The Ultimate Panfish League - Ice Fishing

[Matt Johnson]

The dates and locations are set for this winter's Ultimate Panfish League...

Saturday, December 30 - Linwood Lake

Saturday, January 27 - Chisago Lake

Sunday, February 18 - Lake Sarah

Sunday, March 11 - Turtle Lake

Registration is now open for the events. More info can be found on the www.UltimatePanfish.com website, or feel free to post any questions right here.

Let's hope for an early winter this year

[Corey Bechtold]

..."early winter"...

How can you say that? Get out and use your boat!

Later,

Corey Bechtold

[Matt Johnson]

Yes, I know A lot of things going on right now, just getting prepared for the upcoming ice fishing season. I'll be on the water next weekend...

[Corey Bechtold]

Atta boy Matt!!! We can't give up on the Open water season already. My feet are getting cold just thinking about the upcoming Ice season. I'll be ready anyway.

Later,

Corey Bechtold

[Matt Johnson]

We'll have to hit the lake one evening during the week...

[Sandmannd]

What does it cost to be in the league?

[Matt Johnson]

$25 per team, per event, so $100 for the entire winter season.

More info can be found at www.ultimatepanfish.com

Also feel free to e-mail me with anymore questions as well...

[deepportage01]

Matt,will the chisago lake event include the "chanel" and south Lindstom as options to fish during the event?

Thanks

[Matt Johnson]

Anything accessable without going on land to get there. So if you want to fish the channel or shoot over to South Lindstrom then that's fine as long as you stay on the ice... it's pretty laid back and it's intended for fun, so we're not too picky. We value the honor system

[Deitz Dittrich]

Matt- You may want to make a special rule for Chisago... Technically you could make it all the way to South Center lake without leaving the ice from Chisago.

Just thought I would let you know.

[deepportage01]

Thanks for blowing it for me Deitz,I had this one in the bag. LOL

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dont speak too soon Deepy!!! I plan on fishing this and many of the UPL events...

[hanson]

I can't wait for the UPL again! Last winter was sooo much fun!

Looks like this winter I have a couple lakes that I need to learn about though.

I wonder if I can get Corey to join Team Hanson again.

[harvey lee]

If someone is looking for a partner,you might be able to talk me into it.I think I can catch a few pannies.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Hanson?.. Have you had your picture in In-fish? My thought is this... maybe its team Bechtold, with a side of hanson?.. Have you ever thoght this?

[deepportage01]

There is going to be a mad dash to slimmers slough or the old road bed on chisago the south end of the lake will look like swiss cheese , I'm in for the chisago event it should be fun,I might need a partner though.

[tommyk]

I also have some lake learning to do. Turtle is the only lake I have fished on the line up. March will be a good time for Turtle with the fish sliding up shallow and that clear water and cabbage patches can make for some good sight fishing. Had a big pike cruise by my hole and steal my Shrimpo last year late ice. I will be gunning for him this year to get my $.60 back

Hey Matt, what the deal with the absence of Knife Lake? Haha. Kind of a drive I know. Sorry, I have a thing for that lake. See the gill in my avatar

Hopefully my weekends will work out a little better this winter so I can make a few more events.

[Paul Waldowski]

Smack talk'in already!!!.................God I love it. Looks like I might have to arrange my schedule a little better so that I can do a little smackin' of my own

[Matt Johnson]

Ahh yes... someone is always trying to be sneaky I suppose we'll have to limit it to Chisago and South Lindstrom

I'm also looking forward to the upcoming UPL season. Always seems to be a good time had by all. Linwood seemed to be a good early ice spot and everyone caught fish. Turtle was a great late ice spot and there are a lot of good fishing spots within walking distance, a lot of nice fish caught there as well. Sarah and Chisago seem to fit right into that category as top-notch panfish lakes, so they should also prove to be excellent outings.

Now all we need is a little ice (yeah, I know, Corey is gonna get on my case again for saying that )

[Corey Bechtold]

Cut-it-out Matt! Ice fishing is a long ways away!

I'll try and see if the League fits Bailey's Basketball schedule. I would like to do most if not all of the events. I'll let you know what I find out Chris. Someone's gotta give Matt a run for his money!

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

[hanson]

Cool Corey!

The Linwood event is not looking good right now as I'll be "Up North" for 1 1/2 weeks over X-mas/New Years. Lake of the Woods is calling my name.

[Mr. Pike1]

I have to enter for the Lake Sara event to defend the home turf. Matt has now brought one of my top ten ice fishing lakes to the forefront.

This looks like fun and I know I have a partner for this event.

[RonZych]

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Hey Matt, what the deal with the absence of Knife Lake? Haha. Kind of a drive I know. Sorry, I have a thing for that lake

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Shhh.... tommyk

Those aren't the only things in that lake.

Joe and I will need to do a better job of getting to more of these.

It was making ice in my duck boat yesterday. No extension needed.

Going now to buy some new winter boots on sale at G.M. My 22 year old sorel caribou's have seen their better days.

[G_man]

I might have to put this on the calendar as well!

[tommyk]

Oh I know there is more that Knife has to offer ... bullheads and carp! I don't know why I thought those would count in a panfish event? My mistake.