I can help. Sent PM.

4/26/08

Answers:

Q#1: 3 weeks ago. (I must be part of the 10% who have not fished the lake in the past two weeks not because of the new regs but for other reasons, like…other commitments.)
Q#2: About 3-4
Q#3: Slow, compared to earlier in the year.

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If I am correct, you favored (your theory) a two fish limit, any size, versus the four fish, 14” – 16”, with one over 28” limit.

If so, help me clarify your position relative to those who oppose your theory and/or “fair-weather” anglers; because I’m confused.

1. On what is your theory based?
2. If your theory was in place, would it attract the “fair-weather” anglers or send them elsewhere?
3. Which do you prefer and why?

It seems to me that the new regs are designed to make sure the quota is not exceeded, which, if so, would automatically shut down the lake to non-tribal fishing. Since 14”- 16” fish are in the minority and even if caught in great numbers, would likely have less effect on total poundage than a two-fish limit of any size (assuming that those two of any size would likely be larger and thus heavier fish, which it seems you prefer). So, who’s really looking out for whom?

I like the “happy hooker” innuendo.

Funny thing, I have just entered the sight to view posible console boats for sale. Now I read this thread and doubts reappear…
I currently run a ’02 Crestliner Fishhawk 1750 (tiller)with a 75 hp Evinrude. Easy to operate, easy to pull, easy in and out. Purchased with the intent to fish lakes and rivers. Problem: I fish Mille Lacs more than anywhere and most often with my dad. We get wet and he has difficulty moving about the boat’s higher/wider platform. After this year’s opener on Mille Lacs (we fished not far from where our fellow IDA’r swamped that windy Sunday) I’m seriously considering a change to a full-console, deeper-hull configuration. At least for now, I’d sacrifice control for a more comfortable, safer ride for pops.

April 29th