Group winter trip….??

  • James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 27, 2011 at 8:17 pm #1275086

    I posted this as a response in the Nebraska forum and it got me to thinking…. ice isn’t coming to most of us any time soon.

    Quote:

    Forecast calls for mid to upper 40’s here in MPLS on Saturday with highs in the 30’s every other day.

    I think it’s time to plan an IDO ice fishing road trip. Anyone interested in a group trip to Ontario for walleyes, crappies and lakers?

    Obviously ice isn’t coming to us. Time to go to the ice. “

    Is it time to be thinking about a group IDO trip to go to the ice? Say, some time in mid-late January. 3 – 4 days up in Ontario chasing huge crappies, walleye and lakers?

    This is a serious query. If there’s a fair amount of interest I’ll look at putting something together along the lines of the summer outings we do on Rainy Lake.

    So, anyone interested?

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18623
    December 27, 2011 at 8:22 pm #1021775

    Interesting post. I just filled out my passport form thinking of possibly hitting NW angle this winter.

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 27, 2011 at 8:25 pm #1021777

    Would love to if the timing is right! You know it is now going to turn into a deep freeze!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 27, 2011 at 8:27 pm #1021778

    Quote:

    Would love to if the timing is right! You know it is now going to turn into a deep freeze!

    That would be just fine too. I’m OK with calling Ma Nature’s bluff if it means we get ice across the midwest as a response to some trip planning.

    Bring it ON!

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    December 27, 2011 at 8:34 pm #1021781

    I’m at my bench wrapping 5 new ice rods would be an interesting way of breaking them in. Pending dates and car-pooling, I’ld consider it!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 27, 2011 at 8:39 pm #1021783

    Well, this was a shot in the dark but if more guys express interest I’ll start digging. It would be fun to fish with everyone as a group.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    December 27, 2011 at 8:49 pm #1021787

    Canada would be fun but in country might be a better shot for more people. Northern MN, Wisc or even the Dakotas.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 27, 2011 at 8:55 pm #1021790

    Quote:

    Canada would be fun but in country might be a better shot for more people. Northern MN, Wisc or even the Dakotas.

    True. But if I’m putting something together we’re going some place extra cool. I’m thinking Ontario around Kenora… that area is amazing and offers opportunities you’re just not going to find south of the border.

    ederd
    Northeast Iowa, Randalia
    Posts: 1537
    December 27, 2011 at 9:27 pm #1021799

    Would love to go but I wouldn’t be able to get on the ice with out my wife and she doesn’t have a passport yet, so maybe next time!

    Ed

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    December 27, 2011 at 9:31 pm #1021800

    This year isn’t looking good unless we could leave tomorrow night, you in??? I was thinking of something like this but earlier in the year, head north before we get our ice around here. I hope that it comes together and everything works out, I’m going to have to wait for the report this year.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    December 27, 2011 at 9:38 pm #1021804

    Now that you mention it a place like Kenora would be fun.

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    December 27, 2011 at 9:50 pm #1021807

    Would a Guy need a sled for a trip like this?

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    December 27, 2011 at 10:15 pm #1021816

    Count me in. I’ve got vacation to burn and come to think of it, my wife has been way too happy lately

    stevedobie
    Central, MN
    Posts: 478
    December 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm #1021830

    If the timing is right I would be willing…

    mower
    Wisconsin, Outagamie
    Posts: 515
    December 27, 2011 at 11:07 pm #1021839

    Quote:

    Would a Guy need a sled for a trip like this?

    X2

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 27, 2011 at 11:23 pm #1021845

    Showing my age here but the last place I want to go is north during winter. If you say “costa rica for dorado” you have my attention. Good luck organizing trip

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    December 28, 2011 at 1:31 am #1021891

    I would be all over this but due to a DUI about 20 years ago, Canada does not like me.

    manselmo07
    Hudson WI
    Posts: 42
    December 28, 2011 at 1:43 am #1021896

    I’ve put together a couple bus trips up to Ballards Resort in mid Feb when they get fishing out towards the islands. Really good fishing that time of year. We took a nice 30.5 walleye last year at the same time, and we were catching 30 or more fish per day, per house. A coach bus is picking us up in Twin Cities and heading north for a couple days of fishing. It’s a good deal. Bus ride, meals, guided fishing…$375. Let me know if anyone is interested. I’ve got seats left on the 12,13,14 trip and the 26,27,28th. It’s a blast.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 28, 2011 at 2:04 am #1021909

    A simple DUI from 20 years ago will not keep you out of Canada

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    December 28, 2011 at 3:19 am #1021933

    I must have been given false info then.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    December 28, 2011 at 9:49 am #1021958

    James,

    I’m not ruling out the St.Croix River GTG on January 21st yet. There’s ice out there and people fishing it, I have not yet been out there. A week of cold weather and it will be game on

    Quote:

    A simple DUI from 20 years ago will not keep you out of Canada

    So there’s more to the DWI story ?

    I have been told a simple DWI will keep you out of Canada.

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    December 28, 2011 at 11:32 am #1021963

    Quote:

    James,

    I’m not ruling out the St.Croix River GTG on January 21st yet. There’s ice out there and people fishing it, I have not yet been out there. A week of cold weather and it will be game on

    Quote:

    A simple DUI from 20 years ago will not keep you out of Canada

    So there’s more to the DWI story ?

    I have been told a simple DWI will keep you out of Canada.

    Try this maybe..

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-c49436/Canada:Dwi.Or.Dui.Driving.Convictions.html

    Al

    hop307
    Northern Todd County
    Posts: 609
    December 28, 2011 at 1:14 pm #1021985

    If you would do something like this in 2013 count me in, as I do not have a passport.

    joe-winter
    St. Peter, MN
    Posts: 1281
    December 28, 2011 at 1:26 pm #1021990

    getting a passport card is very quick. look into it. got mine back in two weeks a couple years ago.

    I am interested James. keep us posted. mid to late Jan could be worked out with me.

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    December 28, 2011 at 2:34 pm #1022018

    Pasha Lake Cabins

    It would be an absolute riot to ice fish that area.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 28, 2011 at 2:50 pm #1022024

    after 20 years you don’t have to worry about it. don’t mean to hijack but I had a thread going in the Canada fishing forum a few months ago. i am going in June of 2012 and had a DUI in 1989. i’m not worried about getting in.

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1816
    December 28, 2011 at 3:51 pm #1022056

    Are you thinking an excursion pulling portables behind snowmobiles?

    ghost78
    Minnesota
    Posts: 22
    December 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm #1022063

    I would be interested in going to Canada in January

    tsamp
    eldora, iowa
    Posts: 420
    December 28, 2011 at 7:03 pm #997396

    I’m in, but have no sled.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    December 28, 2011 at 7:05 pm #1022099

    I might be in. How do they feel about ankle bracelets?

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