lotw baudette

[walleye88ia]

my group of 6 to 8 want to go to baudette ice fishing early jan. we want to fish 3 days in a sleeper. what lodge whould be a good one to use? what baits/lures would be good that time of year? thank you for any info !

[pan-man]

For top notch service and quality, Arnesons Resort would get my vote. They may be a little more expensive but their quality is second to none.

My second choice would be Bob's.

Originally Posted by walleye88ia

my group of 6 to 8 want to go to baudette ice fishing early jan. we want to fish 3 days in a sleeper. what lodge whould be a good one to use? what baits/lures would be good that time of year? thank you for any info !

[Wyn]

I have never been up/over there but will be there fishing on Sat and Sunday. I was thinking of booking an ice trip for a least 4. I was told by many that sleepers were not a good idea because the night bite was poor and you'll miss the evenings entertainment. No? Also I have heard great things about Arnesons. I am interested in other resorts as well. How much of a price difference are we talking? This weekend I'll be at Wheeler's Point Resort. Any reviews?

[Chode2235]

Originally Posted by pan-man

For top notch service and quality, Arnesons Resort would get my vote. They may be a little more expensive but their quality is second to none.

My second choice would be Bob's.

I'll second Arnesens, I love tyhat place. Although, I will try to steer you away from the sleeper as the fishing at night isnt nearly as good as a warm shower and listening to the Top Kat Karaoke at the lodge.

[walleye88ia]

thanks guys for your replies. i would rather come in every night but my friends kat and desart want to try the sleepers.

[Fishin24X7]

Night bite on lake of the woods is not good. No way would I sleep out there, come too shore and enjoy the nightlife

[walleye88ia]

does anyone fish for eelpouts at night? if so,whats the best way to catch them. how early will the walleyes start to bite in the morning? thank you for any help!

[WallyNut]

Any eelpout I've caught haven't been at night and not on purpose. Never eaten it but if done right it's supposed to be good. We typically try to be out and setup by 8:00am and start getting ready to leave at 4:30pm. The walleye bite does pretty much start when the sun comes over the horizon and quits when it goes below. Usually use one dead stick and jig with the other. Lindy flyer, in glow red with minnow head or tail. Same with gold swedish pimple. Typically use grass shiners.

[walleye88ia]

thanks for the advice Wallynut

[Fishin24X7]

Originally Posted by WallyNut

Any eelpout I've caught haven't been at night and not on purpose. Never eaten it but if done right it's supposed to be good. We typically try to be out and setup by 8:00am and start getting ready to leave at 4:30pm. The walleye bite does pretty much start when the sun comes over the horizon and quits when it goes below. Usually use one dead stick and jig with the other. Lindy flyer, in glow red with minnow head or tail. Same with gold swedish pimple. Typically use grass shiners.

I usually leave the cabin by 630 and be fishing shortly after 7 then off the fish by 530