well it was just an honor being able to help a fello IDA’er. BTW, any ol gift certificate will do, but I am very partial to Red Lobster. jk ‘in.
anytime my friend.
hope you get lots of fun outa that gun
Brian

I like free stuff too!

How about if someone knows things like license cost, if you can rent a boat, cost of lodging, stuff like that. This sounds like a good early spring gettaway!
Thanks

WOW, Pool 4 is going to be boat HEAVEN!!!
FLW on May 7 and GNWC May 8.
Folks,if you are looking to do some boat gauking this will be the weekend to do it! I really can appreciate the less $$$$ tourneys because it brings out the REAL fisherman. OK, everybody is a real fisherman, but I like watching the guys that I can relate to as far as not doing the tourneys for a living, but more for the love of fishing.
Have fun!!

GOOD LUCK to all IDA members fishing the FLW this coming weekend. The weather looks great. I would really like to be in there with you all, but will be up here in the northcountry looking for the all ferocious panfish!!! ha ha
I will be watching the boards. Go get um guys!!!!

I spent the 4th of July weekend at Huddles Resort near Whipholt. I would give it a 8. Bait and tackle real close. Nice people.
Look at the website.www.huddlesresort.com
Have Fun!

I am here at this moment to attest to the pain that Travis must have felt. I too am suffering from the depression ailment. 40mg’s of prozac daily and it is still not a complete cure. I am now seeking a professional to talk to. Only last week, I found myself 350 miles from home, intensley broke down. I drove my truck to my dads place, signed the title over to him and started walking down the interstate. I knew what I was doing, but, the little voice in my head said “who cares”. After a county cop picked me up off the interstate and yelled at me for hitchhicking he drove me to the nearest truck stop and told me to stay off the highway.After some coffee I got back on the road and hiked to rochester, finally getting to a dear friends house, who let me in and passed the good samaritin test. He saved my life, and by the grace of God I am still here for my 11 yr old daughter.When the trouble hits, fancy boats, big fish or any other materialistic things that we think make us feel good, can’t stand in the way of depression, or make the slightest difference. I post today in the hope that no one ever has to feel the pain of depression. It is hell of a dis-ease.

Thank you for letting me air out. Today is a good day to be alive.

Brad,
I found some of our posts in the “Ottertail Lake” forum.
No big deal, just thought I’d mention it.
What do you think of Shell Lake for Mem weekend? A couple of my friends are coming up for our annual Mem weekend, we usually do Big Pine, but things have changed (places to stay) and we thought we’d give Shell a shot. But we are willing to listen to ideas….

Spent Saturday on Long Lake (Becker) and Sunday on Sally. Water temps are only lower 50’s. 1 lgmouth bass and 1 slabber crappie. The bite is slow.Should see better action as the temps rise.

Whats it gonna take to wake this forum UP!
It is only 17 days till opener, then we will all be way too busy to get info out.
I was out on Big C and Little C Sunday.
Big C was a thrill to behold with 4 footers. No fish taken to the boat.
Got over to Little C too late. But did manage a few. 1 bass 1 hammer handle 1nice crappie, couple of blue gills and last but certainly not least, a good .75lb bullhead.
Next stop may be Acorn.
Water temps were seen between 55 and 57 in 2 to 4′ of water. Windy and cold air temps around 50, but still great to get out and feel the water and hear the hum of my Honda!
Brian

I am afraid your powers need a bit of a tuneup. Not a sliver to be had, at least not on the Big D. I am just waiting now for the official word from the DNR as for the date that will be posted.
If I did not have to put struts on the wifes Buick, I am sure I would have been out somewhere!!! Next week for sure!

My best has been said!!!!!!
I am calling it ICE OUT!!
Big D is ICE FREE!
I’ll take a double mocca, thank you!!
might as well forget the lure, I don’t use any anyway.With my telepathic capabilities I just will the fish into my boat. hahahaha

There must be some others out there that want to take a guess.C’mon guys and gals… take a shot. Heck, I hear that the coffee at the bait shop is made from ground up worms. he he.
Pour me one up.
Lets talk ICE OUT!!

The lakes are getting d a r k e r …..
care to up the annie??????
I could use a free cup of coffee or a new lure….cmon.. put your takle your thoughts are.
9 days and counting ( probably wishful thinking, but I am going to keep my hopes up.
Man, was Rainy a good time.Another one of those “can’t believe I have missed out on this for my whole life”.
Things are getting better everyday.
“I love the water”

When I moved up here from southern Mineesota two years ago I made one observation. What goes down in the south part of the state goes here about two weeks later. Ice is out in the south a few days ago. I am shooting for open water by the 15th for sure!!!!! You can take that to the bank!!!!

Tee shirt weather on the river…. and I volunteered to work Saturday.
Yes, Gator Hunter, I would love to share fishing stories with you. I will keep in touch and let you know next time I can make it south.( My brother is getting married in April, maybe I can squeeze in a few hours on the river that weekend)
Brian

Well, I was able to rent a boat out of Everets Resort last Sat. I managed to find one descent eye, about a 17. The wind sure was a wicked stinker, but it sure felt good out on the water.Man, was there a bunch of boats out there, you would have thought it was July!!!!
I’m still offering my deal. You take me out in the Miss( Red Wing), and I will take you out in any one of the lakes up here in Becker or Ottertail county.
Thank you Steve, at Everets. With all that traffic you still took care of us little guys.

I went to the show of the Passion today. I grew up being taught that Jesus died on the cross for us. Today I witnessed the pain and agony that Jesus went thru for us. This is truely an amazing film. For once we can all say, “this is all about me”. because it is the true sacrifice.

I have but one question for anyone reading these posts about the passion.

If you were alive that day, where would you have been standing, or which one along the road would you have been?

We are living our lives as though we would be spitting and taunting, or we are living as though He died for a reason.

I for one will never forget what I saw today.

Don’t forget to stop in the Barons rod shop for bait and a good conversation. The man builds some nice rods. Can’t wait to get back down there to say hi.
He is on the corner of the Hiway 18 abd the river road just outside of Osage.

I might be able to get a 4 day’er next weekend. Is your boat up and ready? I hear mine calling my name, but it is muffled from all the snow around it.I think I know what I want to do to the ice on the lakes…

Well, I see today that the pickup trucks are heading out on the ice. I am not too sure I would be yet. I am sure there are a few bodies of water that would not be a good idea. The ones I saw were on Detroit Lake, by the marina.
Anybody picking up any fish?

In the hat, my name goes.

question…
I finished 19th in the Lake Sharpe RCL as a co-angler. Does that mean that I am automatically in the championship in Red Wing this October?
If it does, and someone needs a co-angler to help them get into the tourney, then shoot me a pm.
Brian

I make a guess of 10/10/03

Thanks Ecnook, That is EXACTLY what I caught. WOW. is all I can say!

You know what I say. If it works for me, I don’t care what it looks like.
I spent about 20 g’s on my boat and other accy’s,then made my rod holder. It looks like it too, but it works great and people always ask me where I got it. Feels good when I say “I made it!”
If the sock fits, wear it!
Brian

Go see John at Quality Bait on Washington Ave in Detroit Lakes for good fishing info and plenty of good bait and tackle too.

This IS the lake near Dent.
A coworker has told me to be careful as the lake is very low and there are many rocks to tear up my motor. Anyone here to verify.
I do not like to hit rocks, stumps or anything else lurking in the unknown and unseeable!

Hey Gimpy,
If you are looking for a great group of talented fishermen, you have found it. Go join the Walleye Searchers and you will find a great source of walleye fishing information. and, new members get to pick their first tourney partner.
Take it from someone who’s been there and misses it tremedously.(moved up north)
Walleye Searchers=Great Time! and Great People!

Hey Bill, Thanks for the great post. This tournament is very exciting. I am even more excited about it because I just signed up to fish the Lake Sharpe event as a co-angler. I can hardly sit still!!!!