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Ice Fishing Reports for Minnesota Fishing-Archive
Name: Jim Mille_LacsI and a friend are renting a house out of Fisher's resort this Monday. Seems like the fishing is real slow! I plan on alternatives and will bring my portable and roam the flats for awhile if the house does not give us any luck. Any suggestions would be appreciated, be nice or don't send it! I will load up on all the normal bait options! Let me know if you had any luck this weekend fisher people!
Name: bob Leech_Lakecoming up this week , looking for any info for sucker bay . hoping to locate some perch . any info would be greatly appreciated. Name: Harry Upper_Red_LakeCookie: Sorry this took so long to get back to you but since I went fishing yesterday I had to get caught up with my work. My wife and I want to thank you for guiding us to a good fishing spot!! We ended up catching 15 BIG slab crappies. For each one we caught we missed 3, so as you can see we had a lot of action. It was an excellant trip and far exceeded my expectations, we had a fun time and really enjoyed ourselves. For the people reading these postings, I need to tell you that COOKIE is really a nice guy and true sportsman! If he tells you the fish are biting you can believe him. I have never met a fisherman like him before. He is willing to tell you all that he knows about fishing, such as where to fish and the color hook etc. He even told me I should bring my extension along for the auger which is a good thing to do because there is about 30 inches of ice. If he tells you something you can believe him, he is truly a good person. Once again thank you Cookie for a good time from both of us and I hope to come up there in a couple weeks with my son because he has a day off from college. In the sport...Harry Name: Red neck Upper_Red_LakeCookie, What resort do you run. I'll be up there at URL the 7-8 any advice would help and do you have plowed roads that are marked.. Name: Harry Upper_Red_LakeCookie: Sorry this took so long to get back to you but I was busy yesterday since I went fishing the day before. My wife and I want to thank you for guiding us to a good spot to fish. We caught 15 crappies and lost 3 for each one we caught!! We had a lot of fun catching those BIG slabs. This trip far exceeded my expectations and it was a nice pleasure meeting you. For everyone reading these postings, I want to tell you that COOKIE is a great guy, and if he says something you can believe him. If he tells you where to fish and what they are biting on, you can believe him. Once again thank you Cookie for all the help and I hope to bring my son up there in a couple weeks when he has a day off from college! In the Sport...Harry Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeWent and checked the fishermen last night. Ron and Scott had 20, Duane and Gene had 27 buy 6:30pm and tried to fill out, fished untell 8:00 ended up with 28.They said they lost quite a few ,them 10 inch holes make it tough. Brian and Mike showed up with 2 buddies they didn't do as well. Brian got 8, Mike 4 ,other 2 got 5. Did not check with Tracy and his buddy. I did not wet a line, still looking for a spot to move my small 2 man house COOKIE Name: Red neck Upper_Red_Lakefirst timer on URL. can any one help me on what size-shape-colored jigs should I bring. How thick is the ice, do I need an extention. where should a guy set up for northerns and what bait works best. Two of us will be up there Feb. 7-8 Name: NoHitNelly Upper_Red_LakeOur group fished out of the West Wind January 24 & 25 with 6 guys in two shacks. It was slow; 10 crappie in the two days. It all depends on your location and timing because they are catching them around the shanty town when we talked to people at night having grub and brew at the West Wind. All of the crappie we caught were nice, 12.5" to 14", we just wish we'd hooked a few more. We did pull in a 34.5" Northern on a tip-up the first day. Not many walleye, just 5 little ones caught and released. It's a great lake and well worth the experience. Another group of guys from here were up the week before us and caught 50 crappie, all nice sized. Name: John Blong Brainerd_AreaNashville, Hubert is an excellent panfish lake at that time of the year. The weed edge is about 12 feet deep then. There's some good fishing to be found on the Boy's Camp Bar. It's a sunken island that tops out at 6 feet. It's located on the northwest end of the lake, right out in front of Camp Lincon. You'll see of the sailboats. You can't miss it. Panfish leeches and a small bobber are all it will take.
Take Care! JOHN Name: John Brainerd_AreaUpdated 1-29-03 This was a difficult week in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We are still feeling the loss of Cliff Wicktor. Cliff was the co-owner of the S&W Bait Shop. Cliff and his wife Sherree, have made the S&W Shop into the premier Bait Store in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This week's frigid weather put a clamp on the fishing as well. The best crappie bets are still Upper Gull, Gladstone, North Long, Gull, and Round lake. The fishing should improve with the warmer weather predicted for next week. The walleye action was tough in the Brainerd Lakes Area this last week. Gull, North Long, Pelican and Lake Edwards are still your best bets for some fish, but the size hasn't been close to the caliber of previous weeks. Most of the fish taken this last week were caught in deeper water. With 32 to 45 feet of water being the most productive depth. The deep water Islands and saddle areas have been producing the most fish. A shiner minnow on a tip-up has been a tough combination to beat. We will miss you Cliff!
Name: George Lake_of_the_Woodsthanks ryan! Name: George Lake_of_the_Woodsthanks ryan! Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeWent out at noon to clean up house ,caught 2 on rattle wheel? Taking 2 guys out there in a bit, expect to see Brian and Mike out there they were fishing LOW today. Will try and wet line myself tonight. Cusin moved his houses today to a hotspot he says.I wouldn't dought it at all. He knows his stuff. COOKIE Name: Rob Mattingley Maple_LakeFished Last night 8 crappie all about 10 to 12 inches 1 foot to 2 feet off bottom with green glow jigs.
Name: Butch Mille_LacsWas at Scenic Bay the 17th, 18th and 19th. The wind blew pretty hard and a short storm come in. Fishing was not good, the (6 hole) ice house could have been better, but sufficed and Tim trys very hard to assist his guests in catching fish. He checks on you quite often and reports what is happening around the lake. But I sure can't blame Tim, Tina or Scenic Bay for the fishing. I find it amazing how someone can blame someone or something because fish don't bite. If you can't have fun ice fishing, fish or no fish, better not go. Name: Buck Upper_Red_LakeCookie, Will be up for a quick trip Feb. 9th, any of your houses available that day? Will have one portable with us, 3 maybe 4 guys. Shoot me an email and let me know if available and cost. Thanks! Name: ice maun Lake_of_the_Woods33 inches out a gull rock... Name: matt Lake_of_the_WoodsHow is the ice up there? AS far as safety? Thanks, Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeHarry , How many crappies did you take home. GOOD EATING. Brian sure was excited and his buddy Mike,biggest crappies they ever caught said it was better then sex? Maybe a close second? Last night there was no wind on the lake one of the nicest night of the year. Brian and Mike just set on the ice catching and missing slabs they were hilairous? but nice guys,sure A'm meeting some nice people .Don't know how much more pressure my area can take before they move? Set another guy up in my area last night so will see how they did today COOKIE Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeHarry , How many crappies did you take home. GOOD EATING. Brian sure was excited and his buddy Mike,biggest crappies they ever caught said it was better then sex? Maybe a close second? Last night there was no wind on the lake one of the nicest night of the year. Brian and Mike just set on the ice catching and missing slabs they were hilairous? but nice guys,sure A'm meeting some nice people .Don't know how much more pressure my area can take before they move? Set another guy up in my area last night so will see how they did today COOKIE Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeHillmens bridge was down for about 1 hour yesterday, the pressure ridge heaved up so it took some manaual labor to repair,mother nature can realley pay havoc. The fishermen need to be patiant when things happen like this. These guy risk there lifes to repair these areas. A bunch of bitching does not help. I drove out at 6:30 pm and there was some standing water but made it over fine.It is scary driving through water but the crack is covered up.COOKIE Name: Greg Upper_Red_LakeWent up to URL 1-30-03. Arrived at 1430 at Hudec's and found out pressure ridge had given way. Went out of West-Wind. Got six and many walleye. Nice to see the Walleye coming back. The ridge should be fixed by morning but I wouldn't count on it. We 4X4'd across from West-Wind's road to Hudec's and had to cross 6-8 inches of water near the ridge. Call before you go. The fish are biting around 1700. Not sure when they stop since we only got six. Nice weather, don't dig in until you find em!!! Name: John Upper_Red_LakeComing up on Saturday and was wondering if i need an extension for the auger yet. Last I heard the ice was about 23-24" two weeks ago. Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeJust came off the lake. Guys in house are doing well. Brang 4 guys from wis. out to the area i'm fishing they were doing well,met Brian at Hillmens took him out at6:30pm he had 7 when I left at 8;45 . Sent Harry out there today they had 10 or 15 and missed that many more they were way happy.Jerry from rainy got his limit and left. All and all looks like they all were getting fish. Maybe I should start guiding if it this easy? COOKIE Name: Ryan Highberg Lake_of_the_Woodsok, here goes. A sauger is basically a walleye, they have spots on their dorsal fin and no white spot at the tip of their tail fin. They dont grow quite as big but taste just as well. You catch a lot on Woods. And the Lake it selve is a very large and vast lake, almost nothing around you once you get out there, but the surroundings are beatiful, hope you have a blast and catch some fish, look for those saugers, youll get quite a few of them. Name: Tom Mille_LacsWill be heading to the big lake on 2/13 and have always thought the north side mud was best in late ice season. Anyone know any different? Also would appreiate any ideas on rentals on the North shore. As far as where to fish, does it matter on the big lake in late winter, what is better mud, rocks, gravel, sand? Any thoughts by the experienced would be appreciated. Thanks... Name: STEVE KELM Upper_Red_LakeLOOKING TO COME UP AND CATCH SOME FISH PRETTY QUICK, FRIENDS WITH JIM SCHUELLER WHO KNOWS KELLY FROM WESTWIND RESORT REALLY GOOD. HOPING THE BITE WILL BE RUNNING BY THEN IN MID FEB. THANK YOU STEVE KELM FROM SAUK RAPIDS. Name: Tom Upper_Red_LakeArdy from Hibbing: Hillmans landing is in Washkish, MN on hwy 72. A map from Bemidji, north through Blackduck to Kelliher, to washkish should get you there. A group from Bemidji is going up saturday if you need to follow, post back on this web-site and we'll try and hook up and you can follow. We will leave from Bemidji about 3:00 or so. Otherwise good luck fishing, you should be able to find it!
Name: George Lake_of_the_WoodsIM GOIN FISHING IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS IN AND 2 WEEKS. I NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE THO. IS NICE THERE? AND WHAT ARE THESE Suger FISH. I HEAR ALOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THEM BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? ARE THEY NORMALLY BIG OR SMALL OR IN THE MIDDLE? HEY IM ONLY 12 YEARS PLD THATS WHY I AM ASKING SO MANY QUESTIONS. bUT IF ANYONR CAN ANSWER THANK YOU! Name: Jesse Lake_of_the_WoodsI will be fishing LOW during the end of Febraury for walleyes. I need to know what kind of tackle to bring up. I have never fished it before so any advance would be appreciated. If anybody has any ideas please e-mail me. Name: Arby Upper_Red_LakeCould someone tell me where this Hillman's is and how a person can get ahold of them? I have never been through that location yet. Name: [email protected] Lake_of_the_Woodswe have had a bit of fun with my bud catching a 10lb.eye and afew between 16 and 20 in. so far its been all good. HAVE ANY OF YOU FISHERFOLK A LINE ON A PORTABEL FISH HOUSE ON WHEELS,NOT TO SPENDY PLEASE? ALSO WILL YOU GIVE ME THE LOW DOWN ON THIS GOLD,IM NOT SURE WHAT OR HOW TO USE,OUR BITES HAVE BEEN ON OTHER JIGS, PLEASE TEACH ME. THANKS ROOKIE.
Name: Jay Lake_MinnetonkaHave my dad coming to town for a couple of days looking for a good bite. any ideas close by??? Name: Cory Upper_Red_LakeWent out of Hillman's two nights ago, sure wish I had a GPS. went about a mile (approx) past the end of the road. Between the two of us, we caught 42 crappies with the occational walleye. Non-stop between 5:20 and 8. Small glow red and small glow peach seemed to be the best...just off bottom Name: 7Guysgungho Upper_Red_LakeHas anyone found success using ruby reds? Plan on bringing a few scoops if anyone has had success in the past with them. Is a vexilar recommended based on the fact the URL is relatively shallow? Name: Jeff Mille_LacsYO FISHER PEOPLE! you can blame the resort, if they don't make an A-1 effort to put you on fish. <yes you may, but not here.> Name: Putsky Mille_LacsChuck, Last weekend a group of us rented out of McQuoids. We were very impressed with the fish house and the endless effort by the staff, to put you on fish. I hope this helps, and good luck. Name: Cookie Upper_Red_LakeTalked to guys in my house last night they had a bucket full and said missed as many more .Talked to Mark from Hudecs he said some guys are getting there limits. Some areas are having a day bite from what Im hering .I mostley go out in morning and evning but where Im fishing did have a good day bite for a while.If your fishing for northerns with large bait it seems to chase the crappies away so Ive stopped fishing for them out of my house. Twomanywalleyeguy good call on my spot COOKIE Name: bev mell Mille_LacsWe were on the Lake full moon weekend..Jan 18....what beautiful scenery! The fishing was slow, the scenery was awasome!! What a beautifull lake! What a wonderfull State. BEV Name: bobkop Mille_LacsYO FISHER PEOPLE! You can't blame a resort for you not catching fish! The bite is slow this winter. The weather has been crazy! No snow now, wettest summer we have ever seen, too many people cruisin' on 4-wheelers,:whatever///excuse/bla.bla.bla. Don't you think the resorters would want to put you on fish! Duh! One person blames the DNR. The biggots blame the tribe. There are so manny eyes' in the lake there are some for everybody. Have fun, fish, if ya don't catch fish who cares. You won't starve to death. Been goin the the Sea for 38+years.Some years are better fishin' than others. Deal with it. No meth labs PLEASE!!!! Bob K. Name: bobkop Mille_LacsYO FISHER PEOPLE! You can't blame a resort for you not catching fish! The bite is slow this winter. The weather has been crazy! No snow now, wettest summer we have ever seen, too many people cruisin' on 4-wheelers,:whatever///excuse/bla.bla.bla. Don't you think the resorters would want to put you on fish! Duh! One person blames the DNR. The biggots blame the tribe. There are so manny eyes' in the lake there are some for everybody. Have fun, fish, if ya don't catch fish who cares. You won't starve to death. Been goin the the Sea for 38+years.Some years are better fishin' than others. Deal with it. No meth labs PLEASE!!!! Bob K. Name: walleye slayer Mille_LacsOK ... why all the negativeness in here. It has been a long time since a person has had to fish to sustain a healthy family so...we are in this for the fun. As far as blaming a resort and the placement of thier houses is the reason for a slow or non bite...we'd have to blame em all, there isn't much of a bite on the entire lake. I think we should blame the weather more than anything. This has been one of the most uncosistent winters I have experienced in several years. Warm one day below zero the next and pressure changes are wild, the fact that there is no snow on the lake can't help. Keep fishing but, try to do it for the fun. If you rented a house and don't feel like it was worth what it cost, I think you should take it up with the resort as well as your post here, it's the only awy it will change. We have been up every weekend since ice was thick enough and things are just slow. When we do catch em they are too big and are huggin the bottom at around 25 ft. Once in awhile we get a straggler cruisin ten or eleven feet under the ice. Just keep workin em and hope for a better bite but, first and foremost Have a GOOD time and try to take your kids fishing. Good luck to all and we'll see you out there
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