I caught and released a 6#1oz and a 6#4oz bass on July 13th on a small lake near mankato.

Try looking under the hood in the fuse box. May need to replace brake fuse there. Mine blows a few times a year.

Sometimes have good luck on opener in front of Dutchmans bluff in 30-40 feet lindy rigging with long leaders.

I beleive this shed would score at least 72″ and up to 75″

I beleive this shed would score at least 72″ and up to 75″

limited lifetime warranty is a plus.

An excellent muskie rod for cheap is the Rapala Long cast series in either the 6’11″(bucktails) or the stiffer6’9″(jerk baits). Only $49 each and they go on sale once in a while for $10 less.

Try the Purist from Pflueger. 8 ball bearings and only weighs 7.9 ounces. It costs $79. I am trying one out this year, and I am very happy with it so far. Combined with a 6’6″ St Croix MH rod casts great and is light as a feather. It is great for worm fishing.

Good Point,
I think I will Start out Bassin, than go for a pig at French in the afternoon.

If you have a Fleet Farm near you, I beleive they carry trolling motor wire kits in 6 guage 20 ft long. Also, I used to have my battery in front, but it seemed that they would not last very long. I beleive that a lot of bouncing and jolts from traveling over rough water shorten the life. (just a theory).

Was out on Tuesday, and found some walleyes in 7 to 8 foot of water casting plastics for bass. Northwest side of the lake. Crappies were biting on minnows under bobbers in 8 to 10 feet over weeds on south central part of lake.

I have been out three times on French. I boated a 37 incher and have had some nicer follows(45 -48 incher). The water is starting to get greener and greener. Last week, A kid told me he caught and released a 51 incher. I saw him and his partner trolling, but would also cast once and a while. Big maribou bucktails have been my best lure.

Start out in open water and if there is any wind, be sure it is behind you. Set tensions as stated above, and with a heavier lure, cast overhead using some arc. Stop the spool with your thumb just before it hits the water. Use a follow through motion keeping your rod tip pointed at the lure. Use an easy casting line such as stren 10-14# test. A longer rod(6’6″) with at least a 6 inch handle is easier to cast. Use both hands and be smooth. Don’t forget to use some arc at the beginning. How to get out backlashes might be a new thread.

I may be getting over to Whitewater on Friday for some hunting. I will report on flush counts of proven spots.

I may be getting over to Whitewater on Friday for some hunting. I will report on flush counts of proven spots.

How is the water level at the access?

I want a rack that looks like the “Zaft buck”. I think it is the most awsome from a front view.

I want a rack that looks like the “Zaft buck”. I think it is the most awsome from a front view.

Another option is the southeast MN birds where the bird counts are a little more stable from year to year and no hunting pressure(except myself and a few). But then again, I think moving 5 birds and getting 3 is very good.

Another option is the southeast MN birds where the bird counts are a little more stable from year to year and no hunting pressure(except myself and a few). But then again, I think moving 5 birds and getting 3 is very good.

It looks like it from the road as I pass that lake. Shields water level dropping. Fished a good half day on Monday with one bite and a 2lb drum. Cold front conditions.

8lbs.1ounce. I caught one that was probably 9ish but did not weigh it.

My vote for a low budget spinning reel that has good sensitivity, light, and some backbone is the Rapala Long Cast Series. $39.

I will be pounding the grouse a little harder this year in the southeast with my 6 month golden. The bird population is good and hopefully he will be as good as my former golden.

I will be pounding the grouse a little harder this year in the southeast with my 6 month golden. The bird population is good and hopefully he will be as good as my former golden.

Avid is my favorite blank as well. Mike, from “Hooked” has found me an avid saltwater blank to make a 6×6 heavy worm rod. He told me that he prefers the “salty” blanks for lightness and sensories. I can’t wait till it’s ready

In the mean time, I picked up a Gander Mountain 6×6 pro select im8 heavy action baitcasting that feels pretty good. It was on sale for $10 off. Total price $49.99. Seems like a great value. I’ll give it a test run on some bass.

I contacted St.Croix and they told me to send them in and that there may be no charge on the repair, or that if there is, it would be $15 plus $10 shipping.

Thank’s for the replies. One rod is an avid and one is a premier. I am getting a custom built from Mike, so when I pick it up this week, I will ask his advice. Gary, you are the first person that I have heard that had a bad experience with St. Croix. I will contact St.Croix about my problems and see what they have to say. I only have 4 others that will probably cost me a big fish sometime and am now wondering about future purchases.

JAKE,
If you are looking for big pike in the Zumbro, perhaps you need to throw bigger lures. I would try throwing 6 to 8 inch silver colored jerk baits parallel to steep shorelines and across deep points, and also in some of the “bays”. Try this for a full day. I do tend to agree with you, however, that i have only caght a few larger pike while casting for bass. How do you get that cool green face