NOT YET!!!

[SuddenlySummer]

I'm actually contemplating driving to Spirit Lake, IA this weekend just to splash my boat.

Give me one more weekend to say goodbye.

[waterwolff]

I feel your pain I myself was thinking of hitting the whitefish chain one more time before ice up but now am thinking it's time to winterize

[SuddenlySummer]

Looks like 50 degrees on Tuesday!

[Howieroch]

I drove by Mille Lacs on Sunday and there were people out on the lake. It was 30 degrees and there was ice around the edges but some maniacs were out there giving it a try.

[Brother Bro]

I am giving it a try on Green Lake in Spicer today!

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Brother Bro

Work Less Play More

[Surface Tension]

I had 3" of good hard ice Saturday and now its melting. I'm blamin you guys!

[This message has been edited by Surface Tension (edited 11-11-2003).]

[DUCKJ]

I had my boat out yesterday on the mighty mississippi (local damb) and pounded the eyes. my brother and I each took home a limit and were culling fish for most of the day. The biggest fish we boated was a 25 1/2 football. I think I may have to go back friday for a few hours.
We fish this spot all the way to the end of the season. The boat will not get put away till then.

Happy Hunting
Duck

[Alphid]

I love that attitude!!
Was out on Tuesday on Mille Lacs and got some nice walleyes. Was out on Sat too, got some nice bass.
Bring on the little warmer weather and get the remaining ice off the lakes!!!
Might try the river this weekend.

Any tips?

A

[MuleSkinner]

DuckJ, What general area of the river where you fishing? Little Falls, Sartell, St. Cloud, or south of there? I was out Tuesday north of Sartell. Every other time I always caught big smallies, and lots of little walleye, with a few keepers. But this time absolutely no luck. But with ice patches here and there, I didn't try too many spots.

I drove by the landing hour ago. Small skin of ice over it. Hopefully, won't freeze too much tonite, cuz I plan on getting out Friday. I am new to the river this year. I was hoping with the cold water, some bigger walleye would turn on the bite. Any general techniques you can give out? Or is it simply Location, Location, Location...

[DUCKJ]

MS, I fish in the Brainerd area.
I would look for the deep holes right below the damb. The fish seem to be hanging right on the drops(18 to 28 ft for us).
Simple jig and fathead hs work well and also a very short lindy, 1 ft if they are short striking your jig.

good luck
Happy Hunting
Duck

[SuddenlySummer]

Looks like awsome weather until Saturday night.

Get out and SPLASH IT!