Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has heard anything yet , I know it is kind of early but lets see what happens. Last year we had alot of help thanks to this most wonderful site. If I hear anything I will post right away. Have a good day everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Belive it or Not A&P and River street was selling smelts!!! Not the freashest but not to bad...Kids ate them up and so did I...... Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO Fishing Bum 2 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 'kind of early'....YEAH! It was an absolute gong show down there (McVicar) last year; first caused by furor on this board, then exacerbated with the CJ story. Like I suggested last year, I can't believe anybody would go through the necessary effort to eat those 4" of meat. I rather freeze 'em alive by the half dozen and use them for bait on the big lake right now. Was out again on Saturday afternoon, just in time for the sun to come out, no wind, t-shirts out there, and lakers galore on cut smelt. With the live bait crisis we have in town right now, it's quite reassuring to have a couple hundred frozen smelts in the freezer. NWO Fishing Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 smelt fishing? what size auger do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TerryK Report post Posted March 24, 2009 smelt fishing? what size auger do you have? Personally, I use a 2 inch auger. Gives me a bit of room while fighting the bigger fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Was fishing Kama last year and the little buggers were actually chasing the lures and swimming up the holes if I had a landing net I woulda got them We usually fish in about 6-10 ft and you can see fish as they swim by or go for your jig We call it fish TV Better than watchin Springer. BTW those smelts at A&P are ocean smelts and damn good eating Chuck Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I have also caught them through the ice. But alas, only on inland lakes. Those things shoulda been band decades ago. Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tracker Pro V Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Personally, I use a 2 inch auger. Gives me a bit of room while fighting the bigger fish. Terry that is just too funny!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone8to1248 158 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Personally, I use a 2 inch auger. Gives me a bit of room while fighting the bigger fish. Based on the size of the fish terry catchs a 2 inch hole would be about the right size for them! And then they wouldn't even touch the sides of the hole! Bernie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 YA YA YA thats all good boys , let it all out now because deep down you know those great tasting treats only mean one thing. Yup summer is a coming and so is the fishin. So keep up the good work and keep your eyes open for that great advice I've always enjoyed and wait for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO Fishing Bum 2 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 BHD, as of last night, despite all the rain/sleet, McVicar was frozen solid from the train bridge down to the lake. I could walk across it!.....not that it will take long to open up once it starts breaking. Either way, I'd say a good 3 weeks yet! NWO Fishing Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 So I just couldn"t take it anymore, rain, snow friggin ice everywhere People slippin" and slidin" Packed up my rod a couple of jig flies couple of beers and wen't down to the river Wind was blowing in from the south right up the river and in my face After about 50 casts wind from the south did"t put the hooks in their mouth so what am I gonna do? Sauna Time of course Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nonus Report post Posted March 25, 2009 Sauna Time of course Awesome river and a sauna, you are a lucky bastard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hunt Report post Posted March 28, 2009 'kind of early'....YEAH! It was an absolute gong show down there (McVicar) last year; first caused by furor on this board, then exacerbated with the CJ story. Like I suggested last year, I can't believe anybody would go through the necessary effort to eat those 4" of meat. I rather freeze 'em alive by the half dozen and use them for bait on the big lake right now. Was out again on Saturday afternoon, just in time for the sun to come out, no wind, t-shirts out there, and lakers galore on cut smelt. With the live bait crisis we have in town right now, it's quite reassuring to have a couple hundred frozen smelts in the freezer. NWO Fishing Bum hey fishing bum don't get to set on using frozen smelts for bait next year. I heard a rumour that they are going to be banned for use as bait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO Fishing Bum 2 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 hey fishing bum don't get to set on using frozen smelts for bait next year. I heard a rumour that they are going to be banned for use as bait. Yes, a terrible rumour indeed! It was part of the review but I'm not sure what has been decided. It would be a shame (and kinda stupid). The lakers on the big lake eat smelt non-stop, so why not use smelt for bait? Eliminating their use on Superior (where they're everywhere) in order to protect other lakes (where they aren't) is stupid. The reg's are perfect as they are in that regard...just make it abundantly clear they can be used only on the big lake. NWO Fishing Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has been down to the rivers to see if the ice is gone. I think the next week or so should bring some better temperatures therefore starting the run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracker 61 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 FYI- The ban on smelts was proposed for FMZ 6. The big lake is FMZ 9. Quote Tracker Team NOSA Homepage Born to Fish, Forced to Work <')(((((>{ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TerryK Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has been down to the rivers to see if the ice is gone. I think the next week or so should bring some better temperatures therefore starting the run. LOOONG way to go yet. The is on average at least 30 inches of ice on Lake Superior and the rivers are barely running in small patches. I estimate at least 2 weeks but more likely 3 before the little fish move in to the rivers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Went to the Marina in Red Rock power,,, auger right to head,,,not a bite, wind was blowin at about 200kms per hr,,,, sat in the van, there were whitecaps in the holes. even the minnows didn"t want to go out 2 weeks not friggin likley,,,, I"ve seen 18"of snow a week before the May Long Global Warming???? Not Here,,,,,,Chuck Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO Fishing Bum 2 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 BHD, not even close yet! Was past again yesterday, only a few open sections, and not much water coming down yet. NWO Fishing Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishOrDie 1 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 i think ill check things out tonight, see if they are flowing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bestbait Report post Posted April 17, 2009 Just bought a new net today. I'll be checking everyday starting saturday. Anyone looking for any nets? Got a few extra Ranger 8'-12' aluminum handle wire mesh nets I'm willing to part with for $45. The night they start running I'll post. I usually net at the marina, the mouth of current river and Mckenzie. Hopefully the run will be good this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Going out tonight to try and get some smelts . I will post tomorrow and let you know how good they tasted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domer 103 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I am currently working in the Soo. Smelts are running thick there. Dom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I am currently working in the Soo. Smelts are running thick there. Dom. Where exactly is the Soo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
