IDO Sturgeon GTG (unofficial)

The Ice usually holds up well here.

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B-man wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Rodwork wrote:</div>
Yes, larger spoons with upgraded hooks and split rings or just a circle hook. I have heard of people using the short trolling rods with great success.

That’s what I use for Lake Trout, works awesome. I sanded the trigger off and use a 4000 Sienna spinning reel on it.

It’ll be perfect for sturgies too.

I read somewhere that you shouldn’t use spinning reels on upside down casting rods because rods are only designed to be bent one way. Is that a load of BS?

Yes and no Tangler.

Every rod, whether it’s graphite or glass has a spine- the way the rod “wants” to bend.

When you build a rod it’s the first thing you check the blank for.

In my case, intentionally going against the spine has shown no I’ll effects. I think partially since but using it as a spinning rod, the blank is pulled down, as apposed to being pushed down.

tangler wrote:

I read somewhere that you shouldn’t use spinning reels on upside down casting rods because rods are only designed to be bent one way. Is that a load of BS?

I would say BS. I have talked to many rod builders and some build against the spine to get a little heaver rod action. None of them have said it was a problem. The one thing that could be a problem is hollow blanks don’t do the best in the cold and are easier to break with a heavy load on them.

Thanks B-Man and Rodwork. Good to know. I’m gonna throw my ABF on an upside-down Daiwa Triforce “shorty” rod until the replacement for my 40 incher gets shipped in to Joe’s. (not for sturgeon, just pike and maybe smaller lakers if my rod isn’t in by the 18th for trout opener).

Eelpoutguy wrote:

The Ice usually holds up well here.

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Hey, get off my lawn!

Coworker has been fishing the Bayport and North Hudson areas for sturgeon and said that ice has been getting sketchy of late. Had to jump open water at the shoreline to get out last Friday. This is 2nd hand info so grain of salt and all

sticker wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>eelpoutguy wrote:</div>
The Ice usually holds up well here.

https://www.bungalowinn.net/Home

Hey, get off my lawn!

LOL, I know that’s where I’m going to on my way to Bayport to plan my statiegery.

I won’t be able to make it. On call for the FD all weekend. I’ll have to watch and be jealous. Make sure and get some pics so we can all see how it went!

1 WEEK TO GO!

How’s the ice doing out there???

Wondering the same. Where abouts is this going to be?

I’d have to imagine that 1 extra week is going to add a good amount of ice to drive out. It’s looking like some favorable temps 5 days out.

biggill wrote:

I’d have to imagine that 1 extra week is going to add a good amount of ice to drive out. It’s looking like some favorable temps 5 days out.

You won’t be driving out on anything but a 4wheeler or snowmobile.

uninc4709 wrote:

You won’t be driving out on anything but a 4wheeler or snowmobile.

What exactly are the ice conditions? Would you be willing to give me a ride out? That would be very helpful.

I see people reporting 7-9” out there right now and in 2 weeks there should be another 4-5. That’ll be enough for me.

Gil,
I can give you a right out on the grizzly, but you’ll have to ride bit&$. 😜.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Gil,
I can give you a right out on the grizzly, but you’ll have to ride bit&$. 😜.

Sounds great EPG. That how I prefer to ride!

Where do you park your truck when you can’t park it on the ice? I’ve only been out when I could park on the ice.

Currently out of bayport, one hole has about 4 inches dark ice with 4 inches white, my other hole has about 3 inches black and 4 white. Current is way stronger than usual and there’s about 5-6 feet of bad ice at shore that’s all broken. Will definitely be getting wet when I leave. Theres parking at the Bayport park.

If going outta ferry landing in north Hudson, the entire village is an ATV route. The parking lot will likely be full, and the streets nearest by will be no parking zones at least for trailers. But if you get away from the landing a ways you can just park on the street and ride your atv/sled on village streets back to landing.

Hmmm,
We have the GTG……..we have the St. Paul Sport Show………we have the Boat Center open house. All the same weekend.

I think the open house provides the safest cheapest option for me.

Have fun guys, be safe!!

Dutch,
You know there really is only one option.
See you at the GTG

Uh-Oh!
Guess who has a football game during the GTG next Saturday?

biggill wrote:

I see people reporting 7-9” out there right now and in 2 weeks there should be another 4-5. That’ll be enough for me.

In 2 weeks, maybe…maybe not? But the GTG is next Saturday and that’s not good enough for me to drive my truck out there.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Dutch,
You know there really is only one option.
See you at the GTG

Well yes and no.

The other option is having GTG at the Bungalow chewing on a walleye sandwich with a beer and watching the NFL Playoff game…who’s playing again?

Dutchboy wrote:

mmm,
We have the GTG……..we have the St. Paul Sport Show………we have the Boat Center open house. All the same weekend.

Sounds like you can do it all.
What time do we want to do the potluck?

Are we thinking the potluck will be out on the ice, or will it be in a parking lot similar to the Pool 2 Fall Hog Hawl?

sticker wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>eelpoutguy wrote:</div>
The Ice usually holds up well here.

https://www.bungalowinn.net/Home

Hey, get off my lawn!

sticker wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>eelpoutguy wrote:</div>
The Ice usually holds up well here.

https://www.bungalowinn.net/Home

Hey, get off my lawn!

I really like that sunday breakfast and more!

It’s only a couple of days away and we are finally getting some nice weather for ice again. So…I have a couple of questions to clear up:

What access point in the Bayport area do we want to meet at?

What time should we do the potluck dinner? Do we want to do the potluck on the ice or parking lot? It seems like most of the people who are going to try to come won’t be able to make it until later.

Rodwork wrote:

What access point in the Bayport area do we want to meet at?

What time should we do the potluck dinner? It seems like most of the people who are going to try to come won’t be able to make it until later.

The north lot between Lakeside Park and the Beach House Marina has the most capacity. I’ll call my buddy Frank that manages the Beach house, maybe I can get the nod to park there?

Later sounds perfect!😁 I’ve intentions of making egg rolls now, easier to prepare and keep hot compared to chicken wings.

Definite vote for everything on ice, GTG, potluck, etc. Leave lines in with bells while activities are going.

Sure wish I saved that couch from mille lacs

What kind of lighting do we have for night if we were to have potluck after sunset, if not alot having the main event GTG at say 3 would seem to work. Anyone bringing a large popup to accommodate several people or we all gonna hang by the fire barrel?

I got an Eskimo popup 949, fit few fellas. No lighting but could bring a couple bundles firewood if anyone want to bring a pit