Here It Is! The ’07 Sturgeon Excursion!

  • hanson
    Posts: 728
    April 10, 2007 at 2:07 pm #559043

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    Think positive Chris…or I’ll keep your scissors.


    Its not my scissors, I was borrowing it.

    I’m thinking positive Brian. I’ll be up there no matter what the conditions and after last weekend, the boat is set to go as well. Yippee!

    I’m not sure if a lot of folks realize there is going to be a 20 mile drive from the resorts to launch your boat if the ice doesn’t hurry up and melt, or maybe they do. Keeping abreast of ice conditions from over 300 miles away isn’t the easiest job in the world. I’ll take any info I can get.

    8 days to go for me. Just look for the guys with the big smiles, that will be us.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    April 10, 2007 at 2:17 pm #559049

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    8 days to go for me. Just look for the guys with the big smiles, that will be us.

    Smiles because of the fish or because of your choice of beverages???

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    April 10, 2007 at 2:20 pm #559051

    I just got off the phone with Wigwam resort to verify our cabin. She said the Birchdale access is open, and the river is slowly opening up down to the resort. She did not think it would be open at the resort when we are there

    I think Hanson is right about trailering up to open water, and trying to fish the main river body. She did think Clementson access would be open, but from there it is anyones guess.

    I am going to throw some ice melt, shovel, and ice spud in the truck in case accesses are in poor condition. They don’t have a Dean to take care of things there

    dan-larson
    Cedar, Min-E-So-Ta
    Posts: 1482
    April 10, 2007 at 3:08 pm #559065

    Nube question here as I have not been on the Rainy before, how worried should I be about running a Ranger 620, as it pertains to where we might be forced to fish? I would hate to make any marks in her on the maiden voyage.

    stcroixer
    Croix Valley
    Posts: 689
    April 10, 2007 at 4:23 pm #559114

    Our group has had a change of plans due to the no dock situation at Wigwam, it will not be feasable for us to trailer our boat and launch 4 days in a row.
    WHICH MEANS……there is a open cabin at Wigwam ask for TRAILSIDE!
    Bummer, we were looking forward to meeting all you guys. Maybe next year
    Anybody know of a resort that has docks on the river to tie a boat to?

    stcroixer
    Croix Valley
    Posts: 689
    April 10, 2007 at 4:46 pm #559125

    The medals wanted you guys to know that they will be going up north no matter what the ice conditions are
    Rumor has it the contest now includes Clementson Resort and Wigwam and they will be awarded at Wigwam saturday night.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    April 10, 2007 at 5:05 pm #559144

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    Nube question here as I have not been on the Rainy before, how worried should I be about running a Ranger 620, as it pertains to where we might be forced to fish?

    Dan, you should not have to worry. Until last years Excursion, I’ve fished walleye the previous 9 years during the early spring. As the spring progresses the county will take a back hoe and clear the ledge ice at the ramp and it’s good to go. There might be some floating ice. I can’t remember seeing logs and debris like on the pools of the Miss.

    You should be in fine shape.

    Also, you guys may want to consider either a heavy anchor or a Waterspike. The river’s bottom is fairly clean with not a whole lot for an anchor to hang on to.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    April 10, 2007 at 5:07 pm #559146

    Are we only allowed one rod/line per license? Or is there specific regs that allow two up there??

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    April 10, 2007 at 5:14 pm #559149

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    Are we only allowed one rod/line per license?

    Yes, only one line per person.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    April 11, 2007 at 1:32 am #559350

    Can we fish for walleyes while we are there or is the season closed by then??

    jplug
    Posts: 3
    April 11, 2007 at 2:33 am #559373

    Walleye season closes April 14, 2007

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 11, 2007 at 2:45 am #559377

    The season is closing this weekend big guy.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    April 11, 2007 at 12:08 pm #559468

    (&(*&$(^$#&^#&*$*&#^*&^#@&*^#$&*^#*@&^*#@&$^*%%(&!(@*$#

    Here I thought I might be able to catch a cool fish while I was there.

    Think warm thoughts, think warm thoughts.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 11, 2007 at 1:48 pm #559516

    Jez…nothing like messing up the whole thread!

    Don’t you worry, there will be pleanty of Eel Pout for you.

    As of this morning the river is open 25 miles from Wigwam…if we can count on the weatherman for the 50’s and 60’s next week, we’ll be fishing all over 4 mile bay…if not, it’ll be rainy river fishing at it’s finest!

    stcroixer
    Croix Valley
    Posts: 689
    April 11, 2007 at 3:12 pm #559557

    I have been looking for a Rainy River topo without much luck!

    I have the lakemaster program for the computer, no luck!

    I do not have the LOW chip, but thier website shows that it only goes from LOW to Baudette, helpful, but I want it from Rainy Lake to LOW.

    Any help would be great, I will pass on any info I find!

    Thanks,

    STCROIXER

    marty28
    Mendota Heights, MN
    Posts: 280
    April 13, 2007 at 8:24 pm #560529

    Been checking out the webcam up there, and the ice is getting darker by the day and opening up by the shore. The warmer weather is going to speed up the thaw for sure-keep your fingers crossed.

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    April 13, 2007 at 9:15 pm #560548

    What is the link to the webcam?

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    April 14, 2007 at 6:12 am #560659

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    What is the link to the webcam?

    Try this

    Or google Sportsman’s Lodge, its on the top right.

    It doesn’t work with FireFox for me, have to use IE.

    dtro
    Inactive
    Jordan
    Posts: 1501
    April 14, 2007 at 2:08 pm #560697

    yep, no go with FF, need IE. It’s looking much darker.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    April 14, 2007 at 2:41 pm #560708

    Just picked up my crawlers from Moore’s It’s on like Donkey Kong.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    April 16, 2007 at 3:47 am #561068

    Hey everyone heading to the Sturgeon Excursion check out this Sturgeon .. I set the bar high for you guys….
    I will also give you a little report about current conditions on the River right now!!! The current flow is minimal… .3 through .5 mph on a drift this past weekend!!! Water clarity is about 15″!!! And the river is still iced up to clementson resort!!! Which means about 15 or so miles to the gap! However if they get any rain durning the week that ice will be gone in no time!!
    More good news, the sturgeon are in the river big time!!! I seen lots of sturgeon caught on jigs this weekend, whether they were snagged by accident or actually bit! They are around in good numbers!!!
    Also a word of caution fellas, if your limited to fishing the River make sure that you fish the American side of the River not the canadian….The Canadian customs was out this weekend in full force checking for Remote Border Passes! If your on the canadian side without one its $1000 fine!!! Just a heads up!!!
    Good luck to everyone heading up!!!!

    larry_haugh
    MN
    Posts: 1767
    April 16, 2007 at 4:00 am #561073

    Awesome Report Calvin!
    Sweet pic. of the Sturgeon. I’m pumped to get up there this thurs.
    Thanks for the heads up on which side to fish on.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    April 16, 2007 at 12:13 pm #561111

    Oh my God! That is ridiculous.

    larry_haugh
    MN
    Posts: 1767
    April 16, 2007 at 12:49 pm #561127

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    Oh my God! That is ridiculous.

    And the best part is……. its our turn this upcoming weekend. WOOHHOO

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    April 16, 2007 at 2:07 pm #561164

    Great fish Calvin.

    Is it Thursday yet?

    dr_hook
    Minnestrista
    Posts: 203
    April 18, 2007 at 2:26 pm #562056

    Looking at the ice conditions on the webcam yesterday, it is very close to going out.

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    April 18, 2007 at 5:45 pm #562153

    Anyone using a VHF radio? What is a good channel to use?

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