P2 newbie?

  • joetc
    Rogers and Longville, MN
    Posts: 64
    October 11, 2011 at 3:59 pm #1333203

    Never been to pool 2 but would really like to give it a try. I have some basic questions since I’m not much of a river guy. Where are some good landings that might be close to some good walleye fishing? I’ll be coming from the NW metro. What is the river like as far as width and depth and are there many boating hazards? Is there a marked channel for travel? Any tips on where or how to catch walleyes or some basic patterns as we go into fall would be great help too!

    Thanks in advance for any help,

    Joe

    Palerider77
    Posts: 630
    October 11, 2011 at 4:38 pm #1000635

    Hi Joe, welcome to IDO! Navigation on the Mississippi is the same as all other inland waters. If you are headed up stream, keep the red bouys on your starboard side and the green to port. If you are unfamilliar to river navigation, now is a good time to learn as levels are low and slow. Keep a good watch for unmarked hazards. If you are coming into St Paul, there is a ramp at Lillydale regional park and at Hidden Falls park. Also there is a ramp in south st paul that is fairly close to the free way. All of these are an easy launch this time of year.
    Fish current seams and the faces of wing dams. Slack water usually holds fish and most fish are on the bottom of the river, thus the poplularity of 3 way rigging, vertical jigging and lead core trolling. Find the bottom and you will find fish. There are people on this site that fish p2 almost exclusively and are a better resource than I am. The key to learning a new body of water is putting in your time. If all else fails, you can hire one of the many guides that frequents this site. This will take years off the learning curve. Have fun and keep your PFD on with the cooling water temps. GOOD LUCK!

    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5623
    October 11, 2011 at 10:44 pm #1000707

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    Best thing you could do it hire MikeW to take you out

    John you beat me to it! This would be a great way to learn soemthing about Pool 2. You can also search through the archives here on the website and get a lot of good information too.

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