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mountainman
03-02-2003, 11:05 AM
went out this morning for rainbows. the first fish on was a big one. i let it do its thing then the fight began. she ran 50ft in 1 ft. of water. i finiannlly got her to the hole and guess what snap she was gone 15 mins. later,yes again the fight was on,but this time i landed it. 7lbs 26in. rainbow in 1ft. of water.be safe ice is thin:cool:



Steely-Head
03-02-2003, 11:28 AM
1ft! Wow. I heard they get them shallow up there, but thats crazy! Nice fish, what did you get it on?
garyrodbender
03-02-2003, 02:01 PM
Great job .I will be there! As soon as the MANITOBA MUTHA:eek: passes through.I want a picture .
mountainman
03-03-2003, 02:15 PM
wiggys was the ticket
barnacle bill
03-03-2003, 05:43 PM
should've stopped by for a pic. weighted in a 6.5 lber sunday morn, by the way wigs are bigger this week. nice fish see you this weekend. b.b.
mountainman
03-04-2003, 10:56 PM
thanks for the weigh in and coffee.barnicle bill.
Mr. Jumpshot
03-06-2003, 11:03 AM
Where do you fish for them at? What type of rig do you use? Thanks for any info!
Adam
garyrodbender
03-06-2003, 09:12 PM
What a rush!! My first Higgins Lake Rainbow. Words can't explain it, especially in one foot of water. After icing her I looked up to give thanks and there was a bald eagle soaring at tree top height. ;)

26" 6.21 lb

Thanks Barnacle Bill!!!!

http://myweb.thump.net/2035/gary/rainbow2.jpg
statebull
03-06-2003, 09:32 PM
Good job, Gary! That's one to be proud of (as if the smile on your face doesn't tell that story). Hope ya do it again before ice out!

statebull
mountainman
03-07-2003, 09:11 AM
im 2 for 5 on rainbows. gary you finally got one thats great. usally in 1or 2 ft. early morning. try wiggys on small treble hook.
northern_outdoorsman
03-12-2003, 12:04 AM
What Part of the Lake did ya catch that Beauty on???
hesslakeman
03-12-2003, 08:21 AM
Good Job Gary! Very nice fish. I bet that was a rush. I would have to run back to the truck to change my shorts if I got a fish like that.:D
garyrodbender
03-12-2003, 10:32 AM
Thanks guys, fun way to fish `em.Northern_Outdoorsman I was fishing the very north end of the lake , in 1fow using livley wigglers! I`m waiting for this warm spell to arrive so I can hunt `em down again.In the meantime just thinking of big boats, big fish,big nets,and big waves :eek: Well 3 outta 4 anyway.Still 3' of ice on Higgy.
northern_outdoorsman
03-12-2003, 03:55 PM
Haven't been there in a few years but I think I know where ya were...they come right up to shore after ice out!
garyrodbender
03-12-2003, 04:50 PM
If your fish`n Higgins! Stop by and see Barnicle Bill and wife Tina.Very helpful with all our fish`n needs. I`m game for another thrill :eek: + there not bad to eat,,,Awful tasty .
barnacle bill
03-12-2003, 09:15 PM
gm-uaw went out with his friends today fishing for lakers and whites. caught 8 lakers, 14 whitefish. will be going out friday. give me a call if your interested. b.b.
mountainman
03-13-2003, 09:25 AM
barnicle bill i will chat with the rod bender and try to make it at 1130 or noon.
garyrodbender
03-14-2003, 11:48 AM
Another beautiful morning in Gods Country. :) 22" 4.22 lbs of Higgins Lake Rainbow. The eagle was soaring again. ;)

http://myweb.thump.net/2035/gary/rt31403.jpg
dukslayer
03-14-2003, 12:26 PM
:D good job gary now i have to come up an try to get some myself be up sat mornin channel 8 give a holler
mountainman
03-16-2003, 04:34 PM
went out for the hunt for rainbows . lost 2 and the gary rodbonder got one.( 4 lb )rain bow havent had a chance to get back out. we did see eagle right after gary landed fish that was pretty bird.