Bassaholic007

40lb channel catfish that i caught a flipping the bank in the backwaters of the mississippi. It was in a tournament and i thought i had the state record bass on!! my partner lipped it and threw it in the boat!!

That is definetly a pike. They are pretty thick in the north country of Mn where I'm from. Anyone have a picture of a pickeral?

I'd suggest fishing some of the co-angler flw tournaments, like the bfl's and stren series. These the pro's are only pros because they have a boat and pay higher entry fees. This might be a good place for you to start.

love it.

How did everyone's season go in WI? I was able to fish the Madison chain a couple times this year and did pretty good. What's the typical winning tournament weight out there? Do guys venture into Mendota at all for a big smallie in tournaments? Or is that too big of gamble?

Jig n pork in 3/8 or 1/2oz is the trusty bait that probably catches the most fish in cold water. I will be out tomorrow throwing a jig here in Minnesota. The water temp's are around 49 degrees right now.

Yes, I've had a couple rod tips develop grooves in them from braided line. these are st. croix rods too!!

Anyone been out lately? I fished this lake back Feb of this year before the grass had emerged. What type of grass do guys fish down there?

Has anyone bought bulk items from some of the chinese companies? If you do a google search for chinese fishing tackle, you find a ton of items that cost a lot more over here. I just don't know if I trust those guys over there. What sites have you used>?

do you have any pictures? i might be interested in buying it as a duck boat.

I fish the upper St. Croix on the MN/WI border alot and it is very similar to the structure you are talking about. I prefer to flip the grass with 1/4oz texas rigged tubes. I also do well throwing a spinnerbait on the outside edge of the grass.