NISSWA Area - 5-8-2007

[JohnWester]

We are getting closer and closer to the big weekend and we sure are getting excited.  It should be another awesome opener here at the bait shop.  It's our 32nd opener.  Last year we had one of the busiest on record and this year looks to be following the same pattern.  The walleye fishing should be pretty good again this year in the Nisswa area.  Some of the lakes I would key on are Gull, Pelican, Round, and Mille Lacs.  These choices always seem to be producers early in the year.  Over the last few days it has been darn windy.  When walleye fishing wind can be tolerated but for crappie fishing it makes things difficult.  Most anglers were fishing areas that they could hide from the wind a little.  They still caught some decent fish.  Next weekend it should be great for both crappies and walleyes, it's nice to have a couple of options.  The bait tanks are filling up fast and I'll be busy scooping minnows all week.  Stop in meet the crew and we'll give you a few pointers for this year's walleye opener.  Good Luck!

NISSWA - Dave's Sportland Bait & Tackle, Jason, 2 miles south of Nisswa at the Intersection of Hwy 371 and Cty Rd 77, next to Schaefer's Foods, www.sportlandbait.com (218-963-2401)