I am done with metro ice reports for the season

  • david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    February 22, 2007 at 10:56 pm #1338705

    I may still sneak back out on the ice a couple times this season, and I will report anything worth-while… But I am tired of drilling holes in the ice! This warmer weather has awakened the open water bug inside of me!

    My attention will be focusing on open water starting next week with pool 2 walleyes and metro area catfish as the weather permits.

    I suspect the open water fishing will follow the same traditional routes this spring. It will start out moderately slow, and will be leaning towards fantastic by the 1st week of April.

    I intend to keep on top of the river and lake bite this spring and provide regular reports… for the most part, I’ll leave the lakes to you ice die-hards for now!

    dave-barber
    St Francis, MN
    Posts: 2100
    February 22, 2007 at 11:01 pm #540403

    David, I told you this before… gotta get yourself a gas auger… won’t tire you out so quickly!

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    February 22, 2007 at 11:06 pm #540412

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    David, I told you this before… gotta get yourself a gas auger… won’t tire you out so quickly!

    I have 2 of them sitting over here and a gallon of mixed gas You are more than welcome to use one if yours is stll down.

    Looks like the gas might get added to the snowblower this weekend!

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3053
    February 23, 2007 at 12:26 am #540449

    Thanks for putting the time in on your reports David and good luck with the open water!

    dave-barber
    St Francis, MN
    Posts: 2100
    February 23, 2007 at 12:59 am #540468

    Dave, nope.. no need. The one I had with that day was my fathers. He got a whole new top assembly for $25 from D-Rock. I took mine in the next week.. got the same deal. New string and spring all ready to go. Thing has never run better!

    mrcrappie
    mn Dodge co.
    Posts: 1133
    February 23, 2007 at 2:06 am #540503

    Thanks for all the Great reports this ice season.
    My body is getting tired of drillin too!! It’s time for some warmer temps & Open water fishin. Right after I spend the wknd plowing snow .
    Look forward to seeing your pool 2 posts . Good Fishin DOUG

    Chris
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1396
    February 23, 2007 at 4:12 am #540567

    Ok, there’s always next year for ice fishing so bring on the soft stuff. Doug we’ve gotta hit LOTW and rebuild a boat before that tho It will soon be upon us gentleman!! Start your motors

    aquajoe
    Minnetonka, MN.
    Posts: 493
    February 23, 2007 at 5:10 pm #540710

    I Started my boat on Wednesday let her run for about 15 mins. Batteries are charged and ready to go. Now I just have to keep an eye on the weather. I think this weekend I will hit Medicine to ice some Walleye and Crappies and maybe next weekend it will be nice enough for Pool 2 or 4.

    mstanley
    Shorewood,MN
    Posts: 350
    February 23, 2007 at 7:57 pm #540809

    Already been to Pool 4 this month and January.The ice panfish bite is just getting good. Sooo..week nights crappie weekend Pool 4 or 2. My boat is always ready to go.

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    February 23, 2007 at 9:04 pm #540839

    My boat is almost ready to go.. I have to install the graph, and put the outboard back on it. It wont take much time to do. Lets get the blizzard over with and the ramps clear and I will be water bound.

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