Pool 2 Report

Big fat sauger

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Very nice Dave. Never did make it back out today.

My friend bailed, so I had to deal with all those fish solo

DaveB wrote:

My friend bailed, so I had to deal with all those fish solo

I’ll be your friend

AUTO_5 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>DaveB wrote:</div>
My friend bailed, so I had to deal with all those fish solo

I’ll be your friend

Anytime!

DaveB wrote:

fattest 26-27” eye

That’s a pig for sure Dave! Congrats!

Wow, sounds like you guys are doing pretty good on P2.

What are you catching them all on? Is the bite still going?

I saw mostly plastics being used. I did catch one on a rippin rap, but quickly switched over to a pink ringworm and got fish on the first two casts.

What size jig would you guys recommend, i am new to river fishing and looking to get out and try it. Was out on pool 4 last saturday and we did not catch a single fish, any help would be greatly appreciated..

1/4 is pretty common. Would guess the flow might go up a bite with the rain and snow the last couple of days so a little bigger might be in order. Windy days might require bigger to. Bring a few different sizes as you never know what conditions might be like.

Has Procor been out there whacking on ’em????

Also if anyone needs a fishing partner i am game anytime, shoot me text 612-308-2446, i live in richfield and could go out during the week also !!!

DaveB wrote:

I saw mostly plastics being used. I did catch one on a rippin rap, but quickly switched over to a pink ringworm and got fish on the first two casts.

You put ringworms on that fireball jig Dave? That’s probably my favorite color in that fatties mouth. Wouldn’t think hookups on a short shank is ideal, but then again they usually whack it pretty good?

Stopped by hidden falls on the way home. One boat was heading out at dark.

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I sure did! I love that color on Pool 2.

Interesting. May have to give er a whirl. Thanks for info.

I see the Hidden Falls ramp picture above but on my phone it doesn’t really look open. Where are people launching to fish the damn area to the confluence?

skyblaster wrote:

I see the Hidden Falls ramp picture above but on my phone it doesn’t really look open. Where are people launching to fish the damn area to the confluence?

It’s open. Saw 6 trailers in the lot this afternoon.

There’s a little snow and ice on the ramp from this weeks snowfall but nothing that will stop you.

Hey guys, I am not a pool 2 fisherman typically but have a buddy that has done well there. He tells me that p2 is strict catch and release? I tried to find details on the DNR website, but we all know how easy that can be. Could someone please tell me if p2 is strict catch and release or if it just abides by typical inland lake laws. Thanks! And btw, I have loved reading this thread! I normally fish p4 and my wife calls me crazy for fishing in a boat on 20 degree days, but then I showed her the video of what p2 guys have done to catch fish. Suddenly I’m not so crazy…. keep up the strong work!! Hard work does not not go unpaid.

Pool 2 is catch and release for saugers, and walleyes. Open year round to fish them.

Mike W wrote:

Pool 2 is catch and release for saugers, and walleyes. Open year round to fish them.

And for smallmouth/largemouth as well. Here is the DNR page with the info Jacob. It’s way down the page under “special regulations.”

Have fun!

Some decent chunks of ice floating floating down yesterday, use caution.

Just an FYI on the Lillydale Ramp. Dave B and I checked today over the lunch hour. Still snow/iced in. No one has used it yet this year. Someone needs to drop a plow on that ramp!

-J.

Anybody headed out today ? Looking to get out today

Anybody happen to see water temp lately?

Water temps are dropping and im guessing should continue to drop til late in the week. 39.9 yesterday. low 37 today. 36 or less for mn river water.

Anyone look at the lilydale ramp over the weekend?

@JonJ or anyone else. Have you checked the Lilydale ramp since Friday?

If not I may go check it over lunch today.

sticker wrote:

Anyone look at the lilydale ramp over the weekend?

Dang it Sticker! Get off my numbas!!!!!!!!

From what I could tell when driving past it Saturday and Sunday in the boat, it was not usable. Saturday there was a plow clearing it.

Evan Pheneger wrote:

Dang it Sticker! Get off my numbas!!!!!!!!

Glad I’m not the only one glued to my TV on Sunday nights this time of year!