WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
September 9, 2009

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Before getting to this newsletter, I have to apologize for the lack of reports this summer as I have been tied up many of nights or the lack of sleep has made it difficult to getting to the report. If anyone ever has a question, please do not hesitate in sending me an email, I will typically get to it within a few days. I do have a few dates that are still open this Fall and certainly am willing to get everyone possible on the great Fall fishing here in the Northland. If anyone is interested in an awesome Fall night bite, I would recommend looking at the October Full moon to be that will not soon be forgotten (September 31-Oct 7th). I do have two nights there I'm looking to fill so if it is of interest, please give me a call as I expect these dates will fill fast.

September and those temperatures are just not sure if they want to cool down here in the Northland, which after a cooler summer is something we are not complaining about. This week we have seen above average temperatures which has kicked the water temperatures up as much as 4-5 degrees, but the fishing remains consistent for walleyes and crappies, along with pike and perch.

Winnie is still producing fish on a number of the deep structures, but the shoreline bite continues to improve with spunky walleyes, perch and pike this week. If the wind is moving the water to what many call a walleye chop, we have seen the shallow water much more active then on the calm days. We have found again this week the Salmo #4 hornets and jigs and minnows to be the top triggering presentations, while a number of deep water fish are liking the spinner crawler combinations. We have found again the gold and silver hammered to be the most productive.

The shallow water is ranging from 6-11 feet pending the wind and sun conditions. We are seeing the edge of many of the North shore weedlines as the more productive water in the 6-7 feet of water and occasionally shallower. Look for the shallow water to really heat up as those water temperatures fall over the next 4-6 weeks.

This week we found Leech lake for the September Full moon to be spectacular. We found fish in Portage Bay pulling the #5 Salmo Hornets with 45-55 foot of line in the 8-9 feet of water. Each night we found that speed was important but the speed only varied from 2-2.5 MPH. If you're looking for a true night bite, I would recommend heading to Leech and giving it a shot but make sure to stop by Glen's and stock up on those Salmo #4 and #5 hornets.

As for the day bite on Leech, the #4 Salmo hornets trolled in the same water is working good, not only is one finding a number of walleyes but the jumbo perch are actively finding the Salmo hornets making for some fun action. Look for Leech to continue to shine through the next two full moons and the quality of the fish to only get better, even though one can't hardly complain with catching numbers of 22-25 inch fish each night out.

The crappies are certainly finding their typical Fall deeper water areas. Here we have been tipping a small 1/16 oz. jig with a crappie minnow and either fishing it vertically or long-lining them with slight rod movements. Look for those deep water crappies to hold near the deepest water closest to a point or land in many of the lakes. It seems this time of the year, many of those close-to-land deeper holes will be filled with those active crappies. With the strong year class of crappies that we are finding, most fish on many of the lakes are in that 9-11 inch range, which are perfect for the fry pan.

So as you can see the Fall fishing in the area is surely picking up speed as many of the fish are feeling the lack of daylight which is triggering them to eat and eat often on many of our lakes. If hunting is your game this time of the year, one has to stop into Glens or visit them online at www.glensoutdoors.com and see how many great deals and products they have to get you covered this Fall outdoor season.

See you on the water in a LUND boat,

Sean Colter
218-244-2954
www.seancolter.com
www.glensoutdoors.com