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Location: Des Moines IA | Anybody been out on the Chain lately? What are the water temps? |
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Location: In the cabbage | Was suppose to go hit up marie a week ago, water level was crazy high ( from what I heard ) But Im suppose to hit it next weekend. From what I hear though everyone said the temps are between ( suckers and regular baits ) so whatever that means. I know suckers are useally used for temps thats are a bit colder but I dont know precise temps.
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| Was out last night on Catharine an Channel. Temps were about 71-73 deg . Worked my tail off casting till 12:30 a.m with nothing to show but da skunk stripe on me back  |
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| hadley - 9/28/2008 4:35 PM
Was out last night on Catharine an Channel. Temps were about 71-73 deg . Worked my tail off casting till 12:30 a.m with nothing to show but da skunk stripe on me back :-(
Is there muskies in fox chain? |
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Location: In the cabbage | Sure are brother! |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Just an FYI: unless you're just looking to burn some money....I'd suggest staying away from running suckers til that water temp drops a few ticks. 71-73 is a little tough to keep them alive for very long in the water. Just a thought. |
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| No Suckers on the chain this year because of the VHS according to the DNR.
http://docs.savethebaitbusiness.com/IL_DNR_VHS_Emegency_Regulations...
Ben
http://muskyfix.com
Edited by MuskyFix 10/1/2008 12:17 AM
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Location: Gurnee, Illinois | Ben, did you speak with the DNR in regards to suckers on the Chain? I interpret the Emergency response different, and believe it refers to wild bait that you or I catch to use as bait must be used on the water it is caught from. Buying suckers from a bait shop should be certified as VHS free due to their regulations. Maybe I am missing the boat on this, but that is how I read it.
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| I worded that wrong, You are correct, I spoke to Greg at triangle sports he mentioned that there working on getting suckers west of Mississippi from his supplier, or getting them certified. (50/50 shot)
Edited by MuskyFix 10/1/2008 10:27 AM
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Location: Des Moines IA | Haven't been out on the chain yet this fall, how's it been lately? Hoping to get out this weekend. Anybody know recent water temps? |
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| Hi Mike,
Channel and Cathrine were at 53 degrees and down on the big P near the river the temps were at 49 degress. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Thanks a lot Hunter, I'm hoping to get out this weekend, and maybe next weekend if I can borrow the hot rod Tuffy!!!!!! |
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Location: Elgin, IL | Congrats on your Challunge Tourney victory Hunter, nicely done by you and your partner, JT.
You are living proof that hard work and determination in this game pays off.
Well done, my friend.
Mark |
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| Mark,
Thanks for the kind words. Its always a great time with you guys.
Dave |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Got out on the chain today. It was cold but uneventful. We trolled 6 lines on the breaks of Catherine, and Channel. No rips no nothin! |
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