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Offline Tomhusker

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The outside looking in
« on: Dec 31, 2011, 08:35 PM »
Over the last couple of days I have been planning my first ever fishing trip up into Minnesota. I just wanted to tell you guys how envious I am of your many lakes in the state. I am probably 70 miles from the nearest lake where I live. If my wife ever gets tired of me and boots me out, I am bringing my fishing gear and remedial work skills to Minnesota. I don't care if I have to flip burgers and shine shoes to make ends meet.
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Offline Hard Ice

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #1 on: Jan 01, 2012, 01:10 AM »
where are you headed in our great state ?
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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #2 on: Jan 01, 2012, 07:34 AM »
Quote from: Tomhusker on Dec 31, 2011, 08:35 PM
Over the last couple of days I have been planning my first ever fishing trip up into Minnesota. I just wanted to tell you guys how envious I am of your many lakes in the state. I am probably 70 miles from the nearest lake where I live. If my wife ever gets tired of me and boots me out, I am bringing my fishing gear and remedial work skills to Minnesota. I don't care if I have to flip burgers and shine shoes to make ends meet.

We are not all so spoiled.  I have a solid 45 minute drive to get to any type of decent lake.  There are a few man made lakes in the Rochester area, but to get to anything decent I have to go to the Miss. River, or over to Faribault.  Both take 45 minutes to an hour to drive.  Heck, I work in a county without a lake!

That being said, I know we are still better off than many places.
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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #3 on: Jan 01, 2012, 09:02 AM »
Quote from: Hard Ice on Jan 01, 2012, 01:10 AM
where are you headed in our great state ?

 My son and I will be going to Cass Lake, staying at the Sah Kah Tay resort. I have no idea how good they are, but for the price I am more than willing to give them a try.
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Offline nute7810

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #4 on: Jan 01, 2012, 10:19 AM »
Quote from: Tomhusker on Dec 31, 2011, 08:35 PM
Over the last couple of days I have been planning my first ever fishing trip up into Minnesota. I just wanted to tell you guys how envious I am of your many lakes in the state. I am probably 70 miles from the nearest lake where I live. If my wife ever gets tired of me and boots me out, I am bringing my fishing gear and remedial work skills to Minnesota. I don't care if I have to flip burgers and shine shoes to make ends meet.

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #5 on: Jan 01, 2012, 02:37 PM »
I'm hoping to early retire in less then 2 years. I have a buddy that lives in Bemidji who really wants me to head that way. They already told me I could stay in there basement til I can find a place of my own. I to will need to find a part-time job to have some extra play money. Hopefully things work out.  :thumbsup:

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Offline Tomhusker

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #6 on: Jan 01, 2012, 03:24 PM »
 If my wife wasn't such a pansy when it comes to cold weather......  :-\
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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #7 on: Jan 01, 2012, 03:50 PM »
I work outside everyday trimming and removing trees. It will be a joy not having to work in the cold, but to only play.  ;D
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Offline Hard_H2O

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #8 on: Jan 01, 2012, 09:29 PM »
Cass is a great lake. It is linked by the Mississippi to Andrusia and Wolf. I have stayed on Andrusia a few times at Finn and Feather, Joe's Lodge, and Morningstar Resort.

Bemidji is close by for dining, shopping and supplies. I forget the name of the pizza joint we at at in Cass but it was fabulous.

You are pretty close to Lake Itaska. The headwaters of the Mississippi.

Good Luck.
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Offline Tomhusker

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #9 on: Jan 01, 2012, 10:16 PM »
Great info, thanks!!
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Offline amortec

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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #10 on: Jan 02, 2012, 06:45 PM »
Yes from the inside ....Life is Good ! 10,000 reasons to come up to the lakes area and enjoy.
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Re: The outside looking in
« Reply #11 on: Jan 03, 2012, 12:01 PM »
Quote from: dcso3009 on Jan 01, 2012, 07:34 AM
We are not all so spoiled.  I have a solid 45 minute drive to get to any type of decent lake.  There are a few man made lakes in the Rochester area, but to get to anything decent I have to go to the Miss. River, or over to Faribault.  Both take 45 minutes to an hour to drive.  Heck, I work in a county without a lake!

That being said, I know we are still better off than many places.

There is the Zumbro. i know its not the best lake in the world, and i have a hard time fishing it but its close.
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