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46 Days to go!!!!
August 1, 2009 at 3:07 pm
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2009 Summer Get-Together on Rainy Lake!
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August 2, 2009 at 4:51 pm #794860
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46 Days to go!!!!
August 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm #794982As excited as I am to drop the hammer down on some Fall fish here on THE Rainy Lake I am equally as excited to meet all of you and talk fishing. When discussing the details of this event with Billy I remember James and I looking at each other like 2 kids who just heard about there new “Up North” fishing trip. This is really the pinnacle of fishing in Minnesota in class at a very reasonable price. Experiencing Voyageurs National Park alone in September is worth the price of admission let alone the world class fishing. Sitting on the back of that big floating condo with a cool one looking through the digital cameras while forking in a couple more bites of fresh walleye!!
Heck unless the Ifalls fishing BIKINI TEAM were to be baiting hooks and cleaning fish I can’t think how to make it any more appealing!! BTW I’m working on that;) For those that were unable to attend this falls event due to our size restrictions give Billy and Tommy a ring, they are ON BOARD with us here at IDO!! They work very hard to make each and every trip enjoyable. They have many packages and boats to choose from, and I HIGHLY encourage you to set your trip up with them for either the remaining balance of this year or for sure next year. From all the guests I guide for on the pleasure cruisers I always am greeted with happy families!! Don’t forget to mention that your an IDO Boy either!! I am not aware of any special deals for IDO members, but do know they like to track where their business is coming from like any well ran operation. I do plenty of guiding for the houseboats, and without exception when I pull up with the Daze Casket to these awesome units the guests seem to be having the time of their lives. Heck How couldn’t you!! Often I’ve been invited aboard, and am always sorry I have to leave!! 
As we get close to the departure dates I plan on putting together some updated information for all anglers coming on this trip as far as tackle is concerned. As always if you have one or two of something in your box you can be assured it will be the SECRET WEAPON!! 
Few pics from Last September in case you might not be fired up yet!! BTW if you’ve missed this trip give me a shout we’ll be putting the wood to eyes all September and October!!
Good Fishing Team!!
August 3, 2009 at 11:06 pm #795134HEY, where are the pictures of the smallies
Those slabs would be a blast this fall.
August 3, 2009 at 11:47 pm #795139Only soooooo much time in a day SLIDER!! I spent 95% of the fall chasing eyes and Slabs with customers. I think you’ll have fun chasing the big toads!!
August 3, 2009 at 11:51 pm #795140sounds like a SOLID trip. 10th anniversary this year or I would have been all over this. next year for sure.
August 4, 2009 at 12:37 am #795148Quote:
Only soooooo much time in a day SLIDER!! I spent 95% of the fall chasing eyes and Slabs with customers. I think you’ll have fun chasing the big toads!!
In other words…the important things in life.
August 4, 2009 at 2:13 am #795170Chris those pics are killing me… that makes it even that much harder to wait another month and a half.
It will be well worth the wait I am sure. Those are some dandy fish! I imagine everyone is as stoked as I am! Layne Monroe
August 4, 2009 at 6:06 pm #7953236 weeks everyone!!!!
August 6, 2009 at 10:39 pm #795944James, any options for people who just want to meet up and fish? Find their own lodging since things are full. My seasonal is only 40 minutes away so I may be interested in popping over a day or two if possible.
August 13, 2009 at 3:04 am #79715035 days to go,Anyone getting excited yet?
August 13, 2009 at 3:13 am #797154Quote:
James, any options for people who just want to meet up and fish? Find their own lodging since things are full. My seasonal is only 40 minutes away so I may be interested in popping over a day or two if possible.
Absolutely! I’ll post the GPS coordinates for the beaching location for the main group of houseboats so anyone that wants to do so can come out and visit.
Great question.
August 13, 2009 at 10:22 am #797181Question – Can we recharge our boat batteries each night by plugging into the house boat we are staying on?
August 14, 2009 at 3:28 am #797438Quote:
Question – Can we recharge our boat batteries each night by plugging into the house boat we are staying on?
Yes. The houseboats have 110 and 12 volt power. Bring an extension cord.
August 14, 2009 at 3:44 am #784023Quote:
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James, any options for people who just want to meet up and fish? Find their own lodging since things are full. My seasonal is only 40 minutes away so I may be interested in popping over a day or two if possible.
Absolutely! I’ll post the GPS coordinates for the beaching location for the main group of houseboats so anyone that wants to do so can come out and visit.
Great question.
NICE…..Please bring along more Rainbow Chubs Brian!!
August 14, 2009 at 4:04 am #784024Quote:
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James, any options for people who just want to meet up and fish? Find their own lodging since things are full. My seasonal is only 40 minutes away so I may be interested in popping over a day or two if possible.
Absolutely! I’ll post the GPS coordinates for the beaching location for the main group of houseboats so anyone that wants to do so can come out and visit.
Great question.
NICE…..Please bring along more Rainbow Chubs Brian!!
Probably cost us a dollar a chub out there…
Whatever it takes I guess… 
Man am I getting fired up for this!!!! No cell phone for 5 days… 
…now that is living!!!August 14, 2009 at 12:17 pm #784002Quote:
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James, any options for people who just want to meet up and fish? Find their own lodging since things are full. My seasonal is only 40 minutes away so I may be interested in popping over a day or two if possible.
Absolutely! I’ll post the GPS coordinates for the beaching location for the main group of houseboats so anyone that wants to do so can come out and visit.
Great question.
NICE…..Please bring along more Rainbow Chubs Brian!!
Probably cost us a dollar a chub out there…
Whatever it takes I guess… Man am I getting fired up for this!!!! No cell phone for 5 days… …now that is living!!!
A couple days ago I ran out of about 6 dozen shinners……I would have paid $1.00 per shinner that day I’m on the water almost everyday……….AND I CAN’T WAIT!! BOY am I a fishing addict
August 14, 2009 at 3:00 pm #797481Chris…First off, really looking forward to meeting you!!!
Secondly, for us coming from the south…could you go recommend some basics jigs/line/lure combos for us to prepare for? Some of us may need to place orders with B-Fish-N Tackle or others…
Thanks!!!
August 17, 2009 at 6:11 pm #797949Hi Chris
Likewise!! Gonna be a great trip!!When fishing Jig and meat I find that the 3/16 oz. jig through BfishN seems to be ideal in most conditions. Due to potentially deeper water we’ll fish an 1/8 oz even in calm waters can be a critically slow presentation for me. I will however move to a 1/4 oz. in some wind. A wide variety of colors as on most waters is always a good idea. Orange and Chartruesse are always safe, but don’t be afraid to be creative.
When it comes to a plastic bite I’m a big fan of the Kgrubs that time of year, and I like to fish them with a color matching 3/8 to 5/8 oz. jig head due to the bouyancy of the big plastic in deeper water.
For line I’m a big fan of Powerpro in the Phantom red. I can see it while working jigs, and I don’t believe it has any negative effect on the bite. It also is key for long casting jigs and hooking up as I’m sure it is on the river.
I nice Med-light fast action tip St. Croix will suit you well. I like the longer 7ft rods for casting and shorter for vertical jigging or running the motor over structure.
August 17, 2009 at 6:41 pm #797958Thanks Chris! I have a couple of St. Croix Legend Elites rigged up for just that!
I will be stocking up of the BFT jigs and K-Tails as well. Any specific colors other than oranges work on that body of water? I am going to go through my stock tonight!
Cant wait!!August 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm #798002Hi Chris,
Purple has been a hot jig color as of late. I also wouldn’t be caught without the firetiger patterns. For plastic colors I like the Oyster color and any whites or Opaque color combos imitating the smelt and ciscoes……..I usually fish them wtih the white 3/8 to 5/8 oz. jig head. Heck half the fun of a trip is just getting ready!!
August 18, 2009 at 3:43 pm #798238Gotta believe he’ll just be balling up some crawlers or corn looking for those smallies
August 18, 2009 at 4:08 pm #798256Quote:
Gotta believe he’ll just be balling up some crawlers or corn looking for those smallies
August 18, 2009 at 11:02 pm #798425Quote:
Now to get mouse traps to put in my tackle boxes to keep Slider out of my WALLEYE gear.
Hey I own some walleye stuff
I’m not saying that if you have a hot lure it is catching the walleyes, it will still be in your boat in the morning thoughAugust 18, 2009 at 11:04 pm #798426Quote:
Gotta believe he’ll just be balling up some crawlers or corn looking for those smallies
I hear that works good up nort
August 18, 2009 at 11:50 pm #798436
Find me some of these and I will forget about your comment, or else I am raiding your boat full of walleye gear
August 19, 2009 at 12:18 am #798441Chris, in your experience, how hot does the oil have to be for those smallies?
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Chris, in your experience, hot how does the oil have to be for those smallies?
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