Greenbacks?

[Ed Carlson]

EH...how is the Greenback bite going on the Canadian Red and the Win River guys and galls?

Rumors have it...very well.

[Canuck]

Lots of 28"+ but they were to open the curtains today and maybe it will slow down for a couple of days but I wouldn't bet on it. It is probably one of the better falls we have seen in a long time. Some guys were up fishing and their buddy with the boat had to leave a day early so they rented one of Stu's boats on Thursday and travelled down to Sugar Island (long run with that little boat) and I think they ended up with one 30" and several 29"

Only real way is for U to give it a try.

[skinut]

Just wondering where is this place you are talking about? Sounds like a great spot. What resort do you fish out of?

[topcat3820]

Nah, it's just rumors Eddy ! Jimmy's been into the wine again !!!

[Canuck]

Skinut: That is the Red River between Lockport and Selkirk. In the fall the walleye make a false run into the river and we call them greenbacks due to their colour, they are the colour of old $1.00 bill, they are just beautiful not to mention the females are usually in the 8 to 14 lb range and most and I mean most people let them go to reproduce. If U are looking or a lodge to fish out of check out Catsonthered.net or phone Stu McKay at 204-757-9876.

Nice fish Terry, see U are still playing hookie from school. I am tied up in school for the next 2 wks but will be out for at least a couple more runs before freeze up.

[Dennis Steele]

Nice fish Topcat.

How long till ice up?

I heard the big green back bite lasts through some of the ice season and was hoping to give that a shot this year.

Can't get enough of that Red River!

[Canuck]

Dennis

Ice up is usually around the middle of December, but be flexible. I have seen boats on the river the 1st of Dec and a couple of days later guys (fools) walking on the river. U could be pretty sure for the 21st of Dec to at least be able to walk out on the ice.

The greens have slowed alittle the last couple of days, and have no real idea why. There is a north wind which usually is better but they just seem to be slow right now. Today, all I caught was a goldeye and a single sauger. I only saw one green caught and that would be only be about 5 lbs, but that is fishing.

[topcat3820]

Dennis, unfortunately not long enough !!! That's just for the fact that it'll be almost 7 months 'till we get to fish cats again. The greens HAVE slowed down some since our Thanksgiving weekend, but there are still enough going to make it interesting, although Jimmy got skunked AGAIN today.

First ice is what I'm waiting for ! Lemme' know when you're coming up. Stu says he just got a big new Frabill to try out !!! As long as Dark isn't sleeping with his fishing partners again, that is... !!!