What's everyone thinking for this weekend????

[Crankbait_Guy]

I'm going out on West Battle in Ottertail County. It's a very frustrating lake, the fish are extremely finiky. But, it's the best one in the immediate area, so that's where I'll be.

I'm gonna try just about eveything, small to big, shallow to deep, and cross my fingers and expect the best.

[hoggs222]

Mille Lacs for me. You can't go wrong with walleye & muskie in one day!

[Fish-n-Freak]

You should see some nice fish on MilleLacs! Good luck! I won't be out this opener, I have other committments. If I was going out I would be going to Tonka or Sugar about 5am. Sugar is the home of my best Opener with a 3 fish day! Water temps that year were up to 72 degrees! The fish were really going.

Hey Hoggs - where are you in Andover? I live 2 blocks north of the Round Barn. Typically make solo runs at odd hours.

Steve

[JWB475]

I will be hitting Shamineau or Alexander, the fish in those two lakes usually cooperate on opener for me...

[Down to Earth]

I'm riding the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association on Saturday, but I do have a morning off next week to go fishing. Though it would be nice to get up to Tonka, but I'm going to try our local Lake Zumbro. The DNR has been stocking since 1994 and it doesn't get targeted at all for muskies and you don't hear of too many people catching them. Its a tough nut to crack, but I think with some hard work and persistence I will be rewarded....eventually.

Andy

[TBone1]

Tonka on Saturday, maybe Tonka or Waco Sunday.

[RuKiddingMe]

Hitting a Forest Lake (N. Metro) about 4:30 in the morning Saturday, and will make my decision for Sunday after that outing.

Good Luck all...

Hey Freak I'm in Flood in the Ghetto (Coon Rapids) nice and close to Andover...

[Crankbait_Guy]

Man, I need to bring a freaking boat down here. I live in Eden Prairie, but the boat I use is in Otter Tail, so I miss out on the metro action, which is hard to beat.

I've been trying to get it done for a couple years, this year it's happening. I think I found somewhere to keep it that isn't too far from home.

[hoggs222]

Fish-n-Freak,

I am right behind G Will Liquor & Bills Suprette off of Round Lake Blvd.

[cliffy]

Got to work this weekend BUT I have monday thru Thursday of next week off and plan on hitting Big DL, Pelican, Beers and West Battle Lake... I JUST CANT WAIT UNTIL THE REAL OPENER GETS HERE....2 days, 6hrs and counting!!!!!!!!!!

[BrianLucky13]

Gonna give Beers a try either sat or sunday this weekend depended on the weather. Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!

[waltinader]

Lake Waconia all the way. Its a small lake with not alot of traffic and big fish.

[superfish2]

Well my plan was tonka, but I've heard there is a big bass tourny out there on Sat. The last two openers I've been on Harriet. This I'm going to change it up and fish indy.

[TMan]

Waltinator, are you serious? Have you been out there on musky opener? Or a hot summer day for that matter...it's absolutely nuts...and its the second biggest lake this side of the metro area. So I'd disagree on both counts.

[Doonbuggy]

Superfish - what are your thoughts on Harriet? I am planning on being out there tomorrow am. I usually see fish every time out there, but usually get only follows at the most. Lost about a 35" out there last November at the boat. I just usually follow the weedline throwing the usual arsenal, but picked up a couple new lures last night. Good sized bass in there.

DB

[rtwills]

hey fish & hoggs I'm in andover too , right on the south shore of Round lake.

[hoggs222]

Seems to be a popular place to live on this site.

[superfish2]

Yeah I get a lot of follows on harriet as well. I usaully from the launch then go towards teh beach. I like to fish the inside weedline (right next to shore) and then work my way over the milfoil. I like to throw topwaters over the weeds. I would probably do better if I worked the outside weedline with bucktails or something.

I really like harriet, but the only problem I have is my trolling motor doesn't really have the power to let me cover a lot of water. If the wind picks up at all I'm stuck. I think that has a lot to do with me sticking closer to shore then maybe I should.

[TBone1]

T man I agree. The traffic on Waconia has quadrupled in the last 5 years, but the lake has some great structure and some spectacular fish.It's like Tonka a person has to deal with the chaos, it's metro fishing.

[Metroguy99]

I'll be at harriet as well, hoping to land my first ski'. Tryed last year to no avail. Just look for the smallest boat on the water... (although if things are really bad, i will be going after some bass. Was bowfishing the other day and spotted some real beauties in shallow along with a 40+ inch ski)

[MedicDan]

I'm going to Leech Lake