We’ve had a really ugly year weather-wise in Minnesota... blizzard in late April, ice barely off the lakes by the mid-May season opener... and now Fall and really cold about a month early... Lost at least a month off an already short season...

 

So, what if I hitched up the boat in November and drove just far enough South to find good fishing...  and also found a place to store the boat when I’m done, then return in Spring to fish again for awhile before driving back to the Tundra for fishing when our season opens again..

 

What are some some potential destinations just South enough, and also have boat storage potential..?

 

Am I crazy to consider this..?  Pretty much a crappy year, but trying to make the best of the situation...

Just drive down and jump in the boat with me  

8 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Just drive down and jump in the boat with me  

Not a bad idea!  You have open water much of the year and seeing your pictures over the years... you know where to find them!

 

We have our first snow today and 47 degree water temps... ice soon

go to Florida..................it's always HOT !!!!!!!!!!! and so is the fishing....

52 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

Not a bad idea!  You have open water much of the year and seeing your pictures over the years... you know where to find them!

 

We have our first snow today and 47 degree water temps... ice soon

We have open water year round thanks to the 2 power plant lakes. There was snow on the grounds and maybe 10 degrees when I caught my biggest bass of the year in January with a 7.43. The other one has a wide variety of species with largemouth, smallmouth, white bass, and wipers make up a majority of the catch there. Both are less than an hour drive for me.

2 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

We have open water year round thanks to the 2 power plant lakes. There was snow on the grounds and maybe 10 degrees when I caught my biggest bass of the year in January with a 7.43. The other one has a wide variety of species with largemouth, smallmouth, white bass, and wipers make up a majority of the catch there. Both are less than an hour drive for me.

Do you end up winterizing your boat in your part of the world, or just store in a warm place?  And I assume your fishing season never closes, which ours does..

I am super curious about this as well. I am moving to Utah at the end of this month and will be driving. I am thinking of going south and doing some kayak fishing along the way. If I was to head across Kansas would it be worth my time to stop and fish? I would have plenty of time and it would be a great way to break up my drive. What is the fishing normally like in late October? Any particular areas to highlight? Any help of advice would be appreciated. 

 

 

5 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

Do you end up winterizing your boat in your part of the world, or just store in a warm place?  And I assume your fishing season never closes, which ours does..

Nope, I have a 1,200 sqft shop right outside I park my truck and boat in. No seasons here either.

I would say to drive to Sam Rayburn. It is fishing great right now! You would have a really good shot at beating your Pb. 

2 hours ago, Bass_Fanatic said:

I would say to drive to Sam Rayburn. It is fishing great right now! You would have a really good shot at beating your Pb. 

I’m stuck at a 5-12 lb smallie and 5-15 LMB.  Gotta crack 6 someday!!

2 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

I’m stuck at a 5-12 lb smallie and 5-15 LMB.  Gotta crack 6 someday!!

You won’t catch a 6lb smallie, but I’d say there is nowhere that will give you a better chance at catching a 6lb+ LMB than Rayburn.

Ever head south Fry?  Starkeer, Ever do any fishing in KS?  

10 hours ago, KSbass said:

Ever head south Fry?  Starkeer, Ever do any fishing in KS?  

I didn’t in the Fall, but am hoping to in the Spring... and Kansas is a likely destination.

36 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

I didn’t in the Fall, but am hoping to in the Spring... and Kansas is a likely destination.

 Nice. Let us know where ya end up and how it went afterwards. 

On 1/6/2019 at 7:14 AM, FryDog62 said:

I didn’t in the Fall, but am hoping to in the Spring... and Kansas is a likely destination.

La Cygne tends to produce some of it's biggest fish of the year in March. April is a more consistent month for the 3-7 pound range fish though. 

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

La Cygne tends to produce some of it's biggest fish of the year in March. April is a more consistent month for the 3-7 pound range fish though. 

Thanks guys... I’m hoping to get there.  Schedule of a consultant is the unknown, but I’m already working on it