Name: Nick
City: Cloquet
Remote Name: 64.199.237.54
Date: 03/07/2003
Time: 08:13:28 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Hi this is coneykings son. I talked to a fried of mine who came up there march 1st and he said him and his father filled out of hudecs 2 miles out. I talked to another teacher of mine. 10 of his friends went out of rogers fished friday saturday and sunday and caught 0 crappies but alot of walleyes. Coming up on the 14th i think cya then Nick

Name: cooikie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/07/2003
Time: 04:04:07 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Buck I have lots of company this weekend so will be driving them out of the area GOOD LUCK COOKIE

Name: Buck
City: Brooklyn Park
Remote Name: 66.173.42.194
Date: 03/07/2003
Time: 03:54:46 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, Are you using glow jigs during the day or just using standard jigs? With the stained water in URL I wonder if glow jigs would help entice more day action. Will be up tomorrow, so send some fish our way.

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 11:46:16 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Well we have a decent report,the guys in the cabin Marvin and Bob have 13 and lost a few.Bruce and his buddies have 6. Brady,Chad,Joe and buddies have 18 only 2 came from my house, do I move it? They were catching fish before dark so am I on a day bite spot?Will be moving small house tomorrow and the Greek will be moving his house when he gets here. Have a full house this weekend so there will be some fish tales. Kellie will be trying for that 16 inch crappie this weekend I think she needs to try and get a 15 incher first. COOKIE

Name: chiefjohnjohn
City: solon springs wi
Remote Name: 64.91.77.19
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 09:09:10 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

we stayed @Mort's dock.. Ice shack/sleeper had a blast caught a 20 pluslb.Northen.on 6lb test Jig pole. 23 crappie's 27 walleye's march 14&15...< Mort> went out of his way to make are trip wonderful.upper red lake is world class fishing, keep yuour line's in the water good luck!

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 08:06:41 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Well things have snowballed today,2 inches of freash powder,no wind, it is a winter wonderland out there. Theres somthing about that snow when it drifts down with no wind and moderate temps just bueatiful outside Gotta love it. Making ribs and baked potatos on the grill. Should be umm good. Started with 5 guys fishing tonight now it has turned into 11 all fishing in a compleatly new area. Will be heading out after dinner to check on them all. All ready broke the plow. Welcome to the plow business . COOKIE

Name: Schcupper
City: Golden Valley
Remote Name: 140.209.166.102
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 02:53:18 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Need a little help! Coming up with 3 others the last weekend of March. Need to find a room (hotel,motel,etc.) for 2 nights maybe three. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) If anyone has an idea it would be greatly appreciated! P.S. was up last weekend and did very well with GLOW GREEN around NO ONE but our group of 9! Good Fishing!!!

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 12:36:33 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

DJA you can email me at cookie16@paulbunyan.net. Last time I measured there was 32 inches of ice. Bring extension and use it . Baumer it is not in the 2003 regs so you do not have a drinking problem yet. Just like to wish all the fishermen good luck this weekend, seems it takes three moves on average to find fish unless your lucky enough to hit them on the first spot. COOKIE

Name: DJA
City: White Bear Lake
Remote Name: 216.43.127.216
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 11:39:53 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, how thick is the ice? Will I Need an extension? Were can I look you up to find the "Hot-spot" Thanks DJA

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 10:44:44 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

DJA If the weather is good I would atleast stop and try, when you get into them it is unreal. Pre fished 3 different spots in the last 2 days and now have a spot for the Greek and his sweety. 3 cold attemps at finding them, the wind was unbearable but the sunrise was awesome. 2 gorgeous sunsets the last 2 nights. Some of the wifes family is coming this weekend and would like to see them catch some fish, as I have eaten the last of mine. Have 2 in the cooler I caught today so I can show them what they look like. COOKIE

Name: DJA
City: White Bear Lake
Remote Name: 216.43.127.216
Date: 03/06/2003
Time: 08:59:41 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Thinking of bringing Wife & Kids out on Red for 1st time this Sat. Already have a place to stay & fish on the Rainy. Any advice? Is the bite-on at Red? or stay with original plan and fish the river? HELP!

Name: Baumer
City: Winona
Remote Name: 65.162.45.230
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 11:49:57 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, New Limits....Found it... You are correct. Would have been nice if they put that in hard copy regs I was carrying around last weekend... Unless I just looked over it.... Oh well. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the beer...

Name: Spottail
City: Bemidji
Remote Name: 209.191.208.45
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 10:33:11 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Just got off Red tonight. Solid bite that started early. Set up at 5:30,my brother had 2 before I got mine down. We were done at 7:20. Did I happen to mention Rat Finkie (Pink) Don't forget about ol' Hudacs.

Name: Bob
City: North
Remote Name: 143.236.34.60
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 09:00:45 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cliff, It's hard to predict how late the ice will be good. I'd say your chances are pretty good this year of being able to drive on the lake into early April, but things can warm up fast, so keep an eye on the weather.

Name: Cliff
City: Westby Mt.
Remote Name: 216.129.225.94
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 06:39:24 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Was wonering what week that is the last you can drive on Red Lake. Plan on coming down late March to early April. Any good guess?

Name: cooikie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 06:27:42 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Honzy THe snow is wind blown,so it is hard.I would say 4 to 6 inches where it isn't drifted. Where I put my house today there is 2 inches of compacted snow.

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 06:23:27 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

The dnr website says the limits change May 10 03 it is under new releases . COOKIE

Name: Joetrucker
City: Twin Cities
Remote Name: 216.243.160.241
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 05:50:02 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Fish trap I was wondering where you went out of and how far out you went on Tuesday when you caught so many. How much ice is there, and which jiggs worked the best. Thanks

Name: Baumer
City: Winona
Remote Name: 63.69.87.10
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 05:09:44 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Since the Crappie season is continuos, the limit change to 10 was effective on March 1st, the same time as the new reg’s are effective.

Name: Chris
City: NE Mpls
Remote Name: 150.124.1.5
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 03:59:12 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

The new limits don't go into effect until May 10th. (walleye opener)

Name: fisherman
City: nwmn
Remote Name: 199.199.224.222
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 03:21:37 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Does anyone know what the acutal crappie limit is right now. I heard on the radio that the limit changes take affect on the May 03 opener. However, others say the crappie limit of ten was effective March 1st. Does anyone know for sure????

Name: Honzy
City: Whitewater
Remote Name: 140.146.52.116
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 10:48:11 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, where were you fishing? I think we are coming up the 23rd, do you now of any sleepers available? How much snow is on the ice? Honzy

Name: Honzy
City: Whitewater
Remote Name: 140.146.52.116
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 10:46:00 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

One more question, how much snow have you guys got one the ice?

Name: Honzy
City: Whitewater
Remote Name: 140.146.52.116
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 10:45:35 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

One more question, how much snow have you guys got one the ice?

Name: Honzy
City: Whitewater
Remote Name: 140.146.52.116
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 10:44:14 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie, where abouts were you? I think we are coming up the 23rd, is there any sleepers available? Honzy

Name: fishtrap
City: twin cities
Remote Name: 205.188.209.108
Date: 03/05/2003
Time: 12:06:34 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Fished sun out of west wind 12 hours ,30 below in morning the two of us got 0 crappies 10 eyes 12 perch .....fished out of hudecks on monday and got our limit took us all day .....went back on tuesday catch and realeased.....lost count at 60 that was in three hours im guessing over 100 best ice fishing ive ever had ...lots of pictures...one to remember for sure I will be back

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 08:43:18 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Well 1 hour 30 minutes 0 crappies did not even mark a fish,The best fishing seems to be way out.Maybe try the cribbs Thursday. COOKIE

Name: Bill W
City: Saint Paul
Remote Name: 152.163.189.203
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 08:29:27 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

fished Sunday frome noon till 9:30 am caught two crappies had a good time looking for more action next time I am sure the bite was not on went out of rogers.

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 06:51:24 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Well my guys got no crappies in my houses, they need to be moved. Moved small house and going out right now. Darrin and Galin got 20 last night way out where Ole was.Mark and Troy went way out where Darrin was and got 4 so the hunt continues. I tried new area last night marked fish but would not bite, trying same area tonight in small house so we will see. COOKIE

Name: slab hunter
City: zimmerman
Remote Name: 66.112.62.240
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 04:00:25 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

cookie coming up thursday wondering where to go. Rented your sleeper about a month ago with my wife and another couple.We were the ones fishing with tip ups and smelt. I think the northerns scared are crappies away. Mark from zimmerman

Name: Lynette
City: Hines
Remote Name: 209.191.218.30
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 02:35:03 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

We entered the contest March 1st. We were all disappointed not by the fish but how it was ran. Out of 7 of us we caught 8 crappies in the 1st hour. We brought them up to the judges. They were weighed and we gave our name, address, and phone to the people and they gave us a stub that said 1st hour fish on it. We seen that every hour there was a listing for 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour prizes which was a total of 60 prizes per hour. We were told that after the contest they would have a drawing for the prizes from the 3 hours. I went to the tent around 2:00 to check on the door prizes and seen a board that listed prizes. Turned out to be for 2nd hour fish caught. So we asked to see 1st hour and they wouldn't let us. So don't feel like you missed out, we caught a fish and didn't even get to see if we won anything for it. There was a good chance we did. I believe 97 crappies were caught the 1st hour. So only 60 of them got drawn for 1 prize per person per hour. It was not a happy experience.

Name: Sea Bass
City: Fergus Falls
Remote Name: 216.239.4.190
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 02:19:51 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie,

I have fished out of Rogers and Westwind before where is the best place to try? First time out this year. Thanks

Name: Sea Bass
City: Fergus Falls
Remote Name: 216.239.4.190
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 02:19:50 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Cookie,

I have fished out of Rogers and Westwind before where is the best place to try? First time out this year. Thanks

Name: Honzy
City: Whitewater
Remote Name: 140.146.138.214
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 11:44:05 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Hey Troy, I coulndn't have said it any better! Those guys on the ice that have that P..... attitude better hang it up. Keep those lines tight and have fun.

Name: TROY
City: Becker
Remote Name: 152.163.189.203
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 10:15:53 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

HEY our trip was a blast! We fished Friday through Sunday morning. We caught 21 slaps and a lot of wall eyes. It was the first time I brought my dad up. He was amazed that every crappie we caught was over a pound. We went out of Rodgers. We fished LOW during the day and picked up some fish. Two lakes that are so incredible and so close together. To a true sportsman it does not get any better then that. Glow jigs seem to be the ticket. The crappies that were suspended just move your jig up to them. That was the ticket for us. When the cold front came in the crappies were holding tighter to the bottom. We still caught fish though. You don't always load up on fish. That's what fising is about. You learn something every time your on the water. If you got your limit every time out it would'nt be that special! Keep fishing and pick up after yourselves. We are lucky to have such an incredible fishing resource in Minnesota lets keep it up so our children can have the same experiences that we are so lucky to have. Martindale guide service 763-262-1183 Good fishing!

Name: wishinwasfishin
City: applevalley
Remote Name: 68.117.44.135
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 10:11:13 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

If you dont catch fish it isnt anyones fault. dont get all p...... off. it is just fun to be fishing i always thought. Go somewhere else and even have hoped of catching a big crappie, in your dreams. If you catch even one of these big slabs you are addicted. I caught plenty this size in S. Dakota last summer and they were not even close to as much fun as they are through the ice. Good luck and just have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Ricky
City: The 'Cities
Remote Name: 24.118.44.141
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 08:03:50 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Went up for the contest. 0 slabs for 4 people. Extremely cold... a little disappointed. What's all this talk about getting your limit of crappies in less than an hour. Went to another location... 0 crappies for the four of us. Are we the only ones who had bad luck. How did others do on March 1st? Believe it or not, I didn't need an extension! Isn't that something? Is this lake getting fished out or is it just me? Oh well. It was quite a nice trip up there from Aitkin (where my cabin is). Nice country. Neat experience on those ice roads. Hope the crappies bite for the rest of you. Good luck everyone.

Name: Ricky
City: The 'Cities
Remote Name: 24.118.44.141
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 08:03:09 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Went up for the contest. 0 slabs for 4 people. Extremely cold... a little disappointed. What's all this talk about getting your limit of crappies in less than an hour. Went to another location... 0 crappies for the four of us. Are we the only ones who had bad luck. How did others do on March 1st? Believe it or not, I didn't need an extension! Isn't that something? Is this lake getting fished out or is it just me? Oh well. It was quite a nice trip up there from Aitkin (where my cabin is). Nice country. Neat experience on those ice roads. Hope the crappies bite for the rest of you. Good luck everyone.

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 04:59:13 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Talk to Ole he got his limit last night after 9pm so he headed home. Darrin and his two buddies got 15 and are staying tonight. Guys in cabin spread out. 3 are in my 2 houses and 2 went further out where Ole got his limit. COOKIE

Name: guy
City: st. petersburg, fla
Remote Name: 66.173.40.44
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 02:28:42 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

my ice hole froze up last weekend on URL...so i sat on my mr.heater and thawed my crappys.

Name: Birddog
City: Bloomington
Remote Name: 139.76.65.131
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 12:34:43 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

We were out almost 8 miles, blue or red and it needs to glow in the dark. The other thing that we were doing was hooking the minnows up the rear end and then back towards the tail. That seemed to out fish the traditional way of hooking minnows by about 3 to 1. It has to be pretty uncomfortable but,it sure seemed to work.

Name: wishinwasfishin
City: Apple Valley
Remote Name: 68.117.44.135
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 11:51:12 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Hey birddog, how much further did you go after you moved? Just wondering. people can never find the same spot twice but close can sometimes help. Anyone seen Kent Hrbek up on Red? Heard he was going.

Name: Cliff
City: Westby Mt. 
Remote Name: 216.129.225.74
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 11:16:45 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

How did Derby go over the weekend? Was it out from Hillman's or south?

Name: Birddog
City: Bloomington
Remote Name: 139.76.65.131
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 10:14:27 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Eight of us fished Friday and Saturday out of Hillmans. Went of about 4 miles and picked up a few. Then we decided to go out futher. Before All of us were finished drilling and setting up a few us had already picked up a dozen or so. That was at 4:00 in the afternoon, it was just awesome. Next day same area but, the result was much different. Saturday we only managed around three dozen.

Name: cookie
City: waskish
Remote Name: 209.191.208.74
Date: 03/03/2003
Time: 08:57:08 AM

Upper_Red_Lake

Brian the salmon was excellent the Greek and I devoured it yesterday in one sitting . Thanks again , what a treat the Greek will be going to Alaska this summer and plans on bringing as much salmon home as allowed or he can carry. He's pumped, will be helping a friend commercial fish for a month then going to visit Ole for a week. Ole is here this weekend he is still looking for fish he has moved 3 times and caught 2 crappies. He went 8 miles out of Hillmen's yesterday and will see how he did later. Sounds like they have been doing real well out there.. Harry thanks for stopping by it was nice meeting your son and sure you will tie into them sooner or later,look for stable weather so you can move around a little. If were getting them when your up will gladley share my spot with you anytime. Warren and Matt went home with there limits we did well Thursday and Friday but Saturday not so good. Like to blame the weather but have heard reports of limits further out so go figure. Kellie and I went out last night 1 crappie so we let it go. Seems we are getting the stragglers as the school has move on. Jim and John caught 4 last night and were way out. Darrin and his crew also went way out and have not talked to them since yesterday. The weather was unreal saturday night 30 below spent most of yesterday getting vechicles started, and pulling guys out of snow banks, truck is getting a workout. Have to go will try and give a better report later tinight COOKIE

Name: andy
City: milwaukee
Remote Name: 24.209.118.125
Date: 03/02/2003
Time: 09:19:44 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

first time to URL NEXT WEEK MARCH 12 BEEN TO WINNIE AND BOWSTRING DID VERY WELL IN THE PAST ANY TIPS ON HOW TO CATCH THE BIG SLABS OR ARE WE BETTER TO STAY ON BOWSTRING AND FISH FOR PERCH. THANKS

Name: Baumer
City: Winona
Remote Name: 65.162.45.210
Date: 03/02/2003
Time: 07:38:34 PM

Upper_Red_Lake

Just got back From URL. Had a great time! Friday, limited out in 45 min during the middle of the day, totally unexpected. Went back to the same spot on Sat and had some success but not like on Friday. It didn't seem to matter what you put down there (glow or not), when they come through they'll hit it. Fished out of portables and didn't need the auger extension, but it was close.

Pete, Thanks for the great accommodations and excellent hospitality! I'll definitely be back, hopefully yet this season. Nice to meet you Cookie, hope you enjoyed the Salmon!

Good Luck! Bri