Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Ice Conditions

April 30, 2013

There is still plenty of ice.  We did get some rain and thunder last night and that should help with the ice melt.  We still have 11 days yet, so we will see what happens.  Once she starts pulling away from shore and if we can get some wind, the ice will leave fast.  Keep in touch.  Mother Nature is the only one who knows the answer for this one!

Froggy and the gang

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Fishing Report

April 27, 2013

Will ice be out for opener?  It will be close.  We are getting some warm days and lots of melting.  I am hearing temps the middle of next week, will be cool again and might slow down the ice melt a little.  There is still lots of ice, but the snow is melting and that's a big step.  Once we get that insulation off, then the ice will go fast. 

We will keep you in touch with what's happening with the lake ice.

There are a few guys going out for perch and having some luck.  I think everyone is waiting for that open water and getting anxious to get out the boats.  Hang in there, it's coming!

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Fishing Report

April 21, 2013

Guys going out are getting perch on Cass Lake, Pike Bay and Big Lake.  They are fishing from 5 to 15 feet of water.  Still walking out on the lakes.  We have on average about 20 to 24 inches of ice.  Don't see any lakes opening up yet, but sounds like we have some major melting coming the middle of this week.  It's going to be a close one to see if ice is off for the opener.

We are putting out our summer inventory.  Have to think positive!

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Monday, April 15, 2013

Fishing Report

April 15, 2013

We are getting a few calls, people wondering what the ice conditions are.  We got another 5 inches of wet snow yesterday.  We are hearing the ice is about 24 inches yet, and has lots of insulation with all that snow on the top of it.  We need a good week to 10 days of 50 to 60 degree weather and lots of sunshine.  I will try to keep you updated on the ice conditons, as we hear about them.

We are anxiously awaiting for Spring to arrive and are looking forward to open water again.

Froggy started his physical therapy on his knee today and goes to see his surgeon tomorrow.  He seems to be getting around better each day.

We have ben busy spring cleaning at Froggy's and would like to start getting out the summer inventory by the end of this week.  That's the plan anyway.

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Fishing Report

April 9, 2013

We are hearing perch are biting on Big Lake and on Cass Lake.  Guys are still pretty much walking out or using a 4 wheeler and driving on an existing road.  It takes some work, but we're tough up here in Minnesooooooota!

Froggy had his post op today and after they changed the bandage, his leg is feeling much better.  It was on so tight, he couldn't even move his leg.  Much better now.  Recheck again next week.

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Fishing Report

April 6, 2013

We got about 6 inches of heavy, wet snow this morning.  Enough to really make a mess.  I'm sure it won't last long, but they are talking a mixture of rain and snow for the next couple of days.   I'm sure Spring is coming, it just took a wrong turn some place!

Froggy and the gang

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Fishing Report

April 4, 2013

Still just a few people heading out on the ice.  We had one guy in today, who is fishing on Winnie, and he is going out with snowshoes.  The perch are biting though.  The trick is just getting out there.  Hopefully with some more melting, we will have a good two or three weeks of ice fishing yet.

Froggy had his knee surgery yesterday, so now it is recovery time.  The Old Toad was also in the hospital this week, getting some fluid off of his legs.  My sister, Mitz, took care of the store for us yesterday.  A big THANKS, Sis!

Tomorrow our grand daughter, Crissy, turns 18 years old.  Where has the time gone?

Well, I guess that's all for today.  Hope you can get out to that favorite fishing spot of yours.  Like I said, most of the guys are walking,  We have a lot of good ice, it's just getting out there that is the problem. 

Good fisning!

Froggy and the gang