Well, as we pulled into our destination Saturday morning( 6:30am), Ace’s Guide Service, on Lake Vermilions, we noticed that it wasn’t just frost covering the ground…..snow!!! There was about 1-2 inches on the ground and dock. It didn’t melt out of the boat until early afternoon.
We began the day fishing in 24 degree temps(could be on the high side). We jigged at the mouth of the Pike River in and around a miniature scour hole(22ft. max depth). We managed a fe w small walleye, northern, crappie and perch, but nothing to get excited about.
The lake has recently turned with most temperatures ranging from 47 – 53 degrees. I missed what felt and looked like a very nice fish, slow trolling a large shiner on a “Wernimont” special spinner rig. I guess the blinding snow squall had me dazed and confused! ALl in all a fun , but very cold day on the water! Look up Terry “Ace” Sojberg on Lake Vermilion for some good guiding!
The next day we decided to try for some salmon in Two Harbors. We walked out onto the “Break water” and began casting spoons. My SECOND cast I had what looked like a Silver salmon(I’m no salmon expert). It immediately ripped drag and sent itself airborne. My buddy got a better look at it, claiming it was near 5 pounds!! This fish straightened the hook on a brand new Kastmaster spoon! My friend had a snap swivel breaking 8-10 pounder on that “ooohed” tourists walking the break point! However, after witnessing this wonderful fish try to fly, breaking his swivel, my friend had to quickly apologize to a youth for colorfully expressing himself!!(so to speak).
If you have a couple hours to spend, hit the break water on Lake Superior at Two HArbors. You could be in for a real treat!!!!!!!
Jim W
