slow in here

[outdoor ran]

Not much talk going on in here. Everyone been busy? Hows the fishing been? With the recent cold temps were making some good ice here in the northern part of the state. Finally the panfish seem to be on a feeding frenzy. The last 3 trips out has been none stop action on the bluegills for us. Several in the 8" to 8 1/2" range. Doing good with ratso's, ants and demons with waxies over weedbeds in the 8 to 10 foot range. The kids(me included) are having a blast.

Rabbit hunting has been slow. The rabbits are there we just haven't hit the right day. Have been seeing some grouse, deer and ducks around. My 4 year old son found a 4point rack. So hes been telling everyone he bagged his first buck. Hows your winter going?

[Cooter]

Funny you mention the panfish action picked up - its been good lately for my pa and now is finally slowing down. Been busy lately myself chasing yotes - calling a few evenings and runnin them with hounds on the weekends, now that we finally got some snow.

Spending time preparing for the musky opener, plus I got a small lake with some big northerns I want to hit in May between the opener and musky season. Always trying to find or make that 'secret, magical' lure.

Should be some healthy deer next fall with the mild winter.

[JAR JAR]

I've only been out twice in the last three weeks. Been fishing a small lake in central Douglas co. and doing O.K. on crappies but they've running alittle on the small size. Going to try the channel by Barkers on Saturday afternoon for eyes if mother nature lets me.

How the new digs Ran? gettin used to the country life yet?

We'll have to meet at Rapids sometime for a beverage.

Jar Jar

[wyldewal]

I've only been out fishing twice all winter. Caught one 'pout on the river, and a whole mess of bluegills with outdoorran. But now I have that new Marcum I have to get out a bunch before the ice is gone.

Jar Jar, how's the fishing been at Barkers? I was thinking of trying it this weekend myself.

[JAR JAR]

I haven't heard of much but seeing all the tents out there every night on my way home makes me want to give it a shot.

I don't think we will be able to get out behind Mcdonalds this year. The bay was open there last weekend.

Jar Jar

[wyldewal]

I hear there has been a ship docked down behind Mc Donalds this year. That might make it a little tricky.

[outdoor ran]

Country life is good. Can't wait for spring to get outside and enjoy the yard.

I've heard its been slow by Barkers but it sure makes you feel like your missing something when you drive by and see 10 shacks out there. If wal and I go we'll just go out from Barkers on Sat. afternoon. Maybe we'll see you there Jar. Were thinking of hitting the crappie hole in Billings before hand.

Wal, maybe we should give that Casolma guy a call and see if he wants to go

[JAR JAR]

We'll be out there Saturday afternoon after the boys get done with archery and their end of year pizza party.

Green Ford p.u. and a otter magnum lodge(purple)

Jar Jar

[wyldewal]

Isn't he soppossed to call you.

That sounds like a good idea to me. I'll call him later.

[outdoor ran]

jar, I'll have my old rusty maroon chevy truck. You'll hear me coming The shacks a green quickflip.

[outdoor ran]

Anyone else want to try for some walleyes on Sat. come on down.

[JAR JAR]

Talking to my buddy ,I think we are going to park in the lot by the Meteor and fish the channel on this side of the bay.

Jar Jar

[Jim Hudson]

Yeah, I would say it's been slow in here!!

Hope you guys get onto some fish this weekend, and wish my schedule was a normal one, where I could come and fish with ya guys. But I gots to work, as usual on the weekend!!

Did well on salmon today down here in the bay!! Was nice to actually get deeper then 30 to 40 feet!!! 60FOW and going deeper next time!! Something I didnt think we would get to this year, what a weird year!!!

If any of you guys want to come down this way, let me know.

[outdoor ran]

Jim, wal and I were just talking the other day that we would like to get over there for some fishing since the ice is getting better. I'll have to see if we can borrow his brothers sled. Some cohos sound mighty tasty.

I figured you would be a full time guide by now. Still got that other job still huh

[Jim Hudson]

Randy

Well if you guys ever want to come down and fish with me, I have two sleds. One guy could jump on the back of mine and the other can ride the other. Just would have to meet me here at home to help me load the other up.

Probably wont be able to do that trip until March though. Pretty busy the end of this month.

There is ice everywhere I look out my window today on the big lake. Hopefully it can stick with the winds that are predicted.

[Quickstrike]

hey jim, i was thinking of heading that way either tommorrow or saturday, depending on when my sled gets out of the shop.....for the second time I was just wondering if anyone was getting out to any decent laker water or where the best salmon/brown/splake bite was taking place. If you want to give it a shot with me (and @most likely porter) shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. If we make any plans i'll be sure to give you a call and let you know whats up.

[Quickstrike]

that's a nice looking new sled by the way.

[Jim Hudson]

She's a bad machine!!! Really has some torque and rides like a dream on this Chequamegon Bay ice!!!

Sent ya an e-mail about my plans...

[outdoor ran]

Jim, I'll shoot ya an E-mail here in a couple of weeks and see if we can put something together before the ice disappears.

[wyldewal]

With this weather the ice isn't going anywhere for a while. That is unless the wind blows hard and we all know that doesn't happen around Lake Superior.

[JAR JAR]

We'll be heading down by Barkers between 2-3 o'clock on Saturday. My buddy was down there yesterday and they got two fish, one 15-1\2 eye and a 5lb northern but he had to leave by 1:00 to go to work. Lots of fish on the graph. Hopefully this cold snap will let go pretty soon.

Jar Jar

[wyldewal]

I think Outdoorran and myself are going to back out. It's going to be just a little to cold and windy for us. Mostly windy. -50 degrees wind chill, burrrrr.

Sorry guys.

[Jim Hudson]

So, what was the verdict on the walleye fishing? Anyone make it out?

[JAR JAR]

We made it out from 2 p.m. to 7p.m. on Saturday and only got one northern , one perch, and two pout. we were the only ones out there. There wasn't even any fish on the graph Hope fully going get back out before the season ends next week.

Jar Jar

[outdoor ran]

Jar thanks for the report. That must of been you I saw out there on the way home from the fish lake contest. I thought about stoping by but I had enough cold for the day.

You have any fishing reports from the billings park area?