First trip to Vermillion....
James Vee
Posted 6/22/2007 7:58 AM (#261873)
Subject: First trip to Vermillion....




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A good friend of mine and myself are headed up to Vermillion for our first time on Saturday. Fishing advice would be appreciated, but looking more for advice on structure that we may need to look out for. Also, any suggestions on a good place to stay? Thanks in advance.
James Vee
Posted 6/22/2007 2:05 PM (#261933 - in reply to #261873)
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muskyboy
Posted 6/22/2007 2:33 PM (#261940 - in reply to #261873)
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I stay at the MarJo in Tower, you can also camp on some islands if you like that. Fortune Bay Casino is another option
thedude
Posted 6/22/2007 3:26 PM (#261949 - in reply to #261940)
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Location: Downers Grove, IL
Are you just looking for motels/hotels? If not......Try calling Vermillion Dam Lodge and see what they have open. Talk with Ed.
James Vee
Posted 6/22/2007 4:06 PM (#261953 - in reply to #261873)
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Thanks for the hotel advice.

Also looking for structure advise. Are there any rockpiles or anything like that that I need to worry about when traveling open water?
Cowboyhannah
Posted 6/22/2007 4:10 PM (#261956 - in reply to #261953)
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Location: Kronenwetter, WI
Get a good map....fish weeds.
AWH
Posted 6/22/2007 4:35 PM (#261962 - in reply to #261873)
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Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN
I've only been to Vermilion once but I didn't run into any trouble spots as far as rocks or anything else. As long as you're paying attention and watching your locator, you should be fine. I did a lot of running and gunning. When I was in close proximity to any buoys I simply cut the speed and proceeded with more caution. No worries. A GPS with a mapping chip will also be a big help here. If you're out after dark, I would say a mapping chip would be a must. Otherwise you definitely could run into trouble. But during daylight hours, I didn't see anything to be concerned about. Just pay attention to your surroundings.

Aaron
Silver Scale
Posted 6/22/2007 5:18 PM (#261963 - in reply to #261962)
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Water is high right now so that should help some. Get a good map or GPS chip. Best ones are about 98 % accurate. OK if out in the big water but when within 200 feet of shoreline use caution. Lots of resort and other info on www.lakevermilion.com

Have fun, good luck and release them all.

James Vee
Posted 6/23/2007 3:16 PM (#262031 - in reply to #261933)
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Haven't such as raised a fish. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
Parker
Posted 6/23/2007 3:25 PM (#262034 - in reply to #261873)
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You just got there. I'd suggest getting back on the water.
Silver Scale
Posted 6/23/2007 4:28 PM (#262037 - in reply to #262034)
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Try a differnet part of the lake.
Musky Brian
Posted 6/23/2007 6:40 PM (#262043 - in reply to #262037)
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin
try the island named after a space occurance that can be seen in the night sky
James Vee
Posted 6/23/2007 7:41 PM (#262048 - in reply to #261873)
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Not much other than a 8lb walleye and about a 15lb pike. Have a pic of the pike, none of the walleye. Will post tomorrow night. Still fishin.
James Vee
Posted 6/24/2007 5:56 PM (#262118 - in reply to #262048)
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Here is a pic of the pike. We managed to raise a couple of muskies today, but they were reluctant to bite.



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GMan
Posted 6/25/2007 9:39 AM (#262192 - in reply to #262118)
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Location: Eden Prairie & Pine Island
Nice Pike, Jim! Send me a PM before you come back next time and maybe I can help you out.