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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | |||
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Leave some of the fish for us! Doug Kloet and I are heading up in the middle of August. Hopefully the fish wont have sore mouths from being hooked by you!  | |||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | We got out for awhile this evening and looked over the local stuff from camp to Wakem Up Bay. Weeds are stellar, but the fish were either not there or not going. Saw a 36"ish on a Wabull. After some work tomorrow, we'll look over the areas Beav was fishing and see if he left us any. Attachments ----------------  DSC_0002 [640x480].JPG (126KB - 73 downloads) DSC_0006 [640x480].JPG (80KB - 87 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 1996 Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | Did I read the sign right...Jet Ski rental???? No wonder you are there!  | ||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Working during much of the day, then heading out in late afternoon/evening. A visitor from last night in our 'yard'. Attachments ---------------- DSCN0462 [640x480].JPG (131KB - 77 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | We didn't get out until after 6 PM tonight, and headed back to finish learning the Wakemup Bay area weeds and reefs. Saw one, about a 47, on a Weagle, and spoke to another angler who had action this morning to the North on Weagles...guess that's where we are headed tomorrow, where Beav was spending most of his time and East, I think, he didn't leave me a map. Should be a good day tomorrow with the front to the south. I should be able to get in a few hours in the afternoon! Attachments ---------------- DSC_0007.JPG (108KB - 76 downloads) DSC_0021 [640x480].JPG (81KB - 90 downloads) DSC_0024 [640x480].JPG (43KB - 80 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 4266 | OOOOOPS, sorry. Give me a call anytime and I'll let you know where I was seeing fish.......even my bluegill spots It was nothing to catch lunch or supper in 15 minutes, and then stay out for a few hours catching and releasing one 9"er after another. No better way to spend Fathers Day with my daughter, and the week after that. Beav and Taylor Edited by Beaver 7/7/2009 10:43 PM Attachments ---------------- Get it closer to the camera.jpg (184KB - 102 downloads) Lunch.jpg (183KB - 80 downloads) Vermillion Gill II.jpg (186KB - 84 downloads) Twenty Inch Tube Eater.jpg (219KB - 92 downloads) Vermillion Gill.jpg (227KB - 79 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 313 Location: Bemidji, Lake Vermilion | |||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | |||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The weather was not the best today, winds were very strong and a few storms rolled through. We got out at 3:30, and caught dinner; had a blast with the bluegills and pike in a tiny bay. Then we explored a bit, and learned some more water for when I'm back up for the Outing. We did fish Muskies for a couple hours, moving 5, one was a Vermilion Special. This lake can grow 'em, that's for sure. Only one taker, a low 40s on a Slow tease that stopped the bait dead, but somehow didn't get hooks. Came in the the boat looking, but didn't re-commit. I saw a couple on that lure tonight. Water temps were only 61 in one bay, 63 in the other...cooled off quite a bit indicating surface temps are JUST surface right now. I'd bet a week of 80 degrees temps will get the fish going. Nice bluegills in this pond. Attachments ---------------- DSC_0072 [640x480].JPG (91KB - 82 downloads) DSC_0065 [640x480].JPG (141KB - 77 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Justin, It was good talking to you as well, and seeing you on the water. That Cat is a sweet ride... The 4 day 'working' stay at Spring Bay was GREAT. What a resort; service, price, and digs like I've never experienced at a Muskie destination. We stayed in a new cabin Joe and Steve just placed up on the hill in the woods above Vermilion. Satellite TV and radio, stereo speakers throughout the cabin, full kitchen and bath, super comfortable queen bed in a big bedroom, sofa sleeper and comfortable chairs in the living room, a huge deck for enjoying sunrises or sunsets, internet access, hardwood flooring in the living room, dishes and utensils and coffee maker and grill...perfect. And, for a week that little comfortable cabin is $750, a heck of a deal these days. Spring Bay even has an outdoor phone with free unlimited long distance. I used that quite a bit while working up there. The docks are well kept and protected, there's gasoline available, the launch ramp is in great shape, and when you come in from fishing, there's someone there to catch your boat most times. The fish cleaning house is nice, walleye, bass, panfish and pike fishing provides opportunities for a fish fry. There's even sharp fillet knives hanging above the sink. There's a sand beach, lounge chairs, and all sorts of water bikes and paddle boats to rent. Joe showed us a couple of the big 'cabins' Saturday morning. WOW. More like a luxury apartment, some can sleep 14. Spring Bay also bought a couple places adjacent to the main facility. One was really quite impressive, it's a monster house on the lake, dock, fully landscaped, and...a separate Sauna and hot tub building, all meticulously cared for. This place can sleep a horde of muskie anglers, and if you bring your spouses, I can guarantee they won't get bored with the digs; it's literally a million dollar place. And amazingly, it's affordable if you bring a crew up there, great place for a large family fishing get together. If you are into 'roughing it' and no amenities, this isn't your resort. We had a blast, thanks Joe and Steve! I didn't get on the water much, but got around enough to get a feel for the West end. Saw Muskies and big muskies, but they were not going for us well, though I did have a couple blast a lure and plain missed them. Got Pike to 35", smallmouth, big gills, and enjoyed a few fish dinners. When we decided to, we walked the short distance to The Landing and had an ice cream cone or a root beer float. No need to walk up the hill to the cabin if you don't want to, they have plenty of golf carts, 4 wheelers, and other machines to get you around the place. They had a cookout Thursday for the families there, which will be a standard feature next year according to Joe.The lake was beautiful, and I am looking forward to returning for the Outing. Joe just bought a new pontoon. 300 horsepower! The MuskieFIRST Outing is going to be quite a week. If you are not signed up and if there's a opening I'd get on it. Attachments ---------------- DSC_0072 [640x480].JPG (91KB - 76 downloads) DSC_0075 [640x480].JPG (111KB - 74 downloads) DSC_0082 [640x480].JPG (134KB - 85 downloads) DSC_0077 [640x480].JPG (103KB - 79 downloads) DSC_0078 [640x480].JPG (101KB - 87 downloads) DSC_0079 [640x480].JPG (95KB - 68 downloads) DSC_0080 [640x480].JPG (99KB - 80 downloads) DSC_0081 [640x480].JPG (107KB - 81 downloads) | ||
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