best time to come back?

[PDXFisher]

Well, since I was skunked (courageous northerns and bass notwithstanding) two weeks ago in all my trips to Tonka, Shamineau and Alexander, I'll have to come back. What would be the optimal week to be going after these beasts again before the end of the year? I can't let them off that easy...

Thanks!

Derek

[Muskie-searcher]

The later in the year the better. I would say middle of October or later. I have caught some real nice fish in November.

[big musk411]

I agree with Muskie searcher. I had my pesonal best day on Halloween of 04, 100+ total inches of ski.

[PDXFisher]

ok, second question...when is the weather still relatively close to 55-60?

[AWH]

I would suggest that people don't fish late in the fall...that late October to November period. There's no fish to be caught, they all hibernate.

As far as air temps in the 55 to 60 degree range? I would say late September to early October would generally see those kinds of temps. Once you get to mid October the weather can get to be pretty unpredictable. And if you aren't dressed to stay warm and prepared for wind, late fall can get pretty nasty.

Aaron

[shamalex72]

Aaron, do you still work in Brainerd?

[AWH]

I still work in Brainerd, but I'm not at Gander anymore. I left there about 3 months ago.

Aaron

[toddb]

Alexander- last week in Aug. first week in Sept. Topwater

later,

toddb

[Muskydanno]

Mille lacs...late october early november when the tullibees are up. If there are any left after the nasty kill that happened last week.Shoreline just full of them.Dang hot summers!