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By LakeofthewoodsMN · Posted
On the south end... The big basin, otherwise known as Big Traverse Bay, is ice free. Zippel Bay and Four Mile Bay are ice free as well. Everything is shaping up nicely for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th. With the walleye / sauger season currently closed, most anglers are targeting sturgeon and pike. Some sturgeon anglers are fishing at the mouth of the Rainy River, but most sturgeon are targeted in Four Mile Bay or the Rainy River. Hence, pike are the targeted species on the south shore and various bays currently. Pike fishing this time of year is a unique opportunity, as LOW is border water with Canada, the pike season is open year round. 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. Back bays hold pike as they go through the various stages of the spawn. Deadbait under a bobber, spinners, spoons and shallow diving crankbaits are all viable options. Four Mile Bay, Bostic Bay and Zippel Bay are all small water and boats of various sizes work well. On the Rainy River... Great news this week as we learned sturgeon will not be placed on the endangered species list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The organization had to make a decision by June 30 and listing sturgeon could have ended sturgeon fishing. Thankfully, after looking at the many success stories across the nation, including LOW and the Rainy River, sturgeon fishing and successful sturgeon management continues. A good week sturgeon fishing on the Rainy River. Speaking to some sturgeon aficionados, fishing will actually get even better as water temps rise. Four Mile Bay at the mouth of the Rainy River near the Wheeler's Point Boat Ramp is still producing good numbers of fish, as are various holes along the 42 miles of navigable Rainy River from the mouth to Birchdale. 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... A few spots with rotten ice, but as a rule, most of the Angle is showing off open water. In these parts, most are looking ahead to the MN Fishing Opener. Based on late ice fishing success, it should be a good one. -
By leech~~ · Posted
Nice fish. I moved to the Sartell area last summer and just thought it was windy like this everyday up here? 🤭 -
By Rick G · Posted
Crazy windy again today.... This is has been the norm this spring. Between the wind and the cold fronts, fishing has been more challenging for me than most years. Panfish have been moving in and out of the shallows quite a bit. One day they are up in the slop, the next they are out relating to cabbage or the newly sprouting lilly pads. Today eye guy and I found them in 4-5 ft of water, hanging close to any tree branches that happened to be laying in the water. Bigger fish were liking a 1/32 head and a Bobby Garland baby shad. Highlight of the day way this healthy 15incher -
By monstermoose78 · Posted
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By monstermoose78 · Posted
As I typed that here came a hen. IMG_7032.mov IMG_7032.mov -
By monstermoose78 · Posted
So far this morning nothing but non turkeys. -
By monstermoose78 · Posted
Well yesterday I got a little excited and let a turkey get to close and I hit the blind!! -
By smurfy · Posted
good......you?? living the dream..in my basement playing internet thug right now!!!!!! 🤣 working on getting the boat ready.......bought a new cheatmaster locator for the boat so working on that. waiting for warmer weather to start my garden!!! -
By monstermoose78 · Posted
How is everyone doing? Holy moly it’s chilly this morning I stayed in bed and will hunt later today when it warms up.
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RosoRiverRat
hello, I am a frequent viewr of this site but seldom take the time to post. I really like the fact that there's so much free information and the fellow Minnesotan atmosphere on this site. With that being said I need your help I have a chance to purchase this boat for close to the last bid and am curious what your thoughts are. Anything jump out at you that would scare you off? Thanks in advance for all the opinions...
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1996 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 side console boat (17’-2” long X 91” wide, 26 gallon gas tank). Remainder of 20 year hull warranty transferable.
1996 60HP Johnson 2 Stroke motor, 3 cylinder, w/ tilt and trim, plus spare propeller. New water pump preventive maintenance in 2002.
1996 Spartan 2400 pound trailer, spare tire and bracket (rewired and new taillights in 2005, new tires in 2002).
Custom travel / mooring cover, motor cover, transom trolling motor cover (by Top Gun in 2001).
Wavewackers splash guards.
Minnkota 48# thrust 12V bowmount trolling motor, w/ autopilot, w/ cordless remote control.
Minnkota quick release bracket for bowmount motor.
Motorguide 52# thrust 12V transom trolling motor, w/ spare propeller.
Starting battery and trolling battery, 2 trolling battery trays.
On-board 2 bank 10 amp trolling battery charger.
2 bank trolling battery meter.
4 seats / 6 seat bases.
AM-FM cassette w/ weather band, 2 speakers.
Eagle Optima 240 pixel graph (new this year) on RAM adjustable mount on dash.
Small RAM mount for GPS on dash.
Marine band radio and 8’ antenna at console.
Compass on dash.
Swim ladder on transom.
Left / right cargo nets in cockpit.
3 interior cockpit lights.
2 12V power outlets at console.
3 anchor cleats on bow, 4 bumper cleats on gunwales.
Vertical 3 position rod storage in rear.
4 removable rod holders with flush mount bases on gunwales.
3 marker buoys and carrier.
1 gallon Johnson oil.
Pump and grease for lower unit, and extra spark plugs.
All owners manuals.
Clear title.
Engine fogged and lower unit grease changed every fall. Trailer bearings repacked every fall. Washed frequently, waxed yearly.
Engine decarburized every spring.
No dock rash on boat – only minor dock bump marks.
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