Super User MN Fisher Posted March 24, 2021 Super User Posted March 24, 2021 I may actually get out more often this year too. Working to arrange things with a PCA to come in maybe twice a week to 'watch' the wife while I'm out fishing. Last year I only got the canoe on the water six times...ya, 6 of a 26 week season. 1 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 24, 2021 Global Moderator Posted March 24, 2021 6 hours ago, MN Fisher said: I may actually get out more often this year too. Working to arrange things with a PCA to come in maybe twice a week to 'watch' the wife while I'm out fishing. Last year I only got the canoe on the water six times...ya, 6 of a 26 week season. I think we need to put some sled legs under your canoe and make it an ice fishing snowmobile Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 24, 2021 Super User Posted March 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I think we need to put some sled legs under your canoe and make it an ice fishing snowmobile Same issue that kept me off the water last open-water season would have applied during ice-season...plus I've never enjoyed ice fishing. In other news, the melt is on - Emerald Lake - one of the Minnetonka chain...one of my shore-fishing spots. 4 Quote
TheBasslayer Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 12 hours ago, A-Jay said: GO FISHING ! Right Now - Please. Do It For me. ? A-Jay Well, your luck must have followed me to my fishing spot, as I have caught my first Bass and first Bluegill of 2021!!!!! I will post the pictures later. 3 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 25, 2021 Global Moderator Posted March 25, 2021 4 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Same issue that kept me off the water last open-water season would have applied during ice-season...plus I've never enjoyed ice fishing. In other news, the melt is on - Emerald Lake - one of the Minnetonka chain...one of my shore-fishing spots. Yeah I’ve never even walked on ice but I can live vicariously....... looks like open water is imminent!!! Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 25, 2021 Super User Posted March 25, 2021 1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said: looks like open water is imminent!!! Ya, gonna be 6 weeks of panfishing and creating maps on my Striker the way it's looking. Even if we have open water first week of April, bass season doesn't open until the middle of May. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 25, 2021 Global Moderator Posted March 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Ya, gonna be 6 weeks of panfishing and creating maps on my Striker the way it's looking. Even if we have open water first week of April, bass season doesn't open until the middle of May. What about northerns? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 25, 2021 Super User Posted March 25, 2021 Just now, TnRiver46 said: What about northerns? Northern and Walleye open on May 15, Bass opens for C&R same date...if you want to keep Bass, you can't do that until May 29. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 25, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 25, 2021 With 95% of the snow gone, I pulled the drive way markers and 'put up' the Snow Blower yesterday ~ Apparently, it was just in time 27 Days and a Wake - Up A-Jay Quote
Super User gim Posted March 25, 2021 Super User Posted March 25, 2021 11 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Ya, gonna be 6 weeks of panfishing and creating maps on my Striker the way it's looking. May 15 is a late opener too, normally it would be about a week earlier and coincide with the same weekend as Mothers Day. I'll take what I can get. Even panfishing for a few weeks is better than staring at ice. It can be fun if you get into a school of nice slab crappies. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 25, 2021 Global Moderator Posted March 25, 2021 4 hours ago, A-Jay said: With 95% of the snow gone, I pulled the drive way markers and 'put up' the Snow Blower yesterday ~ Apparently, it was just in time 27 Days and a Wake - Up A-Jay Ya had to figure. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 25, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 25, 2021 Just got back from taking my daily cruise over to local Lake Menderchuck ~ and WE HAVE 80 % OPEN WATER ! ! ! ! Easily a new record for this guy. Sadly the next three days are calling for Snow, Freezing Rain & Snow again with very un-fisherman friendly winds & air temps and the boat ramp is still way sketchy with Ice. But the start of the week looks decent and I'll be ready. So I've waited this long and it seems 3 more days might not kill me. Either way, open water in March means this one's at LEAST a full three weeks ahead of the 2021 predicter. Who doesn't Love That ? ! ? ! A-Jay 3 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 26, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 26, 2021 Recent events had me advancing my boat prep time line quite a bit. Not complaining though. A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, A-Jay said: Recent events had me advancing my boat prep time line quite a bit. Not complaining though. A-Jay How many days and a wake up? 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 26, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, DitchPanda said: How many days and a wake up? Expect to be fishing on Monday ~ so that's 3 days & a Wake Up ! I started this deal at 136 so . . . . . A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, A-Jay said: Expect to be fishing on Monday ~ so that's 3 days & a Wake Up ! I started this deal at 136 so . . . . . A-Jay I expect another week here - though the 70 predicted for Monday will help as will the rain on Saturday. 2 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Expect to be fishing on Monday ~ so that's 3 days & a Wake Up ! I started this deal at 136 so . . . . . A-Jay Good deal man. I've already been out 4 times in the past few weeks since the ice came off. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 26, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 26, 2021 This messy mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will continue to impact portions of northeast lower Michigan this morning; however for the moment a least, this area has been spared. My somewhat hurried Boat & Trailer preparations continue. Successfully competed the first 'test tow' with the AT4 yesterday. Predicated by the moderate lift kit in this new truck, this included a pre-ride trailer leveling. Super important. Looks like Monday is still a go but there may be a pretty stiff SW wind. More to follow. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 DNR is already posting ice-out dates on lakes in the metro area here. Nokomis Taft Harriet Swede (south of Watertown) Keeping my eye on it - once Dutch or Little Long open up...time to get the canoe in the water. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 26, 2021 Author Super User Posted March 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: DNR is already posting ice-out dates on lakes in the metro area here. Nokomis Taft Harriet Swede (south of Watertown) Keeping my eye on it - once Dutch or Little Long open up...time to get the canoe in the water. Good for you my friend ~ Here's to as many opportunities to be on the water as possible. While there's some challenges involved with that (and I think you know I can relate) you've earned them; many times over. Stay Safe. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Good for you my friend ~ Here's to as many opportunities to be on the water as possible. While there's some challenges involved with that (and I think you know I can relate) you've earned them; many times over. Stay Safe. A-Jay Here's to you and Lynn having time together on the water this coming year. 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, MN Fisher said: DNR is already posting ice-out dates on lakes in the metro area here. Nokomis Taft Harriet Swede (south of Watertown) Twin lake in Robbinsdale just a few miles north of my house is wide open as of March 24. I think by Tuesday most lakes in the "metro" will be ice free. Like you said, rain on Saturday and possibly 70 on Monday will get 'er done. We've got a long time until bass season opens but panfishing in a watercraft is still better than staring at ice. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 26, 2021 Super User Posted March 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, gimruis said: We've got a long time until bass season opens but panfishing in a watercraft is still better than staring at ice. And I've gotta test out this winter's mods on the canoe and make maps with the Striker...so the lead time is nice in a way for that. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 26, 2021 Global Moderator Posted March 26, 2021 Annnnnd my poop still isn’t in a group. The weather isn’t looking good this weekend so I’ll get my certification testing done for work this weekend and “hoping” to set sail the following weekend BUT I’ve got a lot to do in a short period of time and dig season is here so work is crazy busy right now. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 27, 2021 Super User Posted March 27, 2021 And they keep opening in my area. Stone St. Joe Auburn (home of the state record LMB) 1 Quote
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