Spearing Trip...

[tench]

Hey guys, I've checked out some threads on this board and am definitely interested in making a spearing trip this year if I get enough overtime. How much should I expect to cost? As far as a spear I have my grandfather's old spear that he used to use here to get pike from shore.Will that work? I guess I'm looking for a step in the right direction...

[oldstaber]

The last time i heard it was $100 per day got you droped off at a shanty, a spear, short lesson, and a heater. The only place I know of on lake oahe  that is set up to guide is West Praire Resort North of Pierre SD.  Travel would be your bigest expence.  Hope this helps.

[tench]

Thanks for the info guys, I'm really trying to pull some strings to make this happen. Maybe a bit extra on a student loan? 

[Waterwolf Doug]

I would check Minnesota.  There used to be a few outfitters that had cabins set up on a lake that you could rent for the week.  That would be a great time to just stay out on the ice  in a cozy cabin and spear.  Might even be some out by you, just have to do some searching. 

  I think in Minnesota you have to be a resident of that state to spear fish

[Regulator99]

 I think in Minnesota you have to be a resident of that state to spear fish

As of july 2010, nonresidents may now spear in Minnesota.

[tench]

The closest state to Vermont that allows spearing is Michigan...