05-09-2004, 02:33 AM
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[size 1]Cold fronts and cooler weather slowed fishing this past week on Devils Lake. Anglers were still reporting fairly good pike fishing, but the cooler water temps along with timing of the spawning cycle of the walleyes resulted in a tougher bite for them. The warmer forecast for the upcoming week should help improve the walleye fishing. This time of year water temps mean a lot and anglers can increase their success by targeting warmer water areas and warmer times of the day. Typically, this time of year anglers experience better success early morning, right at sunset, and during mid day when air temps are at their peak. For pike, anglers have been working Channel A, the bridges of the Mauvee, Six Mile Bay, Pelican Lake and the culverts along Hwy 281. Daredevils, cranks, jigs with twister tails, and smelt or herring are all producing fish. For walleyes, the better areas have been Channel A, the bridges of the Mauvee, Six Mile Bay, and Pelican Lake. Try pitching shad raps, countdowns, or jigs with twister tails or minnows in shallow warmer water areas or near bridges or culverts with moving water. A few white bass are starting to show up, but overall fishing for them remains slow. Good Luck and Good Fishing!!! [/size]
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[size 1]Cold fronts and cooler weather slowed fishing this past week on Devils Lake. Anglers were still reporting fairly good pike fishing, but the cooler water temps along with timing of the spawning cycle of the walleyes resulted in a tougher bite for them. The warmer forecast for the upcoming week should help improve the walleye fishing. This time of year water temps mean a lot and anglers can increase their success by targeting warmer water areas and warmer times of the day. Typically, this time of year anglers experience better success early morning, right at sunset, and during mid day when air temps are at their peak. For pike, anglers have been working Channel A, the bridges of the Mauvee, Six Mile Bay, Pelican Lake and the culverts along Hwy 281. Daredevils, cranks, jigs with twister tails, and smelt or herring are all producing fish. For walleyes, the better areas have been Channel A, the bridges of the Mauvee, Six Mile Bay, and Pelican Lake. Try pitching shad raps, countdowns, or jigs with twister tails or minnows in shallow warmer water areas or near bridges or culverts with moving water. A few white bass are starting to show up, but overall fishing for them remains slow. Good Luck and Good Fishing!!! [/size]
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