![]() ![]() While targeting Rainy River smallies, we noticed scattered boulders in a farm field that continued into the river.It turned out that every boulder that sat in at least 3 feet of water held a smallmouth behind it. Some good smallmouth spots aren’t so noticeable. Bridges crossing over the smaller rivers can be a hotspot for smallies with the rock around the bases of the bridge abatements the key area holding fish. These smaller rivers will hold nice bass depending upon the depth, amount of flow and how much rock is available. This bay extends behind Pine Island and has a variety of weed beds, areas of rock and some current edges that extend west off of the river that will hold some nice bass.Īnother option along the river are where the smaller tributaries enter the Rainy River and in the tributaries themselves. ![]() This is an incredible smallmouth fishery with endless opportunities.Īt the mouth of the river there is a stretch of water that sits behind Pine Island called 4 Mile Bay. ![]() There is 40 miles of navigable water between the mouth of the river and the Birchdale access which is east of Baudette, MN. The Rainy River flows into Lake of the Woods. If you are one of those anglers who like bass or want to mix it up a bit, there are a few areas you will want to target. The vast majority of anglers on these waters are after walleyes, but the population of smallmouth bass is very strong and the fish are not targeted. ![]() Yep, it’s another nice smallmouth caught by an unsuspecting walleye angler on Lake of the Woods. The line quickly rises to the surface and the water explodes with brown fury. In an instant, that sinking feeling happens. The rod bends hard and thoughts of a nice walleye are on your mind. If you have a LEER top and fish tourneys, make sure you sign up for Cover Cash to have a shot at making more cash.1.3 The Northwest Angle It happens all of the time…Ī walleye angler swings the rod back for a nice hookset on a walleye. > …most people who die in boating accidents are adults who weren’t wearing a lifejacket.īoating while intoxicated. Kids perfect their fishing skills at a 3:1 camper-to-instructor ratio. The DNR says 6 commercial fishers actively fish the lake with gill nets.”Ģ5 years later and being taught by the original Camp Fish staff (and special guests). > “The proposed rule would permanently ban gill-net fishing across most of the lake. For sure worth the trip, unless you hate catching walleyes…. Scott Dingwall and Jay Samsal beat out the other 134 teams with a 2-day bag of 31.71 lbs.Ĭouple of our favorites, Leech Lake and Lake of the Woods, made the list. ON: Dingwall/Samsal win Dryden Walleye Masters. Speaking of Gull, here’s where to catch ’em. Fished with his parents and won the walleye division with 3 overs for 14-03. MN: Walleye Dan wins Camp Fishing Classic. Meaning that the season could close early even though it’s catch and release only…which makes as much sense as Jaromír Jágr’s lettuce:ģ. > “…DNR must include in anglers’ 28,600-lb walleye quota this year the estimated weight of walleyes that die after being caught and released, an estimated 453 lbs of Mille Lacs walleyes (207 fish) were ‘harvested’ as of May 31.” Joe Robl and Greg Golliher took the top spot against the 309-boat (!) field.Ģ. You get just a few seconds to run through all of these emotions before it’s time to cast back out there and try to get your next fish.ġ. “Plenty of fish in the sea (or lake/river/private pond),” as they always say. No other way to feel about that hog swimming away. Once the anger calms down, you get slapped in the face with a bout of pure sadness. Once you realize you didn’t tie a strong enough knot and losing a fish was, in fact, your own fault, you turn to immediate anger. And that current was really strong, plus this is weird weather and my horoscope said not to expect any good luck. He broke off, and you’ll never see that fish again. 0001 seconds, you think maybe he just gave up or started swimming towards you. …from the guys over at Mystery Tackle Box. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |