Froggy's Sports News

Fishing Report

2012-02-10T17:21:00.000-08:00

February 10, 2012

Big Chamber fishing contest tomorrow, out of Break on the Lake Resort. Hope to see a lot of you out on the ice. Lots of fun and great prizes. The contest goes from Noon to 3PM. All the prizes will be given out at the Palace Casino, after the contest and they are also furnishing a hot lunch. Portables are allowed and you will be shuttled out to the contest area.

Fishing in the area has been good. Lots of perch and the occasional walleye. Only a couple weeks left for the walleye and northern season. Hope you can get out and get some fishing done.

See you out on the lake.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2012-02-03T16:57:00.000-08:00

February 3, 2012

Lots of minnows going out the door today. Perch bite has definitely picked up. Pike Bay, Cass and Winnie are doing well in about that 8 and 9 feet of water. They are picking up some walleye too. Fatheads and crappie minnows seem to be the ticket. Some silver shiners are also going out the door. Another great day weather wise.

See you out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2012-02-01T16:14:00.000-08:00

February 1, 2012

Man what great weather we are having. Fishing seems to have picked up some today. We are selling a lot of crappy minnows, so I would say those favorite crappy holes are producing some fish. Hope you can get a chance to get out and enjoy this northern Minnesota winter.

Don't forget the Cass Lake fishing contest coming up on February 11th. Tickets are $35 if you buy them before the contest starts. They have great prizes and lots of fun for all.

See you out on the ice.

Good fishing!
Froggy

Fishing Report

2012-01-24T16:16:00.000-08:00

January 24, 2012

Everyone is driving out on the lakes now. We got about 3 inches of snow on Sunday, so we have an average of about 4 to 5 inches total.

Guys were having some luck with perch today out on Cass Lake in about 8 feet of water. Jim from Ojibway Resort on Pike Bay has been picking up a few walleye in the morning and evening in about 14 feet of water.

We are suppose to have a couple nice days coming up and that should help the perch and walleye bite.

Hope you will get a chance to get out on the ice and enjoy this great weather we are having, and maybe catch a fish or two in the process.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2012-01-17T07:06:00.000-08:00

January 17, 2012

Well, our cold spell is here and it is making ice now! Fishing slowed down some yesterday, but we are hoping for a better couple days today and tomorrow. Sun is shining and it is a great day! Froggy was out on the ice early this morning and is fixing breakfast for a group of his guys. That kid can really cook, even if I do say so myself.

Perch are still in that 8 foot range and walleye are around 14 feet. We haven't heard much about the panfish the last few days. Hope you can get a chance to get out and enjoy this great Minnesota winter and do some fishing.

Don't forget the Cass Lake Chamber fishing contest coming up on February 11th. We will be selling tickets at Froggy's. It is always a good time and some great prizes. Hope to see you then.

Have a good day.

Mama Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2012-01-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

January 12, 2012

Guess we have winter now. What a change. A couple days ago it was in the 30 and 40 degree range. Today I think the high was 10 degrees. Well, one good thing, it sure is making ice now!

Fishing has slowed down the last couple of days with the change in weather. We are hoping by this weekend, things should be picking up again.

Most are driving out on the lakes now, but ice is never 100 percent sure, so use caution and stay away from the pressure ridges.

See you out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2012-01-05T16:39:00.000-08:00

January 5, 2011

Fishing continues to be pretty good. They are driving out on Cass and Pike Bay. There is a pressure ridge on the West landing on Pike Bay, so everyone is using the East and South landing. There are some panfish and crappie fishermen heading out on some of the area smaller lakes too. We also have guys heading up to Lake of the Woods and Red Lake.

Ice seems to be good, as good as ice can be. Weather has been great. Hope you can get a chance to get out and enjoy this winter.

If your in the area, stop in and check out out decoys.

See you out on the ice

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-12-31T18:03:00.000-08:00

December 31, 2011

Another year gone by. Don't know where the time goes to.

Fishing seems to have slowed down, with the weather front we have coming in. We must have got about 3 inches of snow today, and we are suppose to have colder weather and windy tomorrow.

We wish you all a Happy New Year from all of us at Froggy's Sports and Froggy's Fish House Rentals. Each year we meet so many great people and appreciate your business.

Thank you!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-12-26T16:42:00.000-08:00

December 26, 2011

Hope you all had a great Christmas holiday weekend. Fishing seems to have slowed down some today, but there is a front coming in and they say we could get an inch of snow tonight. Some snow on the ice is a good thing and should help so the fish won't be so spooky. All in all, we sure have had a good December, weather wise and fishing wise too.

Average ice is about that 10 - 11 inches. There are a few brave soles driving out, but the majority are still using 4-wheelers, or smaller pickups.

Hope to see you out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-12-19T17:07:00.000-08:00

December 19, 2011

Still no snow, so it continues to make some good ice. Fishing has been good. I haven't heard much on the walleye, but perch are biting on Cass and panfish on some of the area smaller lakes. Spearing for northern has been doing well. Without the snow, fish are a little spooky.

All of us at Froggy's Sports and Froggy's Fish House Rentals, want to wish all our friends and family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for your business.

Merry Christmas to you all

See you out on the ice!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-12-12T16:16:00.000-08:00

Decembe 12, 2011

There is between 8 to 9 inches of ice on Cass Lake. I had a group of guys up spearing this weekend and they got a nice northern that went 15 lbs. Good time was had by all.

Perch have been biting on Cass in about 4 to 5 feet of water, using a fathead minnow. I also heard that the panfish were biting on Middle Sucker. It is making some great ice, but a nice coating of snow on the ice would be helpful.

See you out on the ice!

Good fishing.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-12-10T16:09:00.000-08:00

December 10, 2011

Without any snow, the lakes are really making some good ice. Average ice is about that 7 inches. Grace Lake has 9 inches. We heard that the middle of Pike Bay has about 4 inches and more ice on the shorelines. We had several guys going out today to do some pan fishing and some perching. Tomorrow is suppose to be an amazing day weather wise and I'm sure everyone that can, will be out to enjoy the northern Minnesota day!

See you out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Ice Conditions

2011-12-07T15:42:00.000-08:00

December 7, 2011

It's making ice and the spear houses are going out. I took the 4 wheeler today to put out some of my houses. It is suppose to get cold tonight and a high of only 12 degrees tomorrow. That's ice making weather! Slow and steady she goes. Safety is important.

There were a few northern picked up the last couple of days. This should be a good weekend coming up.

Stop in and check us out, when your in the area.

See you out on the ice.

Good fishing.

Froggy

December 4, 2011

2011-12-04T15:36:00.000-08:00

SPEAR HOUSES GO OUT ON CASS LAKE!

Froggy and his son Ben were busy this afternoon. Ice is about 4 to 5 inches out on Allen's Bay on Cass Lake and they were able to put out 4 of his spear houses. The assembly line in Froggy's garage is really something to see and watching the going's on getting them on the ice is also exciting. Temps are cold enough now so that it is making ice 24 hours a day. We have all been anxious and are glad to see the hard water!

We have our decoy and heavy minnows in at the store and have finished putting out our winter inventory.

See you out on the ice!

Froggy and the gang

Ice Conditions

2011-12-01T16:03:00.000-08:00

December 1, 2011

There is an inch of ice on Cass, Wolf and Andrusia. Smaller lakes like Little Wolf and Midge, around 3 inches. I am busy getting my spear houses together and if all goes well, plan to get some houses out on Allen's Bay the middle of next week.

We are busy at the store getting out our ice fishing gear. We also got in some new fishing decoys today. We will also be getting in our decoy and heavy northern minnows in the next day or two.

We will try to keep you posted as to what's going on in the area. If you have any questions, just give us a call.

Froggy and the gang

Ice Conditions

2011-11-28T16:31:00.001-08:00

November 28, 2011

Warm weather over the holiday wasn't good for making ice. Sounds like the next few days temps will be around 30 and cool at night, so that should help. We are all getting anxious.

We will keep you informed.

Froggy

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-21T16:07:00.000-08:00

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Ice is starting to form on some of the bays on the bigger lakes. Ponds are frozen over and Midge Lake and Little Wolf Lake have been frozen for a couple of days.

Our winter inventory order should be in any day now and I will be busy after Thanksgiving getting all the spear houses ready to go. The change of seasons brings a new excitement along with it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Froggy and the gang

First Snow

2011-11-15T16:16:00.000-08:00

November 15, 2011

First snow of the season. I guess it's time. Would like to have some snow before the real cold weather comes, to cover the septics. We got about an inch this afternoon.

There are still a few deer hunters coming in to register their deer, but we are hearing that there just isn't the amount of hunters out this year and not as many deer being seen. I think the warm weather we have been having might have something to do with that. Sounds like weather is going to turn colder the next few days.

Well, good luck to you hunters still out there looking for that deer.

After Thanksgiving, I will be busy getting houses ready for the spearing season. If you might be interested in renting a house, just let me know.

Froggy

Deer Hunting

2011-11-08T15:27:00.000-08:00

November 8, 2011

It was a great day to be out in the woods today. Sun was shining and temps near 40 degrees and just a nice breeze. Sounds like we might get a few showers tomorrow, but it is suppose to be really nice weather again this weekend.

We continue to register quite a few deer and have seen some really nice bucks. Several 9 and 10 pointers. Biggest one is still 235 and the biggest one registered for our buck contest goes 174.2 pounds.

Again, we wish you all a safe and successful hunt.

Froggy and the gang

Deer Opener

2011-11-06T15:58:00.000-08:00

November 6, 2011

Deer hunters we talked to had a pretty good weekend, even though it was a windy one. The biggest buck we registered went 235 pounds, a 9 pointer. That was a dandy. He wasn't registered in our big buck contest though. We have registered quite a few deer. It seems to be a successful weekend. Congratulations to all the hunters who bagged their deer!

Froggy

Deer Opener

2011-11-02T17:38:00.000-07:00

November 2, 2011

Just wanted to wish all of you a safe and successful deer opener! Sounds like maybe some rain and snow on Sunday, north and west of us. As of today, our weather looks pretty good.

Not too many guys out on the water now. A couple guys were in this week and said they were catching walleye out on Cass in the deep water, 40 feet or so. I also heard that the perch are biting on Leech.

Again, have a safe deer opener. Stop in when your in the area. Let us get a picture of you with your deer.

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-10-25T07:25:00.001-07:00

October 25, 2011

Well most of the cabins have been buttoned down for the season. They are still finding some walleye deep on Cass, around that 30 to 50 feet. They find them shallower in the evening. Fatheads or rainbows are the minnow of choice.

There are still some crappie and perch fishing going on yet, too. As long as the weather holds out, there will be a few guys out on the lake.

From what we are hearing, duck hunting has been slow. They are picking up a few grouse. Archery hunters are out in the woods, waiting for that big buck and doe.

It is really great to be out, if you can, and enjoy these last great days of fall.

I am hoping to finish our jobs out in Bismarck in the next two weeks and then I will be back around and getting things together for my spear house rentals. I don't know where the summer has gone, but we looking forward to a great winter fishing season.

For your information, our store hours are 7AM to 6PM at this time of the year.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-10-19T17:24:00.000-07:00

October 19, 2011

Sounds like it is going to be a nice weekend. Temps back up in the 50's and sunny. Hope you get a chance to come up to the area and get out on the water and enjoy a long weekend. After this weekend, we will be thinking about the deer hunting season and then waiting for hard water!

If you might be interested in spearing, give us a call . Froggy will be putting houses out on Cass this winter.

Have a great weekend everybody!

Mama Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-10-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

October 16, 2011

The wind chased everyone off of the water and out of the woods today. Ralph and I went down to the CSI show in St Cloud and put in our order for winter inventory and the spring inventory. Now it's time to do yearly inventory at the store. Yippeee! Thanks to Ben and Dick, they got a good start on things today.

Stop in and say Hi when your in the area.

The Old Toad and Mama Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-10-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

October 12, 2011

Last couple of days have been quiet, not too many fishermen out and about. Everyone is getting their cabins ready for winter. Next week temps will be more in the normal range and if we get a couple nice days, there should still be some good fishing.

Stop in and say hi when you're in the area.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-10-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

October 7, 2011

Things have been slow the last couple of days, with the crazy wind we have been having. Water temperature is still around that 68 degree mark. Sounds like it will be cooling off next week and we should be having normal temps for this time of the year. Some of the the best fall fishing is yet to come, when that water cools off.

There are a couple of guys braving that wind (I guess that is what you would call it) and they are picking up some walleye. Some are finding them in about 18 to 20 feet of water and perch still around the weed lines in about 5 to 7 feet.

Grouse hunters are out and picking up a few. Great time to be out in the woods. Bear hunting will be ending up the end of next week and then it will be time to think about deer hunting. Don't know where the time goes.

I still have a few jobs to finish up in Bismark, and try to get home on the weekends. Won't be long and I will be getting things together for fish house rentals. You can always leave a message for me at Froggy's Sports or call me on my cellphone.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-09-28T17:24:00.001-07:00

September 28, 2011

Don't know where the month has gone. Weather has been great. Walleye seem to have slowed down some, but perch bite is still going strong. They are picking up a few walleye about that 20 feet range off the breaks and bars. Perch are biting along the weed line in about 5 feet of water. Some really nice 11 to 13 inchers.

We have quite a few guys up northern fishing and they seem to be doing well.

Saturday is the Cystic Fibrosis Tournament out of Break on the Lake Resort. Steve and Julie lost a son to this disease. This is the 10th year they have hosted this tournament. It goes for one day from 8AM to 3PM. There is a dinner and rules meeting Friday night at the American Legion in Cass Lake and the chicken and rib dinner is open to the public. They have an auction and things for sale, with all proceeds going to help find a cure for this disease. Sounds like the weather should be good and we hope they have a good turn out.

Enjoy this nice fall weather! See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-09-22T17:24:00.000-07:00

September 22, 2011

Last we heard fishing was still going good on Cass. We haven't had too many guys in the last couple of days with all the wind and rain.

Weather is going to be great this weekend. Hope you can get a chance to get out on the lake and enjoy the fishing and good old northern Minnesota!

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-09-18T17:39:00.000-07:00

September 18, 2011

We had the Cabela's pro fishing tournament going on this weekend on Cass and we are proud to say that our own Jay Reiplinger and his partner from Hines, took 3rd place. Congratulations Jay!

Seems like the cooler temps have made the fish more aggresive. We heard from several different groups this weekend, saying that they have had really good fishing; catching walleye in about 20 feet of water out on Cass. Most of them using minnows. Some of the best fishing of the year is in the fall.

Hope you get a chance to get out on the lake, do a little fishing and enjoy the weather.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-09-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

September 14, 2011

What a change in our Minnesota weather! We went from 85 degrees to 60 degrees. That takes a little getting used to. I guess for the fish too, although guys are still picking up some walleye and the perch are really doing well.

We have the Cabela pro-tournament going on for Friday and Saturday, so we have had a chance to meet some of the pro-fishermen and have been selling alot of redtails and creek chubs. They seem to be finding walleye, but are looking for the big ones. I would think a couple days will help make the fish more aggresive. Good luck to all the contestants!

We also have coming up, the Cystic Fibrosis tournament held out of Break on the Lake Resort, the weekend of September 30th.

Hope you will get a chance to get out, enjoy the fall weather and do some fishing.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-09-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

September 6, 2011

Walleye are still biting on Cass Lake, using crawlers and/or minnows. With the water temps cooling off, the bite will be going more to minnows. Walleye are coming up a little shallower and guys are also picking up some nice perch.

We heard Leech was doing well for walleye about 7 to 10 feet on the weedline, using minnows. Perch bite is also going on Lake Andrusia.

My daughter shot her bear on the 4th of September (her Papa Joe's birthday!) It was an average size black bear and she got it with one shot. She sure was excited. We have had several bear registered at the store, but with all the acorns dropping, hunting has been tough.

Good luck to all you hunters and fishermen too. Enjoy some of this nice fall like weather.

I am off to Bismarck for a couple of weeks to finish some jobs out there. Then will be back in Minnesota.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-08-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

August 29, 2011

The big Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. Don't know where the whole summer went to.

Fishing out on Cass Lake has been just awesome. Using crawlers and working breaks and bars in that 18 to 25 foot range has been really producing the walleye. Afternoon and evening seem to be the best time of day. In the evening they are working the weed lines, using shad raps and rapajas. We are hoping for the bite to continue, as the cooler weather comes and water temps cool off some. Right now the water temp is about 73 degrees. Hope you will get a chance to get out there and enjoy some really good fishing.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-08-25T18:30:00.000-07:00

August 25, 2011

Fishing is doing well. Crawlers are the ticket on Cass, working that 18 to 20 foot depth, off the breaks and bars. Northern have been biting also. It seems that big sucker minnow and a bobber are doing the trick. It sounds like we will be getting cooler weather next week. The best is yet to come.

We are gearing up for the last holiday of the summer. Don't know where the time has gone. Hope you will stop in and say Hi when you're in the area.

Bear hunting will be opening in a week. My daughter, Crissy, is going to try for her first bear. I'm hoping one will come in to the bait for her.

Hope you will get a chance to get out and enjoy these nice days we are having. See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-08-17T18:37:00.000-07:00

August 17, 2011

Crawlers are still the bait of choice. Fishing has picked up the last couple of days. There have been some nice northern caught. Walleye seem to be more active. Still working that 8 to 10 feet in the evening. Cass and Andrusia have been both doing really well.

Weather has been great, so I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the water and the nice evenings.

Our friends from Monticello, Chad Pribyl and his dad, Roger and their families will be up this weekend for their weekly stay in the area. They always have a successful fishing trip and leave with a couple fishing tails to tell. We look forward to seeing them again.

My oldest son leaves for Mesabi Community College tomorrow. Don't know where the time has gone.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-08-12T16:25:00.000-07:00

August 12, 2011

Not too much new happening. Water temps are around 78 degrees. Needs to cool down some and fishing should pick up. Best bet for catching those "eyes" are crawlers. They are still out deeper during the day and coming up to the weed lines in the evening. Shad raps in the evening.

They are getting some nice perch and there is northern and bass action. Smaller lakes are producing some panfish also.

Hope you can get out and enjoy some of these nice August days. Don't know where the summer has gone.

Hope to get the boat out on the lake tomorrow afternoon. Even though it's busy, it sure is nice to come home on the weekend and spend some time in good old northern Minnesota!

See you out on the water.

Good fishing,

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-08-06T18:46:00.000-07:00

August 6, 2011

With the weather fronts coming and going every couple of days, fishing still seems to be doing okay. Walleye seem to be doing the best in the evening, using shad raps and rapajas. Crawlers are still the popular bait.

Some nice size northern have been biting on Leech using the light and heavy northern minnows.

Sounds like we have rain coming again tonight and then the temps for the next few days are going to be in the 70's. Water temps are near 80 degrees now. If minnows are used for bait, don't forget to temper them, so you don't take them from 48 degree water temperature to 80 degree. If we get a few days of cooler weather, that should help the walleye bite also.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Aprons

2011-08-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

August 1, 2011

Our aprons are on their way from Anchorage, Alaska. Whoooooooopee!! Stop by and check them out. My daughter does such a beautiful job on them and they are such pretty colors. She will also be sending some bags, pillow cases and table runners that she has made.

The aprons sell for $20 and have Froggy's Sports embroidered on them.

Stop by and take a look.

Mama Froggy

Spear House Rentals

2011-07-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

July 29,2011

Spearing will be open on Cass Lake this winter, and I have started taking reservations for my spear house rentals. Give me a call on my cell phone , or leave me a message at the store and I will get back to you as soon as I can. I will be glad to get you set up with everything you need.

cellphone 218-766-2926
store 218-335-6800

Good fishing.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-07-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

July 27, 2011

Walleye action has picked up on Cass. They are having some luck in 15 to 20 feet of water, using a crawler. Evening bite is still using shad raps and rapajas. There are also some nice perch biting. We are going through the heavy northern minnows, and hear the northern and also muskie are active.

Tamarack Lodge on Winnie is also reporting some good fishing going on. Hope you are all able to get out and enjoy some fishing and this nice summer weather.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Sad Day

2011-07-26T18:20:00.000-07:00

July 26, 2011

We had a great group of guys come into the store this weekend, from Wisconsin. Due to a boating accident on Cass Lake, there were only 4 who left for home today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

It was a sad day.

Froggy and the gang

Mrs. Froggy graduation ceremony

2011-07-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

July 22, 2011

Froggy and Mrs. Froggy are flying out to Salt Lake City, Utah for Melissa's graduation ceremony tomorrow. She has gotten her masters in mathematics . CONGRATULATION'S TO MRS. FROGGY! We are so very proud of you!

From all of us at Froggy's

Fishing Report

2011-07-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

July 21, 2011

Nice bluebird day today and not that humidity we had for a couple of days. Fishing has picked up too. Walleye are biting in about 18 feet of water on Cass and also Winnie. There are also some jumbo perch being caught.

We also had a guy in today who caught and released a 49 inch muskie. Congratulations. He was out fishing on Pike Bay. Fishing is good!

Rib Fest is also going on in Cass Lake this weekend. Lots of fun for everyone. Hope you will have some time to check it out.

Froggy and the gang

Back in Business!

2011-07-20T17:50:00.000-07:00

July 20, 2011

Our license machine is up and running and we are back in the business of printing DNR fishing and hunting licenses! It's about time!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-07-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

July 17, 2011

Walleye seem to be picking up a little. We had a nice "eye" brought in yesterday, that weighed 6lbs 8 ounces. It was caught on a number 2 hook and a leech, on "No Tell" lake. It was a dandy. Panfish, bass and northern are still doing well. Still throwing those shad raps and rapajas in the evening for the walleye.

We are all hoping that this license mess will be over in a couple of days. We will keep you all posted.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-07-12T18:44:00.000-07:00

July 12, 2011

Still no word on the government settling their differences so we can sell licenses again.

Weather has been great. Water temps on Cass Lake are about 73 degrees. Spot tail shiners are not trapping right now. We do have a river mix and also some redtails in the store, if you are set on using minnows. Leeches and crawlers are going out the door. Guys are still using some minnows out on Cass. Walleye are slow going yet. Seems like they are out deeper during the day, around that 20 to 25 feet and then guys are having some luck throwing shad raps and rapajas at them in the evening, along the weed lines.

Bass, pan fish and northern have been doing well, so that keeps everyone interested. Hope you are able to get out and enjoy this nice weather.

If you get a chance, stop in and check out our Papa Joe jigs!

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-07-06T16:09:00.000-07:00

July 6, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FROGGY! Froggy turns 40 today, how about that!

Weather has been really nice, but walleye bite has slowed down. Guys are having luck with bass and panfish up in the shallows. Water temperature is about 73 degrees now and there are alot more leeches and nightcrawlers going out the door.

Government is still shut down, so no licenses can be issued. Hope they get their act together!

Hope everyone had a good 4th weekend. Enjoy the nice weather.

Good Fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Government Shut Down

2011-07-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

July 1, 2011

Because of the government shut down, we cannot do any DNR Minnesota licenses right now. We will keep you informed and let you know as soon as we are able to print licenses again. Hopefully soon.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-06-29T17:57:00.000-07:00

June 29, 2011

Fishing is still going strong. Water temps are around 63 degrees, so the jig and minnow is still working. As soon as the water temps rise, they will be switching over to leeches and crawlers. In fact, we are seeing more leeches and crawlers leaving the store. We also have a river mix that seems to be working well.

Everyone is concerned about the state shutdown and getting DNR licenses. If you are planning to come up this way this weekend, I would suggest getting your license on line. I wouldn't think shutdown would last for too long. I am hoping that these politicians will work together and get things settled. Seems to me there was a shutdown about 5 years ago and it lasted about 10 days. Lets hope they get their act together.

We are wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-06-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

June 23, 2011

Rain stopped and sun came out this afternoon. It is a picture perfect evening to be out on the water! Sounds like the next couple of days are going to be nice too. Hope you all get a chance to get out and enjoy this weather while you can.

Not too many guys out on the water the last couple of days, but with a few nice days coming up, I am hoping fishing will remain good. Have a great weekend.

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

June 21, 2011

2011-06-21T18:30:00.000-07:00

I think the monsoons have hit! Between the wind and the rain today, it was not a good day to be out on the water.

We did have a couple who got some really nice perch on Pike Bay yesterday and one or two brave fishermen who caught a couple walleye this morning. They weren't sure if the fish was really worth the effort though.

Froggy is sitting in a motel room in Bismarck waiting for the rain to quit out there so he can get his job done and get back to the remaining jobs they have in good, old Minnesota! What weather!

Good Fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-06-19T18:33:00.000-07:00

June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. It was a cloudy day today until about 5PM and then the sun came out and it was a really nice evening.

I am heading back to Bismarck this week and hope to get that job done, if the rains hold off.

Fishing has still been doing well. I would say we have about half and half/shiners and leeches going out the door now. We had a couple of guys who did really well with crawlers on Big Wolf. Got some nice walleye. Shiners are slow to come into the traps now.

We have gotten in some more Papa Joe Jigs now and also a tackle box of 100 banana jigs in the most popular colors and sizes. Stop by and take a look.

See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-06-11T18:21:00.000-07:00

June 11, 2011

Lots of spot tail shiners going out the door today. We were really busy at the store. Weather is great and fish are biting. They are still in that 10 to 12 foot range. Big tournament going on on Leech Lake this weekend and also Kraus Anderson tournament going on on Lake Bemidji. We do have redtails and creek chubs at the store.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. See you out on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-06-08T19:03:00.000-07:00

June 8, 2011

Fishing is still doing well. Jig and a minnow is still the majority bait being used. There are more leeches and crawlers going out though. Water temps are around that 63 degree range. Temps have gone down a couple degrees with this cool weather front that we are in.

All in all the fish are still cooperating, as long as the wind dies down so the boats can get out on the lake and hit their favorite spots. The best walleye fishing seems to be in that 20 to as shallow as 7 foot range.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-06-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

June 5, 2011

Another great weekend in good old Minnesota! We are getting nothing but good reports about the area fishing. It makes you wonder how long can this really last? Guys are still going with that jig and minnow, although there are a few leeches and crawlers going out the door. Sounds like the walleye are a little deeper, around that 15 to l8 feet and shallower on the windy days.

Weather is good and fishing is even better. Helps to forget that really long winter that we had.

My oldest son, Jerimiah, graduated from Bemidji High School this weekend. The graduation ceremony was really nice and we are so proud of him. Where has the time gone?

I am heading back to Bismarck for another week, or maybe two. Then I should be burying cable in Menagha, which won't be so far from home.

Hope you all got time to enjoy the great weather and fishing this weekend.

Good fishing!

See you out on the water.

Froggy
P. O. Box 805
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218)335-6800
froggyssports@froggysports.com

Fishing Report

2011-05-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

May 30, 2011

It was a great weekend for fishing! Cass has been doing awesome, along with Big Wolf, Andrusia, Leech and Winnie. Everyone has been getting the old walleye. Crappie are also doing well. That 7 to 9 feet of water, up along the weed beds seem to be working the best, with a jig and minnow.

Hope everyone had a great Memorial weekend. I am off to Bismarck, ND for a couple of weeks, so the rest of the family will be manning the store. After this job is done, we will be working in the Albany area, so that won't be too bad a drive on the weekends.

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang
218-335-6800
froggyssports@froggysports.com
P O Box 805
Cass Lake, MN 56633

Fishing Report

2011-05-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

May 23, 2011

Sounds like the walleye have slowed down some today. We had rain last night, so it might take a day or two for them to settle in for their feeding habits again. A jig and a minnow still seem to be the bait of choice, although there are some crawlers and leeches being used. I am hearing of some crappie biting also. All in all there are really no complaints about the fishing for the last week. Sounds like the weather will be nice for the next few days.

We wish you all a safe and happy Memorial weekend. Stop in and say hi when your in our area.

See you on the water.

Good fishing!

Froggy and the gang

Fishing Report

2011-05-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

May 18, 2011

Walleye are biting. Cass, Wolf and Andrusia are still shallow, that 7 to 9 feet with a jig and a minnow. They have been getting walleye on Pike Bay also, but deeper. Between thaty 18 to 25 foot range.

Water is warming up and shiners are starting to come in to the traps. We have had a great week weather wise, sunny and warm.

See you out on the water.

Good Fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-05-14T19:28:00.000-07:00

May 14, 2011

The opener started out wet and cold, but the sun did shine this afternoon. We are hearing reports of walleye in 7 to 9 feet of water, with a jig and a minnow. Sounds like Cass, Andrusia, as well as Big Wolf, produced some fish. Shiners were a premium this weekend because of the cool water temps and just were real slow to trap. For every 20 to 30 gallons we hoped to get, we ended up with 10. The rainbow minnow did seem to do well though, this weekend. I'm sure with the warm weather coming next week and the sunshine, we will be getting all kinds of shiner minnows. Would have been nice to have the opener a week later. I guess that's kind of the rule of thumb for opening weekend though.

Hope you had a safe and successful opening weekend!

See you out on the water. Good fishing!

Froggy

Day before the big fishing opener

2011-05-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

May 13, 2011

Sounds like the opener will be cloudy, cool and rainy. Water temps have gone down the last couple of days to about 43 degrees this morning. We are getting some shiners in, but very slowly. I am sure that with the warmer weather and sunshine that they are predicting for next week, we will have all kinds of shiners. You just can't fool with "Mother Nature". We do have rainbows and all kinds of fathead minnows. The store will be open all night tonight. We usually close for a couple of hours between 2AM and 5AM. Have a safe trip up north and a great opening weekend.

Someone stopped by the store yesterday and said they had heard on KSAX (not sure if it was radio or TV) that they were following our blog and were wondering where Froggy's Sports was. Hope you will check out our web page. We are located just south of Cass Lake on Highway 371. Our family run store has a little bit of everything. Bait, tackle, snacks, hot sauces, clothing and even some really awesome horseradish pickles. Stop by and check us out!

Have a great opener!

Hope to see you out on the water!

Good fishing.

Froggy

Fishing Opener

2011-05-09T15:22:00.000-07:00

May 9. , 2011

Fishing opener is just around the corner. We are busy getting tanks filled and putting inventory out on the shelves. We will be getting our minnows in on Thursday. Water temps are in the mid 50's. Question is, how are the shiners going to trap? We should know more by Thursday.

We will be open all night Friday night until 1AM Saturday morning and then reopen the store at 5AM. Just give us a call if you are running late Friday night and need us to stay open.

Sounds like the weather is suppose to improve and be sunny this weekend. We wish you all a safe and good opener.

Froggy and the gang!

Fishing Report

2011-04-30T16:06:00.000-07:00

April 30, 2011

Ice is all out now, but this weather really keeps us quessing. One nice day and then a couple days of cold again. We are hoping for a better weather pattern next week. Boats are getting ready and people are out opening up their cabins for the opener.

Guess we have to just take one day at a time. It is sure to get better!

See you out on the water.

Froggy

Ice Report

2011-04-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

April 25, 2011

Hope everyone had a very happy easter weekend! Ice is really disappearing. I would say most of the large lakes are about 2/3rds open and what ice is left is that really black stuff.

Guess we will really have spring! Sold some minnows today. Everyone is anxious to get out and give fishing a try.

See you out on the water!

Froggy and the gang.

Ice Report

2011-04-21T16:48:00.000-07:00

April 21, 2011

Sorry our website was down for a couple of days. We had computer problems and I didn't get the email to renew our domain until last night. We are up and going again!

It has been cool all week and ice is disappearing slowly on most area lakes. I see this morning that Midge Lake is open now. Midge and Little Wolf are usually the first lakes to open up around here.

We have been working on our inventory and Dean has been down in the cities burying underground cable. He will be around this weekend. We will be glad to see him back and have a bunch of questions for him. All in all, things are going fine.

We will be closed on Sunday for Easter and would like to wish all of our friends and family a very happy and safe Easter weekend.

Froggy and the gang!

Fishing Report

2011-04-12T16:14:00.001-07:00

April 12, 2011 We had rain all day Sunday and all the snowbanks have disappeared. It has been really quiet the last few days, no one has been going out. I guess it's time to work on getting the boat out and thinking about open water. I'm sure there will be some guys walking out to ther secret fishing hole yet, but after all that rain we had, the ice is pretty honeycombed. We will be getting our summer inventory in the store in the next couple of weeks, so we will be working on change over. It has been a long winter and we are all looking forward to open water, green grass and warm weather! See you out on the water. Good fishing! Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-04-07T16:50:00.000-07:00

April 7, 2011 Perch have been biting on Winnie and Leech and stil getting some on Pike Bay too. There are a few guys still driving out, but most of them are using 4-wheelers now. We have had some nice warm weather this week, so ice could change fast. I have been seeing some boats and campers going by. I would guess up to Rainy River. Everyone is getting anxious for opening. It has been a long winter. Good fishing! Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-04-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

April 1, 2011 Perch are still doing good out on Pike Bay. One guy was in today with some pictures of 12 inch perch he is getting out on Leech. No foolin!! Sounds like tomorrow is going to be nice and then maybe snow on Sunday. Hope you can get out and enjoy the day tomorrow. We got in some real nice rainbow minnows today, if your going up to Rainy River this weekend. Stop in and take a look. Good Fishing! Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-03-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

March 30, 2011 Weather has been really nice this week. Ice is still good and we had quite a few guys going out to Pike Bay today. Perch are biting in about 6 to 8 feet of water. Hope you get a chance to get out and give it a try. Good fishing! Froggy

Snow Report!

2011-03-23T17:14:00.001-07:00

March 23, 2011

The big snow storm missed us this time! We only got a little covering of snow. Weather has turned colder again though, so that means the ice is still good and it continues to be easy to get around.

Not too many fishing the last couple of days, but we have a couple of groups coming up to the area this weekend.

Hope to see you out on the lake.

Good Fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-03-21T15:54:00.000-07:00

March 21, 2011

Guys were out looking for panfish and crappie this weekend. They are just starting to bite. Those crappie guys are pretty quiet though. They are still picking up some perch. Ice is still . good, but you want to stay away from the river inlets and outlet.

We are looking for a buyer for Froggy's, so if you might be interested, give us a call. I will be working with a friend of mine burying underground cable this summer.

If your in the area, stop in to say hi.

Good fishing.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-03-15T17:46:00.000-07:00

March 15, 2011

Great weather the last couple of days has turned on the fishing and made everyone feel a little better. Perch have been doing well and guys are getting out to that "secret spot" to get a limit of crappie and sunfish.

Lakes have plenty of ice and snow has melted. Hope you can get out and enjoy this great weather and some of the best fishing of the season.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-03-11T17:12:00.000-08:00

March 11, 2011

Still getting some perch. Ice conditions are great. It sounds like next week, we will finally get three or four nice warm days and I think that will improve the perch bite. Hopefully the ice will hold and we will get some good perch fishing through the end of March.

Just a reminder that our hours on Sundays are from 7AM until noon. Please give us a call if you would like us to stay open later for bait.

Hope to see you out on the ice.

Good Fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-03-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

March 2, 2011

Not too many people around the last few days. First we get a warm day, then a cold day, and then a day when the wind is blowing you off your feet.

Ice is better now then it's been all winter. Snow has melted on the lake, so you can get around all over with no problems.

Guys that are going out, are picking up some perch. Hopefully the weather will settle down, so the action will pick up.

See you out on the lake.

Good Fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-26T16:53:00.000-08:00

February 26, 2011

Perch fishing is doing well out on Pike Bay. They are working that 15 to 18 feet of water, using fatheads or wax worms.

We will be shortening our Sunday hours. We will be open from 7AM until noon, on Sundays. If you are running late or need us to stay open a little later, just give us a call at the store 218-335-6800.

Sounds like it will be warming up some tomorrow, so hope you can get a chance to get out and enjoy some ice fishing.

See you on the lake.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-23T17:35:00.000-08:00

February 23, 2011

Perch bite is on and we have been getting some really nice walleye just before dark, from my rental houses on Allen's Bay. The melted snow has frozen and you can get just about anywhere now. We are working 15 to 18 feet and have heard some guys having luck in that 24 foot range.

This is the last weekend for walleye and northern, until the opener in May. There will still be lot of good perch fishing, hopefully for a good couple of weeks or more, depending on how the ice holds up.

Hope you will get a chance to get out this weekend and pull in a few of those "eyes".

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-19T17:12:00.000-08:00

February 19, 2011

Cooler weather has come back and helped freeze up some of the melted snow on the lakes. Walleye bite has been happening on Allen's Bay on Cass Lake just before dark and we have also been picking up some nice perch. Pike's Bay has also been doing well. They are working that 15 to 18 foot range, just off the humps.

Eelpout was going on in Walker this weekend and some of the residents on Steamboat Lake had a local get together, also. They were fixing some of their famous bloody mary's.

Sounds like the southern part of the state is going to get hit with more snow. They are saying an inch to three inches for us. Most of the snow has melted from the lakes and getting around seems to be easier.

Hope you get a chance to enjoy this extra long weekend and get out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-14T17:24:00.000-08:00

February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines Day!

Winter Fishing Challenge tournament on Cass Lake went well. Weather was great and a good time was had by all. Biggest Fish caught was a northern just over 2 lbs.

With this string of warm days, perch have been biting. Moving around on the lakes is getting to be a challenge. Lots of water, with all this melting. It sounds like it will be getting colder this weekend.

I have an opportunity to work with a friend of mine, burying underground cable, as his foreman, so we are looking for a buyer for Froggy's Sports. The rest of the family will continue to run things while I am out on the road this summer. Mom and Dad are hoping to retire soon. So that's the way it goes. Life keeps bringing us changes.

Hope you will get a chance to come up and get some fishing in yet this month. I am still renting out some houses and the best perch fishing is yet to come.

Stop in when your in the area.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-07T16:40:00.000-08:00

February 7, 2011

We had a couple groups who limited out on nice perch this weekend out on Pike Bay. It sounds like we will have a couple of colder days and then really nice for the Winter Fishing Challenge on Cass Lake, out of Break on the Lake Resort. Chamber has been busy getting the final touches in place. Rules meeting is on Friday night at the American Legion in Cass Lake and there will also be a walleye dinner, put on by the Cass Lake Fire Department.

Again, we will be shuttling people out with their portables. There will be someone available to drill holes, or you can drill your own. Volunteers will be getting out on the ice around 9AM. Tournament starts at noon and ends at 3PM.

Hope to see a lot of you out on the lake on Saturday.

Good Fishing.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-02-03T17:06:00.000-08:00

February 3, 2010

Fishing has been slow, but with a couple of warm days coming up, I am thinking this weekend should be much better.

Because of the slush and snow on Cass Lake, the Winter Fishing Challenge will be out on Allen's Bay this year. They will be going out of Break on the Lake Resort. We have plowed out the tournament fishing area and also the parking area. If you have any questions, give us a call, or call the Cass Lake Chamber. We are hoping to have a good turn out. There are some great prizes, along with the cash prizes and lots of fun for all. Hope to see you there!

Good fishing!

Froggy

Snow, snow, snow

2011-01-29T17:10:00.000-08:00

January 29, 2011

Just a little mention for all you snowmobilers. We had several groups in today and were told that our area has the best snow for snowmobiling in the whole state! Hope all you snowmobilers get a chance to get up to good old northern Minnesota and enjoy the snow!

We always appreciate your stopping in to say Hi.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-01-26T12:53:00.000-08:00

January 26, 2011

Perch and walleye are biting out on Pike Bay and Cass Lake. We have also heard Winnie is producing fish too.

I have been plowing out on Allen's Bay out of Break on the Lake Resort and have not had a slush problem. There are some good roads out on Pike Bay too. There is some slush out on Pike Bay and guys have been plowing, so you can see where the good spots are.

As always with the ice, you have to watch where your going. Weather is really nice this week and we have some groups up doing some perching.

Don't forget the Winter Fishing Challege tournament coming up on February 12th. Always lots of great prizes and loads of fun for all.

Hope to see you out on the ice.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-01-18T17:49:00.000-08:00

January 18, 2010

Well, I have been busy keeping roads open to my spear houses. The guys have been getting some perch, some 3 to 5 lb northern and a walleye or two. With all the fronts coming and going, fishing has been on the slow side. There are still some slushy spots, but where I have plowed, the ice is solid and the next few days are going to be really cold, so I think that will help. Hope you will get a chance to come up and get out in an ice shack!

Just a reminder, the Cass Lake Chamber has it's annual fishing contest on Cass Lake on February 12th. Tickets are $35. and we have them at the store. If you buy them on the ice, they are $40. Lot of cash prizes again this year, as well as other prizes worth $100 and more. It's always a fun time.

Hope to see you out on the ice.

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-01-10T17:22:00.000-08:00

January 10, 2010

I have been plowing on Pike Bay, Allen's Bay on Cass and on Big Wolf. There is no problem getting around. Fishing has been doing okay. They are still working that 12 to 16 feet for walleye and shallower for the perch. They might not be getting huge amounts of fish, but everyone seems to get enough for a meal anyway. If you can spend a day out in the ice shack and get a meal of fish, what more can we ask for!

Hope you will get a chance to come up to good old northern Minnesota and enjoy some time fishing on the hard water.

Give me a call if you are interested in any ice house rentals, or need some plowing done. If there is any other questions you have, give us a call.

See you out on the lake!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2011-01-03T17:36:00.000-08:00

January 3, 2011

Happy New Year and hope you all had a good holiday weekend. We got dumped on with snow, so everyone has been busy plowing out Friday and Saturday.

After the snow, now we have the cold weather. Fishing has improved, since the front has moved through. Northerns were moving today and walleye were biting. The sun was shining today and with the snow on all the trees and the snow banks all over, it really looked like a good old fashion Minnesota winter. You have to watch for some slush out on the lakes.

Keep those snuggies on!

Good fishing!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2010-12-31T17:18:00.000-08:00

December 31, 2010

We got a good 10 inches of snow last night, so today was spent plowing. County snow plows were out early this morning, so the highways are all in good shape. Sounds like we are going to get some more snow yet tonight, so I am planning to do more plowing again tomorrow.

Fishing has slowed down some, with this front coming through. It just takes a little longer to get a meal of fish. Quite a few people are spending their New Year's weekend out in their fishing shacks.

We wish you all a safe and happy New Year!

See you out on the ice.

Froggy

Fishing Report

2010-12-26T17:17:00.000-08:00

December 26, 2010

Hope you all had a safe, happy Christmas holiday. It was nice to spend some time with the family. It's always fun watching the kids open up presents. We have a venison roast for dinner and in the afternoon, we got two sleeper houses pulled out on the ice on Allen's Bay. The ice is about 16 inches out there.

The walleye are active just after dark in about 19 feet of water and perch are still hanging in about 12 feet. If your getting small perch, you might want to try up a little shallower.

The sun was shining today and it was just great to get out and enjoy some time in the old fish shack!

Sounds like the weather will be nice the next few days. We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year coming up this weedend!

See you out on the ice!

Froggy

Fishing Report

2010-12-23T16:38:00.000-08:00

Decembe 23, 2010

Cass Lake and Pike Bay are producing some walleye. Mainly an evening bite and some nice perch on Pike Bay in about 12 feet of water. You have to pick through them, but you can get your limit of perch over that 10 inch range.

We have decided to change our hours for this holiday weekend. Friday will still be 7AM to 4 PM, but we will be open from 7AM to 11AM on Saturday, Christmas Day. We have had quite a few people asking if we would be open and that will still give us the afternoon to spend some time with our family and enjoy the Christmas holiday.

Again, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Keep your stick on the ice!

Froggy

December 19, 2010

2010-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

Well the race is on! There are houses and vehicles going out on Pike Bay, Cass Lake and Big Wolf. Average ice is 13 to 17 inches. Fishing is a little slow, but no one is complaining and I think we all are glad to get out and do some fishing!

We will be closing at 4PM on Christmas Eve day and will be closed on Christmas Day. We wish all our friends and family a safe and blessed Christmas Holiday!

Keep your stick on the ice!

Froggy and the gang.

Ice Fishing

2010-12-17T18:09:00.000-08:00

December 17, 2010

Fishing has been pretty good the last couple of days. I was out on the lake yesterday with my plow truck. Ice is around 13 inches, but as always, use caution. One spot can be different then the other. Houses are going out today and minnows are going out the door. It is good to see the people come in and hear the cash register ring again. That spell between deer hunting and hard water can be a slow time.

Walleye and perch are biting on several area lakes and guys have had some luck in some of my spear houses, with the northerns. All in all everybody is glad to get out and do some fishing.

See you on the ice!

Froggy

Ice Fishing

2010-12-14T17:07:00.000-08:00

December 14, 2010

It is slowly starting to warm up. At least the sun has been out the last couple of days.

They have been picking up some walleye out on Cass Lake. Allen's Bay has 10 inches of ice, but again you have to always be careful. We are going to give it a few more days before going out with any vehicles.

Haven't heard too much about the perch yet. The weekend is suppose to be warmer, so fishing should be improving.

I am having a fish fry tonight for some guys who had rented my spear houses the last couple of days. Fishing out on the ice, food and friends, what more can we ask for.

See you out on the ice.

Froggy

Ice Fishing

2010-12-12T16:46:00.000-08:00

December 12, 2010

The guys in my rental spear houses have been getting some nice northerns. Things were slow today, I think because of the cold spell that arrived. Sounds like Wednesday it will warm up some, so I expect fish to run again. We are going out with 4 wheelers and snowmobiles, no vehicles yet. Ice is getting better each day, but you still have to be careful.

I have been working on one of my angling houses, putting in new carpet, one burner cook stove and stereo. When I'm not on the lake, I've been working on my houses in my garage. Keeps me busy. Ice fishing season seems to go so quickly, we have to make each day count.

See you on the ice!

Froggy

Ice Fishing

2010-12-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

December 8, 2010

Ice is getting thicker every day and everyone is anxious to get out and give it a try. I have been busy getting out my fish houses in the afternoons. If your interested in a fish house rental, give me a call. It is good to be able to get out and think about fishing again.

Keep your stick on the ice.

Froggy

Spear Houses Out!

2010-12-05T16:17:00.000-08:00

Today I got 3 of my spear houses set up on the lake. Ice is about 5 inches thick. Always remember to be careful. Ice is never a sure thing.

There are portables going out on south landing on Pike Bay. I am hearing the ice is around 6 inches there. This cold weather is making ice each day. If you might be interested in renting a fish house, give me a call at the store, 218-335-6800, or call my cellphone, 218-766-2926.

Keep your stick on the ice!

Froggy

Ice Report

2010-12-03T18:54:00.000-08:00

December 3, 2010

We had a couple of groups of guys going out spearing on Winnie today. The way it sounds, the water by Third River is still pretty cloudy.

I am going to try to get a couple of my spear houses out tomorrow. We have our decoy minnows in now and we also have cisco's, which are an excellent northern bait.

I heard ice out on Pike Bay is about 3 to 4 inches . Sounds like you can walk out, but you want to watch where you are going. I guess that goes for all the lakes right now. Give it another week and things should be really looking up.

Keep your stick on the ice!

Froggy

Ice Report

2010-12-01T06:01:00.001-08:00

December 1, 2010

With all the snow we have gotten, ice conditions are not the best. I am going to wait a couple of days and then see if I can get a couple of my spear houses out. There are some guys spearing up on Third River, but not much happening on the other area lakes. Lets see what a couple of days will do.

Stay up on the ice!

Froggy

Ice Report

2010-11-30T05:52:00.000-08:00

November 30, 2010

We got about 3 to 4 inches of snow yesterday. I hope it doesn't do too much damage to the ice we had on the area lakes. Today is cold and windy and it sounds like it is going to stay cold for the rest of the week. That will definitely help the ice conditions.

I am going to see about getting a couple of my spear houses ready and maybe out on the lake tomorrow, if all goes well.

I will keep you posted.

Have a great day.

Froggy

Ice Report

2010-11-28T17:04:00.000-08:00

November 28, 2010

Here is what we have found out regarding the ice conditions:

McArdles Resort on Winnie are reporting 4 to 5 inches on the south shore, with a couple houses out there.

Tamarack Lodge on the northeast shore of Winnie has about 3 to 4 inches at the end of their docks.

Break on the Lake Resort on Allen's Bay has about 2 inches of ice.

Oak Point Resort on Leech Lake has about 5 inches off the shore.

Generally, the feeling is that in another week, we hope to have enough ice to start venturing out there. We will try to keep you up to date.

We did have a couple of guys in to get some minnows and they were goint to try to venture out on some of the smaller lakes. We also had a couple of guys who did some spearing on Third River Flowage. They said there was about 2 inches of ice, the water was cloudy and they didn't see any fish.

We all get so anxious. Just remember to be safe.

Froggy

Deer Hunting Report

2010-11-22T11:53:00.000-08:00

November 22,2010

The winner of the big buck contest is Melissa Yuenger, 219 lb buck and the winner of the big doe is Bob Headbird , 136 lb doe. Congratulations! Our registration was down this year. What deer we seen were pretty nice, but we didn't see the amount that we had last year.

We are getting pounded with snow this afternoon. We must have a good 6 inches already. I am going to be going home and getting the snow plow ready to go.

Our little ponds have iced over and the biggest majority of Midge Lake is froze, which is usually one of the first small lakes to freeze over. If your thinking about booking for ice fishing, give me a call on my cellphone 218-766-2926, or you can leave a message at the store also 218-335-6800. Also, check out my website, Froggy's Fish House Rentals.com.

We will be closed Thursday, November 25th, for turkey day! All of us at Froggy's Sports, wish all of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day!

Froggy and the Gang!

Deer Hunting Report

2010-11-14T16:15:00.000-08:00

November 14, 2010

We got about 3 inches of snow yesterday. That should be good for tracking deer. Our deer registration has been down this year. I suppose now that you can register on your cellphone this year and also the fact that in our area you can only get one buck, that has made the difference.

The biggest buck in our contest is 219lbs, shot by Melissa Y. and our biggest doe is l25lbs, shot by Allen P. We still have one week left in the contest. Deer have to be brought in and weighed by 6PM on Sunday, November 21st.

Good hunting!

Froggy

Deer Hunting Opener

2010-11-09T06:14:00.000-08:00

November 9, 2010

Well, weather was great this weekend. We had hunters going out hunting in the morning, doing some fishing mid-day and then back out in the woods for the evening hunt. The guys who went out fishing, said this was some of the best fishing they have had all summer.

The count for the deer registered seems to be down this year. Saturday was kind of windy and the deer didn't seem to move, and the weather has been so warm too. It is suppose to cool down this weekend and maybe the deer will be more on the move.

The biggest buck registered for our contest, is Gabe Haaland's at 195#. Biggest doe weighs in at 117#, Ryan Baird.

Have a safe and successful hunt!

Froggy

Deer Hunting Opener

2010-11-03T11:57:00.000-07:00

November 3, 2010

Have been sighting in some firearms this week and putting on a few scopes. Sounds like the weather will be in the mid 40's this weekend. We hope you all have a safe and successful deer opener.

Don't forget to stop in before 6PM Friday night and register for your Big Buck and Big Doe contest.

We have still had a few guys coming in for minnows. Most of the docks have been pulled for the season, but with the weather so nice, some are hunting and fishing both. What more could you ask for.

Good hunting!

Froggy