“DONK” YA!!

  • arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 2:05 am #1302473

    After working indoors for 15 crappies yesterday in the fierce wind I had a hunch today would likely be a big producer as we were in day 2 of the new pressure system with big fish present. You know the best thing about fish getting tight lipped……They’ll likely be getting hungry tomorrow!! The stabilizing barometer had donks drooling over tightly worked presentations in a vibrate and rise system.

    Well……..We put the heat to these “DONKS” all day today!! Congrats to both Mike and Jon on the awesome fish!! At one point I pulled 4 consecutive 12-13’s in a matter of 5 minutes!!

    Diamond jigs Tiger pattern in the new size 8 tipped with plastics or euros…..PICK your poison!! http://www.customjigsandspins.com

    Hey Bob….”DONK YA” VERY MUCH! Crappies continue to love your tackle!!








    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 2:30 am #940229

    Hey Ryan Until we can’t safely get our customers out anymore……Then I’ll likey go for another week alone or with fellow crappie addicts!! “Mother nature” my friend…… is simply too hard to predict. It does appear as though you guys must have really ticked her off!! I hope we never melt this sheet right now though!! BRING ON THE DONKS!!

    LIVE IT!!

    Pat Howard
    Sparta Wi
    Posts: 1523
    February 22, 2011 at 2:40 am #940230

    Well DONK YOU TOO

    Great fish and pictures Chris

    Ron Johnsen
    Platteville wi
    Posts: 2969
    February 22, 2011 at 10:55 am #940248

    Nice crappies & pics

    earnit
    Posts: 319
    February 22, 2011 at 12:19 pm #940261

    16 days ……but who’s counting

    See ya soon!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    February 22, 2011 at 12:25 pm #940265

    Quote:

    16 days ……but who’s counting

    See ya soon!

    Who? Me! I’ll be there in 16 hours!

    leeck12
    Posts: 33
    February 22, 2011 at 12:36 pm #940271

    Chris i’m a diy’er and have never been to rainy i’m ashamed to say. I’m wondering if i can come up and pay you to point me in the right direction. and can i get around on a wheeler or do i need my sled. Thank you for any advice you may be willing to give.

    earnit
    Posts: 319
    February 22, 2011 at 12:50 pm #940278

    Quote:

    Quote:

    16 days ……but who’s counting

    See ya soon!

    Who? Me! I’ll be there in 16 hours!

    Awesome! Good luck….hope to see some pics!!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 1:18 pm #940283

    Hi Terry,

    I don’t do any spot guiding anymore. I’ve did it in the past, but just didn’t work out too well or make sense as a direction for my guide service. Right now you can get around with a wheeler pretty well with our snowpack. Of course as we all know especially the boys in the Metro area…….THIS can change in a heartbeat.

    Yes I believe not only Rainy Lake, but many of these big fisheries from LOTW, Rainy River, Rainy Lake, Kab, Namakan, Sandpoint, Crane and Lac La croix……No doubt will keep an angler busy for 20 lifetimes!!

    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    February 22, 2011 at 1:23 pm #940285

    A couple of fishing buddies I run with have had “issues” in the past with alcohol/driving……

    Is there good options for chasing Donks on the US side, or is it a canadian only option? The queen does not look favorably on guys that have made a few mistakes……

    T

    leeck12
    Posts: 33
    February 22, 2011 at 1:33 pm #940292

    Thank you sir. Do you have any openings left anytime soon? I’m itchin to load up and go.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    February 22, 2011 at 2:09 pm #940305

    Quote:

    A couple of fishing buddies I run with have had “issues” in the past with alcohol/driving……

    Is there good options for chasing Donks on the US side, or is it a canadian only option? The queen does not look favorably on guys that have made a few mistakes……

    T

    I don’t think Chris has done ANY trips into Canada in… a long time. If he’s been fishing in Canada I’m in trouble because that’s not where I’m meeting him tomorrow…

    So yeah, lots of ops for big crappies in US waters.

    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    February 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm #940331

    Thanks for the reply.

    I still like fishing the canadian waters, but I am runnign out of friends that are ‘eligible’ to make the trip…..lol.

    T

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    February 22, 2011 at 3:02 pm #940333

    Nice fish and awesome pics Chris!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    February 22, 2011 at 3:26 pm #940346

    Quote:

    Thanks for the reply.

    I still like fishing the canadian waters, but I am runnign out of friends that are ‘eligible’ to make the trip…..lol.

    T

    I like fishing up there too. I don’t like the 3 hours it takes to get work permits at the border and the $900 – $1200 it costs me for those permits to take a crew across the border for the privilege of filming in Canada.

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    February 22, 2011 at 5:31 pm #940415

    I’m officially jealous!! No safe ice down here!
    Good job Chris!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm #940440

    Hey guys,

    We fish both Canada waters and US waters, but mostly on the US side. There are several options for great chances at big slabs in the Red, White and Blue. This makes it convienent for guys that want to stay this side of the border summer or winter. I have a couple select days still open for this March, but other than that am currently filling next years Crappie trips.

    March 13-14 and April 1-2 still open due to 2 reschedules.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 6:43 pm #940442

    Quote:

    16 days ……but who’s counting

    See ya soon!

    See YOU soon!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 22, 2011 at 6:45 pm #940443

    Quote:

    I’m officially jealous!! No safe ice down here!
    Good job Chris!

    Thanks Luke!! I suppose you boys are thinking open water now. What do you like to fish for in March Luke?? Does you ice typically go this quick?

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    February 24, 2011 at 6:19 am #941014

    Our ice is sporadic at best… The ice could be safe again after this weekend. Lately it has been open water eyes on paddle tails. After this weekend if the ice is safe, either crappies, walleyes, or wipers through the home water ice. March tenth Winnipeg again!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    February 24, 2011 at 11:26 am #941011

    Exciting Luke!! That Winnipeg trip sounds fun!!

    Heck Walleyes on Paddletails sounds fun!!

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