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Attention Perch Fisherman and Fisherwoman a Report from Saturday


The Cranker

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I want to thank all the FMer's that have came to Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort paying for our road pass the past two days perch fishing and staying in our cabins. Its been a lot of fun!

The Appeldoorn's and staff thank you very much!

Fish On!!!

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Heading to the pond this morning. We're going to start at appledorn's and go from there. we'll see how it goes.

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If I came up this weekend, would I be able to drive out in a 1/2 ton truck? never been ice fishing that late in the season before but I have a free pass this upcoming weekend.

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Hey cranker, I have a quick question I am sure that I could find the answer elsewhere but I am just too lazy to look for it. I am going to be up tomorrow probably and I am wondering what you charge for your road fee. Hope to get into some fish and maybe even meet some of the guys from here while I am roaming the lake. Look for 2 guys in a black ford ranger and stop by and say hi.

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the lake roads were great, but the landing is going to go fast with all that water on there. i was surprised how much water was on the access when we left. had a great time up there on saturday. couldnt ask for better weather. i finally remembered the sun screeen this year and saved my face from falling off.

i would like to offer a tip to guys that go up there any time during the winter. let the plow do its work before you try to use a one land dead end path.

it was nice to meet you cranker. let me know if rick is serious about taping a show on whitefish and i will get you my dads information. good luck the rest of the year.

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You should be fine driving out. It all depends on the weather.

Fish On!!!

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SFBOY,

Thank you for coming and I know that Rick was serious about doing a White Fish Show next year.

Fish On!!!

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Cranker,

Is the lake OK for 4-wheeler traffic yet? A couple of us are heading up in the morning.

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Yes in most areas. Sta away from where any perms were though.

Fish On!!!

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cranker- just sent you mail, hope you get it. Just wondering what you thought of the pics. last week i sent to you.

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Ok... here is the story.. I am up at Appledoorns right now. The fishing was not outstanding, but far above average if you were willing to work for it.

I had a 1-2 punch going.. I went with a Nills Master JIg shad.. ths small size with one wax worm on it. If that didn't get them I hit them with a CJ&S diamond jig with 3 euro on it.. One or the or the caught them.

I just cleaned 15 JUMBOS... I would consider 10-12" fish... I had one that was close to a 13.5".

The best part was. The whole reef was covered. Roads went all the way around it, so you could spread out!

As many know I like to hole hop, I never spent more than 10 mins in a hole.. This was key!. Jump around you will find the fish.

Cranker and the Appledoorn family will do their very best to do you right.

I will post pict once I get home... cause I am fishing again tomorrow morning!>.. YEAH BABY, nothing better than Jumbos!!!!!

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Deitz you're correct in that Cranker and Appledoorns care about each and every fisher person that uses their facilities and roads. Myself and 4 others caught 26 keepers with some really nice JUMBOS in there!

The weather was incredible and you couldn't ask for a better day to fish on the big pond for perch.

I highley reccommend the best secret on the lake Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort. Just do like I did and check them out at www.sunsetbayml.com

Thanx to Cranker and the Appeldoorn's!

-tiller

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    • partyonpine
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