Kevan Paul Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 I fished boji over the last weekend and the bite was still good. I've switched to plain hook and a leech and that has really been good for me. Give it a try and post your report. 15-20 ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Who is ready for some ice fishing at the Iowa Great Lakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not me yet, ask me again when muskie season closes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Gotta love them ski's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrt Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm ready!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 We have a nice cold front coming in on Saturday. If anyone wants to try and get out on some early ice. Please Be Safe! Make sure to take a floatation device and let somebody know where you are going. West O. is going to be great this winter and I'm looking forward to finding a few Perch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 I hope to make it over to the IGL'S this week. I've been told that the bite is a hair slow. It sounds like they are getting a few good Eyes on Spirit with Spoons and minnow heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledescent Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Kevan,How's the bite on Angler's bay? Looking to chase a few Gills over the next week while I'm off for Christmas/New Years! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Bites been off and on, nothing real consistant.... So far I have yet to drill a hole on Spirit or West this season.....Just havent gotten many good reports from my friends that have been on either, hope to change that this week and hopefully can find a few willing fish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedirt Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Friend had good luck w/eyes Friday afternoon just west of Big Stoney. 17 FOW. Shut off at 6:30 tho for them. We were basically skunked on Fox Lake by Sherburn Sat a.m. Marked fish but very few biters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Like I said hit and miss I know a few did well Friday evening but no reports since then...Buddy had the same luck Sat on Fox to, we did ok but it was slow Wensday there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Fishing on Spirit is spotty. It is what it is. If your on the right spot you could pick up 6 to 10 and if your not you might only get one or two maybe even skunked. Puppet minnows tipped with a minnow head have good. I've also been running the Blade Spoon. Glow Red. 18fow has been best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow the bite is not good. I sure hope things turn around soon. The best area for gills has been Emersons bay. People have been catching some perch out deep I don't recommend doing that because every fish you bring to the top is dead. I've fished those fish in the past and no matter how slow you bring them up they still blow there air bags. The walleyes are the most depressing 17 to 22 inch fish caught out deep will die and they have to be released because of the slot. I've fished out deep with a camera and that's about the only way to control what you catch. I did hear that silver lake (Lake Park) has been kicking out a few Walleyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hey everybody, I am contemplating a return trip to Spirit Lake but I want to do it early in the year That being said, what is the "average" ice-out date for Spirit? I know it can vary a lot, but was just wondering what it has been the past few years. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 What do you want to fish for? Walleye season dont open untill the first Saturday in May... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 LMB/SMB and Pike. If I read the regs correctly there is no closed season. Not looking to keep anything, just fish. Hence, the question regarding ice-out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Normaly early April, but the way this winters going who knows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Early April? Nice. Maybe I'll shoot for tax-time. Now just have to call around and see if any resorts are open that early. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Kabeles trading post is a nice place to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Is it open that early in the year? Also, did I read the regs correctly in that there is no closed season on LMB, SMB, and Northerns? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 No place on Spirit Lake itself? We stayed at Sandbar last summer. Their rates say they are open 5/1. Seeing how East Okoboji is smaller, relatively shallow, and narrower than Spirit, does it open up sooner perchance? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 They all open roughly the same,yes Kabeles is open all year all will be open by May 1st and guessing most are booked already for opener....And you are correct no season on bass or pike only seasons on walleyes and muskies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks. Not worried about the opener. WI opener is the same weekend (in-laws cabin less than an hour from my house). I'm just looking for someplace to go bass fishing early in the year without traveling a gazillion hours (i.e. the Ozarks). Is holding off for two weeks going to kill me? Probably not. Would it be nice to get out a few times beforehand? Yes, yes it would.Kabele's web site states they are across the street from the north end of East Okoboji. Does that mean that there is a public street between the place and my boat? I'm kind of partial to having the resort being the buffer between a public street/road/highway and the dock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 You will have to load on and off each day, not like norther resorts that are lakeside, most are more motel type places here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Paul Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Like Esox said it might be better to pull the boat out everyday. Sandbar on Spirit has a slip but its a older one I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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