2nd Annual FM Cheesehead get together

[Quickstrike]

Any ideas for this year? Lakes, dates, basically any ideas would be great. Last year the event was on Minnesuing and was a good time from what it sounds like. I'll be able to make it this year, so let's get the ideas flowin! I personally think it would be cool to head over to Chequamigon, but a closer lake like last year would work well also. What do you guys think?

[LoonASea]

Ive been looking for a good reason to head to Cheq bay ,,,this could be just the incentive I need ,,,Cheq Bay gets my vote if we get some cold and ice conditions improve

Randoid

[Tom Linderholm]

You know I would be in for this date dependent. Chequagamon works fine, but then again so would Minnesuing, Nebagamon, or even the Pike Chain. Sorry to be so indecisive

[Jim Hudson]

Let me know the plans.. I will try and help out as much as possible.. My schedule is getting pretty tight, but hopefully I can sneak out for this...

[DeathRoe]

If it's on the Boxcar Hole, i'm in!!!

[Wade Joseph]

Im game for Cheq......but if need be, I know a nice rockpile on Minnesueing.

[fishinJohn]

I was planning a trip to Cheq. bay early March... I have to try for some lake trout some time. How about Green Lake for southern WI? Lakers there too Milwaukee Harbor..

[Quickstrike]

Sounds like we've got a lot of interest in chequamigon, which I also think would be cool. As for dates, I will be out in the islands (hopefully) the weekend of Feb 15 and then have the bash at the end of January. Any other weekend works for me. If you guys want to start throwing some dates out there to see what works for people that would be great.

[ripstick]

Looks like some stuff ended up lost here to. Could of sworn a possible date was set.

[LoonASea]

I believe the 23rd of Feb was the date ,,, I have this penciled in on my calender ,,,Hope to see a bunch of FMers interested in this event,,,,See You all there

Randoid

[Quickstrike]

Yep, the set date was Feb 23, and it seems that Chequamigan Bay has drawn up the most interest so far.

[Tom Linderholm]

I'll be bringing the grill attached to the wheeler, open for use for anyone looking to grill up lunch.

[Wade Joseph]

I was in Ashland yesterday, saw about 40 shacks out in the middle of the bay. Didn;t get to stop and talk to anyone but have to go out there again today and will try to see what the bite has been.

[Jim Hudson]

As of now, I will be set for a guide trip.. If things change... I will be there..

You going to do lakers or just bay fishing in general? Once it gets near.. I will leak out some hot spots..

[Quickstrike]

I would be up for either, but I don't know how many people have sleds or wheelers to get out to Laker territory. I think it would be easiest to set up for multi-species out of Washburn or Ashland. As always it's majority rules, so if you guys want to fish for Lakers, we'll fish for Lakers. We can make the call a little further down the road when we get a better idea of what the ice conditions will be like as well as the transportation situation.

[Jim Hudson]

Just so you guys know, I spoke to Craig at Outdoor Allure, if anyone wants to stay the night during this get together and fish another day or just stay to stay... He will make his lodge available for 4 or more guys.. Pretty good rate at $20 bucks per person...

[dave12341234]

is minnesuing still out of the picture?

[LoonASea]

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the 1st annual was there and not many fish caught,,,If you can give good reasons to fish it again,,,, it might get some consideration

Randoid

[Wade Joseph]

There was quite a few fish caught....just not by everyone there. LOL

Personally, I am looking forward to fishing the Chequamegon bay/apostle islands.

[dave12341234]

It's the closest to drive to for mostly everyone! plus, you would have to change your style of fishing and everything, it would also be harder to find fish, since being its a huge area of the lake. with minnesuing, there is a smaller area to cover if your not catching anything. i also know several people that would fish it if we did it at minnesuing.

[outdoor ran]

Dave, just curious. Are the several people who would fish it on minnesuing are they Fmers?

If its on the bay I'm going to try to make it. I have'nt had much luck on the bay and would like to learn a few things from the other guys.

[Nate McVey]

If you'll let a "cheesehead" from the U.P. come (we're practically WI anyway), I think the Bay sounds like a great time!

[JAR JAR]

The Bay would work for me and may be a few of us can car pool. If not Minnesuing is fine also being that it is only 10 min from my house

Jar Jar

[LoonASea]

I dont think one has to be a cheesehead ,,,just some one who likes to fish ,,,,I cant say I was invited but Im going any way ,,,I will probably miss the Bside bash due to a blown head gasket so this will be my chance to fish for lakers and others that swim in the big pond ,,,,can one fish with 3 lines on the ice on Superior???? just like every where else in the state??

If we do get the cold they are predicting I hope the islands lock up with decent ice

Randoid

[Wade Joseph]

I will have room for one in my truck if someone wants to ride along. If you have a bigger trailer than I have, even better, we can take more than just my wheeler. If the snow is alot deeper, maybe someone will wanna ride with me who has a sled, as I am a wheeler only guy. I have a 2 man flip over style house with sled but its not as fancy as an otter.

All are welcome, I called it a cheesehead gathering last year because it was on sconnie water.

If the masses wanna do Minnesueing, thats fine, My vote is for the Bay. If its Minnesueing then maybe someone can show me how to find the crappies thru the ice there.