River on Opener!?(St. Louis)

[kingkidfisher4431]

So whos all gooing to be there??? What are your tactics (how have you fished it before, or how are you going to fish it) and any other info any one may have...Stories are also fun to read so lets put stories here, and biggest walleye or crappie out of the river. Lets get started!!!

[Guest]

I will be there. Presentation all depends on the weather patterns. Some years fish are all the way up by 23. Last year the pigs were already on there way back downriver. Lots of folks with drag spinners with your bait of choice. Others jig/minnow.
Be careful there are tons of boats, I will be using GULP! Just kidding! If you see a black 619 with black on the back give a wave.

[Johnsonator]

I will definately be on the St.Louis come opener. We have always used spinners tipped with our favorite live bait. I am thinking of trying some plastics this year to see if the In-Fisherman's tactics really work. You never know what will happen when you fish the St.Louis when you have that many boats trying to fish such small areas. Last year I was dragging a spinner as normal when a small boat, full of people came by (way to close) with lines a mile behind the boat. What do you know but as soon as they were past me I felt a hit, you know what that was, I hooked one of those guys hook to hook. I realized it right away but they guy on the other end thought he had the catch of the day until he saw my bait. I just shook my head and tried to laugh it off. The river can be full of surprises, you never know what you will see next up there. If you sit by a landing sometime and watch for a while you will soon find it funnier than any Comedy Central show you have ever seen. Some people never seem to amaze me. Good Luck.

[Northlander]

I will be camped out at Fon Du Lac campground from the 13th threw the 21st. Right below the 23 bridge. Jig n minnow or plastics. I will have BD110's camper right by the landing. Maroon f-150 and a white/blue Northwoods with a 25 Yamaha. If ya see me yell "Northlander" and wave. If Im on shore stop by and have a Smoothy.
Fish will be down river again this year I guess. Below Oliver and maybe to the Wi.entry like last year. My spots to pick will be around 23 and above on the 19th. If you come that way watch how everyone gets up there. Its real tricky. Stay on the Wi.side unless you know what your doing. Lots of boats and even more lower unit eating rock and sand bars.
Take it slow and be safe. If you come to the upper river make sure you have a good anchor and rope. A piece of chain to the anchor is a good idea as well. See everyone there!

[musky hunter]

Most likely I'll be on the river. Hard to beat the 23 bridge, but it will depend on water levels. That is, of course, if I don't get a wild hair and go somewhere like Winnibigoshis!

[Fishing Junky]

I don't fish the river on opener anymore. I leave that to the amatures. Way to much camotion for me down there. Will hit it during the week though. Hopefully everyone has success on opener. Best of luck to all. Junky...........

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A fishing guide is just a fishing junky who takes others with him to support his habit.

[Northlander]

Junky this am will be at the 23 bridge area and have his limit before your alarm goes off! Stop by and have a smoothy or some fillets when you do head up.

[Guest]

Junky.... since you are a pro I hope you will be at the Grand Slam event the following weekend. More pros like yourself the better, we need to see 50+ boats this year! I think 1st would take care of my summer expenditures then.

[Fishing Junky]

Pro? Sorry, couldn't fish it if I wanted to. Have to work that weekend. Good luck to ya though. Junky.........

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A fishing guide is just a fishing junky who takes others with him to support his habit.

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