Fun with Saugers

[PerchJerker]

Went to Pool 4 today with a couple buddies, the saugers were snapping (along with an occasional walleye). We decided to not bring live bait (too cold to be reaching into a minnow bucket) and did nothing other than jig plastics. What a blast, vertical jigging with 2 rods (legal on the border water), with lots of very aggressive strikes from the saugers. We caught some dandy's, a couple that were over 3 lbs and a couple more that were over 2 lbs, and a lot of nice eaters. It was a lot of fun and I'm hoping to get back there soon.

Anyone else been down there lately or planning to get down there?

[markkstanley]

Too funny. I'm up on Mille Lacs and you're on Pool 4. Anyhow, I'll be headed for Pool 4 any chance I get from now until ice out on Minnetonka. Amazing how hard those saugers will hit plastic and wait until the walleyes get going!

[PerchJerker]

Mille Lacs was on the "maybe" list but we decided to go to the river for a change of pace. Still hoping to get back to Mille Lacs for at least 1 more trip this year.

Have you done anything on Tonka this fall? I've only tried it once, trolling channels after dark, but all we had was a few small fish (not walleyes either).

[Team Otter]

Pool 4 is a lot of fun this time of year.

[Mike Walerak]

You guys are killing me! Only a few more weeks of harvest.

Would anyone be up for a Pool 4 get togather in a few weeks?

mw

[Willy]

Perch, do you run a black Lund? I was there Sunday too and pounded um.

[markkstanley]

Perch I just haven't got out on Tonka so far. Hope to over the weekend and next week.

As for a Pool 4 outing I am all for it Mike. Have to be a Saturday for me but just pick one. Maybe pair up into a little just for braggin rights tournament.

[Tyler Holm]

Sunday Saugers

PS Sorry Mike W.

[Muddog]

I think I would be up for a pool #4 get togather.

[Team Otter]

I'd be up for one some time in mid-November but don't schedule one only around my schedule. Pick a date and I'll see what I can do.

Mike, do you have an open seat?

[Northlander]

I would love to do it if someone had a open seat for me. I would pitch in for gas etc. of course.

[PerchJerker]

I don't have a black lund, but this weekend we were fishing out of my buddy's black/tan crestliner.

I'd definately be up for a meeting up with you guys on Pool 4. I don't have any plans set in stone but am "planning" to get down there a few more times, just not sure when it will happen. I'm pretty sure I could find room for 1 or 2 guys in my boat.

[Northlander]

PJ give me a week or two notice and Im there. Never fished pool 4 so it would be cool. I love river eyes.

[markkstanley]

I'll throw out a date. How's Nov 11 sound. It would be fun to pair up rather than everyone run his own boat so if you can offer a seat or two speak up. I'm flexible, can bring a boat or happy to jump in with someone else. If Mike has an open seat we might have to raffle it off Otherwise I might have to make Joel Nelson go with me and that means broken stuff and trash fish and even worse turkeys.

[Tyler Holm]

Oh boy oh boy. I can go on the 11th. I'm in if there's an open seat for me.

[Dave B]

I might be able to make 11/11 (Vets day!) and would have 2 open seats, unless my old man wants to tag along.

[Team Otter]

I'll be trying to find Bambi's dad. Mark, the open seat is all you!

Have a good time.

[PerchJerker]

The 11th is a "maybe" for me. My wife needs to be out of town for work for about 10 days in November and it's screwing up my hunting / fishing plans Actually, I can't even make any plans until her trip gets firmed up

[Mike Walerak]

11th works for me. If I can even remember my way to the river. Almost a month since I have been on the water. I really hope my boat is not too mad at me.

I have some room in my boat, so first come first serve.

Anyone seen my fishing pole? I can't remember where I put it.

mw

[markkstanley]

Mike you are done for one seat on the 11th. The sauger are in full swing and the big walleyes are beginning to show according to Dean at everts. Wish I could get down there tomorrow but can't. Next week maybe.

[Tyler Holm]

MW,

Not sure if you have 2 open seats, but I'd take one after Mark. Email sent as well.

If not, I'll keep looking to jump in with somebody.

Anybody interested in carpooling from Rochester?

[Hotspotter]

I'm halvsies.

Deer fill the freezer better than a limit of walleye fillets, as mine is Italian mafia-style.

However, if deer are harvested, I might have to come down and break a rod or two....maybe even land a buffalo or shad. I'm marking it down!

Joel