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Post by bgood22 on Mar 25, 2016 11:23:43 GMT -6
Did MN open up to bigger nets this year?
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Post by madbrad104 on Mar 27, 2016 20:18:21 GMT -6
Well the Smelt are running at the Port of Milwaukee got a buddy down there got 2 buckets last night and 1 bucket so far tonight ! Pretty dam good for using drop nets !
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Post by captainkirkduluth on Mar 27, 2016 20:33:09 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by dominodaves on Mar 28, 2016 12:12:39 GMT -6
That warm spell that we had kind of came to a grinding halt! Now the cooler weather seems to be ruling the roost. But the sun angle is now so high in the sky that the water will warm anyway. Any fresh smelt that you have been seeing in the stores is likely coming from other great lakes. But it won't be long now, our turn will be here shortly....  |
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Post by yammaddogg on Mar 29, 2016 20:34:38 GMT -6
Domino you think they will be runnin by the 15? Im thinkin so
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Post by shredder on Mar 30, 2016 5:00:00 GMT -6
40's and raining in Duluth, I think this will help
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Post by dominodaves on Mar 30, 2016 8:45:10 GMT -6
That's the million dollar question. My guess is YES BUT! Yes, I'm reasonably sure we will be getting some by the 15th. But it will likely be a hit or miss period. Early run reports go something like this...."they started just after dark, we got a couple gallons, then they shut down by 10:30. Still enough for a couple meals!" The good news is that the area is getting some good springtime rains and snows. This will help the rivers flow good and the dippers should be much happier this year!
But the 1st place that they will be running in the Duluth area will be on the beaches of Park Point. With the rains and warmer weather, all that ice looks to be gone on the beaches now. At least that's what the beach cam shows! So sampling can begin! But my money will be a trickle beginning somewhere near the 9-10th. And slooooowly picking up from there!
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Post by Melonstink on Mar 31, 2016 23:30:33 GMT -6
Anyone gone up for a peek? Are dem Smelts running yet? My net is itching badly!
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Post by captainkirkduluth on Apr 1, 2016 7:13:37 GMT -6
Not yet, thinking we might make a few test pulls later next week. Forecast doesn't look good.
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Post by hardhitter3142 on Apr 1, 2016 14:03:50 GMT -6
I was thing the same thing. The water temp at Lester was 43 yesterday and on the beach it was 46. with it warming up the end of next week i think i'll take a few test pulls. but the beach is dirty right now and still alot of stuff in the water.
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Post by dominodaves on Apr 1, 2016 15:15:29 GMT -6
Holy Crap! If those temps are accurate, we better get some test pulls in asap!!!! Those temps are plenty warm enough to get things started!!!!!
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Post by Melonstink on Apr 1, 2016 17:45:01 GMT -6
Thanks guys! The first person to net a smelt, give me a holler and i'll swing right up there to bite the head off.. lol! Itching badly!  |
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Post by hardhitter3142 on Apr 1, 2016 19:17:33 GMT -6
Them temps are right on i checked today too and they are holding the same.
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Post by yammaddogg on Apr 1, 2016 22:36:16 GMT -6
Hmmmm
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Post by shredder on Apr 2, 2016 4:19:27 GMT -6
not sure where u guys get your info, its 24 degrees, snowing, windy, winter weather advisory in Duluth
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