Good Morning!

[RebelSS]

Said what?

Said what?

      

 

Stupid merging.

[Dotch]

2 hours ago, RebelSS said:

I was thinking Jeff Lynne!!!

 

Is Jeff Lynne blue too? 

2 hours ago, smurfy said:

54 little lambs..............?????????? you run a fertility clinic dotch???????????

Have always maintained that if reincarnated, would want to come back as a stud ram. 

[RebelSS]

Yer gonna get you-know-who all revved up again, with talk like that...   

[Dotch]

Just don't anyone mention a specific brand of cereal now...

[RebelSS]

Ssshhhh shhhh!!!!

[smurfy]

sheez......................sorry I brought it up!!!!!!!!!!!!

[leechlake]

what's going on?  My computer won't let me look back and I sensed the need for my participation in something.

 

[RebelSS]

             

[smurfy]

7 minutes ago, leechlake said:

what's going on?  My computer won't let me look back and I sensed the need for my participation in something.

 

naw...........your good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RebelSS]

Just now, smurfy said:

naw...........your good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right, pacify him...Del should be talking to ya soon anyway, Smurfo! 

[LindellProStaf]

I moved from So. MN to Lino Lake years ago to manage a horse stable.  Quite an adventure.  As I was driving around the new area I ran into Trout Air.  I wondered what it was.  Well you guessed it a Trout farm thing.  I was missing fishing so much in this new to me area that I went there and was glad I didn't know anyone and caught 3 trout and brought them home and ate them.  Tasted great to me.  I even went back another time.  At least I got to catch a fish.  AND I knew I would be having fish for supper before I even went fishing.  More fun than buying them in a store.  The second time I smashed the barbs on a little rap.  You are supposed to keep everything you catch but I sort of let a couple get away....

[smurfy]

4 minutes ago, RebelSS said:

That's right, pacify him...Del should be talking to ya soon anyway, Smurfo! 

I think he took his ball and went home again!!!!!!!

[leechlake]

4 minutes ago, LindellProStaf said:

I moved from So. MN to Lino Lake years ago to manage a horse stable.  Quite an adventure.  As I was driving around the new area I ran into Trout Air.  I wondered what it was.  Well you guessed it a Trout farm thing.  I was missing fishing so much in this new to me area that I went there and was glad I didn't know anyone and caught 3 trout and brought them home and ate them.  Tasted great to me.  I even went back another time.  At least I got to catch a fish.  AND I knew I would be having fish for supper before I even went fishing.  More fun than buying them in a store.  The second time I smashed the barbs on a little rap.  You are supposed to keep everything you catch but I sort of let a couple get away....

Smurf and Reb went to the trout farm and got shut out.  I guess a cold front went through according to them and the fish shut down.  Tough deal to admit but they told me about a month ago.  I guess they had a good three day trip anyway with some good food and stories to tell.  One of those "that's why they call it fishing not 'catching" stories.  

[RebelSS]

Problem was, no boat ramp. We had to push it in. Scared the trout away. 

I like Rainbows thru the ice best. This feller was an even 20" on the nose. Tasty, too. 

 

[leechlake]

it was almost as bad as last Fall when you two too to went to the game farm and came home empty handed.  Reb has a video of Smurfy charging the netted pen firing his 10 gauge and nothing died.  At least the bird cleaning didn't cost anything.

[RebelSS]

9 minutes ago, leechlake said:

it was almost as bad as last Fall when you two too to went to the game farm and came home empty handed.  Reb has a video of Smurfy charging the netted pen firing his 10 gauge and nothing died.  At least the bird cleaning didn't cost anything.

No, Smurf wasn't wearing his tu-tu. Thank god.  

[smurfy]

there someone else here with the handle smurfy????????????

CAUSE YOU 2 MOST CERTAINLY AINT TALKING ABOUT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RebelSS]

There, there, calm yerself. LL is just on a roll that we don't want to derail right now. 

[delcecchi]

2 hours ago, RebelSS said:

He needs to come down here to bluff country and fish some of the best trout streams around. No live bait allowed, though...except leeches. 

http://www.startribune.com/best-stream-trout-fishing-whitewater-river-2013-best-of-mn/207411761/

 

I think you are wrong about the live bait.  No live minnows.  Worms and leeches ok.

Here is a quote....From 2016 Regs. 

Quote

Trout fishing is a sport for everyone. You don’t need a boat and motor, a depth locator, a
pH meter or any expensive tackle. All you need is a spinning or baitcasting
outfit in working
order, a box of hooks, some night crawlers and – optionally – a pair of hip boots.
Learn more about stream trout fishing basics on the DNR page at mndnr.gov/
areas/fisheries/crystalsprings_hatchery/basic_tactics.html. Trout stream maps are on the
DNR page at mndnr.gov/fishing/trout_streams.

But! The special regulations on a per stream basis have a bunch of streams that are artificial only.   So you need to carry a map and the regs, although signs are often posted near the access points to the streams.  

Flies and spinners often work better than bait anyway. 

[RebelSS]

THATS WHAT I SAID!!!! WE don't consider "WORMS" live bait in my group...and I can read regs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you don't need a map if you know the Whitewater area!!!!

From MY DNR regs:

Worms are considered "Live" bait..in designated artificial or experimantal streams only.

 

ONLY artificials are or can be used in designated "artifical only" trout stream.

 

We don't use worms period. There are areas where you simply can't use any  live bait. Artificials only.

 

Can I use live bait in designated trout lakes/Stream?

No, live minnows may not be used or possessed. You may use minnows that are dead and frozen, dried or pickled. You may use live leeches.

Stream Trout Regulations • Fishing hours for stream trout on inland waters are from one hour before sunrise to 11 p.m. • Only one line is allowed winter or summer when fishing on designated stream trout lakes and designated trout streams. • Possessing live minnows or using them for bait on designated stream trout lakes is prohibited. Only dried, frozen, or pickled (brined) minnows are allowed. Live leeches are legal to use. • Taking of any species, including catch and release angling, in designated trout waters during the closed trout season is prohibited. • Taking minnows or leeches from designated trout waters, except under special permit, is prohibited. • All stream trout must have head, tail, fins, and skin intact when being transported. • Rough fish may not be taken by spear, harpoon, archery, or dip net in designated trout lakes or streams. • • The list of Designated Trout Lakes and Streams can be found on the DNR page mndnr.gov/fishing/trout_lakes/index.html How to figure your bag limit for a Conservation License • Applies to bag limits established for inland lakes, experimental and special management waters, and border waters. • Does not apply to size restrictions, but may only have up to the corresponding bag limit. For example: 5 fish with 3 over 10 inches for a Conservation License would be 2 fish with only 2 over 10 inches. • Round half numbers down to the nearest whole number. For example: 9 fish regular limit would be a 4 fish conservation limit. Current daily or possession bag limit 1

[leechlake]

a guy told me at a bar once that his brother in law read on the internet that you could use worms?  Could we get some clarification on worms and leeches?  Thanks.

those rules are ridiculous.  Round down?  Live leeches may be used. How about dead leeches?  What's with the hours you can fish?  I'm glad I don't trout fish. Seems kind of hoity toity anyhow.

 

Edited March 30, 2016 by leechlake

[delcecchi]

Yep you can use worms except where you can't.  I hope that is clear.  If not, consult Reb and the DNR.  

[RebelSS]

Stop stirring.    Yes, it depends WHERE you are fishing for trout. Lakes and non-artificial SE Mn streams ARE OK.  Remember the barbless hook regs, too......

[leechlake]

I think Del just made a Citizens Arrest on Reb?  Go get em Delbert! 

Edited March 30, 2016 by leechlake

[RebelSS]

3 minutes ago, delcecchi said:

Yep you can use worms except where you can't.  I hope that is clear.  If not, consult Reb and the DNR.  

Danged right. When was the last time ya waded the Preston/Whitewater "trout run" area?