How did everyone do in Wisconsin

[Ray Esboldt]

So, how was it? Any big fish stories? Wisconsin opener seems quite a bit more relaxed then Minnesota, doesn't it?

As for us, it was just OK. We fished 6 hours on Saturday and boated about 25 fish. Some modest sized fish, but no big ones. Caught most of them on 5" grubs. But, a few came on jig-n-pig, stickbaits, and spinnerbaits. Most of our fish were on the meager weedline or outside of it, but we caught a few shallow. I didn't appreciate the wind as much as I normally do, because it was cold.

It was nice to get out and bass fish. Now it's on to turkey hunting the next couple weeks for me. Good luck out there.

[Captain B.R.K]

I envy you Ray and for those that got out bassin' this past weekend. My days on the water are going to be pretty limited from now until middle of June. After that I'll have already been down the isle and moved into the new house

I'll be itchin' to get out after that!!

[Ray Esboldt]

Brandon,

Best of luck. But, don't ever say no one Told You So!

[Deitz Dittrich]

I didn't go Please... if any body caught one, do tell so I can live through your catch...

Ray.. what was the water temps? Any sign of males moving in to stake some space in the prime spots yet?

[Ray Esboldt]

Water was 54 to 56 on L.W. (assuming you know what lake L.W. is). Not a sign of males making a claim.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks Ray..

[Wayne Ek]

Deitz, so all weekend I wait patiently until Monday so I can see how my HERO did and all I get is "I didn't go" that's it your done no more hero worship for you... Let's see did Matt go?

[Cooter]

Caught a bunch of smallies in the 12-15" range on the Chipp River near L Pepin - we were turkey hunting from boat and thought we'd better do a little fishin while eating lunch.

My coworker went to a small lake near Black River Falls and caught a 20" largemouth plus 4 more in the 15-18" range - we'll be hitting that lake soon!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Ek- you cant hurt me more than I already hurt myself by not making it out!

[Matt Johnson]

Yes, I went fishing... but for panfish in MN I did catch a few bass while chasing pannies though, so does that count?

I would love to make the trip to WI and chase down a few bass, but the whole graduation thing is setting me back Only a few weeks and it'll be bass time here in MN...

[Ray Esboldt]

Matt,

Just get your school done. You have the rest of your life to fish.

[rascalP]

Let's see ----- Job, House, Wife, Kids (not necessarily in that order). No you don't .

Just kidding -- been there myself.

rascal

[Matt Johnson]

I try to balance both school and fishing... usually leaning more towards the fishing portion However, now I don't have to worry about the school-thing, and I can focus more on fishing related activities

[Cooter]

Matt - when did you learn to hold fish with your left hand? Thought the classic MJ fish photo had the bruiser positioned in the right hand? Must be writers cramp from all that homework!