The social aspect. After that gruesomely long winter we will take anything that includes a dose of warmth and sun. I'm not a slip bobber kind of guy. We caught a few lately mixed in with the gills and bass. To order your flats in dirt or bedding please call ahead at the Minocqua shop at 715-358-5130. Except for Northern Pike. site and all pages herein have been designed by and are hosted by Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at
And to our pleasant surprise the big bluegills were smacking those minnows too! We are doing our
There's even forecast highs in the 30's coming. Two major DNR regs to be aware of are that they extended the walleye no harvest rules on the Minocqua chain
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Bass, crappie and walleye seem to be feeding pretty well right now. Good thing too, cuz some just might miss their chance if this goofy weather had continued. Go figure.Perch have been in the shallower, less than 10', weeds chasing minnows and crawler bits. I'll try to report sooner next time!-----------------------------
From the many reports of fish caught and from my personal experience the last few days the fish are biting. BTW, why was it always the boys job to ask the girls to dance? MERRY CHRISTMAS!Looks like the ice season is off to a great start. Fresher and lower priced. Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at
I've fished lakes three days in a row and found the bite to be completely different each day. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com
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They like the nice cool oxygen filled deep water too.Hey everybody, have a happy and safe 4th. Also remember your 1st scoop of crappie minnows is only $2 with any purchase. www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. Fish those weed blown shorelines folks. And sure enough, a pile of fish were hunkered down there. - Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 11:38:20 (PDT) Clients are always pleasantly surprised when we catch Walleye at noon or later. 5th Annual Carrol Lake Ice Fishing Tournament on Carrol Lake on Saturday, February 24th. Quite a few fish over 30 have been caught, most released.Overall right now it's a good report and I believe this weekend and the following week is gonna be dynamite. Right now we have crappie
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We have the lowest leech prices around which are direct form Minnesota. I traveled around a little this morning and found more than a few folks out there fishing. Fresher and lower priced.Get out there and have some fun!-----------------------------
Reports are coming in all positive for those who are out. But I believe we haven't even hit the best bite yet. Be smart, be healthy and throw some back for next time!FYI 1. are Proud Members of the Normally this time of year the water temps have been in the 50 for a while and we're experiencing the onset of turnover on many lakes. But keep your distance though and don't feel offended if we don't shake your hand and are continually wiping down the surfaces with disinfectants.Let's stay positive and get through this together. As usual, everybody is employing the only method that works (for them). The deeper we got the bait down the bigger the gills. - Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 13:28:58 (PDT) When you fish the It's gonna be great! Sounds simple, sometimes it is. We ain't goin' no wheres!-----------------------------
Also remember your 1st scoop of crappie minnows is only $2 with any purchase. The warm weather we got in June ended the trapping season then and we finally ran out last week. Jeff Bolander There. Little Saint Germain Lake Vilas County, 972 Acres Overview Map Facts & Figures More * About Invasive Species: Disclaimer: Aquatic invasive species (AIS) records are assigned statuses of "verified", "observed", or "no longer observed" based on AIS Status Guidance. Jeff Bolander Fisherperons had a great time soaking up the sun and warmth that was afforded us over the weekend. Benefits Angel on My Shoulder. So what's the difference, jig, color, line, presentation? www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. So deeper the fish go. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com
Me and three guys looking for a nice multi-species fish fry. Good things come to those that bait! All on the aforementioned crawler and jig worked slowly thru the weeds or over the rocks.I've been asked many times if I only use live bait. See you soon! Jeff Bolander On a lot of lakes the bass are just now spawning or getting ready. The difference in the amount of fish caught by each one was minimal.In another example, yesterday we were throwing crawlers after smallies. Jeff Bolander, owner of Dewey, Catchem and
Not this week. - Friday, August 10, 2018 at 09:01:15 (PDT) We got some prime conditions coming up for the next 10 days or so. We'll have a full compliment of minnows including the bigger ones as for the first time this year we can fish for bass (catch and release only) after April 1. Get your equipment tuned up as if you were gonna fish tomorrow that way when tomorrow gets here next year you are ready to rock!I would love to give you a fish report but since I am south tearing up the golf courses I called my buddy Tom to see what is going on. I have watched many of fish, especially bass, pick up a piece of plastic out of their bed and move it away, drop it, and then go back to their patrol duty. The water is still rising from all the rain but water temps are getting back to normal at around the mid 70's. you can always call back or call me at 715-892-2751. Jeff Bolander, owner of Dewey, Catchem and
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Live the northern Wisconsin tradition and hit the water somewhere this OPENER weekend. Less sunlight has seen the weeds starting to pull back. With over 2500 lakes, the Northwoods of Wisconsin offers a fishing adventure for all. Right now we have crappie
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And at this time we have a state government that thinks it's ok to congregate at Walmart or a Liquor store but not at their local state boat landings. That's it for now. Jeff Bolander, guide and owner of Dewey, Catchem and
Even saw one group using a snowmobile to pull their gear. YEAH!I'll open the shop back up the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The ice in the secluded bays, 5-7", is still there but, top down, it's covered up by slushy snow, then a couple of inches of ice then a couple of inches of water and then the original 6" of ice. www.UpNorth.info Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
They did pretty well, some doing so well they came in to buy a scoop or two of large fatheads every day. - Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 13:02:36 (PDT) The Photos Page is chocked full of big fish and great clients I have guided. One guy just texted me a photo of 15 nice ones he got in shallow water on live bait. But as you know, that could change this afternoon!The ice conditions are still very good with a good 1.5 foot on most lakes. When you can put 50 Northern Pike and Bass in the boat it hard to target Walleye that aren't very active. And after the cruddy winter we went through, we deserve it. Normally, and I mean normally, I find that anything will catch fish as long as your presentation is correct. 1/32 oz jigs and crawlers are like heroin to them. There are a few exceptions but not many. I say that's why fishing is great. Most crappie are suspended over deeper water, about 1-3 feet below the ice. We all live and learn. I understand that there is open water around the Minocqua pier next to the bridge. This weekend shouldn't be much different with below zero temps in the morning but some sun in the afternoon.But all this should change. We just need some consistent weather which is coming starting today.Bluegills are in less than 10' of water either on shore or on shallow sand or rock bars. We are in the middle of some rain and sleet right now but we'll be back to those colder temps quickly. How Bait Shop and Guide Post at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com
We It makes everything we do while guiding and at the bait shops worth while. Water temps are dropping fast. Oh, and during the perch-a-rama I boated a few walleye, one in the middle 20's, which all got tossed back. I love feeling that hit.Walleyes have been better lately on tip ups armed with small/medium shiners. There's no magic to this folks. Pontoon rentals can be full- or multi-day or weekly. And most species cooperated. The basic advice stays the same. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info
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And you know what? I don't know another way to put it. ?Get on the water kids. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
WHAT'S THE ICE THICKNESS?? But, that will change.As an illustration on how presentation matters, I was out with a father and son last night and they normally fish with heavier jigs. Smallies are on deep rock humps. We at Dewey Catchem and How have a lot to be thankful for and it's all because of you, our clients and followers. No middleman! I see people fishing shorelines in the middle of the day with high skies and calm conditions and they're not catching anything but little ones. We have them in the shop if you'd like to check them out. It happens!Perch seem to be still in the shallows chasing minnows. This works in the summertime too when vertical jigging. If you see me out there make sure you say hi and tell me ALL about your hot spots and secrets! We kept 10 and honestly as it turned out we could have kept just 6 and it would have been enough table fare for just the two of us. Arrg. "text": {
It wasn't quite as crowed a few days after the opening day but there were still a few guys trying to fill their coolers. Most lakes are froze over and are making ice daily. I find that very hard to believe. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. You never know until you get out there. www.UpNorth.info I was on one yesterday that I noticed many floating bugs in the first two spots we hit. Little Saint Germain Lake's current water temperature is 31F Todays forecast is, Foggy overnight. A slow presentation of crappie minnows, rosie reds, spikes and waxies have been the choice baits. Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at
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The best time to target these fish is the week before and the week after the spawn. Favorite (1) 1045 Jackson Lane - St. Germain, WI 54558 Information: 715-479-5072 View Map Email Northerns have been making a comeback on big northern suckers. We got plenty of wild caught suckers and they are $8, $9 and $11 for the M, L and XL respectively. How Bait Shop and Guide Post at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com
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Looking for Pan Fish for kids and Northern and Walleyes for the adults. Copyright 2001-2023 Lake-Link Inc. All rights reserved. And now fall is kicking our butts with temps in the 30s and 40s, wind and rain. I gotta tell ya, I love trying out new baits. They averaged 13-17 inches! Any minnow, large or small, or any bottom bouncer has been turning them on.That's it for now. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com
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Try a Kastmaster as it is fun to feel them slam that bait.Most perch are deep and being caught on half a crawler or smaller. Godspeed.The fishing has slowed very little if at all because of the front. We caught some nice walleyes in the 20's that day with that method. Water depth varies but wood and weeds are key. We caught some nice ones the other day and the bigger males were still milking. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
Everyday I go out we catch 5-7 different species of fish in a myriad of ways. Stays above the weeds and pike live them. We been getting a few Walleye on half a crawler. Oh well. Call 715-370-4652 for more info. Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at
The ice is thick, strong and mostly drivable. Jeff Bolander There. As always, be smart, safe and healthy. },
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Our jumbo crawlers are directly from Canada. Nothing changed, the Opener was ok, kinda, and the weather last week was crap. I have not put them on a line yet but I will in the next couple of days.Get out there and have some fun folks. and our minnows are direct from trappers in central Wisconsin. - Sunday, June 05, 2016 at 16:55:59 (PDT) If I listed each bait that each type of fish was caught on during the past week the reports would be pages long. Some of the larger deeper lakes are just getting started. If you do see them on the beds, and I'm talking crappies and bass as the they are the only species not finished spawning, they are protecting the beds from potential predators. Two major DNR regs to be aware of are that they extended the walleye no harvest rules on the Minocqua chain
Find the warmest water with green weeds or wood on the North end of the lake and you'll probably find Crappie. Fresher and lower priced. Just about everything is working very well in some way. I wondered why we hadn't had even one bite in those two spots. 4 hours later we were still catching fish in 25-30 FOW. And some found them. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
www.UpNorth.info But the half of crawler, minnow or leech will produce too.Walleye are everywhere depending on what lake you are fishing. Right now we have crappie
Not this year. Replicate that presentation as that seems to be the way they want it.I got a couple of more days off before the schedule fills again next week so if you want to get out, call me. If I hadn't been wearing gloves that day I would have been stuck more than a couple of times.Perch have been a lot more active lately. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
No middleman! Enjoy pulling walleye and pike through the ice at Little St. Germain Lake. You do this every time, right? And as usual remember we have 2 dz jumbo crawlers for $5, your 1st scoop of crappie minnows for $2 with any purchase and we are loaded with Musky Suckers. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
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Last week we hammered them but this week was much more average. (I did have 4 people in the boat besides me) I then tied on a Beetle Spin. We still have a couple of K-Drills and Pistols left and are pricing them to go away. Jeff Bolander One guy told me he cuts them short and then cuts the end up the middle to create a little forked tail that will wave at the fish. We've already sold 3 of them.You've probably heard that Musky suckers are in short supply. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
The fish don't have any choice but to stay in that suddenly colder water. Now I'm not saying nobody is catching fish, I'm saying you gotta put in your time to hit those active windows. Crawlers, leeches and minnows are always popular. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
LOCAL - Monday, July 18, 2016 at 09:47:12 (PDT) A small twister tail on a 1/32 or 1/16 oz jig is still working the best. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
But what did work were crappie balls. Twister tails and leeches.Perch are deep and scattered. Nice ones are being caught but it's been one here and one there. Owen Porter. I know this streak has got to lag a little sometime down the road but hopefully not too soon. The only thing that has remained consistent is the bait of choice is still crawlers. If you think there is only one way to catch fish you're crazy. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com
- Friday, July 08, 2016 at 15:18:03 (PDT) Jeff Bolander 7 days ago was real tough, a "small day" as I call them. The same baits are working. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow
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Even smaller lakes are up. Another way to get past the little guys was to use minnows. Germain and Sayner, Wisconsin Fishing Report and Conditions. A short update for you today. Grab a family member and join me! A few bonus walleye were caught in there with them.Gotta go shovel again. On the first lake I was also able to locate some bass and pike, both in shallower water, 5-10". We don't use them much in the winter cuz they tend to freeze pretty easy. For example, I had clients out on the Lac du Flambeau chain a few times this past week and one of my favorite lakes on that chain was coated on top with a bug hatch. Two major DNR regs to be aware of are that they extended the walleye no harvest rules on the Minocqua chain and changed the Manitowish Chain from a size exempt water to the normal state 15" rules. Come Monday the mercury will dip below freezing and the forecasts shows that the mercury will stay that way, day and night, for the foreseeable future. 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