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04-07-2023, 06:59 AM
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You can see the pencil style bobber better then...
You can see the pencil style bobber better then the oval style. Depending on the depth of your bait, fixed bobbers are harder to cast. I personally use a Thill wobble slip bobber. Casts like a...
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11-08-2020, 07:59 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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Nice Wayne. I was out again yesterday on a lake...
Nice Wayne. I was out again yesterday on a lake south of Ely. 38* water temp. Managed 2 small northerns . 7 hrs fishing it was very hard to marked any fish . ( turn over doldrums ) Waiting now for...
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11-06-2020, 10:12 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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Thursday 11/5 . Pelican on Hwy 73. Landings were...
Thursday 11/5 . Pelican on Hwy 73. Landings were iced over. Ash lake further north had open water . Wtr temp 37* Caught a few small Crappie , Perch, Smallmouth. Very lite bite.
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11-03-2020, 07:42 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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Oops is too late ! Looks like the boat might be...
Oops is too late ! Looks like the boat might be going back in the water this week .
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11-02-2020, 11:09 AM
Thread: Bobby garland baby shad
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I don't think the lakes I fish here in northern...
I don't think the lakes I fish here in northern Mn. have Shad if they do I have never heard of it .
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11-01-2020, 10:27 AM
Thread: Bobby garland baby shad
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I started using plastics about 3 years ago when...
I started using plastics about 3 years ago when good minnows became hard to get. The one thing that has really impressed about the Baby Shad the Crappies seem to inhale the bait as opposed to a jig...
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11-01-2020, 07:56 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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My 2019 notes say I was catching Crappies on 6 to...
My 2019 notes say I was catching Crappies on 6 to 7 inches of good ice on Nov 15.
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11-01-2020, 07:52 AM
Thread: Bobby garland baby shad
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I use them in northern Minnesota and catch all...
I use them in northern Minnesota and catch all species. Happy, Happy, Happy.
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10-25-2020, 06:33 AM
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Check out Temple Fork rods. I have a 7ft TFG...
Check out Temple Fork rods. I have a 7ft TFG med/light and is my go to rod.
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10-25-2020, 06:26 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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15' On the Iron Range this A.M. Looks like more...
15' On the Iron Range this A.M. Looks like more snow later today. Got the boat put away and snow blower working. Could possibly be a repeat of last year had really good ice early then the snow...
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10-22-2020, 06:31 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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I was caught the same way waiting for the nice...
I was caught the same way waiting for the nice October days which didn't arrive. Oh well get the boat put away and get out the ice augers .
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10-21-2020, 06:51 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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Temps are cold enough now to be making ice but...
Temps are cold enough now to be making ice but weather forecast of 4 to 7 in more snow Thursday . It would be nice to have a good ice base so old duffers like me can drive out. Been having thoughts...
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10-20-2020, 06:54 AM
Thread: Northern Minnesota.
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Northern Minnesota.
I was out yesterday on a small lake the water temp 46 deg . Skim ice in bays near shore. The smaller creeks and water filled ditches were froze over. Picked up a few Crappies . Very slow bite. Time...
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10-15-2020, 07:01 AM
Thread: MY LATEST WIDGET
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Imagination . Love it.
Imagination . Love it.
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08-29-2020, 06:49 AM
Thread: No limit on Bde Maka Ska
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Good to hear cooler heads are starting to...
Good to hear cooler heads are starting to prevail. We certainly have had enough of the other. Good luck with the Crappies.
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08-28-2020, 07:44 AM
Thread: No limit on Bde Maka Ska
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Same thing happened to me . I was trolling...
Same thing happened to me . I was trolling Beetles spins on a small lake north of Grand Rapids. Thought I was snagged until it started to move . It just stayed on the bottom . Rod was bent 180 deg....
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04-15-2020, 07:27 AM
Thread: Easter bunnies and Crappie
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Crappies and Rabbits ? I think that's a HARE to...
Crappies and Rabbits ? I think that's a HARE to much for me .
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04-13-2020, 08:21 AM
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Lot of work in that post . Thank you. Next step...
Lot of work in that post . Thank you. Next step using colored line for the loop ?
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03-27-2020, 03:00 PM
Thread: Water Pump Replace
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My Yamaha F25 motor has hose coupling for...
My Yamaha F25 motor has hose coupling for flushing the cooling system . Sounds like you solved your problem with a new pump but it might be a good idea to flush it once in while.
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03-07-2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Egg colors and the readiness
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I cleaned a bunch of Crappies 3 days ago and...
I cleaned a bunch of Crappies 3 days ago and those that had eggs the eggs were orange in color. I know the Crappie won't start spawning here until end of April or first part of May when the water...
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03-06-2020, 09:02 AM
Thread: Question for my Northern Brothers
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Contact- Cookies on Red Lake He's a good guy and...
Contact- Cookies on Red Lake He's a good guy and will give you good advice. NCOR guide service Long Point, Lake of the woods. Check out any Northern Mn resort association. PS. Bring warm clothes.
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03-06-2020, 07:53 AM
Thread: OLD fishing gear anyone ?
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That 6-12 repellant goes back farther then the...
That 6-12 repellant goes back farther then the 1960's . I rember using it as a kid and I am old enough to have shook hands with a man who fought in the civil war.
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03-06-2020, 07:48 AM
Thread: Braid vs Mono
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I have used braid for years with a palomar knot...
I have used braid for years with a palomar knot and never had a problem. If you are looking for an alternative for braid or mono check Sufix Adavance Mono. Its a copolymer with Low stretch , good...
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03-02-2020, 02:47 PM
Thread: Jig painting.
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Good idea thank s Grumpy.
Good idea thank s Grumpy.
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02-29-2020, 09:35 AM
Thread: Water temp
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For a real water temp check Duluthharborcam.com ....
For a real water temp check Duluthharborcam.com . From menu . Two Harbors boat launch. Brrr.
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02-28-2020, 05:29 PM
Thread: Jig painting.
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I can believe that. Elmo probably has a bunch too.
I can believe that. Elmo probably has a bunch too.
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02-28-2020, 12:31 PM
Thread: Jig painting.
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I got a couple of bags full of old jigs . I think...
I got a couple of bags full of old jigs . I think I'll give to a young guy just starting out or maybe I should send them to Gene the fishing machine . Watching his videos got me going on this...
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02-28-2020, 05:21 AM
Thread: Jig painting.
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Thanks Skeetbum. After reading the replies I have...
Thanks Skeetbum. After reading the replies I have kinda given up on repainting jigs. I tried a few like you said and was not happy. In the past it was always jig and minnow , leach or crawler. I just...
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02-25-2020, 07:53 AM
Thread: What lb braid?
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I have used 4 to 10 lbs braid for jigging since...
I have used 4 to 10 lbs braid for jigging since itcame out . Mostly Fireline and Sufix. Last 2 years I have switched to Sufix Adavnced Mono. Low stretch , good knots and the cost is way less.
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02-23-2020, 02:47 PM
Thread: Jig painting.
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I have a ton of old painted jigs and I have had...
I have a ton of old painted jigs and I have had good luck with glow jigs and thought I would try and repaint with glow. I never used powder paint before and I thought it wise to ask advice first . I...
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Could be did he use monofilament line in the input a fingernail clear...
How to do this!