Rights of spring

Sunday March 24 (Fishing Report)

Rights of spring… Fishing… And other random thoughts…

 

Last night, past midnight, a ruffed grouse outside the house was drumming repeatedly. It was 6-degrees Fahrenheit with zero wind. This mating ritual is applaudable, but one (the grouse) must be cautious when presenting for courtship (shrinkage-factor). Timing is everything when it comes to the weather and outdoor activities!

The spring equinox arrived earlier this week and blessed us with as much sunlight as it did darkness. When you live on the Canadian border this recognizable date is celebrated at a higher level than Groundhog Day. More sunlight for the soul tends to brighten the spirits and increase the urge to celebrate SPRING with other types of “spirits”. Cheers to spring!

Fishing, fishing, and more fishing. Can’t say there’s a whole bunch of it happening right now. A few wily veterans are still scratching around drilling holes in the ice. Otherwise, there are many more anxious “river fishermen” waiting for it to warm up so they can wet a line without the little droplets of water freezing their rod tips.

Have you ever fished in a boat when it’s ridiculously cold? The streams of snot freezing to your upper lip. The numbness in your fingertips. You want to take a wiz, but you don’t want to, because it’s going to take eighteen-minutes-and-forty-three-seconds to make it all happen.

Geez… Come to think of it… Has anyone ever accused us FISHERMEN of being sane?!

Before we sign off and let you go:

–            May Fishing Specials (are you signed up and dialed in).

–            Bonus day to cast the islands for musky-bass-pike (ask us about adding a day on the front end or a day on the back end of your existing summer reservation).

–            Walleye Connections (have you seen our full tour schedule for this coming season).

Until next week. Stay warm. Beware of the sexually active drumming grouse. And set the hook!

To visit Rusty Flathers and read his ongoing adventure: click here

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Disney World of Walleye Fishing

FISHING REPORT MARCH 15th, 2024

 

We were once compared to the “Disney World” of walleye fishing. That’s pretty good company to put yourself in line with when words like nostalgia, entertainment, amazing, iconic, and inspiring are used as descriptive.
– The upcoming Summer 2024 Fishing Season will be here quicker than a cat coming down a greased pole. Sounds like something Anna’s grandfather would say, even though we have never officially met 🙂
– MAY Fishing Specials… Yep, you’ve heard all about them #Iconic. Now, do you remember the deadline? MAY is going to be a banger! Let’s go!
– Ah Ha. The Rainy River is opening up (as we speak) for those of you looking to splash a boat sooner rather than later. Both the Birchdale and Frontier landings are open at the time of this posting. Sounds like there are some greenbacks (walleyes) getting sore necks.
– Thanks Tommy Tutone “for a good time, for a good time call”.
#218.634.1849
Ok everyone set the hook on three.
And don’t forget to check in on the latest with Rusty Flathers: (click here)
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FISHING REPORT MARCH 10, 2024

FISHING REPORT MARCH 10, 2024

 

Hello Sportsfans… The winter 2023/2024 season is winding down here at Ballard’s. Fish houses are being towed across the bay and tucked away in storage.

– We have a handful of LOTW’s faithful jigging on the pond today… last day of the season.

– Fishing remained productive to the end. To be quite frank, if you weren’t here, you should have been. BIG FISH were pulled through the ice this week.

– Spring fishing raises the question WWRFD… What Would Rusty Flathers Do?? Rusty would have the boat hooked up and ready to head north as soon as the river opens. Then again, Rusty always has been a sturgeon fishing fanatic.

– The COUNTDOWN to MAY 11 (walleye opener) is ON! Where will the guides flock to on day one? We will have to wait to see…

Thanks for a great WINTER SEASON!
SET THE HOOK!
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TALES OF RUSTY FLATHERS: https://ballardsresort.com/episode-6/

What’s on your calendar?

FISHING REPORT MARCH 02, 2024 (What’s on your calendar?)

Hello Sportsfans… March is a transition month. Let’s hop on the stick!

– some of the highest catch rates of the ice fishing season were posted this week. Last chance… We will continue to offer packages for ice fishing anglers through the weekend of March 10th.

– anticipation for the traditional pre-spawn Rainy River walleye bite (boat fishing) is growing. Cold temps and low flow (minimal current) may delay the opening of the river. No predictions to date. Get your boat ready so you can head north with a day’s notice.

– dino lurge (sturgeon) opportunities are on our radar. If you have interest in catching something the size of a Hollywood mansion that pulls like a John Deere 9RX 640 give us a shout. We have the where-to-when-to intel, and we are more than willing to share. #CanCaptainTommyPowellBeBribed

– cabin rentals and guided fishing availability for the Minnesota Spring Walleye Opener (WE ARE ONLY TEN WEEKS AWAY FROM THIS MOST MOMENTOUS OF OCCASIONS) on Saturday MAY 11 are very close to being sold out.

What’s on your calendar?

Set the hook!

TALES OF RUSTY FLATHERS: https://ballardsresort.com/episode-5/