Ice Out Pike on Rainy Lake

  • James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm #1291639

    Chris and I have been sharing emails back and forth here over the last couple days putting together dates to do some “between seasons” pike fishing on Rainy. For those that don’t know, the pike season never closes on Rainy so this presents a unique opportunity to get in on some great fishing while the rest of the state of MN is closed.

    Which brings me back to the reason I’m posting. Here’s the show from the very first time Chris and I ever fished together… WAY back in 2009!

    http://www.idofishing.com/videos/viewvid.php/Number/742745/stickbaits-for-ice-out-pike

    The fishing hasn’t changed but Chris and I are definitely sporting more grey hair these days.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 20, 2012 at 1:23 am #1060808

    That was a fun day bro. I remember asking you after you put the beans to one of those big pike…….”Is it big……” Youe replied they have ALL been big!! LOL!! Too much fun!!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 20, 2012 at 1:33 am #1060814

    How’s the water levels looking? We going to have enough water to get back deep into the bays?

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    April 20, 2012 at 1:49 am #1060819

    I was probeing him for intell yesterday its low but he said it was still good, he wouldnt elaborate on the details of the bite for some reason

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 20, 2012 at 2:18 am #1060827

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    I was probeing him for intell yesterday its low but he said it was still good, he wouldnt elaborate on the details of the bite for some reason

    So what you’re saying is you think he’s holding out on us?

    From what he’s been telling me there’s not much of a bite, yet. Water temps are low and the weather has been cold. I’d be willing to bet the next run of warm and sunny weather we see will break those big pike loose.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 20, 2012 at 3:00 am #1060837

    Water is down, but not terrible. Low water equals less places to hide. I’ve ran the back channel full throttle with the lowest water reading at 3.2 feet. Channel cans (RED/GREEN) are back in the main channel again ahead of May’s opener. Water temps are a bit cool yet and could use some bright sunshine. High 30’s main basin and low to mid 40’s in back bays. I’ve only been fishing pike one day and we did alright. NOT spectacular. We’ve been waiting for a slight warm up. I’ll be out and about the first part of next week. I fully expect to dial them in on that outing.

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    April 24, 2012 at 4:37 am #1061829

    So your saying youve been crappie fishing then… SUPER holding out on us James! I say we just show up and MAKE him spill the beans! Big Border Walleyes will have to do for now I geuss Ill throw up a report Friday

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 24, 2012 at 2:14 pm #1061924

    NOPE!! Come on….You know I wouldn’t hold out any information on you guys!!

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