go to the superfine line mode automatically when you go into zoom mode?
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