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Post by Mrfishy on Apr 30, 2015 15:34:07 GMT -6
I got two coolers full and gave away a 5 gal bucket. One of our pulls at the break wall gave an entire cooler full. Trick is straight handles and a very slow pace.
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Post by jg010682 on Apr 30, 2015 16:21:28 GMT -6
Hay yammadog we could use some help pulling my new net if you would like to join us. I don't know a whole lot about smelting though this is my first year. We will be up there about nine on Friday
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Post by smeltcraver on Apr 30, 2015 23:53:26 GMT -6
Just got back no luck at Lester...
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Post by NetMaster on May 1, 2015 3:59:05 GMT -6
Ended up in duluth tonight and stopped at Lester about 2 am and Nothing was moving. I went north to the knife river and nothing was running and then on to Stewart river north of two harbors and nothing was running. One guy was at Stewart for the entire night and had maybe a dozen smelt. So it looks like the run north of duluth did not hit while you were sleeping. Now it's my turn to sleep.
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Post by Smeltmn on May 1, 2015 5:08:31 GMT -6
Got 5 coolers from 1130ish to 1am. Females stomach eggs are getting smaller so probably the run will end soon. Was a fun night. Gonna catch some zzzz
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Post by Smelt stp on May 1, 2015 7:30:52 GMT -6
Was out last night at park point, was a pretty good run did two cooler in two hour with just two guy.
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Post by dominodaves on May 1, 2015 14:23:41 GMT -6
Conditions look good for tonight. They've been running good all week. They should be slowing soon, but I'm sure they'll get plenty tonight on park point. The only swing and misses have been in the rivers. So I would ride the run on the point until things slow down. Then focus on rivers going up the shore. Good luck tonight. Pizza biz forces me to stay home tonight. Friday with a wild game....should be busy for me too!
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Post by Shoe on May 1, 2015 15:16:13 GMT -6
Hm, first time tonight! Been 20+ years for me since I've gone out for smelt. If you see a struggling rookie, give a hand
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Post by yammaddogg on May 1, 2015 15:24:31 GMT -6
just fake it till you make it thats what im plannin on good luck everyone keep on postin!
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Post by smeltking1 on May 1, 2015 16:35:54 GMT -6
Choppy waves by airport last night but managed to fill 7 coolers after getting wet on first pull with a 25'christiansen net with pocket 2-3 gallon pulls most was 5 conditions are more favorable tonight.note to self full moon seeing bottom sand 20 yards out in shallow not good (totlot) dead sea was there from 9-12 got 17 fish total
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Post by troy1972 on May 1, 2015 17:56:08 GMT -6
Heading up North, just pasted Hinkley . Any good tips or one place better than the other. Might try the airport
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Post by dominodaves on May 1, 2015 19:28:54 GMT -6
Heading up North, just pasted Hinkley . Any good tips or one place better than the other. Might try the airport The airport is a good place to start. Work your way back to the Breakwall if it's slow, but I don't think you will have too. The water is deeper at the airport, so only go out 30-45 feet and pull slowly, shore break is steep, but be patient and you will be rewarded. Good Luck, and post live from the beach.
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Post by Lovemesmelt on May 1, 2015 19:33:53 GMT -6
Just wanted to say a big thanks to all those who were out last night and kind enough to give us "out of towners" local insight. Tot lot was a bust, we then filled all we brought with quickly at the airport, thankfully! We made it home by 6am, and had a cooler cleaned in time for a lunch fry. Yum. Very seldomly does one encounter friendly locals willing to share tips when it comes to fishing! Thank you fellow smelters!
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Post by lhmoobvaj on May 2, 2015 2:54:38 GMT -6
My nephew is reporting an average pull of 10 to 20 gallons per pull. It was rather slow up to this point but definitely has picked up. This is by the tot lot.
Good luck to those who still have plans to head out!
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Post by yammaddogg on May 2, 2015 7:08:26 GMT -6
Big thanx to dominodave for hooking up some rooks with a vet such as BigAndy and Ricky had a blast and learned alot and had the pleasure of pulling with netmaster and jzon5000 hopefully made some lasting friendships lookin forward to a couple hours sleep then cleaning and eating some smelties cooked even!
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