2nd Annual FM Cheesehead get together

[Quickstrike]

So are most people going to stay around the bay? or are you guys going to want to head out into the islands for Lakers? Sounds like conditions should be great for either by that time. I heard a great laker report from a buddy that got me pumped. I'll be out there the weekend before with family as well, so hopefully I'll find some fish this year.

[Northlander]

Kent Im open for anything. I would like to get out in the Islands and "Bob" for some lakers, for at least a good part of a day, but if we cant do that I would be willing to go try coho or anything else.

Once we get closer and get more up to date info we can formulate a game plan. Craig and Jim advice will play a huge role in my decision of course.

Are you coming down Friday morning or when? Im heading down Fri early AM and heading out someplace.

[Quickstrike]

Right now it's looking like I'll be leaving Duluth around noon on Friday, but hopefully I can get some things taken care of in advance and get out of town earlier.

[outdoor ran]

Steve, right now it looks like Wal, Jerry and I will only need one night ( Sat.) I'm up for going anywhere the fish are biting . Hopefully I can find someone to drag my shack out or I'm stuck near shore. Bob in for lakers does sound fun. I'll borrow one of your laker rods, that would be great.

[wyldewal]

I'm up for going anywhere. perferably with some fish but if not it'll still be a blast.

Steve, if you still have an extra one I'll borrow one of those rods. Thanks

I really need to catch a fish and get a picture so I can change my avitar.

[Wade Joseph]

I'll be heading east EARLY Sat morning. I have room for one if anyone wants to ride along for the day. I will be coming home Sat eve. Is the ice doable with a 4 wheeler? I am without a sled yet, so its either wheeler or drag my stuff by hand.

[Northlander]

Wade I would think a wheeler would be fine unless we get a bunch of snow/slush.

[ripstick]

Fri nite it is leaving 2 ports about 6pm work is work . At least this trip I will have some lights on the trialer. Eta on the ole capt 720 pm.

[Northlander]

Ok so lets get a list of who is in at Outdoor Allure for sure and what nights.

Im there Fri and Sat nights.

[ripstick]

me both nights. Not proper wording but what the heck.

[Quickstrike]

I'm most likely in both nights. I'll know for sure shortly.

[Jim Hudson]

Depending on where you guys are going to be fishing, there are some nasty heaves to contend with... ATV's are having a rough time. This is near Bayfield and north into the Islands..

It's doable with an ATV, but becareful and find the best spots to cross...

Ice is 12 inches average from Bayfield to the north end of Hermit and over to just south of Steamboat Point of Madeline and over to Oak Island.. North of these spots, ice thins to 3 to 6 inches in spots... Hopefully that new ice stays, but the wind might break it up.. We'll see...

South of Bayfield, wheelers are all over the place.. Not much for heaves. Just mainly around Bayfield and North..

[Quickstrike]

thanks for the update jim!

[ripstick]

Sure do hope wheelers can make it seeing how its the mode of transportation. Hey kent if you go out fri when are you going?

[LoonASea]

Steve

Im in for sat nite ,,,Ill leave early and draft behind Wade,,,, see ya'll there

Randoid

[Northlander]

Ok I know we have enough for Sat night. Who is in for Friday Night?

So far I have Me, Poutslayer, Ripstick

Quickstrike?

Cheffrey?

I will have a big pan of Lasagnia and Garlic bread for Sat night guys. That may fead everyone but may not so if someone wants to bring some soup/Chilli in a Croc pot or bugers or whatever else that would assure we have more than enough.

Jim can you fish that Friday morning at all? E-mail me what your plans are.

[Wade Joseph]

Give me a jingle as time gets closer Randy and we can co-ordinate launch time.

[outdoor ran]

I wonder what this wind did to the ice in the islands? Sure took out the ice we had on this end of the big lake (Lake Superior).

[Northlander]

No matter ran, we will just go someplace else and chase coho, browns, splake, walleye, perch, smallies or Tarpon. Whatever we can find that will bite Im game for. A big Laker would be fun though so I hope we can get out by the islands.

I have no clue as to how many we will have Friday. Looks like about 5. Sat night we are full.

Friday- Me, Poutslayer, Ripstick, Quick?, Cheffrey?,

Sat- All the above and Ran, Loon, Wally, Jerry and who ever else I cant remember.

[Tom Linderholm]

Looks like I will be likely limited to Friday night. I have obligations in the cities on Sunday. However I will keep you posted.

[Quickstrike]

I was out there this weekend and there is good ice from basswood to hermit to stockton. That was a rush trying to get off the lake when the winds picked up yesterday. There will be plenty of places to fish, but a lot of places I like to go will be out of the question I'm afraid. I'll be out there with my family again next weekend, so I'll keep you guys posted.

[Northlander]

Cool and thanks Kent. What time will you be down on Friday? Looks like only a few fishing so you and I should hook up.

Hopefully Jimbo will be open and can join us. How did ya do?

[Jim Hudson]

Steve

Right now, Friday morning looks good.. I will post or call you if anything changes...

This weekend has been a time of change for sure.. Never know whats going to happen..

Am sure there will still be ice to fish lakers.. How far out, unsure yet..

[Northlander]

Cool Jim! Give me a call when ya get time.

[JAR JAR]

Well I got Friday off but not sure if I can make it out there until Saturday. We will have two snowmobiles and two otters so we can possibly haul some people and stuff out. Did anyone figure where everyone should meet? Outdoor Allure?

Jar Jar