Blanked last night on the Pond…

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October 16, 2006 at 2:25 pm #22531
oldhabits
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For the first time this year, my girlfriend and I didn’t catch a fish on Mille Lacs. We were on the SW end of the lake. A nice evening, very little wind, water temps 44-45F. We tried trolling every lure in my tackle box from 4:30pm-9pm—not even a strike. We covered a lot of water, not sure where all the fish went—or if they are just re-grouping after this cold blast.

But, the grouse hunting on Saturday in Northern MN was HOT! I’ll post some pics on the small game forum shortly.

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October 16, 2006 at 10:53 pm #149343
thunder
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were you marking fish and they just seemed inactive?
October 16, 2006 at 11:07 pm #149344
oldhabits
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I marked VERY FEW fish…they seemed to have vanished—or were holding super tight to the bottom and my Edge 2 couldn’t pick them up.

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October 16, 2006 at 11:53 pm #149345
Castaway
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I have to think the sudden plunge in water temp and cold front really stuck these fish to the bottom.I didnt get out trolling this weekend but we did go out on a launch in Isle bay for some perch and there wasnt much action on them either.The good news is if they havnt been feeding for a couple days they should be real hungry soon ” title=”” class=”bbcode_smiley” /> I will be headed up tomorrow to find out.
October 17, 2006 at 1:34 pm #149346
Jimmyrig
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I think let the weather and water stabilize a little and the bite will turn back on. I hope. I would guess those fish just moved out a little bit and weren’t very active with the poor weather – huggin bottom.
However, last year I fished when it was butt cold, windy and rainy and just plain bad weather and the feed bag was on. Course that was the end of October.

Let's GET EM!

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October 17, 2006 at 2:04 pm #149347
Koldfront_Kraig
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Last Thursday night we had several hits but they got off shortly after.

The one fish we did get to the boat wasn’t hooked very good.

This told me the fish weren’t active. It all points to the nasty cold front that came through.

With the weather a little more stable, they should get back to feeding now.

I will be fishing the next 3 nights so I’ll give a report.
October 18, 2006 at 6:49 pm #149348
oldhabits
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Anybody have a current report? I’m either heading up this weekend or putting the boat away for the winter…what’s happening up there???

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NHRA Super Stock Drag Racing---because all other sports require only 1 ball.

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October 18, 2006 at 7:03 pm #149349
bobberal
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Still Kind of slow,

Went out with Rick. Caught 2 fish in about 3.5 hours of trolling. We need a couple of stable days in a row.

Al

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October 19, 2006 at 12:26 am #149350
RickG
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bobberal

thanks for the trip, I owe ya one,,
Was a fun time netting them fish for ya ” title=”” class=”bbcode_smiley” />
Move over net boys…………
October 19, 2006 at 1:52 pm #149351
bobberal
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Rick,

Any luck last Night?

Al

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October 19, 2006 at 5:00 pm #149352
RickG
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NAH Never made it out last night, will be for sure this evening.
October 19, 2006 at 5:57 pm #149353
Koldfront_Kraig
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I’ll be out tomorrow night.

It’s about time the frikken wind died down.

Maybe the fish will turn on now.

The short biters from wednesday night tells me to slow down more and use smaller baits????
October 19, 2006 at 6:25 pm #149354
Jimmyrig
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Hope to hear good reports from you guys.
Good Luck!

Let's GET EM!

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October 19, 2006 at 7:17 pm #149355
Trick
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My Bro. and Nephew are up on the Pond with Castaway today and tonight..

I will have a report to post Tomorrow !!

And I leave for the Pond Tomorrow for the weekend..

Forecast says… less wind 5 TO 9 MPH FROM THE WEST.. maybe a flurrie or 2 …..

and the FISH are going to be biting !!

We are looking forward to tipping a few with Rick

and Cast !!

IS IT FRIDAY YET ??
October 19, 2006 at 8:47 pm #149356
RickG
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We are looking forward to tipping a few with Rick

Don’t know what you are talking about.
IS IT FRIDAY YET ?
Is it 4 yet?

See ya up there. I have castaways computer ready so he will be back on line shortly with more great reports from the pond.
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