Opener around EC

[BlueBasser]

Hey guys, looking for some information on the opener. I have never fished around Eau Claire for the opener, but will need to because i need to head to work during the afternoon. Just wondering if anyone has any advice... I would assume Wissota is a good option? Any other HOT lakes early in the year? And what can we expect at Wissota, for fishing and boat traffic... Thanks for the help.

TB

[StCroixNewB]

Wissota is where I'll be... last couple of years the traffic wasn't too bad - a few boats in each of our spots.

[Cooter]

Ya, I'd agree Wissota is your best bet. Should be plenty of room to fish. I might be in town for opener this year and might give the dead sea(Altoona) a try.

[BlueBasser]

Sounds good any tips as far as tactics??? I would assume jig and minnow is a good bet but is there anything else worth trying? I am intrigued by Altoona, I caught probably 10 walleyes out there this winner while jigging with waxies for crappies and perch... Does it have a walleye bite for the opener?

[Cooter]

Jig and minnow will be fine on Wissota. Also just split shot and hook or lindy rig. I like to drop a minnow over the side of the boat on one rod and jig with another.

Altoona, I don't know about opener bite but there's a fair chance I'll be there to find out.