If you have not heard yet, the ice is finally out on all the lakes near us, even big Sag to the north. It was a little challenging for a while there to get back to the good lake trout lakes like Tuscarora and Gillis. For eager lake trout fishers that were willing to sit on smaller lakes and wait for the ice to go out, the reward was some good fishing and a lot of adventure.
Mike Vogt and his guys found out first hand what ice out trout fishing is like. They found the “glacier” on the Missing Link portage (which is still there by the way, but receding)! They spent a little time on Missing Link waiting for the ice to go out on Tuscarora. Strong spring winds kept them close to shore for a while. Eventually their patience was rewarded with some beautiful northerns and lakers, even enough to eat!
This is actually the first time I’ve ever seen Mike in a hat that is not a baseball cap. Can you tell what a likeable guy he is? I can hear him laughing right through that picture. It is not a leave-no-trace kind of laugh, it is a leave-you-laughing kind of laugh.
Suddenly it is Memorial Day weekend . The lakes are ice free, the temps are rising , the sun is out, and the fish are waiting! Come on up and share your fishing pictures with us!
