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Minnesota => Ice Fishing Minnesota => Topic started by: Skipper on Sep 05, 2007, 08:06 PM
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We want all Iceshanty.com members to attend this gathering regardless of where they are from or how long they have been a member. Feel free to bring a friend with because Iceshanty.com always welcomes new members. If you don't have transportation on the ice you can "carpool" with a guy with a 4x4. If you lack the current fancy gear, you will fit right in. ;)
Please make sure you have a current fishing licence with you and you understand Minnesota fishing laws. This is not a derby or a contest. No admission fee will be collected by Iceshanty.com. All we expect of you is to come and have a good time. Food and drink will not be provided, so please plan accordingly. This gathering is not going to be fancy, just a bunch of guys drilling holes and swapping stories. 8)
Here are the details so far....
Date: Saturday, January 19th
Lake: Mille Lacs, Mille Lacs County
Place: Appledoorns Sunset Bay Resort
Time: 10am we meet on land at the resort.
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ok i'v been thinking yea i know you all hate it when i think but here it goes ..
Mile lacs in jan any where on the lake lets here your thoughts and get the plans added to the Ice Shanty Fourms SOON !!
winters coming up fast !!
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Count me in...Mille Lacs sounds like a great Shanty meeting place.
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I'm up for it...
Fredster
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Hey guys getting to be that time of year.. I would be game for a Mille Lacs trip!!! So count me in
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You guys have a favorite resort? I know a few of us liked using Rocky Reef's road system, but there are some big changes happening up there. I think they still own the bar, but I don't know if they are going to do sleeper shacks and roads this year. ???
I could call up there, unless you guys have a better idea. There are quite a few other resorts on that lake.....
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You guys have a favorite resort? I know a few of us liked using Rocky Reef's road system, but there are some big changes happening up there. I think they still own the bar, but I don't know if they are going to do sleeper shacks and roads this year. ???
I could call up there, unless you guys have a better idea. There are quite a few other resorts on that lake.....
hey skipper...if a dumb penns-a -tucky boy some how found your minn. derby..with his 3 drunk pals..in his piece of ........dodge...with their tip ups & beer...would they be welcome.....hypothetic ally speaking of course..... :tipup: :unsure: :tipup: :whistle: :whistle:
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Sure- we always need beer runners, hook baiters and such ;D
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Sure- we always need beer runners, hook baiters and such ;D
well...we always bring enough beer... but sometimes we do forget to bait up.... ;D
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ok hows about Lyback's resort ??
http://www.lybacks.com/index.html (http://www.lybacks.com/index.html)
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hey skipper...if a dumb penns-a -tucky boy some how found your minn. derby..with his 3 drunk pals..in his piece of ........dodge...with their tip ups & beer...would they be welcome.....hypothetic ally speaking of course..... :tipup: :unsure: :tipup: :whistle: :whistle:
More the merrier, plenty of fish for everyone! Bring good beer.... none of that old mil or Schmidt's!
Aren't there a bunch of PA guys who come out here every year in Feb?
ok hows about Lyback's resort ??
http://www.lybacks.com/index.html (http://www.lybacks.com/index.html)
Looks like they have some nice shacks! 10x20 8hole! :o That gives ya some room to move around.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/mnwild/TWPMilelacswalleye2007.jpg)
maybe this would help i'm planing on fishing a lot this winter out of Lyback's resort now that Rocky Reef has sold much of there parking lot area..
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How much parking do they have left?
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Hey, I happen to like Old Mil! Esp when ice fishing :o
Are nodak's also welcome? Its suppose to snow tonight in Northern ND... ice will be coming!
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Oh I forgot to write my other suggestion and that is to have a get together at Eelpout festival and have a IceShanty team for total tonage of Eelpout! Yes I know most of Eelpout is just for drinking and partying, but there are a few fools out there just trying to catch Big Pout! ( BTW I was not that successful with only 3 eelpout last winter)
Corny
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Hey, I happen to like Old Mil! Esp when ice fishing :o
Are nodak's also welcome? Its suppose to snow tonight in Northern ND... ice will be coming!
Nodaks are welcome, but they can keep their old mill to themselves!!!!!
Why don't we simplify?
Iceshanty.com is having a get together in Minnesota and all members are welcome! The best part of Minnesota is there is plenty of ice for everyone!
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Nodaks are welcome, but they can keep their old mill to themselves!!!!!
Why don't we simplify?
Iceshanty.com is having a get together in Minnesota and all members are welcome! The best part of Minnesota is there is plenty of ice for everyone!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:gettin time to plug the garmin in the dodge and find this lake youse boys is chatin bout.... :tipup: :unsure: :tipup:
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It is the big blue thumbprint in the dead center of the map!
Mille Lacs is 132,000 acres, its pretty hard to miss. :laugh:
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It is the big blue thumbprint in the dead center of the map!
Mille Lacs is 132,000 acres, its pretty hard to miss. :laugh:
you haven't seen the size of the scope i'm shooting thru now a days...... ;D ;) :tipup: :unsure: :tipup:
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How much parking do they have left?
Can't be much at Rocky Reef ..
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If you guys are still looking for a place to hold your Minnesota Gathering we would be more than happy to try to work something out with you.
Paul Waldowski
General Manager
Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay
www.sunsetbayml.com
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Welcome to the site Paul! I am glad to finally see someone from my area on Iceshanty.com. Has that lake come up at all with this rain? I sure hope so. :-\
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Hey Skipper maybe we should try to met at Appeldoorn's some weekend to talk about this..?
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Why not? ;D
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Hey fellas, just moved up to the Cities last summer from Iowa City. I'd definately be interested in getting together weither it be the iceshanty.com get together or a get together for just this forum.
I've got plenty of paid time off saved up for some trips out on the ice this year. Just let me know when and where! :)
p.s. Glad to finally be off that Iowan ice!
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We need to whittle out a date here....
The last Saturday in Jan is out for me. We should count out super bowl weekend too.
Do we want to do this on a Saturday or Sunday?
I think we should try to keep it in mid January though, if we wait too long the fishing will crap out. We can head out to the flats in February, but that is quite a hike from anywhere.
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Skipper,
Thanks for the welcome.
Meet at Appeldoorn's? Make sure that you bring the rods as the fall trolling bite is on ;D
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Last weekend is out for me too, as I'm heading to the jaycee's tournie on Gull. But I'm open to most any other weekend. 2nd or 3rd weekend in jan seems best for me.
Since i'm hauling up from the TC, I'll probably make it a weekend, so either day works for me as well...
Fredster
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I'm with Fredster on the 2nd or 3rd weekend would be best for me. Also, I'd prefer Saturday but Sunday wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
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I work most saturdays, so I second having it on saturday! ;D
Work stinks, lets play hookie!!!!!!!!!! >:D
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Any objections to...
Saturday, January 12
Saturday, January 19
Saturday, February 2 (ground hog day) we could pull a fish out of a hole, and if it sees its shadow we have 6 more weeks of good ice!
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at this time i don't see any problems with January lets hear a vote !
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I vote January 19th, give us a few weeks in between the holidays and the get together. I'll need a break from work by then anyway!
I'm completely happy with any of those other weekends if someone has any conflict with the 19th. I for one don't ever have anything on my calendar more than a month or two in advance anyway. ;)
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The 12th works best for me, as it gives me a weekend break between trips up north, but all 3 are ok.
Fredster
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I'm interested - but will have to see what the calendar looks like as we get closer to that time frame.
UG
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im pretty much game for any of the weekends just gotta know so i can make someone else work on saturday!!!
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Hi Paul W. welcome to IS, looking forwart to staying at your resort this up comming season. Save me a honey hole ;D ;D
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Hi Paul W. welcome to IS, looking forwart to staying at your resort this up comming season. Save me a honey hole ;D ;D
Consider it saved. Thanks for the warm welcome ;D
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I can't believe I am writing this on 10/25. It ain't ice fishing yet! I miss you guys, how was your summer? I grew up with a lake cabin on the south side of Mille Lacs. I would love to fish with you guys in January. I normally fish "Sloppy Joes Bar" a gravel bar a few miles out from the southern shore. I go out of Jerry Brandt's. Man I have done a lot of fishing over the years over by Rocky Reef. We need to go in January if you want walleye!
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All we need now is about a month of nice cold weather!!! Lets get that ice on the lakes.. Looking forward to the get together.. And if anyone is looking for a fishing buddy this winter on WED's let me know its my day off and all my other friends work..
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There is a group coming up from Iowa on the weekend of the 19th. I understand that they are interested in attending.
Does anyone have a reasonable objection to having the 1st annual gathering on Saturday January 19th on Mille Lacs Lake?
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Woofta! I had a close call just there. Remembered the family Christmas was going to be in January this year... had to call my parents to be sure the 19th wasn't that weekend. Turns out that I am, in fact, free on the weekend of the 19th.
Count me in!
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I'm in ... I still gotta get approval from Ball & Chain, but this weekend works for me...
Fredster
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Sneak out! It is tough to get out quietly with all of the gear though. :-\ ;D
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Does anyone have a reasonable objection to having the 1st annual gathering on Saturday January 19th on Mille Lacs Lake?
This is going to be at Appeldoorn's correct ?
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That is undetermined at this point. I am just trying to pin down a date for folk who may wish to visit us on vacation. Does Lyman's have a place to warm up and grab a burger and beer?
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That is undetermined at this point. I am just trying to pin down a date for folk who may wish to visit us on vacation. Does Lyman's have a place to warm up and grab a burger and beer?
Not sure where Lyman's is??? Are you thinking of Lybacks? If so, they have neither a bar or restaurant.
We have a couple of different places within a mile of us by Ice road that have bar and restaurants.
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Yes Paul he is thinking Lybacks..
but as far as food i thought we could grill on the ice i don't see any problems with that ..
when i hit the ice any wheres i there to do one thing FISH i can eat later or warm up if theres a gathering I'll visit...
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Hardice,
That would work to. We have a gas grill on a sled ;D
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I have a little one due in January, but if the tricycle motor pops out early like the last one did, I should be able to make it, at least for the day.
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Grilling on the ice sounds good to me!
Anywhere else I would be called an idiot for that statement. 8)
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I think that date would work out for me.. of course just gotta get approval like someone else said.. but im also game for grilling on the ice... i have a little portable grill i can always bring along.. :tipup:
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We may have covered this already but any recommendations on a place to stay the night before/after? I don't need anything fancy, just a clean/cheap motel.
Also, do you imagine we'll be driving out to the spot? I personally don't own a seld... I'm moved up from Iowa in August and haven't needed to drive/4wheel/sled out on the ice for many many years. Mille Lacs is a little different than our ponds down south. Could be a MUCH longer hike. ;)
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Which town would be the closest to which ever resort the event stages out of?
Trying to get a idea of the time / distance involved w/ getting there from the SE....
Thanks
UG
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Which town would be the closest to which ever resort the event stages out of?
Trying to get a idea of the time / distance involved w/ getting there from the SE....
Thanks
UG
If you are looking for something to plug into map quest, try Isle or Wahkon. The south side of the lake is about 90-120 minutes from Minneapolis. You would come up HWY 65 if you are from the SE.
We may have covered this already but any recommendations on a place to stay the night before/after? I don't need anything fancy, just a clean/cheap motel.
Also, do you imagine we'll be driving out to the spot? I personally don't own a seld... I'm moved up from Iowa in August and haven't needed to drive/4wheel/sled out on the ice for many many years. Mille Lacs is a little different than our ponds down south. Could be a MUCH longer hike. ;)
A good place to stay... Hmmmm? There are a few Motels around. Perhaps a few of you guys should pool your dough and rent a sleeper shack? The Casino is a good spot, but it is on the other side of the lake. You can try one of my favorite sites for lodging info if you wish>>> www.exploreminnesota.com (http://www.exploreminnesota.com)
As far as getting out there, the resort we leave from will have suitable ice roads. Unless the ice is slushy or very rough, you should have no trouble driving your car out (assuming we have safe ice thickness). If not, I'm sure me or several others with 4x4 trucks would be willing to give you a ride out. At that part of the winter, I don't see us fishing the flats anyhow.
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I think that date would work out for me.. of course just gotta get approval like someone else said.. but im also game for grilling on the ice... i have a little portable grill i can always bring along.. :tipup:
yarndt52 ,
if you can get to staples you can ride over with me if you want i do have room for just 1 fisherman ..
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yarndt52 ,
if you can get to staples you can ride over with me if you want i do have room for just 1 fisherman ..
i would think that i could make it over there.. gotta drive right through it one way or another..
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I may be able to make it if I don't have a spearing tourny that weekend.
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We need a meeting place!!!!!!!!
LYBACKS
APPLEDOORNS
any other suggestions?
At this point we only need a place to access the lake and iceroads. There is usually a small fee involved with ice road access, but it is never too much. We need to get this thing going here! It is December 3 today!
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gota think about parking off the ice too..
I do know Lybacks has enough parks on dry land for 100-150 cars-trucks with trailers
not sure what Appledoorns has yet..
anybody from that area or even paul can confirm whats there for parking ?
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Hard Ice,
We have more than ample room for parking
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Paul, we looking at hard water yet or you still on the soft water yet ?
i would love to get over there for a day of fishing and soon..
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Hard Ice,
We have more than ample room for parking
That is good! We don't need a big cluster park out on the lake. :-\
Unless the ice is awful thick, I try to put my truck on the ice as little as possible.
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Paul, we looking at hard water yet or you still on the soft water yet ?
i would love to get over there for a day of fishing and soon..
We are going to start punching out a road on on Thurs. Wheelers and sleds for now
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Count me in if it's the 19th, unless i'm already up nort.
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Count me in if it's the 19th, unless i'm already up nort.
If your already up nort, you will just have to drive back down!
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ok all we have the date set January 19th ?
Place - Appeldoorn's Resort
Time- All Day
lets get this set in stone soon !
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OK>>>>>
If no one has a reasonable objection by Sunday 12/9, it is settled. 8)
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So did we decide on the 19th then as the date? I gotta make sure I get that day off from work so just wondering what the plan is!!
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yes, we settled on a date and lake while back.
I just wanted to let the resort thing set a few days. We don't have a sponsor on the lake yet, so location is up for debate. If no one objects by sunday, I will change the first post in this thread to include the plan.
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OK....
Here it is. :)
Date: Saturday, January 19th.
Lake: Mille Lacs, Mille Lacs County
Place:[/color] Appledoorns Sunset Bay Resort
Meeting Time: 10am on dry land at the resort. I hope this gives you guys who have to drive enough time.
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sounds like a plan skipper.. see you guys there :tipup:
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yuppie skipper i'll be there
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Sounds great!
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I hope to be there, all depends on when my kid is born.
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OK....
Here it is. :)
Date: Saturday, January 19th.
Lake: Mille Lacs, Mille Lacs County
Place:[/color] Appledoorns Sunset Bay Resort
Meeting Time: 10am on dry land at the resort. I hope this gives you guys who have to drive enough time.
Guys,
Thank you so much for choosing our resort to have your gathering. We are offering 20% off of Fishhouse rentals for those that would like to come up Friday night and stay overnight before your gathering. We have a limited number of these units, so book them soon. Just tell me that you want to receive the IS Discount. We will also be offering 50% off of the price of a road pass for those that are coming up for the gathering. Again, please mention IS to receive your discount.
All of us here at Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay look forward to meeting all of the IS gang that can make the gathering.
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I hope to be there, all depends on when my kid is born.
tell her to hurry up and pop it out.. you got other plans.. ok ok maybe approach it a little diffently lol good luck with that one
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Appledoorn's phone number is (320) 676-8834
http://www.sunsetbayml.com/ (http://www.sunsetbayml.com/)
I will update the 1st post in this thread with directions and other info soon!
Thank you Paul, we appreciate your offer!
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tell her to hurry up and pop it out..
We have had this conversation a few times now. Now my mother-in-law said she was going to come stay with us, so I might be interested in splitting a house if I go. How much is a month rental?
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lol Haywood
In all seriousness, I'd be interested in splitting a house too. I snor but at least it's another person to go halves'ies with.
Update:
Actually, looking at the reservation list it appears that only a few houses remain for that weekend. Lets get chating and figure out if we can make this happen ASAP! :)
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We have opened up our access to Wheeler's and Snowmobiles. We have a good start to our road and trails blazed Doe Island Reef and to Shaw's Reef. We have punched many holes and have found a steady 8 inches of ice. Our plan is to have a couple of our 4 hole houses out in the bay by this weekend on perch spots.
Tony Roach and a couple of his guys were out this afternoon and got a few perch. They kept a couple of them for dinner.
(http://paulwaldowski.com/Resort/Road1.JPG)
(http://paulwaldowski.com/Resort/Road2.JPG)
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Paul,
It's looking better and better all the time i can't wait till the gathering !
from what i seen in the ice raod pic's you don't have to much snow on your side of the lake maybe 8" or am i seeing things ?
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Perch are being caught off of Doe Island Reef. Some size to them but we need to sort threw them to get eaters. 13-15 feet of water has been best. Small jigs with waxies.
Walleye's are out in the deeper water off of the reefs and mud. 30-32 feet of water. Small Jigging Spoons with minnow heads. These 2 fish came from 31 feet of water and were caught with a 1/16 Go Devil and a minnow head. He also picked up a limit of eaters from the same depth.
(http://paulwaldowski.com/Resort/John.JPG)
(http://paulwaldowski.com/Resort/John1.JPG)
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Hey, new to the forum and I could use some fishing buddies, especially those that know how to fish better than me and are willing to share their knowledge!
I'm wondering if it's worth hooking up with you guys if I would have to leave by 3:30pm or so? What time do you guys think we'll make it out to the ice after meeting up?
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they moved my wifes due date up a week, so I should have no reason not to make it. Timmer, how far of a drive would you have? I am hoping we will be hitting the ice right away, maybe make 10:00 the go time and start rolling in for coffee around 9:30.
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they moved my wifes due date up a week, so I should have no reason not to make it. Timmer, how far of a drive would you have? I am hoping we will be hitting the ice right away, maybe make 10:00 the go time and start rolling in for coffee around 9:30.
First, congrats on the new kid!
I haven't looked up the resort yet so I'm not sure where that is on the lake. I'm in East Bethel, so we are practically neighbors, you could tell me how far I am away! I can get to the south side in around 1.25 hours.
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We'll.. here's your first lesson.
1. Drill a hole
2. Drop your line
3. Open the cooler
4. Crack a beer
5. Shoot the
You're now as good of Ice Fisherman as I half the anglers on this forum ;)
Well, I'm capable of most of those! It took me over 2 hours to tear apart my auger and get it going last week, so I almost failed #1.
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I haven't looked up the resort yet so I'm not sure where that is on the lake. I'm in East Bethel, so we are practically neighbors, you could tell me how far I am away! I can get to the south side in around 1.25 hours.
Sweet, you can pick me up on the way. Paul can probably post the best directions, but they are on the east side of the lake, north of Isle. If you even need to go fishing, let me know.
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If your doing a head count...I plan on attending and will try to bring a couple more.
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If your doing a head count...I plan on attending and will try to bring a couple more.
It's an IS rule, new guy brings the beer. ;D
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It's an IS rule, new guy brings the beer. ;D
And I can put down a lot of beer :thumbsup:
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...and I hope you also like hot wings because, it seems by grill is connected to the beer!
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...and I hope you also like hot wings because, it seems by grill is connected to the beer!
I like the new guy already!!
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I like the new guy already!!
tell me rebel is a chick and I'm in love :-*
Errrrr not
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tell me rebel is a chick and I'm in love :-*
Errrrr not
Not a chick! Just an old straight Marine and I'd B-B-Q in a blizzard. I've got some pictures somewhere of chillin and grillin.
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One more thing about grillin and I'll shut-up about it. You may have heard about my religious experience this summer. I'm here to set the story straight! We were having a picnic down by the river. Grilling apple brats. They go good with beer too. Some thought I saw Jesus just because I yelled out his name. However, a piece of hot apple went down my shorts and blistered me! Let that be a warning to you.
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What kind of picnic were you at grilling with your shorts open :o
I'll do the grilling, you just bring the beer
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Um.... Even though an Ice Fishing get-together is the quisessential definition of "Sausage Fest" I refuse to take it to that level :o
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Um.... Even though an Ice Fishing get-together is the quisessential definition of "Sausage Fest" I refuse to take it to that level :o
It's called male bonding. A lot of guys whose wives don't have them on short leashes, do it. We will post some pictures after the event so you can see what that's like.
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It's called male bonding. A lot of guys whose wives don't have them on short leashes, do it. We will post some pictures after the event so you can see what that's like.
If you can get off said "short leash" ;D
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that really hurts, but I probably deserved it.
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It's called male bonding. A lot of guys whose wives don't have them on short leashes, do it. We will post some pictures after the event so you can see what that's like.
No no, i'm totally going to be there. I just won't be dropping any scorching bits of fruit down my pants :P
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Hi all
I'm new to iceshanty
the trip to mil lacs sounds great!! ;D
does anyone mind if I bring my boys??
we're from brainerd,mn.
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I hear the youngest guys get to drill all the holes... I'll let 'em borrow my Mora hand auger ;) (just kidding)
The invitation is open to anyone as I understand it :)
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I hear the youngest guys get to drill all the holes... I'll let 'em borrow my Mora hand auger ;) (just kidding)
The invitation is open to anyone as I understand it :)
they use my jiffy better then me so they'll show up aome full grown men.LOL
I just want them to feel comfortable.
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More the merrier! Bring your boys!
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Wow, this thing is turning into an event! Someone mentions hot wings and people start coming out of the wood work
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Wow, this thing is turning into an event! Someone mentions hot wings and people start coming out of the wood work
Forget the wings! Did you see the pic of that walleye on pg 6!?
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Forget the wings! Did you see the pic of that walleye on pg 6!?
Yeah, she might of helped a little bit.
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1st house.(http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/531/medium/DSCF00041.JPG)
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1st house.(http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/531/medium/DSCF00041.JPG)
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this thing is AWSOME!!!
great job!!! ;)
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this thing is AWSOME!!!
great job!!! ;)
Thanks. I had fun making it. The responses have been surprising the few times it's been out on the ice.
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Yep thats ice house is sic!
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Just incase you need them, here is that directions to Appeldoorn's http://www.sunsetbayml.com/directions.php
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http://www.sunsetbayml.com/directions.php (http://www.sunsetbayml.com/directions.php)
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Thanks, that insert hyperlink didn't work the way I thought it was going to.
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Just outta curiousity, what kinda gear am I gonna need to bring? I've got one good eye rod, a couple of heavier (med w/ 6lb) pannie rods, some tipups. Is someone gonna have a house I can warm up in if it's a typical january day?
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I am going to decide the morning of, if I am going to bring my house and heater or not. I was just planning on bringing 2 or 3 rods, a tip up, an auger and some bait and tackle. .
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Hey jeff, wanna carpool? I'd be more than happy to pay my share of the gas. Just seems like a waste for 2 cars to go up when i'll be driving right by ya
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i am bringing a quad
a house - to fit two fishers
and 3-4 rods
bait and tackle
everything i would use on a normal day of fishing
p.s going over to cove bay to get a little Handle on mille lacs
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I will bring my quad too.. If I ever get it back from the shop! They have had it since Nov 24, and I guess they have no intention of getting to it any time soon! :%$#!: Mille Lacs Motorsports is at the top of my list right now. >:( They said it was a quick job and they would get it right in. >:( I am going to have to go get it and bring it somewhere else. :%$#!:
I will also bring my Shap DX 3000, but it is pretty small. Is anyone still interested in sharing a sleeper? I would be willing to throw some cash at it. I wouldn't stay the night, but It would be worth it to have a place to warm up. I have a Jiffy 8'' too, and the rest of my regular gear will come with. I will also load my GPS with some good local structure to hit.
Dont forget the beer!
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Hey jeff, wanna carpool? I'd be more than happy to pay my share of the gas. Just seems like a waste for 2 cars to go up when i'll be driving right by ya
Maybe. I was going to head up early with Timmer and he has to head out, mid day.
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days are closing fast !
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who is all in?
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Me, Timmer, and Fishahalik are planning on meeting up here and getting there earlier in the morning, then coming back to Appledorns, to meet up. However, I still don't have baby yet, but I wont worry if you don't.
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Me, Timmer, and Fishahalik are planning on meeting up here and getting there earlier in the morning, then coming back to Appledorns, to meet up. However, I still don't have baby yet, but I wont worry if you don't.
You need to plan these things better. My wife is due AUGUST 26, far from any important outdoor activity. August is too hot to fish during the day and the mosquitoes will fly off with you at night. Next winter I will be allowed to have EIGHT lines down! ;D
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The wedding and the first kid were planned away from everything. This last one isn't my fault. A whole day of drinking, followed by a dip in the hot tub are to blame.
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Grown married adults don't have oops babies! :D
Mine too! We already have two kids, I guess there is room for one more. :P
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who is all in?
I plan on being there w/ a guest (my neighbor - he's got the 2-up snowmobile trailer). We plan on being at the resort about 9.30 +/-.
Will have 2 sleds, Eskimo QF3 shelter (This seats two, and we can squeeze in a 3rd on a bucket if its really ugly out.) All the other ice toys as well.
UG
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Does Mille Lacs have an evening bite? My nephew & me are looking to take a 3 or 4 day trip and this sounds like one helluva time. If we can make it do we just bring the truck & all the ice fishing gear Jigsticks, tipups or just jigsticks? Should a guy bring the 4-wheelers. In WI right now there is so much slush. We buried the quads yesterday by Rhinelander, WI. 10" ice, 6" slush, 12" snow, not pretty. Thanks, Pat
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yes it does have a night bit..
was on the dead sea last wed and sat
found 10"-13" of ice and a foot of snow in places
and a few slush pockets that were deep..
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Im sure that Appledoorns will have roads plowed. I would bring your ATV if you have one, it cant hurt.
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Count me in. I'll have my typical gear with me; a portable that'll hold 2 people (3 if you toss the gear on the ice), a few rods, my vex, ect.
It looks like there are only 2 units from Appledorn's available for that weekend. Anyone looking to reserve one for the weekend? I'd go in on it.. Looks the available houses are 6 holers with room to sleep 4. If not, no big deal. Send me a PM if you're interested (or if you've already reserved one and need an extra guy to split bill)
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The wedding and the first kid were planned away from everything. This last one isn't my fault. A whole day of drinking, followed by a dip in the hot tub are to blame.
And I thought there had to be a woman involved! ;D
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I didn't say I was the one drinking all day and then jumping in the hot tub. Good news though, just got back from the doctor and they said they will not let her go past next Wednesday, so that give me a week and a half to look like a great husband, before I ditch her for the GTG.
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I flexed my top seniority muscle at work and got the 19th off! :flex:
Unfortunately, you guys are stuck with me. ;D
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I worked on a Saturday once. Didn't care for it, so I haven't done it again.
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:P
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HEY PAUL!!!!
How are the roads looking? Would you recommend sleds and wheelers? What time do you put the coffee on? Also, are you joining us for some fishing or is your boss one of those guys that makes you work on weekends.
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Im hoping to make it out there.. As of right now I just have to convince the wife that a trip to the lake is way more important then a friends bday party.. Not sure how easy that will be but Im hoping to manage. If I do make it I will be bring either a wheeler or sled my clam yukon 4 rods my marcum and a ton of beer.. HAHAHHA
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The trick is to be a vulgar jerk in front of your wife's friends so they tell her to leave you home. :)
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The trick is to be a vulgar jerk in front of your wife's friends so they tell her to leave you home. :)
hahaha well after last night that may no longer be an issue.. maybe one to many drinks down the hatch.. lol
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???ok what time are we all going to meet and where??
I have a great menory it's just very short. ::)
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???ok what time are we all going to meet and where??
I have a great menory it's just very short. ::)
10 AM at Appledoorns resort. http://www.sunsetbayml.com/ (http://www.sunsetbayml.com/)
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Skipper,
Do you know if they are driving on that part of the lake yet ??
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No, I have not even been on Mille Lacs this year. :-\
The ice is marginal and my pickup is heavy. You guys can do what you want, but I think I will take my ATV out. I didn't pay all that money to leave it set at home. ;D
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Skipper,
Do you know if they are driving on that part of the lake yet ??
Sorry for the delay in getting all of this posted. I had some computer problems that prevented me from logging into this site.
Hard Ice,
Our roads are in great shape. We are driving just about everything out, including 3/4 ton trucks with wheelhouses. Our road network goes all over Doe Island Reef and extends out to 2 mile gravel and then south down to the north side of Hennepin Island. I'm not going to kid you guys, with all of the small perch and forage in the lake right now, the bite has really been tough.
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10 AM at Appledoorns resort. http://www.sunsetbayml.com/ (http://www.sunsetbayml.com/)
Is there a specific spot at the resort? How does one know they've found the right group?
I will have a dk red/silver GMC 4wd pu w/ a topper pulling a snowmobile trailer...
UG
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Here is a pic of me!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g37/SkipperT/catfishaug.jpg)
I should be wearing a tan hooded carrharrt jacket. I drive a red 95 GMC X-cab long box pickup with no topper. It will be pulling a weird super low single axle trailer with a green 06 sportsman on it. I will also put my cell number up later this week.
It looks like it may be a cooooold one boys.... :-\
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Here is a pic of me!
Were you curling those cats??
I will also be in a Carhartt with an Anderson Windows logo (no I don't work there, got it on Ebay $15 brand new), Insulated jeans, and I will have a sled with a Green Eskimo, not sure which sled though. I will have the Explorer with the sweet daycare logo on the side windows.
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I'll be wearing ice armor and dragging a blue quad on behind a dark salty trail blazer with ice team/strike master/vexilar stickers in the back windows
not to hard to miss..unless i trade quads from now till then..
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Skipper:
I'm throwing these questions at you since you put this expedition together.....
Do you have any specific plans / thoughts on "how the day will work"?
All stay in a given area - ie based on info from Appledorns? Everyone fish where they want?
I have been on the lake all of 2-3-4 times - I don't know it. Am looking at the DNR S half map
now, and there is a whole lot of space between the spots Paul W. talked about having roads - ie
Doe Island vs Hennipen Island vs 2mile reef - much less anywhere else.
Not having alot of experience on that water, its the last place I want to get lost on - espec.
if it gets dark or was to get foggie.
Any plans for grilling, etc? Anyone bringing food to share?
Paul W:
What do your road passes cost?
Thanks
UG
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Skipper:
I'm throwing these questions at you since you put this expedition together.....
Do you have any specific plans / thoughts on "how the day will work"?
All stay in a given area - ie based on info from Appledorns? Everyone fish where they want?
I have been on the lake all of 2-3-4 times - I don't know it. Am looking at the DNR S half map
now, and there is a whole lot of space between the spots Paul W. talked about having roads - ie
Doe Island vs Hennipen Island vs 2mile reef - much less anywhere else.
Not having alot of experience on that water, its the last place I want to get lost on - espec.
if it gets dark or was to get foggie.
Any plans for grilling, etc? Anyone bringing food to share?
Paul W:
What do your road passes cost?
Thanks
UG
1) No, I have no plan whatsoever :-\ Drill holes and catch fish I hope. I am not much of a party planner! :D I just thought we could meet and put some real names and faces to these screen names. This is our first time, next year will be a better show!
2) I think we can base our day on Paul's recommendations of where to fish. If we all want to split up and do our own thing after we meet, its a free country! Anyone who wants to stick by me is free to do. If the group wants to move, I will surely move with it. I am in charge of nothing, I am little more than a helper/janitor here on IS.com ;D
3)Stick to the roads and you will be fine! No worries! I'm sure you can jump in with someone too, at least you wont be lost alone! Unless there is a severe ice fog, there is nothing to worry about. Even if we get fog, my GPS will bring us back the way we came.
4) Does anyone want to grill? I'm fine with a pail lunch, but I may be able to donate a few steaks to cook if the fishing is slow. If someone has a portable grill to bring with it would help. I will donate propane to our cause too.
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One more thing.....
How hardcore are you guys? It is gonna be -10F for a high on Saturday with 10mph wind. :-\ It will be around -17F when we hit the lake. We can always hope that the weather man is wrong.....
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I was on the dead sea about 4 years ago when it was 35 below it was no picnic dress warm if you are coming..
also thinking i may eat at the resort give them a little buss. being they are going to give us a 1/2 price road fee..
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I am still planning on going. My old man might wuss out though. He isn't as thick skinned as he once was.
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One more thing.....
How hardcore are you guys? It is gonna be -10F for a high on Saturday with 10mph wind. :-\ It will be around -17F when we hit the lake. We can always hope that the weather man is wrong.....
That could be an issue....
Here is the Weather Underground forecast for Isle (56342) for Fri / Sat / Sun.
Friday
Cloudy. Snow likely in the morning...then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs zero to 5 above zero. North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Friday Night
Colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows around 20 below.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 5 below.
Saturday Night and Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows 15 below to 20 below zero. Highs zero to 5 above zero.
Bet the fish are going to have a bad case of lock-jaw...
UG
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Bet the fish are going to have a bad case of lock-jaw...
UG
yes sir, I think you have a point. :-\
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Are we still going with this or we going to post pone it ?
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Are we still going with this or we going to post pone it ?
By my guesstimating, we are looking at a -35F wind chill sat morning. I don't know about you guys, but that is pushing my limits of comfort. I was hoping for mid 20s so we could grill, drink, and BS out on the ice. It will be pretty hard to do that if we are huddled in portables by the pair. This is crud.... at least we have ice!
My vote is Postpone NOT cancel!!!! We had this coming you know, Jan in MN is like this.
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Well, I don't want to rain on anyone's parade (or blow serious windchill on it), but weather.com is currently showing a high of -1! I don't even want to hear what the windchill is going to be. This is definitely a social event for me, and I don't own a fancy Ice Armor suit. I'd freeze my butt. The forecast could still change by Saturday, but I'm not sure by how much.
Being cold and having fish with a case of lockjaw doesn't sound like the fun time I was looking forward to. So, I guess if we are voting for a postponement, I hate to say it but I'll add a vote.
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that's better than accuweathers -6 for a high. This past weekend would have been perfect. I will go if we have it, but my vote goes for rescheduling it as well.
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crude you got that rite !!
My vote is Postpone it to a later date ..
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Latest from Weather Underground ......
Friday
Cloudy. Snow likely in the morning...then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the morning...then patchy blowing and drifting snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs zero to 5 above zero. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Wind chill readings 18 below to 28 below zero.
Friday Night
Colder. Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the evening. Lows 15 below to 20 below zero. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings 33 below to 43 below zero.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs around 5 below. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 33 below to 43 below zero in the morning.
http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=isle+mn (http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=isle+mn)
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With the new snow and wind, there could be white outs, not to mention that these kind of wind chills are dangerous - any kind of wet event or mechanical failure could be life threatening. It's not worth it. I also vote to post-pone.
UG
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Brrrrrrrrrr !!
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my vote would also go to postpone.. those types of temps and windchill arent much fun to be out in.. did that one time on mille lacs for a fishing derby and it plain out sucked!! i would much rather be able to be on the ice BS and getting to know everyone.
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I'm soooooo not coming this weekend. This is the type of weather that makes me hope the fish DON'T bite..just to keep my hands dry.
I vote we push it back into February but if you guys still wanna meet up, don't postpone on my account. :)
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I guess we have an agreement. :'( Bummer as it may be, -45 below windchill is down right dangerous. 20mph winds will be blowing snow in our faces like a sand blaster! I am glad to see everyone has the same idea. We can let those Iowegians prove how tough they are!
How would you guys feel about eliminating most of the chances of this happening again? We could push it out into March and chase those football sized perch! Once the season closes, that lake becomes a ghost town. A couple weeks after things quiet down, the perch bite can really get going. Average temps are in the 30s or even 40s in mid march and we will have 3 feet of top quality ice beneath us. Some of the best fishing I have had on that lake has been in early spring. Sometimes I even leave my shack home. My best of all time perch trip was in mid April, but the ice is pretty scary by then.
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Postponed till further notice due to extreme cold :'(
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:( I was going to post that I can't make it because the bolts broke for the steering box on my jeep so I will be in the shop all week end fixing that and doing the crap I've been putting off for a while.
let me know when we are back on.
I am really looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Postponed till further notice due to extreme cold :'(
You wimps ;)
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You wimps ;)
Pffffffff, now you chime in ;)
I'd show up if this thing happened in March, no problem.
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How would you guys feel about eliminating most of the chances of this happening again? We could push it out into March and chase those football sized perch! Once the season closes, that lake becomes a ghost town. A couple weeks after things quiet down, the perch bite can really get going. Average temps are in the 30s or even 40s in mid march and we will have 3 feet of top quality ice beneath us. Some of the best fishing I have had on that lake has been in early spring. Sometimes I even leave my shack home. My best of all time perch trip was in mid April, but the ice is pretty scary by then.
Thoughts on the March idea......I've never been on some real quality jumbo's - so that has got my attention.
March Weekends: 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, 29/30
Easter (coming very early this year) is on the 23rd.
Also have #1 son getting hitched on the 8th - so that one is out for me.
All the others are do-able at this point. My pref. would be the 15/16, as
end of March the ice could be getting a little iffy - all depends on what
we get for spring....
UG
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The first weekend in March is the only one that would work for me, but don't let that have any influence on when you have it. If I don't make it, you can have a drink for poor old Haywood, who is miserably on a 12 day fishing trip down on Lake of the Ozarks while you guys are having all of the fun ;D
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Haywood, who is miserably on a 12 day fishing trip down on Lake of the Ozarks
Yah, I'd hate to be you right about now.... Forget that southern Missouri climate at this time of year. ;)
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Last time I was there, we got stuck in a dry county. A resort should have to disclose that info to you when you are setting up your resevations.
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Last time I was there, we got stuck in a dry county. A resort should have to disclose that info to you when you are setting up your resevations.
Can you catch fish, with out Beer???
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Can you catch fish, with out Beer???
That is a good question! I have never tried. Does anyone want to test this, or should we just say that fish wont bite without beer. ;D
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That would be like Scuba diving with out oxygen, why would you even try it?
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Dont let the dream die!!! ;D When are we gonna do This!!
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Any further thoughts on this?
I have my turn being on-call coming up. If I need to swap w/
a co-worker, the sooner a date is picked, the better....
Thanks
UG
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I'm hoping that this Get Together(2008) is still on... Any news, Skipper?
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Zero intrest. :-\
Everyone was exited about getting together in January, but it seems that much of the intrest has died. It is too bad we had to pick the coldest day of the year to have our event. It is still up in the air if anyone wants to grab it.
I think we still have plenty of time to have an informal met and greet in March.
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I think we are just waiting out you, our fearless leader or something like that.
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I'm no leader :laugh:
I am just the janitor!!!!
March 1,8,15,22, anything past that and we may be pushing our luck. I would say the 8th or the 15th would be a good choice. Bring an ATV if you have one, the ice can start to get slushy at that point. We can hope for "no shack" weather so we can BS and talk smart. No weather is guaranteed, but march is a better bet than January for a nice day with a good bite. ;D
I will disclose to you, I have not been fishing Mille Lacs very much.
I know a few places to start, but I make no promises!
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Did you ever hear my story about Mille Lacs? Mille Lacs sucks, that's my story.
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lotw is hot right now ;D just got back.
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im game for the get together.. i think we are planning a trip to red lake for the 9th.. so just let me know what the plan maybe..
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March 15th would be best here..
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north long is always good for pan fish.
but I'm game for what ever every one is up for.
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I think Mille Lacs sucks tooo!! :laugh:
March 15 is a good date. Any thirds to that.
We can fish anywhere you guys want. I would prefer a lake that someone knows well. In March, our options are limited to pannies, so keep that in mind. A hot walleye or pike bite does us NO good when the season is closed. I am sick of Mille Lacs, and have been for years. The grumpy tourists and the "ice road barons" are enough to make me pull my hair out. Does anyone has a smaller lake, or a lake that we could get into some fish near the launch? I know that transportation on the ice was a problem with some members in our previous discussion. I like to fish Ann Lake off of HWY 47 near Oglive, but that lake can be fickle and that ice goes to heck in a hurry. Borden By Garrison can be good too. There are a ton of good crappie lakes by Brainerd too.
My vision of this outing isn't to catch a bunch of fish. I just want to meet you guys and bring "Team Minnesota" into the real world. I like beer too. ;D
We can still fish Mille Lacs if you guys want, but I would like to discuss other options too.
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north long is always good for pan fish.
but I'm game for what ever every one is up for.
North Long is a good suggestion.... :) How well do you know it?
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caught a 8 lbs. northern lastnight and three walleyes.
merrifield bay has great crappies at dusk good perch all day.
oh and I live a mile frim the lake. ;D
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Anyone want to second North Long?
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I'm still in. 15th would work for me I believe. I don't really care where we end up.....just getting outside of the cities would be a nice change of pace.
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Anyone want to second North Long?
second
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Third.. :)
Lets let this sit till Friday, and make it official then. This whole nomination process went awful quick! ;D
North Long Lake by Brainerd on March 15th
If anyone has a better idea, SPEAK UP!
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http://thoreau.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lakemaps/b0108010.pdf (http://thoreau.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lakemaps/b0108010.pdf)
Here it is, for those of you who dont know it.
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is this the one that is just north of brainerd on hwy 371? and what date are we looking at for it.. the 15th? id be game but probably wont be up there until a little later
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We will make it official this weekend. Allot of guys have not been on here since the change of plans.
It looks like it will be on the 15th of march on the long lake off of HWY 371 just north of Brainerd.
I we are being watched.... :unsure:
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I will be AWOL that weekend, so have a beer or 2 for me.
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Ok north long is a big lake were we all meting at ?
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there is a landing on merrifield bay,it's right off hwy 3 across from the wagon wheel bar.
there is plenty of parking and that is the best place I've fished for pan fish.[/b ;D and we can stop at the wheel to WARM UP if you know what I mean.
so how many people are we talking about coming up for this thing??????
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I am in, my favorite relief driver is taking my truck on the 15th! :)
OK!
So we are going to meet on the merrifeild bay public landing on north long lake. March 15 is the date, what time do you guys want to meet?
The crappie bite can be somewhat crappy at mid day, do we want to meet after lunch?
hey tstegora,
Does the wagon wheel serve chow? I sure wouldn't mind stopping for a burger and beer after we get done fishing.
so how many people are we talking about coming up for this thing??????
It wont be Fishapalooza by any means. ;D We will try to get a head count before the date, but it will be pretty small.
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yes they do and there is the half moon just down the road that serves food to and next to the half moon is a bait & gas sation.
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Hey tstegora how often do you fish out there ?? i might try to hit it during the week..
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well crappies start late in the day,I'm open to any time just say when.
we can meet at the wagon wheel if you want. ;)
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i was thinking the day before the gathering ??
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A little pre fish never hurt anyone. ;D
I may check it out too. I usually hit lake Hubert a few times before the ice is shot, maybe I will go to long instead. I have the lake on Lakemaster, it looks like a big deep sucker for sure.
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Ok guys....
I am eyeballing Mapquest & Lake Finder as I type.....I show a "N Long Lake" E of 371 and Gull Lk, the same is W of Hwy 25 and just S of a Round Lk. I see a little town called Merrifield - but no road labeled Hwy 3.
I assume I got the right lake, but Lake Finder only shows a public access on the W bay, by 371.
Can some one confirm if this is the right one.
I will need to see what I can do to swap on-call w/ someone at work in order to make this.
UG
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about three years ago they changed from hwy 25 to county road #3
I live 1 1/2 miles from the lake and there is a landing on merrifield bay.
you have the right lake just go towards the train bell resort and you'll see the signs for the landing.
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Just follow HWY 25 up on the map from Brainerd until you get to Merrifeild. It is the same road that goes up through Becker, Foley, and Pierz.
If anyone wants to carpool with me, that would be fine. I live less than a mile off of US 169 just north of Milaca. I have an X-cab long box pickup, so space for gear should not be an issue. I would be about 30 miles north of Elk River or about 40 miles north of Rogers.
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;) hey guys I need to know how many people are going to be here??
I just talked to the bartender at the wagon wheel and they want to know if we will have enough guys for them to put on a waitress.
they are looking forward to us coming in.. :o
I need to know by Wednesday by 6:30 pm so we get treated like thee kings we are!!! ::) ;D
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Ok i guess some of us are confused heres a map to get you to the landing
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=ceeBHS9WXA1kry3MgU1DuQ%3d%3d&longitude=U%2f7SPqLJnbSzsknFTPFYXg%3d%3d&name=Train%20Bell%20Resort&country=US&address=21489%20Train%20Bell%20Rd&city=Merrifield&state=MN&zipcode=56465&phone=218%2d829%2d4941&spurl=0&&q=Merrifild%20bay%20boat%20access&qc=Resorts (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=ceeBHS9WXA1kry3MgU1DuQ%3d%3d&longitude=U%2f7SPqLJnbSzsknFTPFYXg%3d%3d&name=Train%20Bell%20Resort&country=US&address=21489%20Train%20Bell%20Rd&city=Merrifield&state=MN&zipcode=56465&phone=218%2d829%2d4941&spurl=0&&q=Merrifild%20bay%20boat%20access&qc=Resorts)
you will be turning by the train bell resort and follow the signs from there i'll try to get some I/S signs up at the turns for the access
also heres the map for the wagon wheel
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=7VSW%2bzOconX%2fDmYnNG2LWQ%3d%3d&longitude=pJo3yRHuqA7DQNSmMnXYpQ%3d%3d&name=Wagon%20Wheel&country=US&address=21560%20County%20Road%203&city=Merrifield&state=MN&zipcode=56465&phone=218%2d829%2d0816&spurl=0&&q=Wagon%20wheel&qc=Bars (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=7VSW%2bzOconX%2fDmYnNG2LWQ%3d%3d&longitude=pJo3yRHuqA7DQNSmMnXYpQ%3d%3d&name=Wagon%20Wheel&country=US&address=21560%20County%20Road%203&city=Merrifield&state=MN&zipcode=56465&phone=218%2d829%2d0816&spurl=0&&q=Wagon%20wheel&qc=Bars)
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Thank you Hard Ice for getting those maps up.
;) hey guys I need to know how many people are going to be here??
I just talked to the bartender at the wagon wheel and they want to know if we will have enough guys for them to put on a waitress.
they are looking forward to us coming in.. :o
I need to know by Wednesday by 6:30 pm so we get treated like thee kings we are!!! ::) ;D
I will start a sign up thread so we can get a better idea of who is coming. I would not expect a crowd. I wouldn't ask the owner of the wagon wheel to put an extra waitress on just for us. :-\. If anyone wants to go, just post yes or maybe on that thread. It will be stickied above this thread in Minnesota general.
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they just want us to be taken care of so maybe we will make this a regular thing.
they are very supportive of our group.
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What time are we going to meet?
Is everyone signed up?
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I'm open to any time.
I can be on the lake in ten minutes from the time I leave my house, so it's up to you guys just let me know when ;D :laugh:
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Weather Report (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=56353&hourly=1&yday=74&weekday=Saturday)
It looks like we picked a better day this time around!!! ;D I hope to see everyone there!
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I was just poking around on Lakemaster Contour Pro looking at North long. Holy cow, that thing has some structure!
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no kidding Skipper ..
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Weather Report (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=56353&hourly=1&yday=74&weekday=Saturday)
It looks like we picked a better day this time around!!! ;D I hope to see everyone there!
but i like this fore cast better :)
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=56401&hourly=1&yday=74&weekday=Saturday (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=56401&hourly=1&yday=74&weekday=Saturday)
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Very nice!
At 33 for a high, we wont be wading around in water and sloppy snow.
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Just got back a little bit ago from the lake there wasn't to much water on the ice after last nights freezing temps but when you come off the landing make sure you stay to the left side cause theres a big hole in the center i'm not sure if it goes down all the way i didn't want to drive though it to find out..
also they are still driving on the lake but my quads loaded if you choose not to drive out which can be a very long walk ..
Do i need to stick signs out where you are to turn or not ??
my plan is to leave here around 7 am and hit the lake around 830-900 AM i will check back to see iof anybody replys this..
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We will be going out on quads for sure...
I will be leaving Milaca around 9:00, so I should be out there by 10:00 to 10:30. If anyone wants to meet up with us early and do some "prefish", call my cell.
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Hey Hardice, do you have a cell? If you dont mind, PM me your number so I can find you when we get there. What part of the lake to you think you will be on?
We will be on two new polaris sportsmans. One is green and one is blue, the blue one is an X2 model. We will be fishing out of or pulling a fish trap voyager.
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I'll be straight out from the landing on a blue Polaris sportsman with a clam yukon..
cell is zapped to avoid spamers if you wish to have it please pm me..
p.s
if i'm sitting out in the open i'll be wearing blue ice armor
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Thanks for coming out guys!
The fishing was a bit slow, but the weather couldn't be beat! I sunburned my face!
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pleasure meeting you all ..
for the ones who decided to stay at home you missed out !!
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Stupid me had a camera in my pocket all day and didnt even take a single picture. ::)
We will never be able to prove how many fish we caught! ;D
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Next year- SOUTHERN MN!!!
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Sorry I didnt make it out.. Had to work until 3:30 Im sure it was a blast!!
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So what was the talley for fish? Did anyone take a photo or two? Sorry I missed it but not coming over until this weekend for easter ice fishing. Hope the ice is in better shape than here in ND its beginning to honeycomb already.