Any early bite reports on suckers, carp, or drum?

[mainbutter]

River report from a week ago: 1.5hrs north, white suckers were running in creeks that make their way into the Kettle (and eventually the Croix)

They were biting on lots of things. Crawlers on a hook with a sinker was easy, but another guy was getting them on chartreuse plastics and jigheads. I've caught carp on plastics before, but not suckers, so that was cool to see.

[Ctrl_Alt_Dlt]

Who wants fun carp action? Go to the river that runs by the Mermaid in Mounds View off HW10 and HW35W. Went there this last friday. Finally had the opportunity to fly fish for carp. Successfully pulled in 4, but lost many more due to small trout hooks that would straighten out. Carps were hitting weighted san juan worm. Just tied some more worms with better hooks now. Buffalo are hitting too. Planning to smoke the ones in the picture.

To avoid the rush, go on a weekday during the day.

My buddy just told me that he went again on Sunday and saw a bunch of people with stringers of 5+ carps each. He caught and released 5.

Best action I have had in many years. I cannot wait to catch more this year.

[OnAFly]

Wow, nice job. Carp on a fly is about the most fun you can have. They just fight harder than any other fish in MN.

That Lamson Konic you've got it a great reel too.

[Stick500]

awesome carp pics- those are some whoppers

and thanks for the location tip- will have to check that out some time- I've heard of some good runs before in the Rice Creek

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OnAFly---That's my buddy with the Lamson. He loves it.

stick500---It does get crowded on the weekends and evenings. Good luck to you if you go.

[CarpO0101]

wow that is action ... Im new here a pic of map or nearby landmarp - address will be very much appreciated.

[GeluNumber1]

wow that is action ... Im new here a pic of map or nearby landmarp - address will be very much appreciated.

The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center, 2200 County Highway 10, St Paul, MN 55112.

If you can find that, the creek is within eyesight. Buffalo are also biting spinners, while carp are being caught on twister tails. fished in the current right below where it spills out from Old Highway 8. Hope this helps.

And just getting this out there, bowfishing is not allowed there. Last time, I watched two guys get busted by cops.

[cubicleb]

Tried casting for carp and catfish last night near Champlin. The bullheads were out in full force..so that's all I caught. Was fun to finally get some fish slime on my hands :-)

[CarpO0101]

thanks .. i will check out this weekend .. not into bow only Rod - CNR.

[CarpO0101]

been to Taylor Falls Campsite , 6hr no bite . Next day Coon Rapid -7fish biggest 13pounder..

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Stick500: Went to a destination of your suggestion and got this guy and missed several