Fall Walleye

[cnelk]

I'm up in northern Minnesota again.
My grandpa I came to visit in July passed away.
The funeral is on Friday.
So until then, I am doing some river walleye fishing.
We are on the Rainy River near Baudette Mn across from Ontario.

The fishing is tremendous. Catching fish that are too big to keep !

Its chilly here but the fishing makes up for it

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[bnsafe]

first im very sorry to hear bout your gpa. lost my last grandparent a couple years ago an it stills bothers me. she was special to me.
second, don't rub the walleye fishing in, I love walleye.

[pikemaster]

I will be waiting for the fish fry when you get back.

[cnelk]

It was a cold morning on the water, only 2 hours of fishing until feet and hands were cold.
Managed to pick up a few more.
Headed out again this evening.
Won't be long and ice will be covering the river

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[Swede]

I am sorry to hear about your grandpa. It sure looks like you are into some great fishing. Keep us posted on how you are doing. I was getting to wonder where you had gone.

[Indian Summer]

Sorry for your loss Brad.

I'm jealous. I've had the itch to fish a little. Nice eyes!

[Triplebhunters]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Grandpas are the best.

[Buglemaster]

Sorry about your loss Brad. Celebrate the time you shared with him & make the most of time spent with your family. You could also drop off a couple of those eyes when you pass thru here.... Just saying....

[ORelksniper]

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandpa, cnelk. I hope you have as many good memories with him as I do with my Grandpas.

[cnelk]

The service was a good one.
On way home to Colorado now, driving thru the state of N Dakota

Fishing was good, got some for a taste

[mtnmutt]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you have a lifetime of good memories with your grandfather.

I would like this site to ban anymore of your fish pictures. I always end up having a craving for fish after I see those Walleye. I have never even tasted a Walleye, but they look so tasty.

Safe travels.

[JJ Overkill]

sorry to hear about your grand dad. you made the same trip I did in August. grandfathers are very special people. prayers sent for you and your family.

I do wish I could be on the river though. great fishing this time of yr.

[cnelk]

If you want to have some great walleye fishing, I would recommend heading up to N Minnesota in October.
Be sure the shiner minnows have run upstream in the Rainy River

The walleye can run big!
You can only keep 4 under 19"

It is a great time, dress warm tho

Some pics and vids for your viewing pleasure

[cnelk]

[cnelk]

Here we are boating under the International bridge between Minnesota and Ontario.
Notice the train overhead...

[cnelk]

If you have never tasted walleye, I would HIGHLY recommend it!

[Z Barebow]

You are right on dressing warm. I have never been as cold as fishing in the boat in the winter. (I used to fish the Mississippi around Red Wing in Jan/Feb) A power plant keeps the river open for a section.

Try fishing when you need to put Chapstick on your line guides to keep them from freezing. Having to hook on a fresh minnow almost brings tears to your eyes because you have to get your hands wet, again!

Nothing like jigging for walleyes. I know of several people who head to Rainy/Lake of the Woods (Summer).

BUT if you want REALLY big walleyes, head to Red River/Lake Winnipeg (It is close to the same from Fargo. Other than the border hastle). Guys I know who go, it has ruined Rainy for them. It is that good.

Thanks for sharing!