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Well, smelt season is open, but according to teh reports I've seen, not too many smelt yet. The water is not yet warm enough for them to start running good.

If anyone has gone or has any reports please post them here. I will try to go in the next week or so, but I plan on waiting for a little warmer water before venturing all the way to Chicago for 1 smelt (like last year) smile.gif

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847-970-9108 Illinois
218-742-4680 Minnesota

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The smelt are in!!!Not as good as it was in the 80's, but well worth the trip. Was out at Montrose last night. Many caught 100+ fish. We fried some up in cornmeal, salt and pepper right down at the lakefront. The fish were still moving as they hit the hot oil. Hard to beat a nice fire, a few good friends, some fresh caught smelt, and a cold beverage. I hope this is a new trend. The fishing is better than I've seen in 10+ years.

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You might want to wait till next year, Captain. The smelt have slowed down. My buddy went last night and only caught about 20. Alwives are starting to show up, so I think the run may be about over. frown.gif

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Darn...well I'll keep an eye on them. Maybe I'll get lucky. Actually, relatively speaking 20 wouldn't be bad. Last year was zero, 1 if you count the smelt the guy next to me gave me when he gave up due to rain.

This weekend I guess I'll just have to spend prefishing the Chain for the Musky tournament next week end.

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Guiding in Illinois and North East Minnesota
847-970-9108 Illinois
218-742-4680 Minnesota

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