Pre opener report

  • Doug Ertl
    St Cloud, MN
    Posts: 957
    May 6, 2003 at 1:07 am #265936

    Are you sure Bob wasn’t sleeping there. It looks like it.

    ERIKJ
    Chaska, MN
    Posts: 133
    May 6, 2003 at 9:08 pm #265994

    GENTLEMEN,
    I JUST FOUND THIS SITE AND AM EXCITED ABOUT IT. I AM STARTING TO LEARN THE SOUTH END OF THE LAKE AND AM CURIOUS WHAT STRATEGIES YOU THINK MAY WORK THIS WEEKEND. I AM STAYING AT JERRY BRANDTS AND WILL PROBABLY LAUNCH OUT OF IZATYS. LAST YEAR I HAD LIMITED SUCCESS RIGGING VINELAND BAY AND SLIP BOBBERING SOUTH ROCK PILES AT NIGHT. I KNOW ONE NEEDS TO LEARN THERE OWN SPOTS, BUT WOULD APPRECIATE ANY GENERAL DIRECTION. THANKS EJ

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    May 6, 2003 at 9:46 pm #265997

    Sounds like you are headed in the right direction. Rigging and Slip bobbering should be the way to go this weekend.

    If you don’t already have one, a Tutt’s Walleye Wiffer map is invaluable. Most of the spots marked with GPS coordinates will have fish…and boats as well. These are great general areas to concentrate on. Don’t be afraid to check out some of the deeper gravel areas 19-27 feet during the day. Find them on your electronics, then fish em’

    Good luck, and let us know how ya do.

    Jon J.

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    May 6, 2003 at 11:57 pm #266005

    Yes I was awake……Hey Dman
    You know I might have seen fish in other locations and not told Hook! But than he could have done the same…..
    I’m ready
    How many fish can we weigh per person?

    Your the Man

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 7, 2003 at 12:16 am #266006

    Bob, did you happen to see an abundance of bait in your scouting?

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    May 7, 2003 at 12:37 am #266011

    Negative on small bait, I was thinking of stopping at the creek the other day as there was two bait guys seining minnows. Last year they did’nt get any Lake Shiners.

    hooks
    Crystal, Mn.
    Posts: 1268
    May 7, 2003 at 12:38 am #266012

    Derek,

    I did see quite a few perch when I was manning the camera, Bob had one swim into the lense.

    A few crayfish too.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 7, 2003 at 12:53 am #266013

    Sounds like most bait shops have spot tail shiners, looks like they are coming back.. I did see alot of Perch fry in the harbors today.

    ERIKJ
    Chaska, MN
    Posts: 133
    May 7, 2003 at 2:49 am #266023

    JON J, THANKS FOR YOUR INFO.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 7, 2003 at 3:10 am #266029

    I didnt have time to scan this year. I did last year and noticed they were on the break lines as well. 15 feet of water, water temp was 40. May 5th 2002. We saw many crawfish as well.
    Thanks for the info

    Doug Ertl
    St Cloud, MN
    Posts: 957
    May 7, 2003 at 12:10 pm #266041

    Bob- Two+ Saturday, Max 6 on Sunday. See you Thursday evening. 6-8 of us will be there about 7ish. When is your partner due to arrive?

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    May 7, 2003 at 10:37 pm #266098

    Folkerts will be up Friday afternoon……..I might have to take a day of personel time! I think thats what you call it when your self-employed and take a day off?

    And thats 8 fish total to be weighed? for each two man team?

    Doug Ertl
    St Cloud, MN
    Posts: 957
    May 8, 2003 at 11:54 am #266151

    You are correct sir. I will be at the shack about 5:00 tonight with a few others arriving for a long weekend.
    I can’t say I like the way the weather is looking. Just will have to adapt to the situation. See you maybe tonight if you feel like having one or two during the Wild game.
    Stop by

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    May 8, 2003 at 11:59 am #266152

    Remember to cover the wood pile with a tarp…….We will need some dry wood to burn.
    I think Didge is bringing over a bundle of slab wood friday afternoon sometime. I did some work for him Monday and talked about it!
    seeyathursdayevening……

    Doug Ertl
    St Cloud, MN
    Posts: 957
    May 8, 2003 at 2:02 pm #266165

    Excellent!!! I have to drive over and see Dave Friday morning. Maybe I can pick some up then too.
    Thanks Bob

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