Showing posts with label Minnesota fishing opener. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota fishing opener. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Minnesota Fishing Opener 2012- A Foggy Start


Hey, is that an island off to the right?  It was a foggy start to the Minnesota open water season this year, and in more ways than one.  This photo was taken on our way from the shack out "the spot".  One quick walleye had us optimistic, but after a quick start, it was close to an hour until walleye # 2.  We were on the water by 5:30 and fished most of the day, with only one walleye per angler to show for our efforts.  We made it through plans A, B, C, D, E, F, and G by lunch time and ran through a few more letters after lunch, while also going back to give a few others a second chance.  Other than very slow fishing, the weather was great, and the company was better.


This is "The Shack".  My good friend Jason has hosted me more times than I can count.  No electricity except for a generator, no running water, but just about as comfortable as living can be.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Minnesota Fishing Opener 2012

Opener 2010- rented cabin/lake trout mission.

Fishing opener 2012 is near.  My great debate for the past several years has been whether to focus on walleye or lake trout.  I have very little lake trout experience, but I know that this is the time of year to target that species if you want results.  Lakers are generally shallower now, and theoretically easier to catch. As far as I'm concerned, with normally terrible weather on the opener, and the safe bet of a warm cabin, I normally opt for walleye on opening weekend- Thanks Jason!