I apologize for not updating the last couple days. Cindy and i both came down with the influenza and it’s been a rough few days.

The fishermen that have been out the last few days have been doing pretty good.  The Walleye bite continues to be  pretty good on the edges of the reefs in close.  The 16-20 foot range and the the 26-30 foot range seems to be the best. An area where we have 32-35 feet with rock bottom is also doing fairly well.

The ice roads and access is in good condition.  The warm weather did not affect any of it for us. Wheelhouses will have no problem.  Ice depths are approaching 30″ so an extension is a good idea.

Attached are the 2018 Lybacks/TWP Tournament rules for those that want to print them off. The tournament is full and prizes are purchased and here.  So all we need is some nice fishing weather and we’ll have a fun day on February 24th.

Keep a Tight Line!   Eddy

Over the weekend Cindy and I attended a funeral for a family member in Albert Lea.  So I was not here to talk to most like I do on Sunday.  But from what reports I heard from the office that the fishing reports were about 50/50 from ok to not so good. There were numerous pictures texted to my phone over the weekend of nice C/R Walleye and quite a few in the slot in comparison.  Our rentals had mixed reports also, but two depths of water stood out in the good reports.  18-22 feet and 31 ft plus.  We split our rentals into depths in that range and the middle twenties did not fair as well.

The weather stayed fairly steady which i think helped some and it looks like it will until Wednesday with a warm-up and some snow on Thursday. With a little over two weeks left in the Walleye season it looks like we will be headed towards a good finish.  We will be experimenting a little with shallower water this week and just might move a few before the weekend with the warmer temps coming.  We’ll see.

The Lybacks/TWP Tournament is full and will be held Feb 24th.  I’m hoping there it will a nice weather day.

Keep a Tight Line!     Eddy

After three days of  high barometer and steady this afternoon there was signs of a good bite. Some fishermen noticed hat the wildlife was moving today. For those that watch the changes it will improve over the weekend. With the Walleye population improving the “baitfish” population is improving also. The fish have a better of supply of food and the “bite” is more traditional than it was last year.  So it it not so easy to get them, but when you do they will be  nice ones.  And more are showing up in the keeper range.

The Lyback’s/TWP Tournament if full and set up for Feb 24th.  Hoping for good weather and a fun day.

Keep a tight Line!   Eddy