Vermilion Lake

Out on the water earlier this week, and moved around looking for spawning bass, large and smallmouth. Water temperatures were all over the place and were critical to catching fish. Found water temps from the lower 50s nearer the main lake basin and mid-50s in the shallower bays. All the activity was in the warmer water and in 3'-4' of water near cover (downed trees, large rock structure). Caught a number of nice 2-2 1/2 lb. largemouth.

Been out the last couple of days in Norwegian Bay, with water temps in the mid-50s. Fishing shallow shore locations looking for pre-spawn largemouth bass. Catching lots (12+) males all around 2 lbs each, no indication they were making nests yet, just looking for good locations. All were caught on swim jigs in 2-3 ft of water.

Angelo,
Any more success stories ?     

Electricfb,
Glad the winds are southerly pushing smoke back into Canada   .Have your grandson try putting on a baby perch on a large bobber with WIRE LEADER !   Or if you got a Shimano bait runner reel try baby perch on that line NO Bobber , but leave bail open , and put on bait runner setting ! When you hear reel click , just like the movie Jaws , wait till you hear a steady click, then lock the bail , and set hook hard and HOLD ON MAN ! <((((((<  Don't forget to also try the air injected nightcrawler method we discussed ! Smallies can't resist   
Looks like great weather till Wed.   then Thursday on looks stormy   
Wet Nets , & Enjoy 
Reel Riot <((((<

Electricfb,
The silence is deafening ? How's the smoke there if any ?

Electricfb,

Tik Toc Tik Toc                       
Wet Nets ?& Good Fishing  <(((<. <((((<  
Reel Riot   
PS: Post some reports & pics   

Electricfb,
Have a great fishing trip & safe! vacation ! 
PS. Watch your speed limits near Black River Falls or Wausau Wisco .depending on which way you go ! The Bears have heavy radar there , and hold Kangaroo Court on the on ramps where you cant see them ,as you pass an overhead hwy. , or in the air ! Min.fine is $185. !!!
Best bet is to "Be in the rocking Chair " as the truckers call it on their CB, in the middle of the pack !!!!
Wet Nets <((((<
Reel Riot

Elelectricfb, 
How many hours in the countdown now ?    
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On the lake, Norwegian Bay, had a great morning. Caught and released 11 largemouth bass between 2 and 3 lbs. in about an hour and a half. All came on green pumpkin chatter baits with a green pumpkin Hog Farmer swimbait trailer. All were in less than 5 feet of water relating to wood (downed trees). Water temp 71 degrees. Partly cloudy skies, southeast wind around 5-7 mph. These all were post-spawn males.

Definitely struggle bussing on the walleyes this morning. Not a one out of our three boats and I’m not exactly seeing others bringing them in either. Spent a fair amount of time in Black bay and the channel and not caught a single fish. Wowza