Eelpout Festival: Sober angler

[dfap2]

Anyone going to the Eelpout festival that is actually going after walleye and Pout? I think I'm heading up but I do avoid the riff raff (Been there done that and had a lot of fun) but I am sober now and looking to focus on fishing. I know a great spot in the bay if anyone is interested let me know. I have fished the Walker Bay since the early 80's and almost always catch fish.

[NKLCOLT1911]

Anyone going to the Eelpout festival that is actually going after walleye and Pout? I think I'm heading up but I do avoid the riff raff (Been there done that and had a lot of fun) but I am sober now and looking to focus on fishing. I know a great spot in the bay if anyone is interested let me know. I have fished the Walker Bay since the early 80's and almost always catch fish.

if i had time to get up there id join ya in a sec as my party days are behind me also.

[DTro]

That's a very nice offer and personally I'd be more interested in catching fish too. I have to ask though. Why not go up a different weekend if you don't like the riff raff?

Seriously I'd love to get into a great pout bite.

[Gordie]

I have spent a few times up at the pout totally sober and I will tell you this I remember the good times the drunks think they have oh and I have caught a few fish too.

Great offer wish my Saturday's werent taken up.

[dfap2]

Last weekend to catch walleye without going further north. And....its fun to see some of the stuff going on during the day.

[northernsportman]

false. you have til the 24th

[sunniewally]

thinking about going up today. mostly to fish but go to some of the festivities but like you stay a little further away. anyone know how the snow is going to affect lake travel?

[dfap2]

Yup, you are right...

[cluelessfisherman]

Lake travel is nearly impossible right now. Took all 3 trucks we had to get to shore today from where we rode out the storm. If you have a plow or know someone that does that is about your only option to get a house out there.

[sticknstring]

How much snow is on the lake?

[Boar]

Way to much, Hada foot to begin with then another 12-16" an i thin k more comin. i too am suppose to be going an done with crazy stuf, I like going with freinds an set up cam a bbq an have a good time an fish but this time I dont know sounds like we might have to set up near shore an dont really want to do that. dfap2 id take ya up on that but dont know how id get around. Not sure i even wana go, dont wanna be stuck near shore with all that an no fish.

[BuschPilot]

Are you still going boar? hoping to leave LOW area by 10am. we had one cancel on us so we may just bring one house now.

[MN BassFisher]

I would love to check out the Pout festival next winter I'm back in MN

[Boar]

BP, dont think so unless my buds give me a good report on mobility, wife is really leaning going outa adrians an going into wigwam a riverbend for drinks an food an still be able to fish.

[Boar]

WHOOOHOOOO! pout fest here we come! Yup were going now gota goo report to get a mile an a half away fro Gamora an fish an pout an an bbq an stuf an that an this an win the ice castle!

[Boar]

dfap2 interested in ur offer if your not full but dont have wheeelers or sled so let em know, If I have time id like to take ya up on ur offer.

[dfap2]

Well guys, I have a plan. I've decided to grab my buddy, take Friday and Monday off work, and head to LOW instead of pout fest. I will get my button to add to my collection but since lent is here....I really want some fish in the freezer. Planning on heading out of Adrians road and cross Pine Island. Gonna check the Lake Master chip for some structure and go from there. Gonna hit the road at 5 a.m. so I can wet a line around 1:00 and catch the evening bite. Wish me luck and good luck to all you Pouters!!!!

[JSK76]

I live under 20 miles from Leech and holy cow do we have snow! I think it's going to be a complete mess out there, I wouldn't go anyplace without a vehicle that doesn't have tracks. I think this is the most snow I've seen since 1996!

[Boar]

Hey dfap, get in to 17 ft water for the evening bite by 4 430 walleyes have been moving inshallow for the evening bite lately, also 26-28 have been good reports bdepths better than the deep 30's lately. good luck

[dfap2]

Thanks for tip! I'll hit it a bit shallower than I had planned then. Good luck to you guys and I'll let you know how I do.

Thanks again!