February 2, 2010
Fishing Report provided by:
Walleyedan
Walleyedan's Guide Service

Good morning. A little dust falling from the sky this morning up here in central Minnesota, hope all is well where you are. I would like to give you a firsthand fishing report but I haven’t been out enough in the last few days to give that so I will tell you what I have heard from Tim Hanske (one of our regular guides that is running the fish houses this winter). The word is that the action under the ice is pretty slow going, similar to the what we are seeing on the streets of Nisswa. The Extravaganza always brings a much needed boost to the area during late winter and the event was once again a success. About 11,500 attended and the winning fish was a walleye that tipped the scales at 6 ½ pounds. There were six fishers in our party and we caught 2 small walleyes but did get to witness the 2nd and 3rd place winners. Have you heard about the new organization that is coming to town? It’s called Let’s Go Fishing! And it looks and sounds as though the “lakes area” will have at least one deluxe pontoon rigged and ready for the 2010 open water season. This organization caters to the seniors and has a lot of support from area businesses, care facilities and individuals that are willing to get this baby off the ground and on the waters of the lakes area. I will keep you posted, but I think you may want to pencil in April 17th as a day to join us at one of the Mills properties (Mills Ford most likely).

Talk to you soon,
Walleyedan

Walleyedan's Guide Service
Dan and Shelley Eigen
9287 Anderson Rd.
Lake Shore, MN. 56468
www.walleyedan.com
218-839-5598

May 8, 2009
Fishing Report provided by:
Jason Erlandson
Nisswa Guide Service

We are finally getting some much needed rain here in the lakes area. Plus a day to catch up on the honey do list. We have been primarily chasing walleyes thus far and the results have been decent enough to keep on chasing them. I wouldn't say it is on fire here but Gull Lake has produced a few nice catches. We have also had some outstanding days on Leech and Mille Lacs. The live bait bite has been our go to set up and the baits have varied. This time of the year you need to go prepared. I always like to start the day with the boat well stocked with a few minnows such as redtail chubs or shiners. Plus during the month of June I like to bring a few leeches and nightcrawlers. So far we have done best with a Roach rig or a stand up fire-ball jig. Most of our best luck has been in the shallower water like 8-14 feet but I have talked to guys that have had good luck out to about 30 feet. Many anglers are still chasing a few crappies and bluegills. From what I have heard it is a little spotty, but with some searching you can have a really good day. There are still quite a few panfish hanging out in the shallows. I like the Northland Fire-fly jigs under a bobber. Pike action has been a bit quiet yet but should get much better as the water warms up. And the bass fishing has been outstanding everywhere. Now that the kids are out of school for the summer don't forget to bring them to the lake. It is something that they will never forget.

Dave's Sportland Bait and Tackle
Nisswa Guide Service
5029 Cty Rd 13
Nisswa MN
218-963-2401
www.sportlandbait.com