Mineral Lake 2011

[gasman]

There is some people that fish next to the boat launch every year, and they "yard" in fish over 5 lbs every year......

Heavy Line, Heavy weight, long cast 

[GEARHEAD]

Mineral lake used to be all i looked foward to every spring. stopped fishing it a while ago, maybe the crowds just got to me, but have alot of memories there. my biggest trout was caught there, using 4lb test, and trolling a rappala, with my 10ft car topper, and i had no net, exactly 11 times i tried to scoop him up,with my hand, so big i began asking God for help and making promises. i finally got him in by leaning over, and allowing water to enter the boat to assist me, almost tipped over. oh almost forgot, the fish was 34.5 inches, never did weigh it, that was ten years ago. a great great fish.

[Mandownitis]

I always use 4 pound test when fishing Mineral.  My biggest out of Mineral is 7# 13oz.  Have also lost some big brooders from time to time.  But I don't loose too much sleep over a brood stock.  They don't eat well and are pretty darn ugly as well.

[Mandownitis]

Anybody getting the bug for the Mineral weekend? 

[Mandownitis]

I am going to go up and cut some wood this weekend for Fishing camp at Mineral.  Time to get things dusted off and set up.

[TheHunt]

My brother used to live next to the tavern years ago.  Man that was the place to be when you were young and stupid. 

[Mandownitis]

Look what I found on-line.  I will be targeting this fish for sure.  I also talked to a guy that was on the boat and he told me they removed a green Roostertail from it's mouth...

[gasman]

Gonna be nice when I win the derby with him this year 

[7mag.]

That's a big ass trout. If you catch him, you kinda have to let him go, don't you?

[seansfire]

Thats the kind of fish that has earned the right to be photographed and released i am thinkin. One that big has been around a long time. Just my opinion though. Good luck to all.

[Dustin07]

Looks like you guys are already on the homepage for mineral lake!

http://www.minerallake.com/fishing.html

[7mmfan]

I agree that a trout like that with such a long history deserves to be let go. That one fish creates so much hype for that lake that when its gone, it'll feel empty. I don't think that fish's life is worth the 34# thrust trolling motor they gave away for first prize last year. Let him go so some little kid has a chance at catching the fish of a life time.

[GEARHEAD]

i think its all hype, good for town business. not sure i believe it, but having said that, i did catch a 34 inch rainbow (brooder) there a few years back.

[gasman]

MIneral has been known for 10, 15+ pound trout as far back as I can remember.

I have seen many monsters come out of the lake over the years.

I believe it...

[throttlejocky20]

I dont doubt there is a fish there in the upper teens. But to go through the opening day madness for a chance at it, not for me. I was going to go the second weekend but we will see.