Fishing Reports

FISHING REPORTS

February 22 - Northerns and Bass are providing some action. Not much on panfish. Plenty of ice with enough snow on the ice to make 2 wheel drive tough going.

Windy snowy,temps in the mid 20's and YES the tent blew down again. Not as many attendees as last year ,but still a good turnout. Winners as follows. John H.
2010 FISHEREE LIST OF WINNERS

NORTHERN	PERCH
1ST ERIC SIMON 28	1ST TIM KAEHLER 8 7/8
2ND JOSH GRIESER 26	2ND RON CAMMACK 8 1/2
3RD JORDON LOOSEN 25 ¾	3RD DON STAGMAN 8 1/8
BASS	CRAPPIE
1ST JEROME DITTMAN 20	1ST CHAD EBERT 12 7/8
2ND JASON THELEN 18 7/8	2ND CHAD EBERT 12 3/4
3RD JIM FLANAGAN 17 7/8	3rd SCOTT WIRTZ 11 7/8
WALLEYE	BLUEGILL
1ST JASON SARAUER 24 5/8	1ST JASON SARAUER 9 ¼
	2ND PAUL PETERSEN 9 1/8
	3RD JASON SARAUER 8 1/8
YOUTH WINNERS
NORTHERN - MASON KAROSES
PERCH -TYLER BRACK
CATCH AND RELEASE
1ST MASON KAROSES
2ND NICK COLE
3RD SHORTY

January 4 - Fished New Years day, and the ice is starting to thicken up, 8 inches or so. Very little snow on the ice. Snow mobiles and 4 wheelers were out buzzing around. Fish didn't cooperate. John H.

December 21- There was not much activity on the ice, only a few people out. Chuck said even on the north end there are only a few inches of ice. On a different note I drove past Kettle Morraine, and they were DRIVING on. Merry Christmas John H.

December 15- We finally have enough ice to creep out and put in a few tipups. About 2-3 inches so far and by next weekend should be in better shape. As per usual the snake northerns are active. John H.

October 12 - A note for the Walleye fisherman. Over the weekend 1700 4-8in Walleye fingerlings were stocked by the club. The DNR also came thru in July putting in about 14,495 fingerlings. Hopefully in a few years we will see some results. John H.

Sept 28 - Tourney Results -

Results of the George Hudson Fall Tournament.

12 fishermen and women attended this years event. The weather cooperated and some nice fish were caught. Total inches with only 1 fish for each category. Walleye, Bass, Northern, Perch, Bluegil, and Crappie.

LIST OF WINNERS

1ST MARK BYRUM 83 5/8
2ND BOYD STOFFEL 65 1/2
3RD MATT KISSINGER 59
4TH CHARLIE BENSON 56 5/8
5TH FRED BERTHLEIN 56 3/8
6TH KYLE BENSON 51

Only Mark Byrum registered 1 fish in each category. All fish were CPR except a few panfish.

Largest fish caught. Mark Byrum Walleye 23 3/4
Matt Kissinger Northern 29 1/4
Charlie Benson Bass 18 5/8

The Winners

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Spectators and participants watching check-in.

Aug 17 - Bernice turned on in the slop. Long, Crooked and Beechwood slow.

Aug 8 - If you enjoy fishing in the rain the bass are hitting in the slop on Long Lake! Check out Mr. Fisherman's catch there: 19 and 20 inch "rain beauties"!

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July 23- Bass being caught on Auburn and Beechwood. The rest stays the same.

July 13- John H. reports: After cooking over 1000 brats, burgers, and sausage for Dundee Days with Tom Flasch, Karen and Eric Simon I took a few hours each evening to fish. I worked with crawlers, and crank baits off the drops with no luck. I was out fished by a bird! Ya, the Osprey nailed a crappie one night, and a small bass the next that Mr. Fisherman wont ever get. Slight algae bloom starting to take effect with weeds pretty heavy in the shallows.

July 12- Mr. Fisherman reports that he heard the crappies and blue gills are biting as well as the perch and northern. Bass fishing remains tough. He did catch a 34" northern on a green buzz bait Thursday night. The fished was released after a half hour of resucitation.

July 7- Benson's Century Camping Resort reports that nice size perch are being caught on Long and some northern. The other panfish and bass are elusive and small when caught. Lots of water sports activity on the lake over the holiday weekend.

June 24 - Heard the blue gills were up in the shallows.

June 7- Fished Sat. morning in the Glenn Hennig Tournament. NE wind wasn't nice and when it started raining I was glad I had a rain suit. Still a lot of algae. I tried working crawlers and most of my casts came in with green slime, thou not as bad as a few weeks ago. I mainly worked the north end. Out of 16 people about a dozen bass and only 5 northerns. All CPR. Police boat was active blue light flashing all morning watch your speed. J.H. Click here for results

June 6- Fishing is sporadic with the fluctuating weather. Not much being caught.

May 8 - Opening day water temps are in the 50s some fish being caught deep. Nothing in the shallows.

April 1- Some black ice still on parts of the lake. Opening day will be here soon enough. Get ready!

March 2-John H. reports: Was out over the weekend for last try for gamefish. Fished for 6 hours with dismal results. Mr Fisherman would be mad at me because I caught 2 of his bass, but that was it. I did not catch a fish on a tip up all season, all came jigging. The Simon crew out, and they were all playing football on the ice. That just shows it was slow. Still over 20 inches of ice.

Feb Fisheree Results/Winners by J Hrovat

Highlight of the day was the local Game Warden pointing out to a club member that his flag was up on his tip up…Geez I wonder who that was? Many thanks to all the volunteers ,and to all who supported the club by participating.

LIST OF WINNERS

NORTHERN PERCH

1^ST ERIC SIMON 28IN. 1^ST DAN BARTLEAT 9 3/8

2^ND DAN HAMMES 27 ¾ 2^ND SAL BINBERSIE 8 5/8

3^RD ROB HENDRICK 26 ¾ 3^RD DAKOTA ORVIS 8 5/8

BASS CRAPPIE

1^ST JUSTIN ZOLP 16 ¾ 1^ST CHARLIE BENSON II 11

2^ND TIM KAEHLER 16 ½ 2^ND RYAN ZOLP 10 3/4

3^RD BRANDON STRAUB 16 1/2 3^RD RYAN ZOLP 10 5/8

WALLEYE BLUEGIL

1^ST SCOTT WIRTZ 24 1/8 1^ST SCOTT WIRTZ 9

2^ND CHARLIE BENSON 18 1/2 2^ND CHAD EBERT 8 7/8

3^RD DAVE ZOLP 8 7/8

5 YOUTH WINNERS NORTHERN ERIC SIMON

. CRAPPIE ERIC SIMOM

BLUEGIL ERIC SIMON

PERCH DAKOTA ORVIS

BASS JUSTIN ZOLP

CATCH AND RELEASE 1^ST SHELDON SETZKE

2^ND ERIC SIMON

3^RD ROGER KAHUT

WINNER OF THE TENT RAFFLE JIM HEDRICK

Feb 9 - With the temps in the high 40's ,and with the wind blowing near 40mph trucks going down the ice were putting up spray. What the heck is going on? The tent put up Friday blew down and had to be reset, but things got better as the day went. Over 40 northerns were registered, the biggest 28in.; 4 bass , the biggest over 17; and 2 walleyes, the biggest 24 1/8. Panfish were finicky with small fish winning.

Jan 29- Lots of ice but fishing is slow

Dec. 14- J.H.(LLFC-V.P.) reports: Finally enough ice to walk on Long. The heavy snow of last week is not helping the ice thickness. Was out Sat. Dec. 13th from 3-6;30pm ,and true to my fishing success, not even a nibble. Ice varies on the south end from 3-5 inches, the thinner ice is farther off shore, so be careful. Hard walking with all the slush under the snow.

Nov. 23- The lakes are freezing over. Hard water fishing will start soon!

Nov. 9 - J.H. reports: Maybe the gils were biting. but I tried for 4 hours Tues. afternoon with crawlers and minnows. Not a hit. The only exciting thing besides the nice weather was the Sea Plane doing takoffs and landings right down the lake. Water temp 50 degrees.

Oct 31- Heard the bluegills were biting in about 3-4 ft. of water, but who knows for how long. Warmer weather predicted for the weekend. Will it bring out the big ones? E mail the webmaster webmaster@longlakefishingclub.com and let usknow how you did.

It O"fish"al

The Wisconsin DNR has with encouragement from the Long Lake Fishing Club, proposed a rule change for Northern Pick on Long Lake. The rule change was voted on at last years Conservation Congress and was passed.

While we were told last fall that it was formally approved and would be added to the 2008/09 regulation book, one never knows for sure until you see it in the
book. Well I am hear to tell you that it is O"fish"al! I resently stopped by Din's to purchase my new fishing license and fishing regulation book. The
fish thing I did was flip to the "Special Regulation-Listed by County" page and look up Fond du Lac. On page 29 there it was. "* Long Lake: There is no minimum length limit on northern pike and the daily bag limit is 5."

This new regulation will start on May 3rd, 2008 Opening Day. It will be interesting to see how the new rule will effect the size of the northern population and other fish populations in the lake.

One of the things I am looking forward to is being able to keep some of the 20 - 24 inchers I catch and pickeling them. Better then herring in my opinion.

The other thing I will enjoy is being able to allow the children to keep their fish which even at 20 inches seems hugh, rather than telling them "It's to small, you have to throw it back."

Hope to see lots of you out on waters.

John Koerble

Oct. 23- Weather turning chilly and many out looking for northern. Rumor has it that a big 23 in., 7+ pound large mouth bass was caught on a 5 inch blue gill meant for those northern! Waiting for the picture so we can all see!

George Hudson Fishing Tourney Winners - John H. reports

On SEPT. 27-28, 2008, 11 fishermen and women participated in this years event headquartered at Bensons Hideaway with 32 fish registered Day one started out clear, calm, and warmed quite nicely. Most action was found in deeper water due to the quiet conditions. The bigger fish, Northerns 27-30 ¾,and Bass from 19 1/8-20 in. were caught on Saturday.

Late Saturday a front moved thru switching the winds to a northerly direction with cloudy skies and Sundays temps just topping 60. The best fish action came on Sunday with the fish moving shallower. No Walleyes were brought in, but some anglers had them on.

Prizes were handed out for total inches of fish, only one per category of Walleye, Bass, Northern, Perch, Bluegil, and Crappie.

Sue and Don Enders finished dead last followed by Mark Byrum, Jeff Berthlein, and Kyle Benson. The following is a list of the winners.

Total inches

1^st place Boyd Stoffel 67.425

2^nd place Charlie Benson 54.675

3^rd place Matt Kissinger 54.50

4^th place Mark Pentek 47.75

5^th place Colleen Karoses 38.625

6^th place Fred Berthlein 38.375

Thanks to all who participated, or helped in this event.

George Hudson Fishing Tourney- VP John Hrovat reports a summary of fish action over the 2 days. 12 people in the LLFC George Hudson Memorial Fall Tournament. Registered fish 13 northern,3 bass, and a mess of panfish. All released except a few northern that didn't make it. NO walleyes were brought in ,but a few anglers had some up to the boat. Northern ranged from 21- 30 3/4,bass 15-20. Action on the 1st day everything was deep, cold front the 2nd day better action and everything went shallower on the inside weed edge. A lot of smaller bass caught on the 2nd day. All fish caught on live bait. Winners names to follow later.

LLFC, VP John reports that this past Sunday, 9-21, was a "skunker" for walleyes. He was out for 3 hrs. with no luck.

Mr. Fisherman reports catching big bass on Crooked Lake

August 18 - Fishing slows down on Long. Not hearing that many are being caught.

July 29 - tourney fishing reports they were limiting out on bass early last week. They were seen fishing the shallows. Mr. Fisherman reports bass fishing is good on Beechwood - see his report in the CMBLSPRT NEWS.

July 21 - Long Lake is turned on for bass and northern fishing and reports of nice size perch. Mr. Fisherman reports: Use a black and white Bagley BB3 or throw plastic Zoom worms and cranks. We caught a few bass here and there. No particular spot, just working the outside weed line.

July 16 - Reports over the weekend had 2 hits on crawlers, got 1 small bass {dismal}. Supposedly the gils are suspended, but hard to catch. John H.

July 11-12 - Catching several 4 pound bass on Beechwood and smaller ones.

July 8 - Benson's Century Camping Resort reports many northern and bass entered over the past weekend for their fishing contest. (Most caught and released.) The largest northern was 24 1/2 inches and a 16 5/8 inch, 3# 2 oz. large mouth bass. Panfish seem to be scarce. None were turned in this past weekend.

June 12 -Mr. Fisherman reports bass fishing is good to excellent on Long Lake. Slashing a size 13, silver and black Rapala over the weed lines produced bass up to 19 in . He said Tittle was hot earlier in the week twitching this same lure on the surface along the shore lines with 17 - 19 inch bass hitting. (NE side of Long he also got a 20 inch walleye on blades, in 6 ft. of water, at 5 in the afternoon!)

Glenn Hennig Tourney on June 7- 15 northern, 9 bass and 1 walleye turned in that day.

Prizes and Winners for the 2008 Long Lake Fishing Clubs Winter Raffle

GRAND PRIZE

2008 Polaris 400 Sportsman ATV

Fred’s Fastrac Sales and Service, Inc., FDL

But took $4500 cash from the Long Lake Fishing Club – Roger Firgens

1 12 Ga. Browning BPS Shotgun from Long Lake Fishing Club – Randy Trapp

2 $100.00 Cash from Swede’s St. Killian Inn – Dorothy Nothem

3 Ladies Bulova Watch from Krail Jewelers – Macy Fleischman

4 $100.00 Gift Certificate from Long Lake Fishing Club – Alice Ketter

5 $100.00 Cash from A & W Iron & Metal Inc. – Andrew Kidrick

6 $50.00 Cash, from Michael Haza Attorney at Law – Stephan Johnson

7 $50.00 Savings Bond from West Bend Savings Bank – Jim George

8 $50.00 Savings Bond from National Exchange Bank – Jim Filo

9 $25.00 Cash and Gift Set from Modern Woodmen Financial – Katie Wittig

10 $25.00 Gift Cert. Sportsman’s Warehouse room R.H. Seifert Co. – Travis Ramthum

11 $25.00 Gift Cert. to Gander Mountain from Benno’s, West Allis – Judy Wagner

12 $25.00 Gift Cert. to Mill’s Fleet Farm from Plumbing Parts Plus – Michelle Brodzeller

13 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Cabela’s - Joe Wirtz

14 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse – Gary Blumer

15 $50.00 Gift Cert. from Kettle Moraine Appliance- William Benson 4^th

16 $50.00 Gift Cert. from Twohig Furniture Store – Yvonne Curran

17 $25.00 Cash from Benson Century Resort – Nick Behnke

18 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse –Gerri Hahn

19 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Baker’s Country Cheese – Joe Wirtz

20 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Cedar Lake Sales – Dave Ramthum

21 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse –Michael Gariepy

22 One Year Subscription from and to the Campbellsport News – Jim Kapus

23 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse – J. Hoffmeister

24 $25.00 Cash from Joe Berres Ins. – Jason Thelan

25 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse – Charlie Kaskinen

26 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Feldner Chevrolet – Ryan Hahn

27 $25.00 Gift Card from Geidel’s Piggly Wiggly – Sue Polinske

28 Griller’s Utility Belt and Three Pc. BBQ Set from Amity-Rolfs – Joe Wirtz

29 Woman’s French Purse - Amity-Rolfs – Tim Bowen

30 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse – Lee Carter

31 16” Pizza w/pitcher of beer or soda from King Pin Lanes – Kathy Herman

32 $20.00 Gift Card from Kettle Moraine Town & Country – Jim Kapus

33 $25.00 Gift Cert. from Sportsman’s Warehouse – James Cotter

34 $20.00 Gift Cert. from Bahr Time – D. Cembrowski

35 One Pound Beef Jerky from Mike’s Country Meats – K.M. Kutz

36 $20.00 Gift Card, Citgo from Kohn’s – John Ford

37 $20.00 Gift Cert. from Bahr Time – Darlene Gross

The 2008 Long Lake Fishing Club Ice Fisheree

With temperatures in the high 20’s for most of the day, this years fisheree on Long Lake was almost tropical in comparison to last years event which was held on the coldest day of the year. As the dark predawn gave way to an overcast morning sky, small villages of anglers could be seen at various secret locations around the lake vying for the attention of the big ones. It wasn’t long after sun up that the fish started coming in to be registered. First in where the Northerns and some Largemouth Bass, with all but a few of these game fish being released back into the lake to bite again another day. Anglers registering and then releasing any game fish where entered into a $100 catch and release contest. A little later in the morning nice catches of Bluegills and Crappies mixed with a few Perch came in. Since early settlement days, Long Lake has been known for its ability to produce and maintain a solid population of pan fish and this years event showed this is still the case. The only fish to stay well hidden were the Walleyes. Word on the ice has it that they sensed the presence of that mysterious angler known as The Walleye Master and where hold up in some secret hole. It was fun to see the large number of local residents and those just driving by on Highway 67 who ventures out on the ice to inspect the fish, listen to fish stories and enjoy a meal out on the lake. The Club’s headquarters was a pair of tents set up on the lake just out from Mr. Ed’s Campground north of Dundee. Tents on the lake! The people down south must think we are balmy. Club members stayed busy serving brats from Kewaskum Frozen Foods, burgers from Loehr’s in Campbellsport and bowls of delicious homemade chili. All kids who came out received a depth finder and HT Enterprise jig poles where given away each hour as door prizes. At 4pm fish registration was closed and prizes were awarded to the following anglers.

Northern: 1^st place 32” John Meyer, 2^nd place 28 ¾” Boyd Stuffel, 3^rd place 28” Jason Thelen.

Bass: 1^st place 18 3/8” Joey Bialk, 2^nd place 16 3/8” Larry Brack, 3^rd place 16 1/8” Dave Zolp.

Walleye: None registered

Crappie: 1^st place 12 ½” Don Stageman, 2^nd place 12 ¼” Brian Nitschkie, 3^rd place 12 1/8” Trevor Bubliz.

Bluegill: 1^st place 9 1/4” Dave Zolp, 2^nd place 9 3/16” Dan Zolp, 3^rd place 9 1/8” Dan Zolp.

Perch: 1^st place 10 3/8” Victor Bauman, 2^nd place 9 5/8” Chad Ebert, 3^rd place 9 3/8” Chad Ebert No bullhead was registered.

In the catch and release event, prizes went to Jason Sarauer $50, Colton O’Brien $25 and Brian Mehevic $25. A new raffle was held this year only for anglers registering fish. $1 chances were sold for a two man HT Enterprise portable ice shanty and the winner was Bill Bech.

The club would like to thank all its members who helped make this event a success and the many area businesses who donated prizes for our winter raffle ticket. See out ad in today’s paper for the prizes and the winners. We would also like to thank the Campbellsport News for providing space in their fine paper for articles about our club and its activities. See you on the Lake!