I’m bumping an old post to the top to inform those that may be interested there is an open team spot due to a last minute rescinding of team acceptance. More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CVWalleye
There is still some ice on the Little Lake that is not suitable for vehicle traffic. I drilled a hole in a non-current effected area yesterday that was only 10.5″. Not enough ice for a large pick-up in my book.
The landing by the golf course is still open. A few boats used that landing yesterday.
The Rod and Gun landing is closed up for the year and the bay is iced up.
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I wasn’t able to find a recent press release, but here is one dated back in 2001.
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Xcel Energy announces drawdown of Lake Wissota
March 8, 2001
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The water level of Lake Wissota in Chippewa County will be lowered a total of five feet beginning Monday, March 12. The water level will be lowered approximately one-half foot per day through operation of Xcel Energy’s Wissota hydroelectric plant until a five-foot drawdown is reached. The lake will begin refilling as soon as runoff from snowmelt and spring rains arrives with the date of complete refill dependent upon weather and river inflows.
Lake Wissota is lowered in late winter or early spring to provide extra storage for melting snow and heavy spring rains. This also allows for extra time for flood preparedness by Xcel Energy and downstream communities.
This will be the last year that a major drawdown of Lake Wissota will occur. As part of the recently signed Lower Chippewa River Settlement Agreement, Xcel Energy has agreed to reduce the depth and duration of the drawdown. In future years, the lake will not be drawn down more than three feet and for no longer than a seven-day period, except for rarely-required dam maintenance projects or emergencies. Lakeshore owners are encouraged to complete any shoreline projects this year as the depth of the drawdowns in the future will be significantly reduced.
Recreational users are warned that the ice is likely to be unstable during the drawdown and through the remainder of the winter.
The Wissota Hydroelectric Project is owned by Xcel Energy, which operates it under a license granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Xcel Energy owns and operates five other hydro projects on the Chippewa River and a total of 19 hydro projects in northwestern Wisconsin.
Golf course landing is open as soon as the wind pushes the ice away. Amazing how conditions change in one day.
Here is a look from the golf course landing today.
Lots of ways to save money these days.
No cable, but we have NetFlix for $8/month
Landline – $20/year with MagicJack
Cell Phone – $30/month with PagePlus (Verizon Network)
Internet – $60/month – this is my expense that is too high
The cable companies are in trouble with TV content being streamed over the internet.
My dog has the Avery Boater’s Dog Parka in size medium. She is 55 pounds and it’s a little tight. I would try the large for your dog.
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I am opposite of everyone. I’ve shot cock feather out forever. As long as all your arrows are set the same, I don’t think it matters.
Mine was set up the same way by Mouldy’s Archery. In the past, I’ve had it set up as down.
I first spoke with Navionics on 5/14/12 and the good news is that we have come to a resolution. I need to send my chip in to them.
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Please contact our Customer Service Department as we need to exchange your chart because the chart serial # you are using does not allow online updates.
Sully
Looks like Derek and I are both craving a 5-8 burger. I have never had the Matt’s version, but have wanted to try it. If you go to 5-8, give us your review in comparison. Both were featured on Man versus Food in ’09.
The 5-8 Club makes a great Juicy Lucy. 
Stu, are you referring to the app by Dr. Juice?
I guess herring farts really lure them in. 
Sully
Kirt, it’s been over two weeks with no response from Navionics. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Sully
Kirt, I have been having a poor experience with the freshest data program. I went from one foot contours to 5 foot contours on Leech Lake. I called Navionics and they weren’t able to help me. I filed a discrepancy report and they have yet to solve it. I have been advising folks to not update chip. I have heard from others that are experiencing similar problems with retreating to worse data.
Have you heard this as well?
Sully
Age 3 or under $227
Age 4 to 15 $300
Age 16 to 50 $383
Age 51 and over $203
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Sully , you better be going for the Gophs tonight for me!
I fully support an all maroon and gold final.
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Buckshot, where were you guys tailgating? We were in the parking lot right across the road from the front side of Xcel. We’ll be huddled around a white Mercury Sable today.
I don’t mean to speak for BuckShot, but the Gopher fans are tailgating in the parking lot near the Ramsey House. Buckshot, are you part of the group?
Sully
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I saw that fight as well. The Sioux guy ended up with his jersey over his head.
That is why it’s a good idea for fans to use the fighting strap on your jerseys. j/k
If I ever feel like I have to do that, I will stop going to games.
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I cancelled my satelite, but will luckily be at my moms in the cities so will be able to watch it.
If you get real desperate, FSN has free streaming of the games via the Director’s Cut. It’s kind of a choppy way to watch the game, but it’s free and it’s live.
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What times the game? Too lazy to look it up.
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7:05 tonight. This game will be a dandy.
Anyone up for a UMD vs Gopher final?
– Count me in!
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Either way both teams will advance to the NCAA West play-offs next week.
UND is locked in for at least an at-large bid, but are you sure they are locked into the West? The Gophers are locked into the West because they are the host school.
Sully
There were fist fights in the stands last night between these two fan groups and they weren’t even playing each other. I hope they can keep it civil tonight.
These are out by the Rod and Gun Club. They are about ready to drop.
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I am not sure I would drive out
How does the Yellow look near the K-bridge?
I just made a spot in my freeze for the big spring crappies
I’ll drive over there on Monday and post some pictures.
It’s really starting to open up even more since I posted those pics. It would have been fun to have a webcam to show the progress yesterday.
Sully
