So is anyone actually fishing anymore?

[jwhjr]

Summerized the gas auger and everything is packed in storage ...Except a few panfish rods, had auger, & vex - Just in case (can't seem to let go).

You didn't have your Clam airing out in your driveway on Sat. did you?

[NCLaker]

Originally Posted By: NCLaker

Summerized the gas auger and everything is packed in storage ...Except a few panfish rods, had auger, & vex - Just in case (can't seem to let go).

You didn't have your Clam airing out in your driveway on Sat. did you?

Nope not mine ... but I was cruising the lake with the neighbor doing one last trash pickup run on the lake (North Center).

After today - all the ice gear is now officially stored for the winter , bring on the open water Time to start getting the boats prep'ed and few prelaunch repairs done.

[Big Buck Buster]

I am done with hard water for now. I am going to get the boat out and head to the river for some eyes.

[Tyler23]

i got everything stored away. as soon as it started, it ended.

[redhooks]

We still have this weekend for lakers and then the border lakes are still open. There is still a good 2 feet of ice but this last rain will speed things up.

[upnorth]

Was out Sat and Sun at a little lake just north of town(Chisholm) and there was still about 2 feet of good ice and about 8 inches of not so good ice. The Crappies were a bitin

[WALLEYEDUDE2001]

Just got back from Winnipeg on the lake. Awsome fishing. numerous fish 25 - 30" in our group. Still about 4-5' of ice needed every bit of the extension. Alot of 18-22" fish also.

[Desperado]

I was on White Bear Lake today from noon to 3pm.

We had AMPHIBIOUS capability and we NEEDED it.

[Jethro80]

I was on White Bear Lake today from noon to 3pm.

We had AMPHIBIOUS capability and we NEEDED it.

I was really wondering before I read the whole post.

I had a chance to drive by there today and things are lookin good for open water, my guess, one week

[snoozebutton]

Just got back from Winnipeg on the lake. Awsome fishing. numerous fish 25 - 30" in our group. Still about 4-5' of ice needed every bit of the extension. Alot of 18-22" fish also.

Sounds like a lot of fun and 4 to 5 feet?

[carpmanjake]

I AM! im already fishing open water for the golden ghosts

i know not many people here fish for carp but o well. im getting a good bend in my rod while others are staring down a hole, or sitting on the couch watching fishing shows and dreaming of openwater

[carpmanjake]

more

[Cast A Way]

Fished on Leech this morning. Perch were still biting, but it was a bit sloppy out. ATVed out and was off before the rain came about 2pm. Cast A Way

[Scott M]

Well, I got my last day in on the ice yesterday. Fished a little crappie hole and spent 1/2 a day sight fishing perch on Leech. Got a few fish, wasn't as fast and furious as I thought it would be this late in the game, but it sure was great to get out. Spent today packing away the rod bags, switching out my ice tackle, charging up the gel batteries for storage, winterizing the auger, and cleaning and drying out the fish house. Now I just need a strong buddy to help lift the fish house into the rafters.

I got a little contemplative as I put things away...what did I learn this year, what were the highlights, what were the best trips, etc. Sad isn't the right word, but I do get a little glum putting away the ice gear. I can fish open water already where I live, but there's something about ice fishing that really does it for me. Sitting on the ice last night enjoying the stillness had this peaceful effect on me. You can't do that in the summer with the hum of mosquitoes and the croak of the bullfrog...I do love that peacefulness as well, but the absolute dead calm of winter and the quiet winter scene helps slow down the grind of hectic personal life.

Open water is the fishing focus now. Sturgeon in 2 weeks, maybe a nice trout trip, hot crappie pre-spawn action, fishing opener, and then warm summer days and evenings for whatever tickles my fancy at the time.

[northernsportman]

still good ice in rapids area, and fish to be had.

[dirtking]

I just got back last night from Lake of the Woods - we drove my truck out - fishing was good

[God chaser]

Just got back from Big Sandy Lake. Crappie Keith hosted a great get together out on the ice. Saw alot of fish being caught and fun to be had. What a perfect place to try out my new wilcraft.

[Recon]

Was out Saturday afternoon on a lake in the Crosslake area, fishing crappies. Friend and I caught some beautiful crappies. Ice was still to the gear box on the auger and looked good. We did walk out.

[Bandit]

Fished this weekend and will do so again next weekend. Still LOTS of ice up here, if you can, you should get your behinds up here for one last shot. You could bring the boat and try for a hog on the river too!

[trout master]

still hard water and snow here goin for some walleyes tomorrow

[jerkbait]

Going to hit the ice tonight after work for the last day of walleye season.

[L_Cappo]

well im done ice fishing as of yesturday at 2 pm.fishing was great on lotw the last days of ice fishing.cany wait till next winter.

[thedeadsea]

I was going to hit Vermilion one last time this afternoon but the ice around our shore went from being completely solid to shore on Sunday to several feet of open water today. Worked on the duck boat instead to get that off the summer time project list. Time to think spring now.

Steve

[crappiekid]

i am depressed already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[duckman5547]

I was on the ice today west of Park Rapids. We fished from 6 am till noon. I think it was my last time for the season . I would try again tomorrow but I can't bring myself to get up at 3 am to make the drive. The ice wasn't the best I've been on, but not the worst either.