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Lake Zumbro Saturday AM Bluegills 9-5-09
by Bill Cadwell on 09/05/2009
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 Catchin fish before the
crowds get there Its a Saturday morning, even a Holiday weekend, You have a bad case of fishin pox, what do you do? You hit Lake Zumbro and catch your fish and are off the water before all the pleasure boats get there.
 Weekends are made for fishin The plan was working great. I haven't been on the water for atleast two months due to a knee problem. The new knee is, its working, been paying my dues with rehab, its time to hit the water. The first spot was great. Lots of fish, lots of fun, boy it sure felt great to be back on the water. YES!!!!!!!
 In fact, everyday is made
for fishin The bite started to slow down some so we decided to try a few other spots. Turned out to be a mistake as the bite was very slow in our other areas we wanted to try. And that means its time, even though it was VERY relaxing on the water, to regroup our ideas and stay with the first pattern that worked well for us.
 Crappie bite was almost
nonexistant but the gills
were plentifull. Heres the scoop on what pattern worked the best for us. We beat most of the fishermen to get on the water. There were quite a few fishermen out fishing in the morning eventually but not very much for pleasure boaters in the morning which was nice. The pattern that worked best was fishing docks that had deep water in front of them. The fish were both close to the docks and alittle ways out in front of them too. We used, yes you guessed it [lol] Mini-Mites with a waxie. About 95% of the fish caught were bluegills/sunfish with a slow jigging motion or held pretty much still. We fished mostly 6-8 feet down over deep water. The slow trolling method and the bobber method didn't produce very many fish. Normally the slow trolling method will give me alot of fish but not this day. The winds were pretty much still which could be the reason the trolling bite didn't work as the water is VERY clear and calm.
As you can tell by the pics Mike has lost alot of weight and has kept it off too. Looks great bud. [just don't tell Barb I said that, lol]
Be sure and get out this weekend and catch some fish. The forecast calls for very nice weather all weekend. Take your camera and be sure to let us know how you do on the water.
Thanks, Bill
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Location
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Minnesota
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Lake Zumbro SE MN
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panfish
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Water Temp
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71
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Technique
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jigging
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Bret Clark
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Good to see you are back on the water sir 
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Bret Clark - IDO Ice Pro Staff
"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway."
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Pete Bauer
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Great Job Bill, Thanks for the report
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Pete Bauer - IDO Fishing Reporter - BauerOutdoors.com
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Stuart
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Looking good Mike.
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Frodo lives.
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Joel Ballweg
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I was wondering where all the Zumbro panfish reports went to this summer.
Good job puttin some gills in the boat Bill.
Hope the new knee holds up well for you.
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JOEL BALLWEG - IDO FIELD STAFF
SAUK-PRAIRIE LIVE BAIT & TACKLE
www.lakewisconsinfishing.com
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Chris Granrud
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No Doubt in my mind that some of the best Gill fishing in Southern Minnesota take place in the Mighty Zumbro!!
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Chris Granrud - RainyDaze Guide Service
World-Class Walleye, Crappie, Pike & Smallmouth Bass Fishing!
Visit RainyDaze Guide Service to book your next adventure!
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