Baxman
06-04-2001, 03:24 AM
Just got back from the Clearwater/Pipestone chain of lakes. Fishing was much more difficult this year than in the past few years due to a combination of factors. The water level was up substantially, water temps still cold, and very little weed growth. We did not find fish in our usual "hot spots" so had to do a lot of hunting. We found most of our walleyes in 12 - 15 feet of water hanging off of windy points. Artificials did not produce anything - everything was caught with jigs tipped with 1/2 of a crawler or minnows, or live bait rigs. Cold, rainy, windy weather (normally good for 'eyes) did not help. We did catch 300 - 400 walleyes, largest at 7.5 pounds, but most were in the 12 - 16" category.
P.S. -- Went through at International Falls at about 6:00am and the line was already starting to form, had about a half hour wait.
P.S. -- Went through at International Falls at about 6:00am and the line was already starting to form, had about a half hour wait.