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| Hi
I'm one of the rare creatures known as Swedish muskie-nuts.
I'm planning on going with a guide for a week next summer (if i can afford it). I'd like to burn 10's and fish some topwater in a lake where the chanse to get a really big fish is high but i also don't want to be in a lake where you see hundreds of other musky hunters every day.
Prefferable not LOTW as i have fished it quite a bit already and would like something new.
I'm thinking ofgoing to Lake Vermillion with Jason Hamernick, good choice? From what i have heard Vermillion is similar to LOTW and Jason is an awesome guide. Early august would be a good time right? |
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | I'm pretty sure Jason will be on Mille Lacs at that time. Although vermilion with him anytime would be a great shot at a monster. Good luck not seeing many other musky boats on V. |
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Location: Minnesota | if you want to fish Vermilion you need to look up Luke Ronnestrand he is one of the top guides on the lake. he books up fast so if you want to fish with him get ahold of him and set a date. |
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| muskyhunter47 has it exactly right if luke is booked up go out with Bob Benston I think is how you spell his last name i apoligize for my spelling they both guide out of vermilion dam lodge. www.vdl.com Ed the owner will hook you up. be carefull tho vermillion gets alot of pressure especially at prime times and especially during moon phases. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Vermilion Is NOT the lake if you want to fish without other Muskie fishermen around.
It is highly preasured for Muskies.....I believe there are about 20-24 guides on the lake on any given day through out the season........And that doesn't include the walleye or Bass Guides !
Jerome |
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Location: indiana | vermilion and lotw are only similar in structure. fish are totally different creatures.
Edited by fishcrazed 8/14/2013 6:42 AM
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Location: S.W. WI | I would recommend Dave Williamson, in Western Minnesota. Musky Stalker Guide Service.....
Or Jason Hammernick, wherever he is fishing. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | My brother in-law wanted to do Vermillion with Jason this year but Jason has only been doing Mille Lacs and said he had no plans to leave it, not sure if that will hold true for next year as well. |
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Location: Valpo IN | Look up Mike Hulbert also he is on big fish daily you will not be disappointed. He will be in Minnesota - Bemidji area then. Good luck you`ll have a blast. |
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| If solitude is a part of your criteria there are several better choices than Vermilion. Take time to compare $$ too. You might find Rowan compares well from a money standpoint and is off the charts better concerning fishing pressure. |
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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN | Fly in only great fishin for all fish no pressure muskies just lots of big predictors
You are welcome on my dock any time Thanks for looking us up.ALWAYS CALM WATERS TO YOU. |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | as stated, you heard incorrectly about Vermilion being like LOTW. Not even close to the same experience.
If you want to head back to Canada and do something different while also having a good guide I can vouch for Andy Meyers Lodge on Eagle Lake. Those guys are very dialed in and will be able to give you a fighting chance at some big fish while still having that feeling of getting away. |
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| Ok, just to clarify a few things.
I just meant structure wise when i said LOTW and Vermillion were similar, as i have only fished one of the lakes.
So Vermillion is pretty packed that time of year... Any tips on other lakes that don't get the same fishing pressure? What guide on that water? |
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| Hands down you need to go with Mike Hulbert, I have been out with him twice this year and he rocks. You will catch fish and have a shot a big fish. |
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Location: Minnesota | any lake you go to that has big musky will have a lot of people fishing for them. if you don't want the crowds I would go later. Sept Oct would be better kids are back in school. then you will only have the crowds on the weekend just a thought |
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Location: Smith Creek | muskyhunter47 - 8/15/2013 11:22 AM
any lake you go to that has big musky will have a lot of people fishing for them. if you don't want the crowds I would go later. Sept Oct would be better kids are back in school. then you will only have the crowds on the weekend just a thought
This is very true (in the US) with the possible exception of Green Bay.
Some good Canadian waters like Georgian Bay will be a lot less crowded. |
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| muskyhunter47 - 8/13/2013 7:05 PM
if you want to fish Vermilion you need to look up Luke Ronnestrand he is one of the top guides on the lake. he books up fast so if you want to fish with him get ahold of him and set a date.
is he really better than hamernick? |
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Location: Minnesota | I'm not saying Luke is better. it comes down to what lake. all the guides mention above are all very good on there home lake. it comes down to what lake you want to fish.I would not go to lake st Clair and hire Luke there are better guide s then him on that body of water.. pick a lake then find a guide for that body of water. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | jano - 8/15/2013 11:29 AM
muskyhunter47 - 8/13/2013 7:05 PM
if you want to fish Vermilion you need to look up Luke Ronnestrand he is one of the top guides on the lake. he books up fast so if you want to fish with him get ahold of him and set a date.
is he really better than hamernick?
I don't know if he's better but that's who Jason told my brother in-law he should go with since he was staying on Mille Lacs. |
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| Luke is the "KING", on Vermilion!!!
Matt Snider is a good guide, too! |
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| Gregg Thomas----- Detroit lakes MN area |
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Which guide and which lake?