1. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Lost Lake

    Ice fishing is in full swing at the moment, and despite the artic blasts, the bite has been very good for walleyes.

    I have found ice thicknesses anywhere from ...more 3" to 10", and some of these areas are very inconsistant. A little slush here and there, and lakes that have gathered snow and have the combination of thinner ice are making slush after drilling fresh holes.

    I've targeted weeds and flats in 12' to 26' feet of water for walleyes. Last night we got an 8 man limit in 4 hours. Beaver Dams set with suckers and shiners. Pay attention to detail, use clean rigging, smaller(#8) hooks, and either Vanish or other Fluorocarbon for leader material.

    There has been a couple people driving out on some lakes, but I guess we can't have our first vehicle go through without someone driving out, right?

    Snowmobile trails opened yesterday, now let's hope for some more snow. The get rid of the northern deer herd season goes through Sunday, so remember that late season bowhunters, flatheads only!

    The Fibber's Ice Tournament is Jan 25, 2014....tickets are on sale at Fibber's, so don't wait long, they'll be gone.

    Good Luck out there! Attached Thumbnails


    Rob Manthei Guide Service
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  2. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    Very productive Halloween day with pop's and our guide Rob Manthei. 47" and 32 pounds. The hog I've been waiting for.

  3. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    Bud with a fish in the snow...

  4. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    another one...

  5. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    doing a little fishing with John Gillespie.....out a couple of fish in the boat yesterday.,..

  6. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    Good day On my last day of Walleye fishing for the year. Bring on the muskies

  7. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    Good meal today. Released alot too

  8. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    Nice musky from last week

  9. Rob Manthei Guide Service
    - Big and Little Saint Germain (Lake Content and Fawn Lake)

    The cooler "un-summer" like weather continues....although I don't mind not guiding everyday in the heat and sun!! Water temps are mostly in the 67-69 ...more range on all lakes and depths. Obviously some mornings after a 40's night the surface temp will be cooler for starters in the morning.
    I just hope that summer doesn't come in Sept like it has some years back....that isn't what we want!
    Walleyes: Still remain very consistant to very good....there were a couple tougher days in there since the last report, but for the most, this year will go down as one of the best overall bites for walleyes in my boat. Right now the bite is very much a early morning and evening deal....fish can be caught during the day if the conditions are right. Typical depths on the edges are 14-17 feet and humps as deep as 20'(top).I am catching fish on weed edges, deep sand, and gravel and rock bars in the evening....some fish are coming from deep mud during the day. My go-to approach is still simple....less is more. 1/16 oz Bait Rig Slow pokes, a 3/16 bullet weight and Phelps Floater, or just a split shot and hook. Tip with a crawler(full) or a leech if you can find them. Work it slow and allow fish to run with the offering, setting the hook immediately will only result in a missed fish.
    Muskies: Fish remain very active on the windy days, relating to wind blown weed flats and heavy weed cover. It's easy fishing.....burn blades....Double 8's seem to work the best for me right now...Little Louis, Showgirls, Flashers are working the best...did get some action from open water yesterday on Bulldawgs. Most however has been from the shallow weeds burning blades...some action has come on the larger 9's and 10's, but mostly that has been after dark. Muskies are super fat right now (as they have been all year), can't wait to see what they'll look like this fall....which could be starting real soon!(let's hope!!) I haven't been able to guide muskies a ton this season, but I think with 24 jobs in since opener, I now have 29 fish to show for it...and 11 more than shook off...so the odds have been in my favor....wait til fall and the numbers will go up, go time!!
    GOOD LUCK!!

About

My name is Rob Manthei. I live to fish and hunt. Whether it is chasing the elusive whitetail or tangling with the mighty musky, I take the same ...more pride and preperation to endure both. I started fishing when I was two years old, and hunted since I was able at twelve. I have fished the waters of Vilas, Onieda, and Iron counties, in Northen Wisconsin, all of my life. When it comes to fishing, my personal favorite is the musky. I also fish for walleyes and both large and smallmouth bass. I have been avidly chasing muskies seriously since I was about 17 years old. This year will be my 23rd year in heavy pursuit of the mighty musky. Whether your preference is walleye, musky, or bass I will teach and lead you to the best locations and techniques at that particular time of the year. I am a strong believer in catch and release. All muskies, I feel should be released, and the larger female walleyes (which are the spawners) should be released too. There is nothing wrong with keeping a good mess of fish for a meal here and there. I love to eat fish too!!!! www.robmanthei.com/

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