OPENING DAY

[DUCKJ]

53 day's and counting.

happy hunting
DUCK

[David Swenson]

52 days now!

So where will everyone be on opener and what presentation will you be using? I of course will be on Vermilion somewhere. I like small spinnerbaits for the most part early in the year. I look for warm bays with emerging weed growth. I also will hit a few rock piles at the mouth of these bays with Jakes.

David Swenson
http://muskieguide.homestead.com/

[TomWehler]

Hi Dave

I like to hit what I call the first break.
The inside weed edge in the back bays or dips in the shorelines leading to deep water fast.
Then maybe the outside edge and the points, rocks, and sadles leading to the bays.
Don't forget to cast of into the deeper part off the first drop off to see if any fish are holding just off them waiting to come in and EAT!
LOL
You already know all that, but it is fun to talk about it.
I remember that HAWG you got last season right off.
BIG and beautiful!

Bet you go visit her home town this season too eh?

Best of luck to you all.

T.

www.muskytomsguideservice.com

PSSS.
I have to work too that day.
In my boat, catching MUSKY!
LOL
LOL
LOL

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[guideman]

Howdy Boys and Girls,
I will also be on Vermilion, just can't
think of a reason to go anywhere else.
Small bucktails and spinnerbaits and my
favorite Jake's and Grandma's will be
flying on opener for me.

I'll be seaching for any new weeds or
reed beds and the channels and points adjacent to shallow spawning bays.

Is the ice gone yet?
No Guideman...go back to sleep!

------------------
Terry Sjoberg
Ace guide service.
Beautiful Lake Vermilion.
aceguideservice.com

[DUCKJ]

UNLUCKY ME , HAS TO WORK OPENING WEEKEND . BUT COME MONDAY, I WILL BE ON ALEXANDER OR CEDAR. #5 VIBREX IN MY FAVE COLOR. I MAY HIT THE BIG POND IF THINGS ARE SLOW ON THESE LAKES ARE SLOW.

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[Guest]

Unfortunately, I will miss the opener this year. Going into Knife Lake in the BWCA. Hoping to make the following weekend on Vermilion to throw some top water baits.

Rob

[DUCKJ]

SORRY
HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

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[BIG]

....DuckJ....just say your favorite color
..in the Spring is white.....I'll be trying 1/2oz spinnerbaits - white and silver...

[DUCKJ]

SORRY BUT IT IS BLK.
ALSO FIRETIGER WORKS WELL FOR ME.

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

SORRY MR BIG, BUT MY FAV COLOR IS BLK/SLV
FIRETIGER DOSE PRETY GOOD TO

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

SORRY
HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[This message has been edited by DUCKJ (edited 04-15-2002).]

[Guest]

Well I have to work on opening weekend too,
and I'm not sure what I will be working that week yet, so I wont be going anywhere, I'll just stick to the local lakes. most likely bald Eagle and white bear.

[DUCKJ]

46 DAY'S AND COUNTING, TIC-TOC, TIC-TOC.
WHAT UP WITH THE DELAY'ED POSTS?
P.S. WE NOW HAVE OPEN WATER, YA-HOOOOOOOOO

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[BIG]

.....Wisconsin opener is much nearer and you can fish the monsters on opener...the muskies are sitting around and eating the walleyes....and the crappies....and the sunfish.....its a jungle down there.....rock -on..

[DUCKJ]

41 DAYS
984 HRS
59040 MIN
AND COUNTING

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

BIG,
MY BROTHER AND I WILL BE IN MINOCQUA ON THE 25TH FOR OPENER (GUIDE TRIP). SO I GUESSE MY SEASON WILL START A WEEK BEFORE MY ESOX BROTHERS IN MN. GOOD FOR ME, BAD FOR THEM.

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[BIG]

.....Wisconsin musky opens May 25 - north of Wisconsin Hwy 10.......

[BIG]

......be sure to post the results, etc., that would be interesting - lures like the #5
and such.....I'll probably be around Yellow or Cedar......etc...$34 for a WI liscense -
I tried to bribe the salesman with cheese....he ate the cheese and still charged me $34...I love WI. - more space to roam....

[DUCKJ]

BIG,
WILL DO. WHAT KIND OF CHEESE DID YOU GIVE HIM? MABY ILL TRY A DIFFRENT KIND. HA HA

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

16 DAYS AND COUNTING DOWN FAST.
EVERYONE GOT ALL THERE GEAR READY TO GO?
28 NEW LURES TO TRY OUT. NEED TO SCRATCH THAT ICH.

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

14 DAYS TO GO GUYS. I CAN HERE THE FISH CALLING MY NAME.

HAPPY HUNTING
DUCK

[DUCKJ]

JUST 11 MORE DAYS TO GO. IS NOT ANYONE ELSE GETTING PUMPED UP FOR THIS?

HAPPY UNTING
DUCK

[Wildlineman]

I can't wait to wet the baits. Just built myself a St. Croix 6'6'' Musky Rod and bought a 6501 C4 Abu that will be spooled with 80lb Tuf Line. I've arranged my baits many times in the tackle box. I have nothing more to do but feel the need to do something more. Man I can't wait.

CPR...........

[Fish-n-Freak]

I will be on the Big V tossing everything big and small -- I have had success in the past with both the "small" baits that everyone talks about in the spring, and some "large" baits (10" and larger Jerks & Cranks)seems like a slow big bait can get them "cold" fish to make their move. Maybe they don't want to waste their energy on a snack?

Can't wait - going crazy!

[BIG]

.what kind of boxes are you guys using to store the 'big lures' - I still am using the
notched 5 gal. bucket.....