Tobin

[Schlimer]

Heading to Tobin at the end of June. Was up there about 3 years ago and we struggled to find decent leeches for walleye fishing. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Fish Head]

I've never been there, but I would be interested in knowing how your trip went when you return.

[prov1900]

Where do you cross at? We got really decent leeches last year in F.Francis, bait shop as you start for the 502. That might be out of your way, unless you cross there. Bait shop isn't too far from the border station. I would also say leeches vary by season. With the early ice-out, I would assume leeches would be ahead of the curve for this time of year, so you may be in luck regardless of where you shop. IMO.

You should be in for an incredible trip. Good luck and post your results and some pics when you get back. I will make it there one of these days.

[Schlimer]

We will be crossing in North Dakota (I29). I checked Winnipeg, but it seems that everything is on the north side, which would be out of the way. I guess we will just make do with what we can get at the resort or in Nipawin. We caught some nice walleyes and northerns last time we were up. Can't wait to get going. I'll post a report when we get back.

[Bobberboy]

Big northerns in Tobin.

A friend of mine goes every fall and they boat 20 plus fish a year over 40 inches. He always has the pictures to prove it.

[Schlimer]

Our largest last trip was 48 inches

[jerkbait]

Big northerns in Tobin.

A friend of mine goes every fall and they boat 20 plus fish a year over 40 inches. He always has the pictures to prove it.

Is Ozgood telling stories again!

[Schlimer]

Got back from our Tobin trip on Sunday. First 3-4 days we were stuck in a bad weather patttern, unsettled with strong winds from the east. They had had 11 inches of rain the previous week and the river system part of the lake was dirty with high current. Those conditions kept us limited in options the first half of the week. Caught a lot of small to 18 inch walleyes, but only one large fish in our group (8.5lbs). Talking to others, it seemed to be the norm. The last 2 days the wind calmed and the sun came out. My son and i decided to concentrate on Pike in the big lake and we had a lot of fun with that. No monsters but a lot of nice fish.

Tues– all Pike(lbs)

16

16

Thursday – all Pike(lbs)

17.5

17

16

16.5

12.5

11.5

10

10

10

Friday – all Pike(lbs)

18

13

12

11.5

15

Many more between 7 and 10lbs Thurs and Friday

[prov1900]

Great report. What are the accomodations like there? Do you have any pics you could post of the lake/cabins/fish? I always wanted to go there, but don't know much about the area. Again, thanks for the detailed report. Sounds like you had a great trip even with the unsettled weather.

[Schlimer]

We stayed at Tobin Lake Resort this time. Cabins are functional. Docks for your boat with power and fuel are nice. 4 yrs ago we stayed with Silver Tip Outfitters and their cabins were fine also. I'd recommend either. Sorry, can't figure out how to post pictures.............

[jerkbait]

Schlimer, do you know any one else from the hutch area that goes up there in the fall? I have been up there a few times with some one from the hucth area.

[Schlimer]

A guy I work with, who lives near LeSueur, goes up in the fall. Could be that some of his group is from Hutch

[jerkbait]

What might his name be? We would usually go the 1st or 2nd week of Sept. I was not able to go last year or this year, hoping to make it back up there next year again.

[Schlimer]

Glen H

[jerkbait]

Nope, don't know a Glen. Thanks,