Mille Lacs Aim Tourney

  • Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    June 5, 2014 at 8:42 am #1358555

    The Mille Aim tourney is this weekend launching out of Red Door on Sunday. Last I heard it was close to full with over 90 teams. Cant seem remember the last time Ive seen a contest even close to full on Mille Lacs. Since its a catch, photo, release contest there are no slot limits to worry about. Just a plain old shoot out to see who can catch the biggest walleye. Have a feeling this is one of the reasons this contest is so close to being full on this lake.

    So the question of the day is what do you guy predict its going to take in weight to win this contest? 5 longest walleyes. Measurements are converted to weights.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    June 5, 2014 at 8:51 am #1414410

    Mike I don’t have a clue what the weights will be. However I’m interested enough that I might take a drive up there for the weigh in on Sunday.

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    June 5, 2014 at 8:52 am #1414411

    Mid to high 30’s.A whole lot of 26 to 28 inch eyes in the lake right now.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 5, 2014 at 8:56 am #1414412

    Somewhere near a 27 inch average for all 5 fish. See ya’all at the weigh in. Good Luck!

    -J.

    p.s. Not fishing this but rooting for all of the IDO’ers.

    Will Roseberg
    Moderator
    Hanover, MN
    Posts: 2121
    June 5, 2014 at 8:57 am #1414414

    I had heard that also Mike but on Monday I heard the number was right around 60, but I’m sure quite a few more signed up between Monday and Wednesday as there’s always quite a few who wait until the last second.

    My guess is that it’s going to take 30 lbs to get in the money and 35+ lbs to win it.

    I believe the weight conversion chart is pretty close to the following.
    Weight (pounds)
    21.5 3.6
    22 3.9
    22.5 4.2
    23 4.5
    23.5 4.8
    24 5.1
    17 1.8 24.5 5.4
    25 5.7
    25.5 6.1
    26 6.5
    26.5 6.8
    27 7.2
    27.5 7.7
    28 8.1
    28.5 8.5

    Will Roseberg
    Moderator
    Hanover, MN
    Posts: 2121
    June 5, 2014 at 8:59 am #1414415

    My exact guess is 36.1 lbs.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 5, 2014 at 9:00 am #1393561

    This was posted yesterday in the Tourney Forum by Jim C

    Quote:

    Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm TONIGHT (June 4th) We have a few openings – currently 90 boats registered – Max field size is 100 boats

    -J.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    June 5, 2014 at 9:02 am #1414416

    I say about 28.6 lbs wins it all.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 5, 2014 at 9:03 am #1414418

    Does anyone know if there is an “official” VHF channel AIM uses for launch and weigh in? Would like to tune in if possible.

    -J.

    Justin Schneider (Woods & Water Insurance)
    Hugo, MN
    Posts: 1938
    June 5, 2014 at 9:11 am #1414422

    Here is the official length to weight conversion chart I had saved on my phone.

    Years past, I would think that it would take a 27″ average (40.5lbs) to win it and 26″ average (35.9lbs) to cash but I cant’ speak for this year since I haven’t even wet a line in Mille Lacs yet.

    This should be one fun tournament!

    Drew Engelmeyer
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 359
    June 5, 2014 at 9:30 am #1414426

    Quote:

    Does anyone know if there is an “official” VHF channel AIM uses for launch and weigh in? Would like to tune in if possible.

    It is 68 for take off. I would expect that they will keep it there for the remainder of the day.

    brett-king
    Posts: 217
    June 5, 2014 at 9:38 am #1414428

    Extremely excited to say we closed the entries at 97 boats . We are also very happy to announce that because of your support we will pay the full 8k for a full field payout

    jim-c
    Minot, ND
    Posts: 146
    June 5, 2014 at 10:12 am #1414439

    John- We use VHF Channel 68

    Jim Carroll NPAA #13

    Tony Hanson
    Posts: 97
    June 5, 2014 at 10:13 am #1414440

    Quote:

    Extremely excited to say we closed the entries at 97 boats . We are also very happy to announce that because of your support we will pay the full 8k for a full field payout


    Sweet! Still a bit surprised it didn’t hit 100, but awesome that AIM is paying out for a full field! See you all there

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    June 5, 2014 at 10:20 am #1414443

    Should be a fun tournament. Prefishing might surprise a few anglers whom have not yet wet a line this year on Mille Lacs. See you all on Saturday night!

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    June 5, 2014 at 2:51 pm #1414495

    just finished getting the resort spiff’d up for the event! maybe Friday I’ll put in the Warrior and look around abit..looking forward to this event! oh and I think 32-35 lbs will be a good weight

    The weather looks great! well Sundays are always nice….

    see ya at The Red Door

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    June 5, 2014 at 4:28 pm #1414502

    I was going to say just under mid 30’s,
    so 34 pounds is my quess.
    Good Luck everyone.

    Jack

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    June 5, 2014 at 4:28 pm #1414503

    Wow. Those are some impressive weight predictions. I would of guess close to 25 pounds. Then again I dont fish the lake very often. Its just good to see some excitement about walleye fishing on the lake again.

    kegger1919
    Eau Claire WI
    Posts: 25
    June 5, 2014 at 5:22 pm #1414508

    If is anything like the Green Bay one I fished it will be over 40 at least if not 50lbs for the average you are talking about. It was a hog fest that day.

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    June 5, 2014 at 7:15 pm #1414534

    we will be allowed 5 big fish pics to be summited. Other events have been 7 fish

    skeeter20
    Winnie/Grand Rapids,MN
    Posts: 902
    June 6, 2014 at 5:03 am #1414557

    After seeing the conversion chart I think 38.25lbs to win. A 26″ average…Wish I could have made it work to fish this one, maybe Leech! Good luck everyone

    jim-c
    Minot, ND
    Posts: 146
    June 6, 2014 at 8:43 am #1414636

    I’m hoping that somebody will push close to 40 pounds. My guess is low 38’s will take it. Lots of talented anglers in this field.

    Also, for anyone in the area AIM hosts Ride & Drive’s at all our events. Stop by and take a new boat for a spin!

    Jim Carroll NPAA #13

    292-sparky
    White Bear Lake, MN
    Posts: 34
    June 6, 2014 at 12:07 pm #1414682

    I’m really exited for this one. It’s going to be an old fashioned one day shootout.

    Chris Meisch
    Ramsey, MN 55303
    Posts: 720
    June 7, 2014 at 6:34 am #1414750

    Where do the results get posted? I was looking around the AIM site but couldn’t find the results from otter tail.

    I wish I was fishing in it but I unfortunately it didn’t work out for me this year. Thanks in advance for the info.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    June 9, 2014 at 2:01 pm #1415048

    The top teams did discuss what they did that day at the weigh in. It was video tapes. Not sure if AIM is going to post it some where or not.

    Sorry but not my place to share there info on line.

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