Scott -

Are there stakes out to 3 mile? Anyone fishing it? Any info is much appreciated as Im heading up Saturday.

to the boot roughly 5-6 miles from Hunters.

Hello Moe,

Here is Tat2Jonnie's report from 12/07 on staking out ot the boot:

We have trails through the rough ice that heaved during the heavy wind that we had last week. We have some other heaves (like 2-mile) that are problematic. The ice is 6-10 inches in most places, though. I just got back in from the Boot and have a trail staked from the North Road an average of 8 inches all th way to the Flats. With all the cold temps, the lake is cracking in a few spots, but will also be healing quickly. The lake should be locked in within the week.

Caution is certainly advised as Jon says wmany times.
Malmo Mike

Hunters does have stakes to 2 mile...Dawson....lakeside...and the boot and they were working on the jug today.  They have drilled there way to 3 mile and liberty 2 mile...and will be working on staking those thursday and friday.  The ice is REALLY rough...lots of pushed up ice from 2 mile in.  I haven't heard of too many reports yet....just check in with Scotty or George in the morning...they will give you up to date info on cracks/heaves before you head out. 

This time of the year is always good for fishing....just be careful out there.  The ice really moves this time of year...especially with little or no snow.  A trail you rode out on might be all cracked up on the way back in. 

I will post a detailed fishing report early next week.  I would start with a gold Macho Minnow/tipped with minnow head.  Jig aggressively this time of year...changing your jigging style if the fish dictate.  Usually first ice walleyes are aggressive to a jig...so drill some holes...and always..if you aren't marking fish, it's time to move.

Good luck to everyone this weekend!

-- Edited by Scott Bickett on Thursday 9th of December 2010 05:07:03 PM

Thanks Scot,
Good detailed report which what the guys need.
I hope to ice fish a bunch but not until I come home again in January.
Good catch a few and some one fo rme.
Malmo Mike