Update: fished saturday, Caught a huge smallmouth (21 inches) off a shiner tip up. Lost a pike on a tip up, but didnt mark many fish jigging. Setup on rock pile 19 FOW.

Fished French yesterday. One perch and two 8 inch crappies. Nothing wanted to bite. I’ve heard those lakes are more of a night bite as well. I suppose I will try Frontenac beach next weekend.

Thanks for that info! I’m stuck between French and Roberds. Decent panny bite on roberds? Looking for something to fall back on if I get skunked on the walleyes..

Yeah I’m in Rochester and looking to target walleyes through ice. Not a lot of options for hard water on the river especially with the power plant going in Red Wing. Is there some options for eyes through ice on pepin? Any general ideas where to start would be greatly appreciated.

I love my Marcum LX5

60-80 miles**