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Name: Roger
City: Kansas City
: Rogerqqqq@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday August 24, 2004
Time: 07:55:47 AM

Missouri_River

Caught a very nice Striped Bass on the Missouri in Kansas City, and a huge White Perch, (Drum). That fried up with a great taste!

Name: AARON
City: EAU CLAIRE , WI
Remote Name: 209.94.180.176
Date: Tuesday August 24, 2004
Time: 12:27:04 AM

Hunting_Talk

MY FAMILY AND I ARE LIFE LONG WATERFOWL HUNTERS. WE ARE GOING TO CAVALIER COUNTY THIS FALL TO DUCK AND GOOSE HUNT. THIS WILL BE OWER FIRST TRIP IN THAT AREA. AM I GOING TO HAVE TO PAY A TON OF MONEY TO GET ONTO SOME FIELDS AND SHOOT SOME GEESE? I KEEP SEEING COMMENTS ABOUT OUT OF STATE TAGS ON THIS WEB SITE. DOES THIS MEAN THAT A LAND OWNER IS GOING TO KICK ME OFF HIS NON-POSTED LAND JUST BECAUSE I'M FROM OUT OF STATE? I UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON, WISCONSIN IS POSTED FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER. I JUST WANT TO COME OUT AND HUNT.

THANKS, AARON

name: barney
city: appleton,wi
: barneyr@prodigy.net
Remote Name: 64.109.36.7
Date: 08/23/2004
Time: 02:58:18 PM

Devils_Lake

me and my buddies are making our first trip to devils lake the last week of september. hoping to catch walleye,pike and perch. any suggestions on where and how to fish this time of year. thanks.

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Friday August 20, 2004
Time: 10:07:39 AM

Red_River

Water temperature 63F no wonder those kitties are going ballistic! I spent a couple of hours on the Red last evening and was totally amazed by the aggressive nature in which the cats were feeding! I mean they were literally spanking the fresh cuts of goldeye we were throwing at them. In just under 2 1/2 hours we caught and released a wack of "BIG" kitties only two were under twenty pounds! To date the 2004 season has to be considered the absolute best on record.......I can't wait to see what September has in store!

FISH HARD/GOLF HARD!

name: Ed "Backwater Eddy"
city: Horace
Area: Fargo
: backwtr1@msn.com
Date: Thursday August 19, 2004
Time: 07:11:16 PM

Red_River

Hoo-Ya...Kinda Cool out Eh...but the good deal is... the fish'n is heating up quickly.

Ya know, I dream about falls like this one is shaping up to be. If the trend continues...Ohh-Weee...this could be a fall to remember. Early cooling temps and a L-O-N-G cool Fall weather pattern to stimulate them hungry fish, these conditions often spells out the fishing years to remember.

Yup..it is kinda early to say that is indeed the deal, yet looking back at the season in a nutshell, I would bet a cool fall will be the deal in 2004.

Why do I drool when I see this early cooling pattern setting up? Well fish on average put on their greatest weight gains in the fall, and they do that by feeding big, well, and often. If they be a feeding, then they be a better target then average target to shoot for.

If the forage base is good they will quickly target it and chow down heavy tell the ice sets in for good. After a brief slowing at early ice they tend to go right back on the chow wagon. Fall and early winter often produces the best trophy fishing of the season for species such as walleye, catfish and muskie.

Sure...some folks are whining about the early cool temps...Baaaa....not me. I say Bring it on...I got wool socks...I'll be just fine.

Some falls are more Golden then others, this may be a Golden Season in the making. I have a hunch I will be smiling wide at the rivers side, be it day and night this fall season.

Name: Duane Ainsworth
City: Mexico
: cowboy7516@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday August 18, 2004
Time: 03:32:42 PM

Missouri_River

Would like to know the best times to catch big blues and flatheads on the mississippi and missouri rivers please send any helpful information to my e-mail thanks

Name: Duane
City: Ainsworth
: cowboy7516@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday August 18, 2004
Time: 03:29:29 PM

Missouri_River

Would like to know the best tine to catch big blues and flatheads this time of year in missouri and mississippi rivers all help welcome

Name: NORMAN BLUM
City: KANSACITY MO
Date: Tuesday August 17, 2004
Time: 08:54:43 PM

Missouri_River

NORMAN BLUM KANSAS CITY FISHING FOR CHANNELCAT TO CATCH NICE CHANNEL CATS USE CHICKEN LIVER JUST BELOW THE I-35 BRIDGE--KANSAS CITY MISSOURI.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
: kpkyllo@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday August 17, 2004
Time: 10:10:15 AM

Red_River

Fishing for cats on the Red in North Dakota continues to be very good. The Drayton dam is the hotspot for big cats right now. The fish are biting earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon. Many cats above 20 lbs. are being caught, with many in the upper teens. Cut suckers, frogs and golden eyes are the prefered bait. Two of us caught a 20+, two 19s and many from 15 to 19 lbs. in a few hours last Friday afternoon. Saturday was slow until later in the afternoon when results were again similar. Near Grand Forks, the fishing is good as well. Expect to catch one in the mid teens each time out........Two of us caught two 16s last Sunday. Fish above holes or above downed trees. Give the catfish up to 1/2 hour to smell the bait, if no bites, move to a new spot. Use your depthfinder to find holes holding fish. See a hole with fish in it, anchor above the hole........you'll catch fish. Same with downed trees. Anchor above them, wait for the big cats to come out after smelling your bait and you'll catch some nice cats. Downed trees in areas of deeper water are preferred. Cut suckers and goldeneye are working well. Frogs, if you can find them is working well too. Don't get stuck on one spot for too long...move frequently and you'll get some big fellas!!

name: Les
city: Minot
Date: Thursday August 12, 2004
Time: 02:26:52 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

Steve you are coming to late, the bite is really on in early to mid July on the big lake. This does not mean that you will not catch fish, just probably not the numbers that you would have earlier in the summer. Water is really low so you need to choose a place that will have low water access.

name: steve
city: orange city  IA
: hspjbm@mtcnet.net
Date: Wednesday August 11, 2004
Time: 10:32:36 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

I am with a group of guys thinking about fishing Sakakawea in the first week of October.What can I expect for fishing then and where do you suggest that we stay?

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Monday August 09, 2004
Time: 09:34:14 AM

Red_River

Sauger Run underway!

Once again the sauger run is underway here on the Lower Red and there's also some 'eyes being caught as well. In fact Backwater Eddy had some interesting results last Friday while cork'n for kitties off the rock's on the east side. He decided to throw a few Salmo's at 'em to see whether or not they'd cooperate. They did; not only did he have success by catching a few "big" kitties on the artificials he also caught three walleye, the largest going 27-1/2 inches! Getting back to the sauger action, those fishing directly below the dam are catching high volumes with the occasional walleye thrown into the equation. With the ever so slight increase in flows this year the forecast looks very promissing for a strong showing of trophy 'eyes begining next month! Only time will time so we will have to sit back and be patient for another 4-5 weeks before the fall run begins. With the past three dismal falls behind us we're due for a bumper crop! Cats should be ballistic come September as well, then again we expect nothing less of them do we!

FISH HARD/GOLF HARD!

Name: dakota man
City: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 153.29.48.34
Date: Friday August 06, 2004
Time: 09:45:26 PM

Hunting_Talk

Well only a few days till dove season. Dont forget to get HIP. See you in the field.

name: Andre
city: Omaha
: andre.sessions@dexmedia.com
Date: Thursday August 05, 2004
Time: 09:36:02 AM

Fishing_talk

A buffalo fish is like a carp but they are alot larger. I'm going up to the Red River in a couple of weeks and planning on fishing in the Whapeton/Breckinridge areas for the first time. Can anyone tell me how the fishing is in these areas(Kidder Campground)? Or is going further North towards Fargo better? Any good advice will do! Thanks, Andre

Name: nicholas
City: South Sioux City
: Knucler1@aol.com
Date: Wednesday August 04, 2004
Time: 08:59:32 PM

Missouri_River

I'm fishing on the Missouri river all the times between Sioux City to Homer,Neb. All i fish is for big cats, mostly flatheads, i use 6 to 8 inch live bullheads on the tips of the wingdams and on the rip-raps. Caught some pretty nice ones at about 3 to 12 pounders. Also got 14 setlines on the ripraps and this month i've already caught 8 nice size flatheads, and one big one that was up to 25 pounds. Surprisly caught one big Sauger eye that was 27 inches on 8 inch bullhead. Well e-mail me if you got any good fishing stories or good tips for catching Flatheads. Later Catmens.

Name: nicholas
City: South Sioux City
: Knucler@aol.com
Date: Wednesday August 04, 2004
Time: 08:56:00 PM

Missouri_River

I'm fishing on the Missouri river all the times between Sioux City to Homer,Neb. All i fish is for big cats, mostly flatheads, i use 6 to 8 inch live bullheads on the tips of the wingdams and on the rip-raps. Caught some pretty nice ones at about 3 to 12 pounders. Also got 14 setlines on the ripraps and this month i've already caught 8 nice size flatheads, and one big one that was up to 25 pounds. Surprisly caught one big Sauger eye that was 27 inches on 8 inch bullhead. Well e-mail me if you got any good fishing stories or good tips for catching Flatheads. Later Catmens.

name: Im@h2o
city: nwminn
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday August 04, 2004
Time: 08:03:13 PM

Red_River

In the 1999 tournament(at 11amSat)I did the same thing!About 430pm(on stage)it was 29inch,9.88lbs.I never regret mounting that RedRiver trophy.Yours looks awsome too!

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday August 04, 2004
Time: 11:26:02 AM

Red_River

The more I see that Fish the bigger it keeps getting. I just can't wait to get down to that stump and catch me one of those marble eyes also. Great Fish there.

name: jeramie
city: ashley
email:
lake_river: request a lake
Date: 08/03/2004
Time: 04:29:07 PM

Small_Lakes

pheasant lake is good at night about 6:30 pm

name: jeramie
city: ashley
email:
lake_river: comment
Date: 08/03/2004
Time: 04:28:22 PM

Small_Lakes

pheasant lake is good at night about 6:30 pm

name: Rudy
city: Sioux City, IA
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday August 02, 2004
Time: 12:49:45 PM

Red_River

So let's hear it guys....who won, got 2nd, 3rd, etc... with how many pounds....was the fishing great, good, bad??? Details, Details!! Those of us who couldn't make it and live too far away to hear it through the grapevine are dying to know!!! I hope everyone had a great time!!! Wish I could have been there!!!!

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday August 02, 2004
Time: 09:15:13 AM

Red_River

Scoot can you beleive it, I didn't fish in it this year. Used most of my savings getting everything lined up for my guiding service. Kolby wasn't to sad about it but being down there during it sure made me miss it.

Congrats to Jason D. and Scott. M & Brad D and there partners great job guys.

name: Ed Carlson
city: Horace
Area: Fargo
: backwtr1@msn.com
Date: Saturday July 31, 2004
Time: 09:58:38 AM

Red_River

Good luck on the Cats Inc event.

I wish all participants a safe and fun weekend.

Catch a Sumo piggy for me too while your at it Eh!

Backwater Eddy.........><,sUMo,>

Backwater Guiding "ED on the RED"

701-893-9107 backwtr1@msn.com

name: Im@h2o
city: nwmn
Area: Comment
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 09:28:31 PM

Red_River

South, # 29

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 08:49:12 PM

Red_River

Wishing "ALL" participants a safe and enjoyable tourney!

Fish HARD / Golf HARD

name: Scoot
city: Fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 05:23:15 PM

Red_River

Kent,

Good luck this weekend. I hope to hear good news from you!

name: Scott-The Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 03:51:20 PM

Red_River

West, 3.14159.

Ok...North, #53

name: brad
city: Grand forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 12:01:48 PM

Red_River

North #129.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 10:18:13 AM

Red_River

Whats eveyone fishing number for this weekend. I'd like to see whats happens to ya. Just might see you on the water. Also let me know if your going North or South.

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Friday July 30, 2004
Time: 12:04:25 AM

Red_River

GOOD FISHING to UALL at the Cats Incredible. I really hope everybody have tight lines, sharpe hooks and good knots. Remember it is FISHING not catching, have FUN.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday July 29, 2004
Time: 05:35:29 PM

Red_River

One of the best places I have found for frogs this time of year is around the rest area on Hwy. 2 just before Fisher. Just walk the grass along the edge of the water. Bring a frog net along they really help.

name: Scott-Site Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday July 29, 2004
Time: 03:25:56 PM

Red_River

Anyone know where to get any frogs? Like ASAP?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday July 28, 2004
Time: 12:26:22 PM

Red_River

I can't beleive there is not trash talking going on like last before the cats incredible. Anyway I just wanted to wish everyone good luck this year and be safe on the water, lots of crazy boaters out there ya know. I might take a ride this weekend up North so see you on the water.

Good luck to all North Dakota fishing readers

Name: keith
City: st.louis
: pookala27@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday July 27, 2004
Time: 10:08:20 PM

Missouri_River

where are the best places on the mo river or any river that holds big cat around the st.louis area thanks.

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Monday July 26, 2004
Time: 11:22:56 AM

Red_River

2005 CANADIAN CATFISH CLASSIC

Although it's a very longtime off, I would like to this opportunity to announce my intentions of hosting another CLASSIC CATFISHING TOURNEMENT! The event will be take place "one" week ahead of the Cats Incredible tourney in Grand Forks 2005.

This tournement will be limited to "FIFTY" teams! I can assure you that I will have no problem filling the event long before the actual date it will take place! Over the months to come I will piece together all pertinate information pretaining to the tourney. Once all is complete I will make the info available to the public.

Once again I just wanted to mention the above info as a heads-up....stayed tuned!

Fish HARD!

Name: Dave
City: Minot
Remote Name: 216.221.97.36
Date: Saturday July 24, 2004
Time: 11:46:06 AM

Hunting_Talk

Fritz,

What planet must I be from? Being a property owner in a state other than the one you reside in has never been a qualification for resident priveleges. I just don't get how people see things only from their self-centered perspective. Would I get MN resident priveleges or hunting fee breaks if I owned property in Minnesota while living in ND?

Property taxes are a requirement for the privelege of owning property. Is ND the only state that has this implimentation?

There's an old saying that may apply in Jami's case. "Bad company corrupts good character."

name: Reg McGiffin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
: regmcg@gra.midco.net
Date: Saturday July 24, 2004
Time: 11:44:13 AM

Red_River

One week to go to "Cats Incredible" If you need No Roll sinkers from 1 oz to 8 oz check classified area of this web site

Thanks

Name: Dorsey Johnson
City: Parkville, MO
: dorseyj2003@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday July 24, 2004
Time: 04:26:34 AM

Missouri_River

Could someone please inform me on where the best spot on the Missouri River at or near Kansas City to catch catfish is?

Thank You

Name: fritz
City: devils
Remote Name: 24.117.140.104
Date: Friday July 23, 2004
Time: 05:28:41 PM

Hunting_Talk

Jami, are you serious??

Turn the scenario around 360 degrees. What about the nonres lake owners who get 'taken' on their MN property tax?? Is that fair?? The nonres vs ND issue is OLD and DATED.

People need to find something new to complain about. Example, loss of CRP or habitat.

Remember you live in MN, not ND. You're not entitled to any special treatment, just cuz you own land.

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Thursday July 22, 2004
Time: 09:38:24 AM

Red_River

And the MAYHEM continues! Well this appears to be the case judging the way the two Brad's and Jason tore into them recently...way to go guy's! How did the second leg of your trip pan out? I know the sturgeon effort was slow and its apparent they have shifted down into their summer huants. They are still very accessible you just have to locate them. Did you enjoy good success up river? The scenery up the Winnipeg is pretty special isn't it!

Fish Hard!

name: Brad
city: Grand Forks
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday July 21, 2004
Time: 12:18:15 PM

Red_River

Canuck,

I will say the answer to your question is YES!! If I could come back up today I would. I have had some great action up there but this past weekend took the cake.

There were three guys with two days to fish. The total for the two days was 77 cats landed and 12 lost. We had 30 cats the first day and 48 the second with 38 of those coming in just over four hours. Only two of the 77 were under 30" and the largest was 37.5 inches and weighed in at just over 32 pounds.

I also should mention that the folks at Cats on the Red were fabulas as always and it made for another great experience. If anyone hasn't experienced the lower Red I suggest you go there. IT'S AMAZING!!!

So to answer your question again. Ya I would come back. NO QUESTION.

name: MnSportsFan
city: GFAFB
email:
lake_river: Fordville Dam
Date: 07/21/2004
Time: 11:59:27 AM

Small_Lakes

So the bluegill are pretty accessible from shore for the kids? Thanks!

Name: Dave
City: Minot
Remote Name: 216.221.97.110
Date: Tuesday July 20, 2004
Time: 11:19:56 PM

Hunting_Talk

Jami,

Allow me to ask a couple questions. Do you hunt or fish around Sauk Centre? What is your primary recreation activity and where in Minnesota?

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Tuesday July 20, 2004
Time: 09:54:15 PM

Red_River

So Brad, Brad and Jason would U come back to Lockport?????

name: Vincent Clark
city: Minot
Date: Tuesday July 20, 2004
Time: 01:18:33 PM

Lake_Darling

Fished the north side of the Dam at Darling. Not much luck out there. A couple of bullheads. Saw one guy pull out a northern, but it was a little guy. A little more luck up at Grano with the walleye. I am new to fishing for walleye and northern. It seems they are kind of picky and unpredictable. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to offer? I know that the southeast side of Grano is very popular.. but that can't be the ONLY place that the fish are hitting... or CAN it???

name: richard
city: grand forks
email:
lake_river: Fordville Dam
Date: 07/20/2004
Time: 11:15:01 AM

Small_Lakes

i took the kids fishing at fordville dam last weekend(7-16-04). we caught lots of bluegill and some crappie. we had to walk down to the back side of the dam where they are letting water out of the lake to catch anything.

name: Jigmaster
city: West Fargo
Remote Name: 64.21.232.83
Date: 07/20/2004
Time: 01:59:53 AM

Devils_Lake

Fished the lake on the 18th and 19th, with very good success. We trolled the 57 and 20 bridge and got eaters. Fished cranks in shallow ( 2 to 8 ) for the bigger ones in East bay by the dairy farm. Had great success the 2nd day on Bud pitching cranks and deadsticking a husky jerk. Put 1 suspend dot on the belly near the tail so it kinda of sat up like a puppy and they gobbled that up!

name: MTCath
city: Williston
Date: Tuesday July 20, 2004
Time: 12:42:16 AM

Lake_Sakakawea

Taking a short trip along Lake Sakakawea next week. Is the fishing good from shore, or do we have to have a boat? What do you recommend for bait? Thank you!

name: masterangler26
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
: dtkach@hotmail.com
Date: Monday July 19, 2004
Time: 03:58:07 PM

Red_River

Was out at Lockport on Saturday. Fished from shore on the east side. If it were possible to get bored catching fish, I would have been bored. The goldeyes were hungry on every cast and the cats seemed to just be waiting for me to cut them up and throw them out to them. Also the carp action was amazing. If I went 5 minutes without a fish on the line, it was thought to be getting slow. Will head out again this evening in hopes of another great day on the banks of the Red. Til next time, good fishin!!!

name: Les
city: Mino
Date: Monday July 19, 2004
Time: 09:07:09 AM

Lake_Sakakawea

fishing is great right now, limited out both days this weekend. Fishing at the slides out on the big water, between 10 and 15 feet of water pulling crank baits or jiging. Good luck!

Name: Jami
City: Sauk Centre, MN
Remote Name: 206.145.171.118
Date: Sunday July 18, 2004
Time: 12:20:04 PM

Hunting_Talk

Don't you think there should be a break on out-of-state hunting fees for property owners? We have own land for 30 years in North Dakota and been paying taxes on it, keeping it up, etc. We use the land for hunting and horseback riding. If we are contributing to the State already, why should we pay more in hunting fees than the out-of-state hunter that comes for a week?

Name: eric
City: albany, oregon
: oregonstatebeaver@hotmail.com
Date: Friday July 16, 2004
Time: 02:53:08 PM

Missouri_River

i wanted to know what the fishing was like in nebraska around the omaha area im from oregon and the fishing is great out here getting ready to move to omaha and love to fish plz let me know.

Name: eric
City: albany, oregon
: oregonstatebeaver@hotmail.com
Date: Friday July 16, 2004
Time: 02:53:04 PM

Missouri_River

i wanted to know what the fishing was like in nebraska around the omaha area im from oregon and the fishing is great out here getting ready to move to omaha and love to fish plz let me know.

name: lee
city: akron
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday July 16, 2004
Time: 10:34:22 AM

Red_River

they sure are in for a good time.good luck in the tourney.

name: Im@h2o
city: nwminn
Area: Comment
Date: Friday July 16, 2004
Time: 06:54:01 AM

Red_River

I think the 130s.We were 29thdrawn,you were 33rd.A couple rookie freinds decided to try get in and they were 148thdrawn...what luck!I keep tellin them fishin the Red from a boat is diff from shore.The havent been on the river yet...

name: lee
city: akron
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday July 15, 2004
Time: 06:09:06 PM

Red_River

the big one's starting in r they.what r they hitting on and yes indeed,can't wait for the tourney,what number are you

name: Im@h2o
city: nwminn
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday July 15, 2004
Time: 02:38:58 PM

Red_River

A few3-4lbs and one goldeye.But now were gettin lotta sizes. Threeeee more Saturdays ! ! !I cant wait!

name: lee
city: akron
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday July 15, 2004
Time: 01:43:48 PM

Red_River

yes i was.we just used cut suckers.we were fishing by tom mcdonald,my partner in the tourney.what was your biggest that day

name: Im@h2o
city: nwminn
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday July 15, 2004
Time: 10:12:49 AM

Red_River

The frogs are out.Theyve worked the best for me the last few weeks.I was in the red Lund and went about half way to the bridge.Were you with two others and by that other boat?

name: lee
city: akron
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday July 14, 2004
Time: 11:21:28 AM

Red_River

where were u fishing and in what.we had a gry and tannish crestliner.good to hear the bigger one's r biting.are the frogs out there yet?

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Wednesday July 14, 2004
Time: 10:38:37 AM

Red_River

Hey Breezie........sounds like you had a great time on the Red in Lockport! Were you fishing from a boat or from shore? How long was the sturgeon? One interesting aspect about the Red, because of the great varity of species and shear numbers of fish, some level of angling success is almost guaranteed! This makes it an ideal venue for both the novice (especially children) and the seasoned veteran as well. There's nothing worse than taking a child fishing on a venue that requires a lot of skill to catch a few fish, their attention spans are short aren't they!

Fish Hard!

name: Im@h2o
city: nwminn
Area: Comment
Date: Tuesday July 13, 2004
Time: 09:33:28 PM

Red_River

Lee...I think I seen you on the river last week.Ya the big ones are going great now.My buddy got a 33 1/2 sat evening and it wasnt those 12-13 lb.Huge and Fat!!!Maybe 19-21lb.

h2o

name: Freezie
city: Lockport, Manitoba
Area: Canada
: MsWinnipeg2003@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday July 13, 2004
Time: 06:39:35 PM

Red_River

Hi there....

Did some fishing at lockport the last couple of weeks. My 12 year old daughter pulled in a smaller Sturgeon. Wow! We were surprised. It seems like everytime we put our line out we were getting fish. Whether it be those small catfishy types or like I said my daughter pulled in. Just a darn good time had by all. Try it!!!!!

Tammy

name: lee
city: akron
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday July 13, 2004
Time: 04:16:12 PM

Red_River

anybody know how the red has been producing around grand forks,big one's start in yet.how high is the water

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Tuesday July 13, 2004
Time: 08:39:03 AM

Red_River

WATER LEVELS?

Can anyone give us any indication on how high the Red has risen due too the rain she's received south of the border? Any info would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Fish Hard!

name: Brad
city: grand forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday July 12, 2004
Time: 09:42:56 AM

Red_River

Headed up north for a couple hours last Sunday night. Picked up many small fish along sharp breaks where it went from about two to 15 feet. Also had luck early in really shallow water around eddys. Didn't do much in snags or deep holes.

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
: redcats@mts.net
Date: Sunday July 11, 2004
Time: 09:40:53 AM

Red_River

The lower Red continues to produce, not only numbers but big fish as well! The reason she's been so productive this year is exsessive waters flows. Lockport becomes a smorg for a multitude of birds and fish under these conditions. For example there is no less than two hundred pelicans at any one time here on the river and we all know they need a lot of fish to sustain themselves. So why does increased flow rates make this portion of the Red so productive? It's simple exsessive flows attract higher volumns of fish in off Lake Winnipeg, from the emerald shiner to the mighty catfish it's all part of the cycle.

In my opinion 2004 has to be considered as one of the best years on record and I think it's safe that many would agree with me!

Fish Hard!

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