2009 Summer Get-Together on Rainy Lake!

  • arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    August 19, 2009 at 11:12 am #798532

    About as hot as you boys fry up your Freshwater Drums. Their considered a “Sportfish” for a reason

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    August 19, 2009 at 11:15 am #798533

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    About as hot as you boys fry up your Freshwater Drums. Their considered a “Sportfish” for a reason

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    August 19, 2009 at 4:59 pm #798650

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    About as hot as you boys fry up your Freshwater Drums. Their considered a “Sportfish” for a reason

    Ish.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    August 19, 2009 at 11:17 pm #798862

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    Chris, in your experience, how hot does the oil have to be for those smallies?

    After that comment you might want to hide your GPS, I could always use more GPS cords

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    August 20, 2009 at 5:02 am #798962

    Big Deal!
    Mine all go to Burger King or McDonalds!

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    August 20, 2009 at 11:50 am #798980

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    Big Deal!
    Mine all go to Burger King or McDonalds!

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    August 27, 2009 at 4:22 pm #800866

    Guys, I have inquired about rooms for Tuesday night at the Fall’s Motel for Stick and myself, Slider and Pete…anyone else looking to stay there that night? Sounds like the boats will be filling up about 10 AM on Wednesday, so that means the starts flowing at 10:01 AM. I am all for getting there Tuesday night instead of driving up in the -crack of dawn and listening to Stickboy snore while I drive…..or maybe that was the other way around…

    Anyways…

    James or Chris…what time will we be docking Sunday? This will impact the meal schedule we are all planning. Also, when is the meeting/seminar/smack talk session beginning Wednesday? Prior to 10 AM?

    Thanks for the clarification…

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    August 27, 2009 at 4:55 pm #800875

    Easy old man. Remember to pace yourself. You’ll be out there for 5 days.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 27, 2009 at 4:56 pm #800878

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    James or Chris…what time will we be docking Sunday? This will impact the meal schedule we are all planning.

    The big boats will be coming back to Rainy Lake Houseboats (RLH) midday on sunday so do plan for a sunday breakfast.

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    Also, when is the meeting/seminar/smack talk session beginning Wednesday? Prior to 10 AM?

    Thanks for the clarification…

    As groups will be arriving at different times we’ve decided to hold the seminar out on the tie up site once everyone has arrived. Our other option was to wait for all groups to arrive at RLH and then hold the seminar. Doing so would force the early arrivers to wait for the late comers and that didn’t make sense. So as soon as you arrive with your group on Wednesday get checked in, go through the pre-launch walk through and head out to the tie up area.

    I’ll be sending out an itinerary over the weekend to help everyone get a feel for what they need to bring along with more info on how everything works. I just got back from my first trip on a houseboat and I predict that everyone will have their best fishing trip ever.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    August 27, 2009 at 5:22 pm #800888

    James here is a question that came up in our group forum about tackle for the trip………

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    My backup stock of jigs and K grubs from B fishin showed up at the door today and I have been trying to get all the stickbaits etc in order.Anyone thought about what we should plan on for live bait at all.Would a flat of crawlers be worth looking into or buying minnows at one stop when the time comes maybe.I intend to use plastics alot but am not sure if they should be relied on for the entire trip.Any thoughts?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 27, 2009 at 7:37 pm #800927

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    James here is a question that came up in our group forum about tackle for the trip………

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    My backup stock of jigs and K grubs from B fishin showed up at the door today and I have been trying to get all the stickbaits etc in order.Anyone thought about what we should plan on for live bait at all.Would a flat of crawlers be worth looking into or buying minnows at one stop when the time comes maybe.I intend to use plastics alot but am not sure if they should be relied on for the entire trip.Any thoughts?

    The itinerary will have complete info about recommended bait and where to get it.

    a-and-t
    By Rochester,MN
    Posts: 708
    August 28, 2009 at 12:19 pm #801056

    Tuck is itching bad on the thought of going .I Have not taken him fishing since July because of surgery to my arm. Chris , for the guys that have not been up to Rainy before , can you give a recommendation of a bait shop to head to? 3 weeks and counting

    Ted Wedul
    holmen, wi
    Posts: 765
    August 28, 2009 at 1:32 pm #801093

    I am curious who is all heading up?? This is our boat’s crew…

    • 1 – Steve Plantz*
    • 2 – Paul Kanz (znak)*
    • 3 – Ted Wedul (bone mover)*
    • 4 – Rick Moore (fish-n-fun)*
    • 5 – Randy Graves (rgoi812)*
    • 6 – John Kolbeck (CaptJohnWI)

    Less than 3 weeks now…

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 28, 2009 at 1:45 pm #801101

    Houseboat #1 “Seating Chart”

    • 1 – James Holst
    • 2 – Mark Johnson
    • 3 – Dustin Stewart
    • 4 – Dave Markquart
    • 5 – Jeff Irvine
    • 6 – Steve Soukup

    Houseboat #2 “Seating Chart”

    • 1 – Chris Granrud
    • 2 – Curt Granrud
    • 3 – Andy Hanson
    • 4 – Tucker Hanson
    • 5 – Dave Stringer
    • 6 – Connor Stringer

    Houseboat #3 “Seating Chart”

    • 1 – Ron Bukovich
    • 2 – Pete Bauer
    • 3 – Ben Garver
    • 4 – Layne Monroe
    • 5 – Joe Schuur
    • 6 – Chris Tuckner

    Houseboat #4 “Seating Chart”

    • 1 – Steve Plantz
    • 2 – Paul Kanz
    • 3 – Ted Wedul
    • 4 – Richard Moore
    • 5 – Randall Graves
    • 6 – John A. Kolbeck

    Houseboat #5 “Seating Chart”

    • 1 – Dan Harms
    • 2 – Harm’s Guest #1
    • 3 – Harm’s Guest #2
    • 4 – Joel Ballweg
    • 5 – Michael Collins
    • 6 – Dwight Schussman

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    August 29, 2009 at 3:33 pm #801316

    Hey Andy!!

    Great question!! The Rainy Lake One Stop is located off Hwy 11 as you are heading towards Rainy Lake Houseboats on your right side. I will be in contact with them to let them know that we are going to put a big dent in the bait supply. I will be sinking bait tamers with our bait, and would suggest if you don’t have any to get some. They are fantastic for keeping your bait alive. They also have a nice assortment of tackle, last minute groceries and supplies. Rainy Lake Houseboats has a nice selection of clothes To bring home for the family!! Very nice stuff!!

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    August 29, 2009 at 4:59 pm #801332

    18 days to go!!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 29, 2009 at 10:42 pm #801376

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    18 days to go!!

    Start watching that long range forecast. We’ve got everything planned out and the fish will bite. All we need now is some decent weather. I know this group will fish in anything but some nice warm days with light winds will absolutely seal the deal.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    August 30, 2009 at 1:23 pm #801433

    We’re sitting at 33 degrees this morning boys!! The cool nights will spur on that Fall bite. I’m going to bring my groups out on some fall locations to see if anyone is home. As ALWAYS don’t forget the long johns, and I’m not talking the eating kind!! Even on some of our nicest fall days the mornings and evenings might call for a heavier mix of Baileys in the Java!!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 30, 2009 at 5:21 pm #801469

    Itineraries are in the mail. Or email.

    Any questions, holler.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    August 30, 2009 at 5:47 pm #801473

    Thanks James, cleared up a lot of Questions!

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    18 days to go!!

    17 days!

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    August 31, 2009 at 6:22 pm #801692

    Closed Circuit to Ben, Slider, Pete and Layne…

    I got 3 rooms reserved at the Falls Motel for Tuesday night the 15th…

    Look at the Forum for details…
    I can’t wait!!!!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 31, 2009 at 11:37 pm #801789

    Rumor has it Ben will be dragging up a pretty cool loaner boat for the GTG.

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    August 31, 2009 at 11:52 pm #801792

    I wish I wouldn’t have found out until the night before I leave. My wife says I’m all “geeked out” now.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    September 1, 2009 at 1:31 am #779569

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    I wish I wouldn’t have found out until the night before I leave. My wife says I’m all “geeked out” now.

    No. Its better this way. Just one of the perks of being an IDO staff guy.

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    September 1, 2009 at 1:47 pm #801867

    I called Rainy Lake One Stop and asked about reserving several dozen shinner minnows and was told there was no way they can do that for individuals.
    Not sure I got this right but it did sound like they might be able to do this for the entire IDO group but that it would have to be put together by the organizers.

    I’m certainly not trying to create any extra work for you guys. (James, Chris and anyone else involved) Pretty sure you guys have plenty to do already.

    But if that is not a possibility, does anyone know of another place where we can stop on the way up and buy shinner minnows?

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    September 1, 2009 at 2:01 pm #801872

    Joel,

    There might be a few places in the Duluth/Superior area if you are crossing into MN at that point. For a trip like this, I can’t imagine going without at least 3-5 dozen per boat per day. But that can very depending on how hard you all fish.

    Man do wish I could have jumped on this GTG! Have a great time to all. I will one of the guys at home checking for pictures.

    FDR

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    September 1, 2009 at 2:20 pm #801883

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    I can’t imagine going without at least 3-5 dozen per boat per day.

    How in the heck do you keep that many alive on a houseboat for 5 days, they will die on you just looking at them.

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    September 1, 2009 at 2:39 pm #801902

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    I can’t imagine going without at least 3-5 dozen per boat per day.

    How in the heck do you keep that many alive on a houseboat for 5 days, they will die on you just looking at them.

    Bait Tamers. I’m planning on bringing several of them.

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