Bemidji?

[TMF89]

Is the river up here any good for flatties? I know the Miss. is right there, any other spots that are as good/better? How's the fishing up here in general?

Any tips on bait? I checked Gander, and while I'll have to check again, it doesn't look like the have the selection that mine down in Lakeville does.

[ec30_06]

Sorry no flats by Bemidji. If you want flats you will need to fish the MN, St. Croix below Taylors Falls, or the Miss Pool 2 and down.

[TMF89]

[PoorWordUsage], well how bout channels? How far is the Red from Bemidji?

[ec30_06]

Good channel fishing in the Red. Google map grand forks and it will give you an exact mileage

[sparcebag]

Try Crookston and the Red Lake River,save some miles and its Great channel waters!

[hanson]

Hate to say it but if I was living in the Bemidji area, Catfish would probably be the last thing on my mind.

Take advantage of what the area has to offer - muskies, walleye, crappies, gills, perch, etc, etc. You have world class fishing for all those species in the area, I would jump on those opportunities.

[TMF89]

Hanson- Definitely the first thing on my mind, I don't even have my cattin gear up here yet! But I know I'll be bringing it up for Sturgeon (for the first time) this spring, so I'll have it laying around.

Speaking of that, you're part of the Sturgeon Excursion (think that's right) crew right? Do you have any pointers on planning a trip like that for a few guys for a couple days? I think it's similiar to what you guys do.