Hey Guy's,
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2012-01-11 17:26:02 Mitchell Yes, I am here
2012-01-11 17:26:04 crv423 use to go all the time havent been in awhile
2012-01-11 17:26:15 mitch131 hello jason
2012-01-11 17:26:21 OldSailor how long does chat last
2012-01-11 17:26:22 freakofnature13 so then you know exactly what im talking about then
2012-01-11 17:26:22 Mitchell Thanks for having me.
2012-01-11 17:26:34 freakofnature13 hey jason
2012-01-11 17:26:42 Mitchell Hi everyone
2012-01-11 17:26:42 davidhoheisel Thanks Jason, Lets let some more guys log on and i will start the chat around 7:30 or so
2012-01-11 17:26:55 Mitchell Sounds great
2012-01-11 17:26:59 OldSailor Hi Jason, bring ice?? LOL..
2012-01-11 17:27:01 wormdunker69
Mitch, did you bring any ice with you?2012-01-11 17:27:12 Mitchell We have about 14 inches
2012-01-11 17:27:22 freakofnature13 you lucky dog you
2012-01-11 17:27:31 lowellhturner Im jealous...
2012-01-11 17:27:37 Mitchell I drove across the bay for the first time yesterday
2012-01-11 17:27:40 crv423 whats a trip cost JM
2012-01-11 17:27:45 mitch131 must be nice to have ice
2012-01-11 17:27:47 Mitchell It has been atv for the most part
2012-01-11 17:28:08 Mitchell We have packages out of Woodland Resort that range from 400 to 700 for guided fishing.
2012-01-11 17:28:17 wormdunker69
You make a grown want to cry.2012-01-11 17:28:32 crv423 still open?
2012-01-11 17:28:36 mikeL For how many days
2012-01-11 17:28:54 Mitchell Most packages run from two to four days
2012-01-11 17:28:55 OldSailor sleepers?
2012-01-11 17:29:02 Mitchell
www.woodlandresort.com2012-01-11 17:29:10 Mitchell we dont have sleepers anymore
2012-01-11 17:29:55 OldSailor what has been hitting
2012-01-11 17:30:02 freakofnature13 what species are you mainly targeting
2012-01-11 17:30:05 crv423 assome job on the rods, i own 4
2012-01-11 17:30:21 Mitchell Mostly walleyes but we have some big pike and the perch started to go this past week.
2012-01-11 17:30:26 davidhoheisel Hey Guy's, I want to thank Jason for logging in and chatting with us today. I met him over the phone a few years ago when starting the site. He took a lot of time with me going over ideas about the site. We all know that he is a great fisherman but he he is also a great guy. Thanks for joining us. I think the best way to do tonights chat is to ask questions one at a time. so if you have one just say question and when its your turn i will announce it.
2012-01-11 17:30:30 Mitchell Thank you for using the rods
2012-01-11 17:31:02 davidhoheisel Lets start who has one?
2012-01-11 17:31:30 firefish532 hello all and thank you Jason for chatting with us
2012-01-11 17:31:34 crv423 hey dan
2012-01-11 17:31:40 Mitchell Thank you
2012-01-11 17:31:45 freakofnature13 i do
2012-01-11 17:31:56 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 17:32:07 wormdunker69
Howdy Slick2012-01-11 17:32:08 firefish532 Hey Jason any thing new we have not heard of yet
2012-01-11 17:32:25 freakofnature13 Can I expect and all day bite with the walleye or Is it the morning and evening bite
2012-01-11 17:32:27 A@C hey guys
2012-01-11 17:32:45 crv423 hey chuck
2012-01-11 17:32:46 davidhoheisel firefish please say question and we will take them in turn to help Jason
2012-01-11 17:32:50 Mitchell Reeling up rattle baits fast for ten feet or so... drop a Salmo Zipper down and reel up to pull fish off the bottom.
2012-01-11 17:33:01 Mitchell Powerful attractor
2012-01-11 17:33:38 davidhoheisel freak had a question
2012-01-11 17:34:00 Mitchell Every lake is different, some lakes dont have a day bite but you can extend the bite during the day by downsizing and making lots of small moves, fishing a lot of holes as the fish stop moving. Some lakes have a good day bite, just depends.
2012-01-11 17:34:33 davidhoheisel question,
2012-01-11 17:34:38 freakofnature13 very well said. and very makes logical sense.. its fishing thanks jason
2012-01-11 17:34:40 OldSailor What other lures are hot and what colors
2012-01-11 17:35:26 Mitchell color is a confidence thing, we come out with new colors because it is the easiest way to sell more lures, hot lures out here are Chubby Darters and Buckshot Rattle Spoons.
2012-01-11 17:35:31 crv423 can i go
2012-01-11 17:35:45 davidhoheisel yes
2012-01-11 17:36:04 A@C where you from mitch
2012-01-11 17:36:12 Mitchell Devils Lake, ND
2012-01-11 17:36:32 crv423 What size line do u recomend for eyes i prfer 6lb but get alot of slack
2012-01-11 17:37:09 A@C need a boat here huh freak
2012-01-11 17:37:34 OldSailor do you tip with bait and what do you use if you do
2012-01-11 17:37:38 freakofnature13
2012-01-11 17:37:47 davidhoheisel Hey Chuck thanks for joining in. Tonight we have Jason Mitchell as a guest chatter.
2012-01-11 17:37:50 Mitchell Depends, as a guide, I use the heaviest line I can get away with especially if walleys are around, on a tough bite in deep water, I sometomes have to use four or three but I like using heavier line... lifting fish out of the hole to my hand, etc. all about effeciency.
2012-01-11 17:38:39 davidhoheisel What is the name of your guide service and website
2012-01-11 17:38:40 Mitchell For walleyes, we ofen tip lures with a fathead minnow head just for durability but some rattle and swim baits dont always need bait.
2012-01-11 17:38:52 Mitchell For winter, go to
www.perchpatrol.com2012-01-11 17:39:14 davidhoheisel whats the cost per day?
2012-01-11 17:39:26 Mitchell $150 per person per day.
2012-01-11 17:40:03 mitch131 can i go
2012-01-11 17:40:09 davidhoheisel are the big perch still in there?
2012-01-11 17:40:29 OldSailor what lakes you fish
2012-01-11 17:40:36 Mitchell Yes but we had better perch fishing in the 80s, we still see some two pound fish and we still get on good bites.
2012-01-11 17:40:44 coreymon question
2012-01-11 17:40:55 davidhoheisel go ahead corey
2012-01-11 17:41:04 Mitchell Devils Lake is where I guided for many years but with the television show, we film across the Dakotas, MN and WI
2012-01-11 17:41:20 coreymon do you have any vids on youtube?
2012-01-11 17:41:30 mikeL Was it your truck that went down
2012-01-11 17:41:48 Mitchell Yes, we are starting to get some stuff put up, just put my name in the search feature.
2012-01-11 17:41:59 mitch131 Jason when fishing a new lake or resivoirs what do you look for to start out drop offs reffs
2012-01-11 17:42:02 coreymon cool
2012-01-11 17:42:03 Mitchell One of our guides on the Perch Patrol did loose his truck but it was not mine.
2012-01-11 17:42:24 firefish532 question
2012-01-11 17:43:11 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 17:43:37 firefish532 As you know our lakes are shallow what is your best way of finding eyes in shallow
2012-01-11 17:43:40 Mitchell On lakes with lots of structure, I look for flats.. on lakes with no structure, I look for what structure is around. On clear water lakes, I like to start around weeds. I always start looking shallow during low light, general rules of thumb but a phone call can change everything so make sure you network.
2012-01-11 17:44:20 g question
2012-01-11 17:44:20 davidhoheisel what station is your show and what time does it air?
2012-01-11 17:44:25 Mitchell Shallow, focus on prime times if morning and evening are better... fish alone or keep your mouth shut as shallow fish dont handle pressure as well.
2012-01-11 17:44:29 davidhoheisel go ahead g
2012-01-11 17:44:54 Mitchell FSN North at 9:30 am Sundays and FSN Midwest 8:30 am Sat
2012-01-11 17:45:03 g what are the rental prices for shanties & snowmobiles
2012-01-11 17:45:04 davidhoheisel ty
2012-01-11 17:45:42 OldSailor How much warmer are your shacks than uninsulated>
2012-01-11 17:45:50 firefish532 you hit that on thre head thanks jason and for all you guys wanting to know where the eyes are on indian well I guess i will just post pics
2012-01-11 17:46:15 Mitchell Woodland Resort rents out houses that I believe rent anywhere from $100 to $400 per day depending on size. We dont hve snowmobile rentals
2012-01-11 17:46:33 g thanks
2012-01-11 17:46:56 davidhoheisel you transport them from the hotel if they use your service?
2012-01-11 17:46:58 Mitchell I have been told that they are 30% warmer but what I do know is that they warm up fast, dont get stiff and no condensation, I love fishing out of them.
2012-01-11 17:47:06 firefish532 Dave I have a question for you
2012-01-11 17:47:14 Mitchell Yes, we do have transportation with track vehicles
2012-01-11 17:47:16 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 17:47:35 crv423 question
2012-01-11 17:47:45 davidhoheisel your next
2012-01-11 17:47:51 firefish532 Hey have you heard of the new bait company making blade baits
2012-01-11 17:48:12 coreymon question
2012-01-11 17:48:15 Mitchell No, unless you are talking about the Northland Tackle live forage
2012-01-11 17:48:32 davidhoheisel hey ballard if you have a question say question and we will try and do them in order to give Jason time to answer. thanks
2012-01-11 17:48:54 crv423 whats your personal best- eye, perch, etc
2012-01-11 17:49:02 davidhoheisel coreymon your after crv
2012-01-11 17:49:30 firefish532 they look like vibe but have a small bend on the bottom
2012-01-11 17:49:36 Mitchell walleye, about 13. Perch, 2 lbs, 4 ounces
2012-01-11 17:49:44 coreymon have you ever fished erie?
2012-01-11 17:49:47 Mitchell Havent seen those
2012-01-11 17:49:58 Mitchell No I havent fished Erie, it is on my bucket list
2012-01-11 17:50:23 mitch131 you should jion us in feb to go to erie
2012-01-11 17:50:30 firefish532 I will be right back I have them in the truck
2012-01-11 17:50:40 davidhoheisel We need you to come up with our guide and do a show. he has a 13.5 and 15.5
2012-01-11 17:50:59 Mitchell I would love to at some point. My schedule is shot for this year but would love to do it down the road
2012-01-11 17:51:20 davidhoheisel cool love to have you.
2012-01-11 17:51:30 lowellhturner Question
2012-01-11 17:51:32 mitch131 there always next year
2012-01-11 17:51:32 1977walleyeguy question
2012-01-11 17:51:36 Mitchell We will talk about that
2012-01-11 17:51:52 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 17:52:03 lowellhturner Perch patterns and "glo"
2012-01-11 17:52:23 HardWaterJunkie Hi everyone.sorry im late
2012-01-11 17:52:33 A@C hey
2012-01-11 17:52:36 crv423 hey hwj
2012-01-11 17:52:43 firefish532 Hey Dave can I chat with any one or is it reserved just for Jason tonight
2012-01-11 17:53:07 OldSailor Dave how do I log out??
2012-01-11 17:53:31 davidhoheisel if you have a question type in question and i will tell you when it your turn to keep it focused. Tonight is for jason Thanks
2012-01-11 17:53:53 davidhoheisel just x out on the top right
2012-01-11 17:54:02 1977walleyeguy how much of a burden is it on you having a film crew chase you all over?
2012-01-11 17:54:16 g question
2012-01-11 17:54:25 firefish532 Question
2012-01-11 17:54:31 snowcone hi all
2012-01-11 17:54:45 Mitchell No burden, it is part of the job. I love what I do but yea, we miss fish sometimes waiting for the camera or trying to set up the shot.
2012-01-11 17:54:51 davidhoheisel g then firefish after jason answer
2012-01-11 17:55:23 davidhoheisel let jason log back in
2012-01-11 17:55:26 g what hours do you fish when guiding and how late does ice stay on devils lake
2012-01-11 17:55:53 OldSailor Jason THANKS, got to run!! Best of luck!!
2012-01-11 17:56:12 Mitchell I like to get started before sunrise and we typically fish at least 8 hours. We fish late into March
2012-01-11 17:56:19 lowellhturner HEY! Wanted to know what kind of perch paterns and if he uses any "glo' lures...
2012-01-11 17:56:23 Mitchell Thank you Oldsailer
2012-01-11 17:56:52 Mitchell I do like perch patterns and we do use a lot of glow, gold has been my best color this year
2012-01-11 17:56:52 fire_line jason how much more land has devils taking since i was there in 06 at woodland resort?
2012-01-11 17:57:17 Mitchell It is about 9 feet deeper
2012-01-11 17:57:25 firefish532 Hey Jason the name of these lures is YelJim Lures out or Rushylvania ohio
2012-01-11 17:57:28 lowellhturner Thanks Mitch
2012-01-11 17:57:43 Mitchell OK, I will look them up
2012-01-11 17:57:55 firefish532 Website is not up yet but will be soon
2012-01-11 17:58:03 fire_line do you still work out of woodland res.?
2012-01-11 17:58:06 davidhoheisel next question who has one
2012-01-11 17:58:12 Mitchell Yes, I do
2012-01-11 17:58:15 freakofnature13 i do
2012-01-11 17:58:20 HardWaterJunkie Im sure you get this question alot but what is your go to perch lure
2012-01-11 17:58:23 firefish532 thanks I will post pics on site for people to see
2012-01-11 17:58:26 davidhoheisel go ahead freak
2012-01-11 17:58:44 davidhoheisel after harwater
2012-01-11 17:58:56 Mitchell I like the small forage minnows and Hexi-Fly if they wont hit the spoons
2012-01-11 17:59:27 freakofnature13 Jason, is there any other place to get the fiskas and duppies and nuggies other than yourbobbersdown.com?.. got hooked last yr using them and its by far my best perch jig
2012-01-11 17:59:48 1977walleyeguy question
2012-01-11 17:59:59 Mitchell I know many of the Gander Mountains carry them. Also maybe Marine General has them online.
2012-01-11 18:00:05 davidhoheisel walleye guy up after answer
2012-01-11 18:00:26 1977walleyeguy are you strictly using plastics or both live/plastic baits...
2012-01-11 18:00:34 Mitchell Some Cabelas stores carry them
2012-01-11 18:00:39 Mitchell I like both
2012-01-11 18:00:48 Mitchell For panfish, I dont use bait unless I have to
2012-01-11 18:01:02 crv423 question
2012-01-11 18:01:07 davidhoheisel new guys say question and then i will put you in order thanks
2012-01-11 18:01:12 Mitchell I like the durability and convenience of plastics
2012-01-11 18:01:14 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 18:01:34 HardWaterJunkie question
2012-01-11 18:01:40 1977walleyeguy question
2012-01-11 18:02:05 davidhoheisel if you have a follow question to a question feel free to ask.
2012-01-11 18:02:10 HardWaterJunkie what are your favorite plastics?
2012-01-11 18:02:27 1977walleyeguy do you have a go to plastic?
2012-01-11 18:02:28 Mitchell I like the Little Atom, Northland Tackle Impulse and Makki
2012-01-11 18:02:50 crv423 do you use tip ups alot and do u use them 4 scoutn
2012-01-11 18:03:10 Mitchell Not really, for panfish, I like long slender tails that really dance, I am not a big fan of the creature style baits. Makki has poured me some longer tails that I use for walleye.
2012-01-11 18:03:50 Mitchell I do use tip ups some but only after I know I am going to be in a spot for the long haul. When I want to camp on a spot, I will use them
2012-01-11 18:04:14 davidhoheisel who is next?
2012-01-11 18:04:20 g question
2012-01-11 18:04:23 crv423 chubs or shinners
2012-01-11 18:04:31 davidhoheisel go ahead
2012-01-11 18:04:50 g what are the perch & walleye daily limits
2012-01-11 18:05:14 Mitchell Overall, I like chubs the best. I know this sounds crazy but I like the salted shiners better than live shiners just for tipping spoons, swimbaits. I like the durability and action of chubs when using tip ups.
