I drove blue thunder home last night. Everything seemed ok but I will slowly feel her out before I put her into full time action. 
**THE LAKE HAS SOME RUTS AND WILL BECOME QUITE BUMPY AS EVERYTHING FIRMS UP WITH THIS COLD WEATHER**
Yesterday we punched a road into a new area that no one has fished. Even though it’s off limits that’s where my guys wanted to fish. 
All the houses are now on new spots for the up and coming weekend. I have plenty of holes to auger this morning and will finish banking the houses. 
I sure wish I could get along with all the outfitters up here as it would make things so much easier. Oh well I have tried over and over but all I do is ruin the fishing for everyone else. It’s hard to believe I have fished this lake 43 years. The first fish I ever caught was off Blanchard’s dock on the first cast in the river. All of my grand kids have caught there first fish here as well. Kinda cool that we are up to 6 generations fishing on red lake. 
This is the weekend we do smothered burritos in old Minnesota for Bob and Jacky I hope the smell of the sauce drives them crazy as it simmers on the stove all day tomorrow. My mouth is watering all ready. Deuwy and his crew will be up and they are always a fun group. Kellie’s sister rolls in Saturday and they are a lot of fun all so. 
John and Spence will also be here this weekend. I always enjoy visiting with them as it’s so great to see a son and dad that love to fish together. Jake is hosting some diehard fishermen in Idaho and Utah. 
Well better get to work.