Picking up groceries in Dryden or other locations is a possibility but there are concerns doing this. Will the store have all the items needed with more fisherman taking this route? How much additional time will it take?
Even with strong US dollar the Canadian grocery prices are still higher than in the US especially if you purchase in bulk for a large group at a place like Costco or Sams Club.
It might just be easier and save time by packing wisely and have all consumables readily available for inspection with receipts in hand.
Hopefully by the time everyone starts crossing in May/June this situation will have been resolved.

We’ll be crossing into Manitoba this Sunday heading up for one last crack at the big greenbacks on Lake Winnipeg. It will be interesting to see how the border crossing goes…

Put on one wrap of narrow masking tape then put electrical tape over that. Works perfectly and leaves no residue on rod handles.
Do it like in this video. You’ll like it!

Whoops…just saw someone already posting this video!

\https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSnSmi80OSU

Might need another Daiwa 750 at that price! Thanks!

I’ve done well on Winnipeg with my TUCR Power Precision. It handled size 5 and size 6 Ripping Raps just fine.
Landed some big ones up to 26″ without a problem. Going back this coming March looking for that 28″ plus Master Angler fish.
One thing to consider…it you’re going to be fishing in a Snobear the longer rods get a bit awkward. I wouldn’t go longer than 32″ if in a Snobear.
PS – those Daiwa QR 750 reels are sweet!

Did the airboat thing on the Missisippi backwaters last year. It was novel but wouldn’t do it again.
It was an expensive trip just to yank 9″-12″ perch out of 4 foot of water.

Wekusko Falls, Manitoba

What’s the difference between leader fuoro and the fluro you would spool on your reel?

Saw him catch 3 eaters between 4:00-5:00.

Definitely all the barge traffic.

I have a JT Shiver Stick and also a Tuned Up Power Precision. You can’t go wrong with either of those two rods.

I highly recommend Slate Falls Outposts. They have several lakes to choose from. Our group has been on several trips with them and everyone of them has provided excellent service, accommodations and fishing.
I’m partial to their Root Bay and Eagle Island outposts on Lake St Joseph. The best walleye fishing I’ve experienced is on that lake for average size and numbers. Also has monster northerns.

Fly-in Fishing at Slate Falls Outposts

Matt Moen wrote:

Me and a buddy did a guide trip with Griz last week. Had a great time and caught a whole pile of fish. We’ve always wanted to get out with him given his legendary status on the river.

He’s still guiding a few times a week…his website has his phone number. Even if you are an experienced P2 fisherman it’s worth just hearing his stories. I’d encourage anyone to book a trip with him.

He did mention he’s probably doing the Hog Haul this year so make sure your hooks are sharp gentlemen!

I had the chance to fish with the Griz about 20 years ago on the St Croix. I took a customer fishing for a day and hired Griz. We had a great day catching walleyes, smallies and some other fish. He was a wealth of info and a master with a jig.
Found him to be friendly and very willing to teach about river fishing.

Our group has 2 already planned. Red Lake in December and Devils Lake in January. We are working on 2 more. Lake Winnipeg and possibly Tamarack Island/LOTW in Ontario once again.

The Untiedt’s stands in some of the mall parking lots have great sweet corn this year.
They supply all the corn for the State Fair booths.

Bearcat is right. Too close to the bottom. Get the bait 18″-24″ off the bottom.

The St Croix Legend Elite ML is a great rod. The 6’10” version is my favorite rod.

I recently bought the Trika 7’ ML. It is their 6X model. Used it in Canada for a week and it was excellent. Comparable to the St Croix and $100 less expensive.

I used the Heddon Sonars up on Hooker Lake last summer. They still work!

Fuzz-E Grubs

We’ve used Icebound Excursions the last 2 winters. Matt does a great job of putting you on fish. We haven’t had any problems getting our limits either year plus serveral bigger fish.
https://www.snobearrental.ca/

X2 on the Canalta in Selkirk is a very nice hotel. The location is nice with stores and restaurants all nearby.

Ours is up over 20%. No claims no traffic tickets for years.
My wife called the agent and asked why.
Cars cost more to repair, parts and labor both cost more.
Damage from natural causes.
Auto theft, catalytic converter theft and other vandalism.

Brittman wrote:

Eureka Timberline tent.

They may have equals, but these tents yield to no other on quality and durability.

They withstand heavy rain and higher winds pretty well.

X2…Outfitters for BWCA used them for years. They perform well, pack small, are light but durable.

Order from Hutch Tackle.

riverwalleyes.com

Great jigs and great service.

crawdaddy wrote:

Try 10lb. Or 12lb. Nanofil if they still make it. Outcasts anything, and doesn’t freeze up like braid. No leader, direct tie or snap if you want one. The green color has nice visibility.

I wish they still made Nanofil. it didn’t do well on abrasion, but it did cast a mile and not freeze up. It was great for pitching jigs in cold weather. It had no stretch, and you felt every bite just as you would with braid. I also use it for ice fishing to avoid freeze up.

Charlie W wrote:

Fished for 7 hours today. Boated somewhere around 60. Largest went 29”. Lots of 20-26”

That’s one still on my bucket list…would love to do it one of these years.

The question is if we have a few years or more with very few claims will the premiums come down?

If you’re staying in Kihei you’ll be close to Molokini Crater. The snorkeling there was fantastic.

I have 2 of the older Shimano Sienna 500s. The gray ones. They’ve been rock solid. I think I paid $19.99 for them 6-7 years ago.

We just got back from 2 days at Devil’s Lake. Unfortunately we hit the first 2 days of the wicked cold front that hit right after the many days of steady above average temps. Steady 20 mph NW winds both days.
We struggled to even mark fish working with guides from McQuoids…we caught about 10 fish for the two days. It was brutal.
We heard 4 Snowbears from Perch Patrol took out a large group and they caught a total of 2 walleyes…no perch!

Buster’s on 28th in South Minneapolis has an excellent burger and a great rotating tap of micro brews.