494 is open 3-4 boats out ramp looks good
So. Saint Paul is open
Lions levee is froze shut
Glad you are OK! Scary stuff, any idea what you hit to put a gash like that in your boat?
I bought a used truck and in 2019 and got financing with local credit union. The agent said they had a insurance division and would I like a quote, said sure why not. Was knocked off my feet at the savings. Was with Farmers for 30 or so years thought the agent was looking out for me and would have stayed with him if he could have closed the gap to a reasonable amount. When I brought it up to the agent the huge price difference said he would get back to me. What a surprise that Farmers had another insurance company that could get closer to the price from the Credit Union but not close enough. Went with the credit union as the savings was to good to pass up and believe I have spent thousands of dollars more than I would have needed over the years. Also when I did put in a claim for hail damage in 2008 all my neighbors received new roofs, Farmers denied. I will never go over 2 years without checking prices again. 
Congratulations!! Monster fish!
Thanks for offer. Really like to get the 2.
Thanks for the offer Grayghost. The cowling has a couple of deep scratches so think going to bring to auto body shop and see what they say.
Wow thanks for the reply I guess I know why I cannot seem to catch a fish as I am targeting a lot deeper water when I go down there. Be hard for me to fish that shallow but will give it a try.
What is considered the “flats” on pepin? Did you long line or use lead core for your fish? thanks
I really did not believe MN had any lakes left that you could put a bag like that together. And to think 4 other teams did the same. I guess I have to admit that I am just not that good a fisherman.
Lions Levee ramp is open.
Anybody been out this week? I am hoping to get on the water tomorrow if there is a ramp available.
How did they launch at Lions? That lower lot must be dry by now, right?
Ramp is closed parking lot launching area is completely submerged.
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It would seem you can find out if auto working when you know there is water in there before using the manual bilge take boat out and tilt bow up and accelerate. Water will run back like when I trailer and water should start shooting out the side. If not auto not working.
I have a 2012 mx and it has an auto and manual bilge pump. I have to be careful trailing if I leave it out in a rain. As I accelerate the water must rush to back and trigger the auto pump and it blows it out the side pretty far. Almost drenched some walkers the first time it happened more careful now. It is wired direct to battery.
Sorry to hear of your loss Jon. You and your family will be in our family thoughts and prayers.
If the Ulterra you are considering buying is a 80# thrust you should be good to go with what is currently on your boat.
Nice fish! Those big cats are a lot of fun.
Imho you are spot on for the 494 access. Close to good fishing lots of boats will be out of this access if you have any issues. Good Luck!
Got out to pool 2 this afternoon for a bit, what a gorgeous day! The water temp was in some spots tickling 36 degrees on my little Garmin. Not a lot of fish but some nice ones. 24, 22 couple of 18 a 16 and some smaller ones. The 22″ was very fat. Caught all on blade baits. Tried hair jigs but not for to long as I have no confidence in them. Didn’t have any minnows along this trip.
This made me realize it was time to restock my blade baits.
Blade baits are definitely more expensive than jigs! Thought I had a lifetime supply but now that I am using them so much I have had to order more. I have been using braid to 6# floro but think I am going to try 12# floro to see if I can’t pull a few out instead of breaking off all the time. Worried that maybe the heavier line will affect the “action” but don’t think it will and I can always to back to lighter line if feel not getting bit as much. Using blade has been great for numbers of walleyes but biggest so far this year pool 2 was on a jig and minnow 26″.
Update from my post in 2018. After watching the u tube video of James and Eric catching large walleyes on blade baits for probably the 100th time and rereading posts on blades something must have finally pierced my thick skull on how to fish these baits. I have been hammering the walleyes on Pool 2 and 4 with blades this year and as of right now have to say it is becoming my favorite way to fish this time of year. Took only 6 years but maybe have the technique down 
Have a good B-day Sharon!
The ramp is open at 494 bridge and ice was gone. 4-5 boats in parking lot.
Somebody went out the 494 ramp yesterday. Still looked pretty sketchy as there were a lot of huge ice packs floating around to contend with in front of launch. I saw them cutting out the landing but I would be worried coming back in if still open or blocked with ice flow. I am going by today and hopefully the ice flow moved on down the river and will post later.
not still issuing generic objectives with no specifics that people can really latch on to whatsoever and feel good about.
I think this is spot on. Stopped at the MN fish booth at the ice show and voiced my displeasure at the organization never once reaching out to members to see how we feel about what issues MN fish should pursue. Just got a blank look back and handed me a flyer touting success’s that the DNR was probably going to get with the budget surplus regardless if MN fish was there or not. Not impressed with MN fish.
Congratulations you earned it.
Just happened to see a you tube video last night where they took different cars parked them facing cement wall and then had a cement truck don’t know what speed but was fast come and smash them from the rear. Completely crumpled a lot of high end vehicles where there would be no chance of survival. The Ford explorer was one of the best for surviving the collusion and was super impressive, they rated 99.9% survival where a lot where rated 0%. Ford bronco came in near the 0%.
Great fish! Congratulations.
