Plans before Season Closing

[reelemin]

So what is everyones plans for the last month of the season. Where are you trying hard to get to before Feb. 28th???

Let me know, because I don't have a clue as to what I want to do

[Lisa Almquist]

I would really love to get back to Burntside one more time! That would make me a very happy girl! I would also like to catch a couple more walleye this year since Jim gave me a Jason Mitchell walleye rod for Christmas that I have yet to use. One more thing that I look forward to every year is when we head to a small lake around Mora and panfish. It's usually in March and the last 2 years we've been able to fish in our shirt sleeves! I just love that! Rereading this post I realized I put ALL the fishing I wanted to do before icefishing is done for the year!

[reelemin]

"small lake around Mora and panfish. It's usually in March and the last 2 years we've been able to fish in our shirt sleeves! I just love that! "

Let me know if you do this, mabe I'll meet ya there.

Or you could send me an email with the lake name and I'll go check it out to make sure its still ok

Good luck if you head back to Burntside, and ya have to get out "eye" chasing with that Ne rod !!!!!

[Lisa Almquist]

We'd love that Tami! I'll email you closer to that time since my brothers-in-law will be on it before us and can give us a report . It is so much fun.

[reelemin]

Lisa could you still shoot me an email with the lake name, I need something different, these city lakes are getting old.

[glenn57]

hey mora is gettin close to my neck of the woods. lisa are you headed to deer river soon? let me know the conditions. fishing plans-spearing get-to-gator this sunday, then i HAVE to get up to talmoon area before spearing closes or i will end up in nut house. have trip planned to winnie 3rd weekend in march and hopefuuly a few local trips around home after sunfish & crappies.

[Lisa Almquist]

glenn, I don't think we are heading up to Deer River this weekend. I'll let you know when we do tho. Have fun at the Get-to-Gator. I loved meeting other FMers at the Burntside Bash! So much fun!

Tami-email sent!

[glenn57]

naughty, naughty, naughty, keeping secret lakes secret. anyway goog luck when you go.

[Powerstroke]

I'm not sure if you're looking for something new or just looking to find something to do, but I've got plenty of time off and nothing planned yet. I wanted to hit Mille Lacs once or twice before walleye season ended and I'm also contemplating the Slabfest on URL. I've gone before, but I wanted too long this year and I'm not sure if I'll find a place to stay.

[Powerstroke]

Oh yeah and I've got one of those secret lakes too, but you wouldn't be interested......its in the metro

[reelemin]

PowerStroke - I'm also trying to get to mille lacs one more time, but sure if its worth it.

Metro lakes are always good. Want to hit a few with me? I may also get back down to Sarah on fri the 15th if you are interested.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Hittin it hard this weekend. Mille Lacs next weekend at Appledorns. Slabfest Feb 22. Life is good.

[DTro]

Season???

That's silly, there's no "season"

Ok well technically there is, but you can’t let that stop you from fishing. I recommend you come to the Cool Cats gathering. All it takes is catching a few of these and you forget all about those goofy walleyes.

I’m to the point now where, I’m totally unphazed by the walleye/pike opener or close. Just another day,

A LOT of good fishing between Feb and May

[Lisa Almquist]

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All it takes is catching a few of these and you forget all about those goofy walleyes.

Yeah but walleyes are prettier than catfish-can't dispute that!

[DTro]

Sorry, I'd dispute that ALL day long

[Lisa Almquist]

Ok dtro! Fish with whiskers do have a special charm.

[reelemin]

dtro - I can't believe I am going to say this, but - - I'm going to try and make the Cool Cat get togther.

I've now got to see what all the hype is about.

One novice question for ya. Do catfish have stingers like bullheads ?? The whiskers are just ... wierd looking ...

[DTro]

Nothing that you would need to worry about Tami.

Bullheads can be a real pain. You should try sticking your hand in a bait cooler with 30 bullheads scrambling around. I honestly believe I am now immune to their “poke”.

Somewhere along the line, Catfish got a bad rap. Could it be because of their looks? Yes, probably.

Most of the people I know that really enjoy fishing have had a real change of heart after catching a few.

[reelemin]

just checked my calendar, and that day is open, so no excuses there

[SmallieSweetie]

Heading home to Park Rapids for the annual Ice Fishing Tourney. Huge event, lots of people, and great prizes! After that, hopefully hitting the tulibee's on an area lake and possible trout on Blue. Best of luck to everyone!

[Lisa Almquist]

Hi SmallieSweetie! Good luck at the tournament. (even though I don't think an accomplished fishergal like yourself needs any luck!) Break a fin! I would love to do one-maybe next year. The calendar is getting so packed this year and now I've got a hankering to head to the Cool Cats outing. Dtro's getting everyone fired up about those catfish. After my luck with lakers-I should just stay home! J/K!

[DeeDee]

Aww Lisa, that dont sound like you to give up on fishing!

[SmallieSweetie]

Catfish eh? Can't say that I've ever actually "gone fishn'" for them. Sounds fun! Take plenty of pics!

[Lisa Almquist]

I know DeeDee! I just got to get a nice one under my belt and then the confidence will return.

Never been "catting" either. We'll see if we can make it but I think reelemin'll for sure have some pics when she gets back! It does sound really awesome! What a cool avatar that would make! Better start pumping iron now and get these guns into shape when a girl has to haul one of THOSE up!

[reelemin]

LOL "Break a fin!" how do you come with these !!!!

I'm just gonna call you up when I need a catchy saying.