My day on Upper Hay

[Guest]

Wow the weather cooperated well...30 degrees, breezy with light snow all day. Arrived at noon, had never fished it before. Searched for a piece of structure on the south end for about 45 minutes until I pulled my head out of my butt and realized I had the map turned around. Anyway fished everywhere...20 foot flat and break into 40+ foot trough, shallow humps and at primetime I was set up jigging in 30' on the north end with a tipup on top of the 10' point. Word to the wise: if you are planning on using tipups Saturday bring BIG minnows. I had large fatheads and still was constantly pulling up 5-6 inch perch and while jigging no matter where I was it was constantly being attacked by 2 and 3" perch. I finally caught a 2lb northern on the tipup "whooopiee" well it was bleeding pretty good so I threw it on the ice. Went back to set in the trap and about 15 minutes later I look out to check for a flag and whats that, a little kid is screwing with my pikeus interuptus. A closer look revealed a magnificently huge Bald Eagle and away went my fish. All in all it was a fun day but, the walleye were no where to be found. Can't wait for Saturday maybe one of the experts can lead me to those fat and happy 'eyes

[Guest]

oh yes,
the ice was in great shape, water on top but, a solid 10-13" had no problems with an ATV.

[chadly]

Chiro, thanks for the info. Any idea how long it takes to get there from the NW corner of the cities? I live at the junction of 494 and 94. I have been dying to catch some fish and would love to get out on Saturday.

Thanks for the info on the ice and ATV. I will get mine ready to go.

[AWH]

Chadly,

It would be about a 2 1/2 hour drive for you. Roughly 150 miles.

AWH

[Guest]

"pikeus interuptus"

I love it!

These guys should be able to put anyone on fish...Catching them may be another story...

Just kidding...You guys will do alright up there. Have fun!

PCG

[Guest]

One other note: the parking is VERY limited at the access and the whole area is slick as snot. I am bringing a sledge and will be there early to bust up some shore ice as it was a little difficult to get the portable over the hump without loosing all the gear.