Hookset Fishing

The final week of the season is here, and things are heatin’ up on the bay.

We had a 5-man crew up from Wisconsin with us for a few days for their annual trip, and like much of this winter, it didn’t exactly start fast. The first part of the trip was a bit of a grind, but after making a couple key moves and sticking with it, the switch finally flipped.

What followed turned into an absolute donkey whack-fest. Multiple trophy-class walleyes hit the ice, along with a steady pick of quality fish that made the long days and miles well worth it. Great group of guys, lots of laughs, and we’re already looking forward to getting them back on the ice next year.

As always, with the warmer temps lately the ice conditions can change quickly, so if you’re heading out make sure you’re using caution and staying safe.

Let’s see what the last bit of the season has left in store.

We’re still working for them on the bay, no doubt about it. The fish are making us earn every bite right now, but we’re staying on the move, dialing in patterns, and grinding it out. The best is still ahead of us. Things are setting up for a strong push as we move forward with less than a month left of the season.

Ice conditions have started to change with the warmer temps lately. We’re seeing more soft spots, pressure cracks opening up, and some areas getting sketchy fast. Use extreme caution if you’re heading out — check as you go, avoid known trouble areas, and don’t assume yesterday’s path is safe today.

Stay safe out there.

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Off to a nice start today.