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Rain and Wind Made Fishing Challenging!

I decided to fish, instead of video record, this year’s crappie contest. It’s always fun to watch the boats come in and see kids faces light-up, as they proudly carry their prize-winning fish!

My friends (Brian and Ryan) and I planned to get up early and meet at the launch in Spring Park. It was 6:20 a.m. when we pulled into the Holiday gas station. We grabbed some coffee and donuts and in no time we were in the water!

I was surprised to see very few boats at the landing? The weather for that day called for 70% chance of rain. Perhaps, the threat of rain kept fair-weather fishermen off the lake? (more…)

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“Blue-sky Bluegills!”

It was a beautiful night! My neighbor Steve tied into this monster Bluegill!
Fishing in waders is like sitting in the seat of a fast-moving race car…your immersed right into the action!

Fat Man’s Landing, MN

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“I Got One!” Or should I say? “Two”
great crappie fishing events!

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43rd Annual Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest

Many of us have fished the Annual Crappie Contest on Lake Minnetonka.
Gander Mountain
is no longer a major sponsor to this event, but the folks
at Lord Fletchers will continue to hold-the-net until they receive support.

This is one of the largest fishing events in Minnesota!
Event Times:, Saturday, April 24 at 12 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fish must be submitted before 2:00 p.m. $5 pre-registration/$8 event day registration
On-site registration for the contest will be conducted between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

11th Annual Crappie Contest Tournament on Prior Lake

Somewhat new to the waters, when you consider Minnetonka has 32-years
of experience — but don’t let that stop you! This event is full of prizes!
Local businesses stepped forward and contributed a wide variety of donations
in support of this community event! Now that”s what I’m talking about!

The contest will be held at Captain Jacks. Event Times: Sunday, April 25,
Registration 7 – 9 a.m., Fishing begins 9:00 a.m., Final weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.
$30 per boat, Maximum of 2 adults per boat and as many kids as you like.
Each boat will be allowed to weigh-in 10 crappies.
$ for Top positions, $ for biggest fish and FREE Grab bag for kids!

Tips for catching crappies

OK, here is my famous rig for catching crappies:

  • 4 Ib. monofilament leader
  • Snap swivel
  • Bobber stop & bead
  • Weighted slip casting bobber
  • 1/64 oz. Black/White Lindy Little Nipper

Add Crappie Candy and….Woo-Doggie!

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“Spring Crappie Fishing is Just Around the Corner!”

Ah, Yes! The smell of the earth warming by the sun’s hot rays and the feel of a Black Crappie tugging at your line…

Wait! —Where’s my bobber?

Remember those feelings? Well, it’s almost that time! I just came back from checking the lake for open water. The ice is starting to recede from the shoreline. Soon, we’ll be in our waders — wetting our line and setting our hook into some awesome fighting fish!

Fat Man’s Landing, MN

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“Tailgate Fishing!”

“The phone rings” – It’s  Grandpa, wondering if we want to go fishing. It didn’t take us long to get ready. With the pickup already loaded, all we needed was a cold beverage and a snack and we’re on our way!

Some of my best memories are sitting on the tailgate – talking smack and sharing laughs. It’s great to see my daughter enjoying the outdoors with Grandpa!

Fat Man’s Landing
MINNESOTA

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