Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: White Iron Chain
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Thecubsdad |
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brownman66 |
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bobbernumber3 |
I left Ely this morning and just got home. We fished Shagawa, Birch, and Tofte Lakes in the Ely area. The weather seemed to change three times per day and the bugs were something else. Then the refrigerator in the trailer went out. But it was a great trip and a great get-away. Back to the oncologist tomorrow and radiation oncologist Monday. I am hoping for a longer trip next year and some time on White Iron as well. Are you thinking ahead to next year BM66?? |
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bobbernumber3 |
brownman66: "Bobber…how was the fishing on those lakes?" I was hoping no one would ask... Fishing was good or very good. Walleyes were 7' to 12' and hungry for live bait. Leeches under a slip bobber were deadly. Crawlers on a jig okay. Minnows were perch or crappie. We had two walleye dinners for four. I tangled with a LARGE northern on Shagawa. With just a bare hook it cut the line but we had a good look without having to deal with the fish. Most walleyes were 14" to 17". Largest ones were 18.5 and 20.5. I think/hope this trip cured my cousin of the urge for trolling. I prefer to find fish that are hungry, anchor, and fish. We did get skunked on Tofte Lake fishing for rainbows. They were just not interested. But the water was so clear, you could see trout following the lure! We had a great trip and have plans in the works already for next year at Fall Lake Campground. ps send me an email sometime |
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golanibutch |
South Farm is beautiful. Beginning of the BW and no development. There’s also an enormous rock past the narrows that have produced for me in the past. |
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brownman66 |
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yogi59weedr |
Definitely fish below silver rapids. |
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HowardSprague |
Crappie in front of Pine Point Lodge (if that's what its still called...across from Silver Rapids).. |
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yogi59weedr |
Or tomorrow.. |
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brownman66 |
Yes, White Iron is on a chain of 4 lakes...White Iron, Farm, South Farm and Garden. What are your plans and what do you have in the tackle box for your trip? I've heard that the walleye are "still on minnows", but guessing that a change over to leeches is probably happening. But not knowing these lakes, I'm at a little loss of where they will be. Hoping to get some insight prior to scout out some areas on the map. |
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yogi59weedr |
When you fish where Kiwishiwi rapids dumps into Whiteiron, I use just enough weight to get to the bottom. I then use a 4 ft leader with a #6 hook and a good size minnow. Just raise and lower rod and let the current move the minnow around naturally.. THIS IS MONEY. When the sun set just hits Bear grease island. Be at the rapids. Fish the sw tip of Bear grease. Nw of Bear grease is a 10 ft reef in 15 for caught nice there Ring Rock is a good place to toss some deep diving cranks. Up from ring Rock is a island complex that holds fish. Down towards the silver rapids I a 6ft reef in 30 fow. Fish the moving water above Silver Rapids. Good walleye. With high water not sure about going down the rapids. I've done it in low water and it's ok. I've seen people do it when it's rolling and that's not my cup of tea. Those paps should be available in town somewhere |
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bobbernumber3 |
White Iron is a chain? |
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brownman66 |
Anyone been out on this chain recently? With the cold spring and high waters, how has this affected fishing on the chain for this time of year. We will be targeting walleye and smallmouth. Any thoughts on locations, depths, baits, presentations, would be so helpful! Thanks in advance and I'll post a report on the trip once we are back! |
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bobbernumber3 |
I just got back from Knife Lake on Saturday. Slip bobber and leech was effective in less than 10 feet of water. Water level was around a foot high and water was cold, maybe 50 degrees. I do have the minnow bucket in the truck. We are using my cousin's motorboat and he likes to troll. We catch occasional fish, but seldom stop in an area to fish it. And he doesn't like to try "new" areas. It will be a frustrating week for me. I am hoping I can get him to try Farm and Garden. Good Luck as well! Post if you can while you are there. |
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bobbernumber3 |
yogi59weedr: "Phil, you fish Shagawa today? Heading their at 6am tomorrow-Saturday. |
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HowardSprague |
White Iron - hit the points on the northeast half. |
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brownman66 |
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