Lake Zumbro Ice Out Contest

  • bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 16, 2009 at 1:58 am #1318405

    Well guys its almost the middle of March and its getting closer to ice out time again. So its gotta be time to start thinking about some open water fishing. The ”FIRST” person to pick the correct date of total ice out this spring on Lake Zumbro, all the way out to the dam, will be chosen the winner by me to win a 6-pack of Mini-Mites from HOF paid for by me [so don’t worry Tom, lol] . Granted its not a big prize but its something to add alittle to guessing of the correct date. For anyone who doesn’t know what Mini-Mites are, they are a jig and plastic combo that has proven to be possibly the best fish catching lure on the lake. HOF sells them so be sure to stop in and check out the colors so you will know which ones to pick in case you are the winner. The winner may pic any colors that he wants for his prize. When picking a date its to your benefit to check what other dates have been picked before as if you pick the same date that someone else already picked your pick won’t count if its the winning date because someone picked it ahead of you. Good luck everyone and I wish you ALL a VERY fun catching season on the water in 2009.
    Thanks, Bill

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    March 16, 2009 at 2:58 am #758951

    April 7

    go-fish
    Mn.se metro
    Posts: 119
    March 16, 2009 at 3:18 am #758961

    March 31st

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    March 16, 2009 at 10:06 am #758986

    Apr 11th.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 16, 2009 at 11:58 am #759009

    Quote:

    Apr 11th.

    Stuart….you are breaking my heart. It HAS to be before then. We have had very thick ice this winter so I sure hope it doesn’t take that long but its possible.

    lars
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 308
    March 16, 2009 at 2:05 pm #759051

    April 5th

    Thanks Bill–the ones I fished with from last year’s contest are beaten up and I need some new ones!

    lew
    Kasson, MN
    Posts: 151
    March 16, 2009 at 10:01 pm #759218

    March 26th seems like a good day!

    rgoi812
    Good hour from whitewater
    Posts: 468
    March 17, 2009 at 2:57 am #759316

    April 2nd

    brad_gravenhof
    Rochester MN
    Posts: 289
    March 17, 2009 at 8:22 pm #759542

    I’ll take the 3rd.
    These warm ,windy days have got to help.

    G-raff
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 154
    March 19, 2009 at 1:29 pm #760244

    April 13th

    dan-thiem
    Zumbro Falls Mn.
    Posts: 387
    March 19, 2009 at 1:40 pm #760252

    She’s opened all the way up to the second bay last night. Still iced all the way across at Rattlesnake.

    ikeslayer
    Rochester, mn, Usa, Earth
    Posts: 328
    March 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm #760415

    i am going to say March 25th

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 20, 2009 at 1:30 am #760566

    Quote:

    She’s opened all the way up to the second bay last night. Still iced all the way across at Rattlesnake.

    Dan, is the ramp open at Fishermans or are you still ice fishing there?
    Thanks, Bill

    Tom Sawvell
    Inactive
    Posts: 9559
    March 20, 2009 at 10:12 am #760631

    The channel is open. Ice is still in all the bays, including in front of the restaraunt.

    dan-thiem
    Zumbro Falls Mn.
    Posts: 387
    March 20, 2009 at 11:18 am #760635

    Still locked up at the ramp Bill. Here’s a couple pics from Wed. night. Very dangerous with all the man eater holes out there right now. My last trip down the lake. That’s for sure.


    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 20, 2009 at 11:49 pm #760904

    Thanks guys. I guess my high hopes of getting on the lake early isn’t going to happen this year with no water at the Sandy Point ramp and with Fishermans Inn ramp still iced up. Thats what I get for making plans to jump the gun early so to speak this year. lol. We do have some rain in the forcast over the next week and that should help get rid of the ice if the temps stay up. Getting closer. Come on spring.
    Thanks, Bill

    markmoran
    Rochester MN
    Posts: 569
    March 21, 2009 at 3:17 am #760968

    march 28th for me

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    March 21, 2009 at 8:25 pm #761062

    April 1st … no foolin.

    rcn_brian
    Andover, MN
    Posts: 62
    March 26, 2009 at 12:59 pm #762763

    Definitely April 8!

    lew
    Kasson, MN
    Posts: 151
    March 26, 2009 at 4:39 pm #762854

    Do we have a winner yet? I’m currently homebound and can’t check for myself. By the way, I believe I picked TODAY!

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 27, 2009 at 12:33 am #763047

    Quote:

    Do we have a winner yet? I’m currently homebound and can’t check for myself. By the way, I believe I picked TODAY!

    Not yet Lew but awfull close. Won’t be long from what I saw today.

    markmoran
    Rochester MN
    Posts: 569
    March 28, 2009 at 1:11 pm #763538

    I haven’t been there, but i think it was out today! Oh wait, thats just because I picked today!!

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 30, 2009 at 12:12 pm #540580

    From Grandpa Eds up past Ryan Bay there is still ice. I saw some open water spots within that area though. With the wind like it has been it is blowing the ”ice cubes” around which helps to melt them. Come on spring.
    Thanks, Bill

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 1, 2009 at 12:15 pm #764582

    The ice is all out of Lake Zumbro. Go fish? is the lucky winner with his pick of March 31st. Congrats.

    If you will pm me with your name and address I will mail you the Mini-mites since you are from the southern part of the Twin Cities area.
    Thanks, Bill

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