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Weekly Outdoor Report February 7, 2013

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February 7, 2013
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Winter sport conditions are good and getting better. That is the first time this season that we can write that with some conviction. After a dismal December and a January that was not any better the past week has finally seen snowfalls comes and all snow-related sports benefit. Add to that the pretty solid ice on area lakes and we are, today, approaching good to very good winter conditions.

The major benefactors of the late snowfalls have been skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers. The past 60 days for them has been an exercise in frustration as seasonal snowfalls have not happened and trail pack was thin. We did not get good snow in December and January was dry until the final days. Now we’ve had 10 days that have delivered up several snowfalls and, at long last, we have some great potential.
Skiers are enjoying all area trails. Gone, for now, are the days and weeks of too-thin snow cover and dirty trails. This weekend will without a doubt be the best snow of the season and weather forecasts show no significant thaw in sight. We’re calling for very good ski trails throughout the area.
Keep in mind that one of the more popular trails, the Northwood Golf Course trails, will be off limits this weekend as they are the venue for the state High School Cross Country Ski Championships. As many as 400 skiers from across the state will be in town to battle it out for the top spots. Spectators are welcome and anyone will have a chance to see some very good skiers.
The other major event is the annual Lions Club Fisheree and Winter Festival held on Boom Lake the 9th and 10th. The fishing event has expanded to include some snowshoe events as well as a broomball tourney. So expect a crowd on Boom Lake this weekend.
Ice fishing has been steady but not exceptional this week. We are in a major shift for an emphasis on walleyes and northerns of early to mid season to, now, more attention being paid to panfish. Walleyes and northerns typically slow down in February and we’ve seen that happen. Anglers will still catch the two but action usually slows and that seems to be the case.
But panfish will come on and provide some lively fishing in the weeks ahead. Most crappies are still holding in deep water on any given lake, sometimes a few feet off the bottom, other times found 10 feet off. The best tactic is to try various depths until you find fish. And don’t assume that the fish will be at the same depth as they were last time out.
We are now heading into a great time for winter sports. Days are longer and soon will be warmer. Snow is the best its been; ice is pretty consistent (though there are still areas not as thick as others so be cautious); fishing will get better and this weekend skiing and snowmobiling are very good.
The Outdoor Report is compiled by the staff of Mel’s Trading Post, Downtown Rhinelander.
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