Valentine Refuge

bachelorpads · 10-13-2008, 04:07 PM

Hey guys, i am heading to the refuge for some duck hunting and fishing. Anybody been out there lately so they can give me a heads up on what is on currently (i know the weather may tweak everthing out) I am more interested in the fishing as i know there are ducks. LOL. Would like to find some northerns and bass.

Thanks for any reports

BowFisher · 10-13-2008, 04:15 PM

bachelorpads,

I heard a report that the water was stained and dirty. It is my understanding that this is typical this time of the year. The report was that they didn't catch many fish. They had their best luck with bronze colored crank baits. Best of luck. A bad day fishing on the refuge is better that the best day at work.

BowFisher

Harold · 10-13-2008, 04:43 PM

While you are there, pay attention in the morning and especially the evenings for the "flight" of the grouse. If you are there more than one day, it is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to harvest some grouse, by "pass shooting" them the next day/evening when you know their "flight pattern"!

Very successful at the Refuge, and has been equally so in the past at Davis Creek!

Good Fishin', and Good Hunting!

Harold F.

10-13-2008, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
bachelorpads Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Valentine Refuge Hey guys, i am heading to the refuge for some duck hunting and fishing. Anybody been out there lately so they can give me a heads up on what is on currently (i know the weather may tweak everthing out) I am more interested in the fishing as i know there are ducks. LOL. Would like to find some northerns and bass. Thanks for any reports

10-13-2008, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowFisher Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 50 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	bachelorpads, I heard a report that the water was stained and dirty. It is my understanding that this is typical this time of the year. The report was that they didn't catch many fish. They had their best luck with bronze colored crank baits. Best of luck. A bad day fishing on the refuge is better that the best day at work. BowFisher __________________ "Every dollar you spend hunting and fishing saves two in medical bills" -- Gene O'Brien

10-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harold 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 741 Thanks: 174 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Just another "Helpful Hint from Harold" While you are there, pay attention in the morning and especially the evenings for the "flight" of the grouse. If you are there more than one day, it is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to harvest some grouse, by "pass shooting" them the next day/evening when you know their "flight pattern"! Very successful at the Refuge, and has been equally so in the past at Davis Creek! Good Fishin', and Good Hunting! Harold F. __________________ "Catching fish on a fly makes me giggle like a school girl. Probably because, when you think about it, it’s such an absurd thing to do." -OBG

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