Sorry about missing a day but I moved our computer and had to get another line in.   Fishing was slow except for the evening hours for those out there.  Same story, big Walleyes at night.  Daytime bite was slow.  Today however  from 3:00p.m. on some fishermen did well in  in 18-20 feet off the edge of the Banana.  Some reports of Perch caught of decent size also, but no big numbers.

We are going to stay on this side of the pressure ridge until after the weekend.  With the weather forecasted, some light snow tomorrow and Saturday’s NW winds coming with the cold weather also we are going to stay put.  We have no restrictions of what goes out of our access, no bridges and plenty of good areas to fish.  It will be interesting to see how fishermen fair in the first really cold snap we’ve had in awhile.

Keep a Tight Line!!!   Eddy

Today fishing was pretty quiet again for most, but some fishermen did ok.  Finally started seeing some nicer Perch in a few spots.  With the front moving thru tonight I  think those overnight will do pretty good.  We are moving rentals to for the cold weather coming and obvious high pressure that will come with it, and redoing the banking on those that are going to stay in good spots.    Last weekends wet weather pretty much turned the banking on the houses to ice and it doesn’t insulate well and with the cold coming next week I want fresh snow that does something.  We’ll be set by the weekend for sure.  I’m still holding back on crossing the pressure ridge. It’s looking good, but not good enough bridge it and allow alot of traffic across yet. The next couple days as it warms up by Friday with the lack of snow cover it could push again before it turns cold.  10 years ago I would have said go, but with all the wheelhouses these days and traffic it would get we have to be more cautious now.  Sorry but that is the way it is.

Keep a tight line!!    Eddy

Today things were pretty quiet out there, both traffic wise and the bite.  The barometer was hovering around 30.5 and it showed with the fishing.  Everything tight to the bottom and not biting.
We spent the day cleaning up the roads from the weekend, getting houses ready to move to new spots. I’m hoping we will get some snow out there soon for new banking on the houses,  it’s pretty slim pickings out there.  Some snow would help the ice to settle down also. We are dropping vehicle and wheelhouse restrictions we had earlier but still encouraging fishermen to keep the speed to under 10mph.

Remember the Lyback’s/TWP Tournament will be held on Feb 23rd.  Fishing hours are 7:oo a.m. to 5:00 p.m.    Weigh in starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. sharp.  Entry fee is $40.00/person.  Limited to 150 contestants. 100% payback in cash and prizes.  Call the office (320-676-8740) to register and get your ticket.  Cash will be paid out in three places of four categories.  And numerous door prizes will be drawn.   Augers, Clams, Ice Armor, Vexilars, tackle, ect. will be among the door prizes.  (Will be announced later).

Keep a Tight Line!   Eddy